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 in the button
lights
up.
In the event of high pollution levels 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:
Rafter approximately five minutes if outside temperatures are less than about 41 °F (5 °C) Rafter approximately five minutes if cooling with air dehumidification is deactivated Rafter approximately 30 minutes if outside temperatures are over about 41 °F (5 °C) Rif you press the button and switch on cooling with air dehumidification
See also:
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terrain is activated automatically if the offroad
drive program is activated
or the LOW RANGE off-road
gear is selected.
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You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the front-passenger seat.
Wagon: you can also adjust the belt height
on the outer rear seats.
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BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section
At speeds above approximately
4 mph (7 km/h), BAS PLUS assists you w ...