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.
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 in 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 in the
button is
not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30 minutes.
- To switch off: press the
button. The indicator lamp in 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:
Releasing the parking lock manually
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possible to release the selector lever lock
manually to move it out of position P, e.g. if
you wish to tow the vehicle away.
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