Setting the air distribution

Air distribution settings

defroster vents Directs air through the defroster vents

and side Directs air through the center and side air vents

footwell air vents Directs the airflow through the footwell air vents

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

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

defroster and Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents

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.

Dual-zone automatic climate control

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

•► Press switch 10 up or down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display

3-zone automatic climate control

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.

•► Press switch 13 up or down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display

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