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:
Storing the vehicle position in the list of
previous destinations
To activate navigation mode: press the
function button once or twice.
To show the menu: press
the COMAND
controller.
Select Position in the navigation system
menu bar by turning
the ...
Selecting a radio station
SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions.
Switch on COMAND and select Radio.
Press t ...
Front air bags
The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
Driver's air bag 1 deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air
bag 2 depl ...