Setting climate control to automatic

WARNING If you switch off the cooling function, the 
If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others.

In automatic mode, the set temperature is maintained automatically at a constant level.

The system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air distribution.

Automatic mode will achieve optimal operation if cooling with air dehumidification is also activated. If desired, cooling with air dehumidification can be deactivated.

Controlling the front climate control using the front control panel

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Set the desired temperature.
To activate: press the button.

The indicator lamp in the lights button lights up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated.

To deactivate: press the button.

The indicator lamp in the goes button goes out. Automatic airflow is deactivated and the airflow is controlled according to the level set. Automatic air distribution remains activated.
or
Press the button., button.

The indicator lamp in the goes button goes out. Automatic air distribution is deactivated. Air distribution is controlled according to the position set. Automatic airflow remains activated.

Controlling the rear-compartment climate control automatically using the rear control panel

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Switch on automatic climate control using the front control panel.
Set the desired temperature.
To activate: press the button.

The indicator lamp in the lights button lights up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated.

To deactivate: press the button.

Automatic airflow is deactivated and the airflow is controlled according to the level set. Automatic air distribution remains activated.
or
Press one of the buttons.

Automatic air distribution is deactivated.

Air distribution is controlled according to the position set. Automatic airflow remains activated.

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