Defrosting the windshield

You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to defrost the inside of the windshield and the side windows.

again. You should only select the defrosting function until the windshield is clear again.

  • Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • To activate: press the ¬ button. The indicator lamp in the ¬ button lights up.

The climate control system switches to the following functions:

  • cooling with air dehumidification on
  • high airflow
  • high temperature
  • air distribution to the windshield and front side windows
  • air-recirculation mode off

 

  • To switch off: press the button. The indicator lamp in the button. The indicator lamp in the selected settings come into effect again. The cooling with air dehumidification button goes out. The previously selected settings come into effect again. The cooling with air dehumidification function remains on. Airrecirculation mode remains deactivated.

or

  • Press the lamp in the  button goes out. Airflow button. The indicator lamp in the and air distribution are set to automatic mode. button goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode.

or

X Turn temperature control 1 or 8 clockwise or counter-clockwise ().

or

  • Press the button. or button.
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