Activating/deactivating

Any accumulation of snow and ice should be WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others.

The rear window defroster has a high current draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon as the window is clear as it only switches off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off.
- Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
- Press the The indicator lamp in the button button.
The indicator lamp in the lights button lights up or goes out.

    See also:

    SmartKey
    0 To remove the SmartKey (shift the transmission to position P) 1 Power supply for some consumers, such as the windshield wipers 2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers) and drive position 3 T ...

    High-beam headlamps
    •► To switch on the high-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. •► Turn the light switch to or . •► Press the combination ...

    Important safety notes
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