Activating/deactivating the residual heat function
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off. The heating time depends on the temperature that has been set.
The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock or remove it.
To activate: press the
rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp in the
rocker
switch lights up.
To deactivate: press the
rocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the
rocker
switch goes out.
Residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
• after about 30 minutes
• when the ignition is switched on
• if the battery voltage drops
• if the coolant temperature is too low
See also:
Automatic transmission
Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N. ...
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
Drive with the headlamps
switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey an ...
Closing
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from
the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are ar ...
