Activating/deactivating the residual heat function

It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off. The heating time depends on the temperature that has been set.

regardless of the airflow setting. The blower will run at a low speed regardless of the airflow setting.

at high temperatures, only the ventilation If you activate the residual heat function at high temperatures, only the ventilation will be activated. The blower runs at medium speed.

ignition lock or remove it. Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove it.

rocker switch To activate: press the rocker switch rocker switch up or down.

The indicator lamp in the switch lights up. rocker switch lights up.

rocker To deactivate: press the rocker rocker switch up or down.

The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. rocker switch goes out.

automatically: Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
• after about 30 minutes
• when the ignition is switched on
• if the battery voltage drops
• if the coolant temperature is too low

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