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Air conditioning
CONTROLS
Air conditioning
▷ Emissions-tested interior.
▷ Microfilter.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
▷ Air-conditioning system for regulating tem‐
perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Depending on the equipment:
▷ Microfilter/activated carbon filter.
▷ Automatic air recirculation control AUC.
▷ Independent ventilation.
Interior air quality
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the
following components:
Automatic air conditioning
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Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ93
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Air distribution
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Rear window heating
Air flow
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Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ93
Cooling function
AUTO programme
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
10 Interior-temperature sensor
Cooling function
Air conditioning functions in
detail
Principle
Interior air is cooled and dried and then heated
again depending on the temperature setting.
Switches system on/off
Switching on
The interior can only be cooled when the engine
is running.
Press any button, with the following exceptions:
▷ Rear window heating.
▷ Seat heating.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Switching off
The LED is illuminated when the cool‐
ing function is switched on.
In the lowest setting, press the left of
the button.
Depending on the weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and side windows may mist over for a
short time when the engine is started.
Temperature
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO programme.
Principle
The automatic air conditioning adjusts to the set
temperature as quickly as possible, using maxi‐
mum cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
When the automatic air conditioning is in opera‐
tion, condensation, see page 227, develops and
exits underneath the vehicle.
AUTO programme
Adjusting
Principle
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired temperature.
The AUTO programme cools, ventilates or heats
the interior automatically.
It does this by automatically regulating the air
flow, air distribution and temperature depending
on the interior temperature and the selected
temperature setting.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning may not have sufficient time to es‐
tablish the temperature selected.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the AUTO
programme is switched on.
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Depending on the selected temperature and ex‐
ternal influences, the air is directed towards the
windscreen, the side windows the upper body
and into the footwell.
The air flow of the air conditioning system is re‐
duced as necessary to save the battery.
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
The cooling function, see page 204, is switched
on automatically in the AUTO programme.
Principle
Point the side nozzles at the side windows.
Recirculated-air mode
Principle
The air distribution for air conditioning can be set
manually.
Operation
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the air supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air in‐
side the vehicle is then recirculated.
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired programme or the desired
intermediate setting.
Operation
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Windows.
Press the button repeatedly to call up
an operating mode:
Upper body area.
Windows, upper body area and footwell.
Footwell.
▷ LED off: ambient air is constantly entering the
car.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the air supply
from outside is permanently shut off.
Perform the following settings to defrost the win‐
dows and remove condensation:
The recirculated-air mode automatically switches
off after a given time depending on the ambient
conditions, to avoid condensation.
▷ Direct the air distribution onto the windows.
▷ Increase the air flow.
Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐
sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases
condensation on the windows.
▷ Increase the temperature.
▷ Switch on the cooling function if needed.
In the event of condensation, switch off recircula‐
ted-air mode and increase the air flow if neces‐
sary.
Rear window heating
Press the button. The LED is illumina‐
ted.
Adjusting the air flow manually
The rear window heating is switched off auto‐
matically after a while.
Principle
The air flow for air conditioning can be set man‐
ually.
Microfilter
In outside and recirculated-air mode, the microfil‐
ter filters dust and pollen from the air.
Operation
Press left or right side of button: reduce
or increase air flow.
Have this filter replaced during maintenance, see
page 280, of the vehicle.
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Automatic air conditioning with extended functionality
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Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ93
Temperature, left
AUTO programme
Display
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AUC/recirculated-air mode
10 Air distribution, right
11 Air flow, AUTO intensity
12 Air distribution, left
Maximum cooling effect
Temperature, right
Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ93
Cooling function
13 Rear window heating
14 Interior temperature sensor — never cover
15 Defrosting windows and removing condensa‐
tion
Switching off
Air conditioning functions in
detail
In the lowest setting, press the left of
the button.
Switches system on/off
Temperature
Switching on
Press any button, with the following exceptions:
▷ Rear window heating.
▷ Seat heating.
Principle
The automatic air conditioning adjusts to the set
temperature as quickly as possible, using maxi‐
mum cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
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Adjusting
General
The function is available above an outside tem‐
perature of approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ And with
the engine running.
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired temperature.
Switching on/off
The automatic air conditioning regulates to this
temperature as quickly as possible, using high
cooling or heating power if necessary.
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning may not have sufficient time to es‐
tablish the temperature selected.
The air flows from the side nozzles for the upper
body area. Therefore open the side nozzles.
The air flow can be adapted when the pro‐
gramme is active.
Cooling function
AUTO programme
Principle
Principle
Interior air is cooled and dried and then heated
again depending on the temperature setting.
The AUTO programme cools, ventilates or heats
the interior automatically.
The interior can only be cooled when the engine
is running.
The air flow, air distribution and temperature are
regulated automatically depending on the interior
temperature, the selected temperature setting
and the selected intensity setting.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the cool‐
ing function is switched on.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Depending on the weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and side windows may mist over for a
short time when the engine is started.
The LED is illuminated when the AUTO
programme is switched on.
Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐
sity AUTO programme and external influences,
the air is directed towards the windscreen, the
side windows upper body and into the footwell.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO programme.
When the automatic air conditioning is in opera‐
tion, condensation develops and exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
The cooling function, see page 207, is switched
on automatically in the AUTO programme.
Point the side nozzles at the side windows.
Maximum cooling effect
A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐
gramme so that window condensation is avoided
as much as possible.
Principle
System is set to lowest temperature, optimum air
flow and recirculated-air mode.
In the AUTO programme, the air flow might be
reduced during a telephone call using the hands-
free system.
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Intensity
If there is condensation on the window, switch
off recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to use the condensation sensor. Ensure
that air can flow towards the windscreen.
With the AUTO programme switched on, the in‐
tensity can be adjusted. This changes the auto‐
matic control for the air flow and air distribution.
Press left or right side of button: reduce
or increase intensity.
Adjusting the air flow manually
Principle
The selected intensity is shown on the display
for automatic air conditioning.
The air flow for air conditioning can be set man‐
ually.
Automatic air recirculation control,
AUC/recirculated-air mode
General
To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first
switch off the AUTO programme.
Principle
Automatic air recirculation control AUC detects
pollutants in the outside air. The supply of out‐
side air is shut off and the interior air is recircula‐
ted.
Operation
Press left or right side of button: reduce
or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display for
automatic air conditioning.
General
When the system is activated, a sensor detects
pollutants in the outside air and controls shut-off
automatically.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate of
the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if nec‐
essary.
When the system is deactivated, outside air
flows into the interior continuously.
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐
sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases
condensation on the windows.
Principle
The air distribution for air conditioning can be set
manually.
Switching on/off
Press the button repeatedly to call up
an operating mode:
Operation
▷ LEDs off: ambient air is constantly entering
the car.
Press the button repeatedly to select a
programme:
▷ Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor de‐
tects pollutants in the outside air and shuts
off the supply automatically.
▷ Upper body area.
▷ Upper body area and footwell.
▷ Footwell.
▷ Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the air supply from outside is permanently
shut off.
▷ Windows and footwell: only on the driver's
side.
The recirculated-air mode automatically switches
off at low outside temperatures after a given
time, to avoid condensation.
▷ Windows, upper body area and footwell: only
on the driver's side.
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If there is condensation on the window, press the
AUTO button in order to use the advantages of
the condensation sensor.
Ventilation
Ventilation at front
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Principle
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windscreen and the front side windows.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
rows 1.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
▷ Knurled wheels to open and close the air out‐
lets steplessly, arrow 2.
The air flow can be adapted when the pro‐
gramme is active.
▷ Knurled wheel for varying ventilation temper‐
ature in upper body area, arrow 3.
If there is condensation on the window, switch
on the cooling function as well or press the
AUTO button to use the condensation sensor.
Towards blue: cooler.
Towards red: warmer.
The set interior temperature for driver and
front seat passenger is not changed by this.
Rear window heating
Press the button. The LED is illumina‐
ted.
To adjust
▷ Ventilation for cooling:
The rear window heating is switched off auto‐
matically after a while.
Adjust the side nozzles so that air is directed
towards you, for example if the vehicle's inte‐
rior has become hot.
Microfilter/activated carbon filter
In outside and recirculated-air mode, the microfil‐
ter/activated carbon filter filters dust, pollen and
harmful gases from the air.
▷ Draught-free ventilation:
Adjust the side nozzles so that the air flows
past you.
Have this filter replaced during maintenance, see
page 280, of the vehicle.
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▷ Direct operation or preselected switch-on
time: does not depend on the outside tem‐
perature.
Ventilation in rear passenger
compartment
▷ Battery must be sufficiently charged.
When activated, the independent ventilation
uses power from the vehicle battery. As a re‐
sult, the maximum activation time is restricted
to protect the battery. After the engine is
started or after driving a short distance, the
system will be available again.
▷ Ensure that the date and time are set cor‐
rectly in the vehicle.
▷ Knurled wheel for steplessly opening and
closing the side nozzles, arrow 1.
▷ Open the vents to allow the air to enter the
passenger compartment.
▷ Knurled wheel for varying the ventilation tem‐
perature, arrow 2.
Switching on/off directly
Via iDrive:
Towards blue: cooler.
Towards red: warmer.
1. "My Vehicle"
This does not change the set interior temper‐
ature.
2. "Vehicle settings"
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 3.
3. If applicable, "Climate comfort"
4. "Activate auxiliary ventilation now"
symbol on automatic air conditioning flashes
when system is switched on.
Independent ventilation
Preselecting the switch-on time
Via iDrive:
Principle
The independent ventilation system ventilates
the passenger compartment and lowers its tem‐
perature where required.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If applicable, "Climate comfort"
4. "Auxiliary ventilation"
5. Select the required switch-on time.
6. Set desired time.
General
The independent ventilation can be switched on
and off via two preselected switch-on times or
directly. The system remains switched on for
30 minutes.
Activating the switch-on time
Via iDrive:
The independent ventilation is operated using
iDrive.
1. "My Vehicle"
Operating requirements
2. "Vehicle settings"
▷ Direct operation: vehicle is in radio-ready
state.
3. If applicable, "Climate comfort"
4. "For start time at:"
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Activate the required switch-on time.
Symbol on the automatic air conditioning sys‐
tem is illuminated when the switch-on time is ac‐
tive.
Symbol on the automatic air conditioning sys‐
tem flashes when the system has cut in.
The system switches on within the next 24 hours
only. Afterwards, it must be reactivated.
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