Activating/deactivating climate control

Important information

WARNING
When the climate control system is deactivated, the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others.

Switch on climate control primarily using the Activating/deactivating button

Activating/deactivating

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

•►  To switch on: press the button. button.

The indicator lamp above the lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode.
or
•► Press the The indicator lamp above the button button.

The indicator lamp above the goes out. The previously selected settings button goes out. The previously selected settings come into effect again.

•► To switch off: press the button. button.

The indicator lamp above the lights up. button lights up.

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