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 
button
Activating/deactivating
•► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
•► To switch on: press the
button.
The indicator lamp above the button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
•► Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp above the 
button
goes out. The previously selected settings
come into effect again.
•► To switch off: press the
button.
The indicator lamp above the 
button
lights up.
See also:
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
- an air bag is deployed.
- the vehicle is slowed down severely from a
speed of over 45 mph(70 km/h) and comes
to a halt.
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Activating DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions
In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
- the engine must be started. It may take up
to two minutes after pulling away before
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Connecting an external device
Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle as extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight or extremely low outside
temperatures) could cause them to
malfunction (see the operating instructions ...