Air distribution settings

Dual-zone climate control: the air distribution can be set individually for the driver's and front-passenger sides.

vents Directs air through the defroster vents

side air vents Directs air through the center and side air vents

footwell air vents Directs the airflow through the footwell air vents

center, side and footwell air vents Directs the airflow through the center, side and footwell air vents

vehicle interior Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle interior

defroster, center and side air vents. Directs the airflow through the defroster, center and side air vents.

and footwell vents Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents

the side air vents.. The side air vents can only be closed when the controls on Regardless of the air distribution setting, airflow is always directed through the side air vents.. The side air vents can only be closed when the controls on the side air vents are turned downwards.

  • Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Press the until the desired symbol appears in the display. The indicator lamp in the button repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display. The indicator lamp in the is deactivated and the air distribution is controlled according to the selected button goes out. Automatic control is deactivated and the air distribution is controlled according to the selected setting.
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