Activating/deactivating airrecirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from outside. The air already inside the vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the same for all control panels.
WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the
button.
•► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
•► To activate: press the
button.
The indicator lamp above the
button
lights up.
In the event of high pollution levels19 or at
high outside temperatures, airrecirculation
mode is automatically
activated. When air-recirculation mode is
activated automatically, the indicator lamp
above the
button does not light up.
Outside air is added after about 30 minutes.
•► To switch off: press the
button.
The indicator lamp above the
button
goes out.
Air-recirculation mode deactivates automatically:
- after approximately five minutes if outside temperatures are less than about 41 °F (5 °C)
- after approximately five minutes if cooling with air dehumidification is deactivated
- after approximately 30 minutes if outside temperatures are over about 41 °F (5 °C)
See also:
Setting the temperature in the rear
compartment using the front control
panel
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Activate the rear compartment
function via COMAND.
The rear-compartment climate control can
be controlled via the front control panel
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Important safety notes
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
aid with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to
measure the road on both sides of the vehicle.
A suitable parking space is indicated by the
parking sym ...
Override feature for the rear side
windows
WARNING
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats,
activate the override switch. Otherwise, the
children could be injured, e.g. by trapping
themselves in the rear side window.
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