Setting the air distribution

Air distribution settings

and side air vents Directs air through the center and side air vents
footwell air vents Directs the airflow through the footwell air vents
side and footwell vents Directs air through the center, side and footwell vents
vents Directs air through the defroster vents
defroster, center and side air vents Directs the airflow through the defroster, center and side air vents
and footwell vents Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents
defroster, center and side air vents as well as the footwell air vents Directs the airflow through the defroster, center and side air vents as well as the footwell air vents

distribution setting, Regardless of the air distribution setting, airflow is always directed through the side air vents. The side air vents can only be closed when the controls on the side air vents are turned downwards.

2 in the Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
button repeatedly until the Press the desired symbol appears in the display. button repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the goes button goes out. Automatic control is deactivated and the air distribution is controlled according to the selected setting.

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