Defrosting the windshield

You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to defrost the inside of the windshield and the side windows.

function until the windshield is clear again. You should only select the defrosting function until the windshield is clear again.

ignition lock. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.

rocker To switch on: press the rocker rocker switch up or down.

The indicator lamp in the switch lights up. rocker switch lights up.

The climate control system switches to the following functions:
• cooling with air dehumidification on
• high airflow
• high temperature
• air distribution to the windshield and front side windows
• air-recirculation mode off

rocker To deactivate: press the rocker rocker switch up or down.

The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. The previously selected rocker switch goes out. The previously selected settings come into effect again. The cooling with air dehumidification function remains on. Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated.

or

down. Press the down. rocker switch up or down.

or

rocker switch up or down. Press the MAX COOL maximum cooling rocker switch up or down.

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