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Air conditioning
CONTROLS
Air conditioning
Vehicle equipment
Automatic air conditioning
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Interior air quality
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the
following components:
Climate functions
Button
Function
▷ Emissions-tested interior.
▷ Microfilter.
Temperature, see page 227.
▷ Air-conditioning system for regulating tem‐
perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Air-conditioning mode, see
page 227.
Depending on the equipment:
▷ Microfilter/activated carbon filter.
▷ Automatic air recirculation control AUC.
▷ Independent ventilation.
Maximum cooling, see
page 227.
AUTO programme, see
page 228.
Recirculated-air mode, see
page 228.
Switch off, see page 227.
Air distribution, manual, see
page 228.
Defrost the windscreen and re‐
move condensation, see
page 229.
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Cooling function
Principle
Interior air is cooled and dried and then heated
again depending on the temperature setting.
Button
Function
Rear window heating, see
page 229.
Seat heating, see page 108.
The interior can only be cooled when drive-ready
state is switched on.
Air flow, manual, see page 228.
Switching on/off
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Switching on
Press any button, with the following exceptions:
Depending on the weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and the side windows may mist over for a
short time when the drive-ready state has been
switched on.
▷ Switch off.
▷ Rear window heating.
▷ Lower side of air flow button.
▷ Seat heating.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO programme.
When the automatic air conditioning is in opera‐
tion, condensation develops and exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Switching off
Press the button until the control illumi‐
nates.
Maximum cooling effect
Principle
When drive-ready state is switched on, the sys‐
tem is set to lowest temperature, optimum air
flow and recirculated-air mode.
Temperature
Principle
The automatic air conditioning adjusts to the set
temperature as quickly as possible, using maxi‐
mum cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
General
The function is available at an outside tempera‐
ture above approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Adjusting
Press the upper or lower side of the
button to set the desired temperature.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning may not have sufficient time to ad‐
just to the set temperature.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The air flows from the side nozzles for the upper
body area. Therefore open the side nozzles.
The air flow can be adapted when the pro‐
gramme is active.
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Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐
sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases
condensation on the windows.
AUTO programme
Principle
If there is condensation, shut down recirculated-
air mode or remove the condensation, see
page 229.
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the interior automatically.
It does this by automatically regulating the air
flow, air distribution and temperature depending
on the interior temperature and the selected
temperature setting.
To adjust the air flow manually
Principle
The air flow for air conditioning can be set man‐
ually.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the AUTO
programme is switched on.
General
To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first
switch off the AUTO programme.
Depending on the selected temperature and ex‐
ternal influences, the air is directed towards the
windscreen, the side windows the upper body
and into the footwell.
Operation
Press upper or lower side of button: re‐
duce or increase air flow.
The cooling function, see page 227, is switched
on automatically in the AUTO programme.
The selected air flow is shown on the display for
automatic air conditioning.
The AUTO programme is automatically switched
off when the air distribution is set manually.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate of
the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if nec‐
essary.
Recirculated-air mode
Principle
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the air supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air in‐
side the vehicle is then recirculated.
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
Principle
The air distribution for air conditioning can be set
manually.
Operation
Press the button.
Operation
The LED is illuminated when the recir‐
culated-air mode is switched on. The outside air
supply is permanently shut off.
Press the button repeatedly to select a
programme:
▷ Windows, upper body area and footwell.
▷ Upper body area and footwell.
▷ Footwell.
The recirculated-air mode automatically switches
off after a given time depending on the ambient
conditions, to avoid condensation.
▷ Windows and footwell.
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▷ Windows.
Microfilter
▷ Windows and upper body.
▷ Upper body area.
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐
coming air.
Have this filter replaced during maintenance, see
page 319, of the vehicle.
The selected air distribution is shown on the dis‐
play for automatic air conditioning.
If there is condensation, remove it, see
page 229.
Automatic air conditioning
with extended functionality
Defrosting the windscreen and
removing condensation
Overview
Principle
Buttons in the vehicle
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windscreen and the front side windows.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The air flow can be adjusted manually when the
system is switched on.
If there is condensation on the window,
press the button or switch on the cool‐
ing function. Ensure that air can flow towards the
windscreen.
Climate functions
Button
Function
Temperature, see page 230.
Rear window heating
Recirculated-air mode, see
page 232.
Press the button. The LED is illumina‐
ted.
Maximum cooling, see
page 231.
The function is available when the engine is run‐
ning.
The rear window heating is switched off auto‐
matically after a while.
AUTO programme, see
page 231.
Press and hold the button for more than 3 sec‐
onds for continuous activation. Press the button
again to deactivate.
Switch off, see page 230.
Air flow, manual, see page 232.
The rear window heating can only be activated
continuously at an outside temperature below
approximately 5 ℃/41 ℉.
AUTO programme intensity, see
page 231.
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Button
▷ Lower side of air flow button.
▷ Seat heating.
Function
Air distribution, manual, see
page 232.
Switching off
Defrost the windscreen and re‐
move condensation, see
page 233.
Press the button.
Temperature
Principle
Rear window heating, see
page 233.
Seat heating, see page 108.
The automatic air conditioning adjusts to the set
temperature as quickly as possible, using maxi‐
mum cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
Air-conditioning mode, see
page 230.
To call up the air conditioning
menu, see page 230.
Adjusting
For the following settings, for ex‐
ample: upper body temperature
adjustment, independent venti‐
lation, cooling function.
Press the upper or lower side of the
button to set the desired temperature.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning may not have sufficient time to ad‐
just to the set temperature.
Calling up the air conditioning
menu
Press the button.
Cooling function
Principle
The air conditioning menu is displayed.
Air conditioning functions such as the following
are available via the Climate menu:
Interior air is cooled and dried and then heated
again depending on the temperature setting.
▷ Heating/ventilation.
▷ Air quality.
The interior can only be cooled when drive-ready
state is switched on.
▷ Independent ventilation.
Switching on/off
It is possible to make individual settings for some
air conditioning functions; for example, switching
on/off, setting the intensity.
Press the button.
The air conditioning menu is displayed.
Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
1. "My Vehicle"
Switching on
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Climate comfort"
4. "Climate control"
Press any button, with the following exceptions:
▷ Menu/air conditioning mode.
▷ Rear window heating.
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Depending on the weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and the side windows may mist over for a
short time when the drive-ready state has been
switched on.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the AUTO
programme is switched on.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO programme.
Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐
sity of the AUTO program and external influen‐
ces, the air is directed towards the windscreen,
the side windows, the upper body and into the
footwell.
When the automatic air conditioning is in opera‐
tion, condensation develops and exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling effect
Principle
The cooling function, see page 230, is switched
on automatically in the AUTO program.
Point the side nozzles at the side windows.
When drive-ready state is switched on, the sys‐
tem is set to lowest temperature, optimum air
flow and recirculated-air mode.
A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐
gramme so that window condensation is avoided
as much as possible.
The AUTO programme is automatically switched
off when the air distribution is set manually.
General
The function is available at an outside tempera‐
ture above approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Intensity
With the AUTO programme switched on, the in‐
tensity can be adjusted. This changes the auto‐
matic control for the air flow.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Press top or bottom side of button: re‐
duce or increase intensity.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
for automatic air conditioning.
The air flows from the side nozzles for the upper
body area. Therefore open the side nozzles.
The air flow can be adapted when the pro‐
gramme is active on the driver side.
Automatic air recirculation
control AUC
AUTO programme
Principle
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the interior automatically.
Principle
Automatic air recirculation control AUC detects
pollutants in the outside air. The supply of out‐
side air is shut off and the interior air is recircula‐
ted.
The air flow, air distribution and temperature are
regulated automatically depending on the interior
temperature, the selected temperature setting
and the selected intensity setting.
General
When the system is activated, a sensor detects
pollutants in the outside air and controls shut-off
automatically.
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When the system is deactivated, outside air
flows into the interior continuously.
Adjusting the air flow manually
Principle
The air flow for air conditioning can be set man‐
ually.
Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐
sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases
condensation on the windows.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
General
To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first
switch off the AUTO programme.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Operation
3. "Climate comfort"
Press upper or lower side of button: re‐
duce or increase air flow.
4. If necessary, "Air quality"
5. "Automatic air recirculation"
The selected air flow is shown on the display for
automatic air conditioning.
If there is condensation, shut down recirculated-
air mode or remove the condensation, see
page 233.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate of
the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if nec‐
essary.
Recirculated-air mode
Principle
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the air supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air in‐
side the vehicle is then recirculated.
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
Principle
The air distribution for air conditioning can be set
manually.
Operation
Operation
Press the button:
Press the button repeatedly to select a
programme:
The LED is illuminated when recircula‐
ted-air mode is switched on. The outside air sup‐
ply is shut off.
▷ Windows, upper body area and footwell.
▷ Upper body area and footwell.
▷ Footwell.
When recirculated-air mode is switched off, fresh
air is directed into the vehicle's interior.
Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐
sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases
condensation on the windows.
▷ Windows and footwell.
▷ Windows: only on the driver's side.
▷ Windows and upper body.
▷ Upper body area.
The recirculated-air mode automatically switches
off after a given time depending on the ambient
conditions, to avoid condensation.
The selected air distribution is shown on the dis‐
play for automatic air conditioning.
If there is condensation, shut down recirculated-
air mode or remove the condensation, see
page 233.
If there is condensation, remove it, see
page 233.
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The function is available when the engine is run‐
ning.
SYNC program
Principle
The following setting on the driver's side can be
transferred to the front passenger's side:
The rear window heating is switched off auto‐
matically after a while.
Press and hold the button for more than 3 sec‐
onds for continuous activation. Press the button
again to deactivate.
Temperature.
The rear window heating can only be activated
continuously at an outside temperature below
approximately 5 ℃/41 ℉.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Climate comfort"
4. "SYNC"
Microfilter/activated carbon filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐
coming air.
The activated carbon filter also removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air entering the vehi‐
cle.
The programme is automatically switched off if
the settings are changed on the front passenger
side.
Have this combined filter replaced during vehicle
when the vehicle is serviced, see page 319.
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
Ventilation
Principle
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windscreen and the front side windows.
Principle
The direction of the various air flows can be set
individually.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Setting the ventilation
General
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The direction of the air flows can be set for direct
or indirect ventilation.
The air flow can be adjusted manually when the
system is switched on.
Open the side nozzles and position them in a
way that ensures effective climate control.
If there is condensation, press the but‐
ton or switch on the cooling function to
use the condensation sensor. Ensure that air can
flow towards the windscreen.
Direct ventilation
Align the air flow directly onto the vehicle occu‐
pants. The air flow provides noticeable heating or
cooling depending on the set temperature.
Rear window heating
Press the button. The LED is illumina‐
ted.
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Indirect ventilation
Independent ventilation
Do not align the air flow directly onto the vehicle
occupants. The vehicle interior is cooled or
heated indirectly depending on the set tempera‐
ture.
Principle
The independent ventilation allows the tempera‐
ture of the interior to be adjusted before the jour‐
ney starts. Depending on the set temperature
and ambient temperature, the interior is ventila‐
ted or heated using any available residual heat
from the engine.
Ventilation at front
Overview
General
The system can be switched on and off directly
or for a preselected departure time.
The switch-on time is calculated based on the
outside temperature. The system will switch on
in good time before the preselected departure
time.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
rows 1.
Operating requirements
▷ Vehicle is in rest or standby state and not in
drive-ready state.
▷ Knurled wheel for steplessly opening and
closing the side nozzles, arrows 2.
▷ Battery must be sufficiently charged.
When activated, the independent ventilation
uses power from the vehicle battery. As a re‐
sult, the maximum operating time is restricted
to protect the battery. After the engine is
started or after driving a short distance, the
system will be available again.
Ventilation in the rear, centre
▷ Ensure that the date and time are set cor‐
rectly in the vehicle.
▷ Open the vents to allow the air to enter the
passenger compartment.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
rows 1.
Switching on/off directly
General
The system can be switched on or off in various
ways.
▷ Knurled wheel for steplessly opening and
closing the side nozzles, arrow 2.
The system switches off automatically after a
while. It continues to run for a short time after it
has been switched off.
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The system is switched on in good time be‐
fore the set departure time on the required
days of the week.
Using the button
General
Preselection of departure time is done in two
stages:
If the vehicle is in standby state, the independent
ventilation can be switched on or off via the but‐
tons of the automatic air conditioning.
▷ Set the departure times.
▷ Activate the departure time.
Switching on
At least 10 minutes should pass between adjust‐
ing/activating the departure time and the sched‐
uled departure time, so the climate control has
enough time to work.
Press any button, except:
▷ Rear window heating.
▷ Switch off.
▷ Seat heating.
Setting the departure time
Switching off
Via iDrive
The system switches off after leaving and lock‐
ing the vehicle.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Press the button.
3. If necessary, "Climate comfort"
4. "Auxiliary ventilation"
Via iDrive
1. "My Vehicle"
5. Select the required departure time.
6. Set the departure time.
7. Select the day of the week if necessary.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate comfort"
4. "Auxiliary ventilation"
5. "Activate now"
Activating the departure time
Operating requirements
If a departure time is to control when the inde‐
pendent ventilation is switched on, the relevant
departure time must be activated first.
Display
symbol on the automatic air conditioning sig‐
nals that the system is switched on.
Via iDrive
Departure time
Principle
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate comfort"
4. "Auxiliary ventilation"
5. "For departure time"
6. Activate the required departure time.
To ensure a pleasant interior temperature in the
vehicle at the start of the journey, it is possible to
set different departure times.
▷ One-off departure time: the time can be set.
System is switched on once.
Display
▷ Departure time with day of the week: the time
and day of the week can be set.
The symbol on the automatic air conditioning
signals that a departure time has been activated.
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