The seat cushions and backrests can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched on.
Operating the seat heating
• Press the button
or
in the control panel in order to switch the seat heating to
the highest setting.
• Press the
or
button until the desired setting is reached.
• To switch the seat heating off, press the button
or
repeatedly until the LEDs go
out.
If the ignition is turned on again within around 10 minutes, the most recent driver seat temperature
setting is automatically activated.
When is it not advisable to switch on the seat heating?
Do not switch on the seat heating if one of the following conditions applies:
• The seat is not occupied.
• The seat is fitted with a protective cover.
• A child seat is installed on the seat.
• The seat cushion is damp or wet.
• The temperature in the vehicle interior or the outside temperature is above +25°C (77°F).
To save fuel, only switch on the seat heating for as long as necessary.
Steering wheel heating
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
The steering wheel heating works when the engine is running.
Switching steering wheel heating on and off automatically via the
Infotainment system
•
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Manual air conditioning system: press the
button on the
Infotainment system and touch the
Vehicle
and
function buttons.
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Climatronic: press the
button on the control panel.
• Touch the
function button to switch the steering wheel heating on and off.
Switching the steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat
heating (only in vehicles with Climatronic)
• Press the
button on the control panel.
Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature due to medication,
paralysis or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) could sustain burns on the back, buttocks and
legs when using the seat heating. These burns may take a long time to heal or may never
heal fully. Please consult a doctor if you have questions about your own state of health.
• Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature should never use the
seat heating.
WARNING
Wet upholstery can cause a fault in the seat heating and increase the risk of burns.
• Ensure that the seat cushion is dry before the seat heating is used.
• Do not sit on the seat when wearing damp or wet clothing.
• Do not set any damp or wet objects or items of clothing on the seat.
• Do not spill any liquids on the seat.
WARNING
• To avoid damaging the heating elements, do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp
pressure at a single point on the seat cushion and backrest.
• Liquids, sharp objects and insulating materials, such as a protective cover or child
seat, may damage the seat heating.
• If the system starts to produce an odour, switch off the seat heating immediately and
have it checked by a qualified workshop.
NOTICE
