Activating/deactivating airrecirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from outside. The air already inside the vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the same for all control panels.
WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the
button.
•► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
•► To activate: press the button.
The indicator lamp above the button lights up.
In the event of high pollution levels19 or at high outside temperatures, airrecirculation mode is automatically activated. When air-recirculation mode is activated automatically, the indicator lamp above the button does not light up.
Outside air is added after about 30 minutes.
•► To switch off: press the button.
The indicator lamp above the button goes out.
Air-recirculation mode deactivates automatically:
- after approximately five minutes if outside temperatures are less than about 41 °F (5 °C)
- after approximately five minutes if cooling with air dehumidification is deactivated
- after approximately 30 minutes if outside temperatures are over about 41 °F (5 °C)
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment
if possible. Do not p ...
Front fog lamps
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to
before you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yo ...
M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7
°C), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the
snowflake
symbol in addition t ...