Max defroster deactivates automatic climate control and air recirculation, activates the air conditioning, and changes blower speed to 5and temperature to High.
The volume increases when the blower speed is changed to 5.
When max defroster is deactivated, the climate system reverts to the previous settings.
Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center console
A button in the center console offers quick access to the max defroster.
- Tap the button.
> Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out.
Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center display
- Open Climate view in the center display by swiping upwards in Home view.
- Press the max defroster button.
Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out. While max defroster is activated, the temperature in the different climate zones is not synchronized.
Activating and deactivating recirculation
- Open Climate view in the center display by swiping upwards in Home view.
- Tap the button for air recirculation.
> The air circulation is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out.
If the air in the vehicle is recirculated too long, there is a risk of fogging on the inside of the windows.
Recirculation cannot be activated when the max defroster is on.
If the system’s air quality sensors detect contaminants in the outside air, the air intake closes and air circulation activates automatically.
Activating and deactivating the recirculation timer setting
When the recirculation timer is activated, air recirculation will switch off automatically after 20 minutes.
- Open Climate view in the center display by swiping upwards in Home view.
- Tap Settings in the Climate view.
- Tap the desired setting under Recirculation timer to activate/deactivate the recirculation timer.
Adjusting air distribution
- Open Climate view in the center display by swiping upwards in Home view.
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The air distribution buttons in Climate view are located in the center around the AUTO button, from the top down:
- Air distribution – windshield defrost vents
- Air distribution – dashboard and center console air vents
- Air distribution – floor air vents
Tap one or more air distribution buttons to open/close the airflow for that vent.
> The air distribution changes and the buttons will light up or go out.
If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate control system will revert to automatic mode.
Air distribution
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is on, air distribution is regulated automatically. Air distribution can also be controlled manually.
Adjustable air ventsCertain air vents in the vehicle are adjustable, which means they can be opened/closed and the direction of the air flow from the vent can be adjusted.
- Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger compartment.
Opening, closing and directing air vents
Misting can be eliminated by directing the outer air vents towards the door windows.
Direct the outer air vents into the passenger compartment to maintain a comfortable temperature in warm weather.
Opening and closing the air vents
Air vents on the dashboard and rear side of the tunnel console:
- Turn the knob in the center of the air vent to open/close airflow from the vent.When the mark on the knob is vertical, the airflow is strongest.
Directing air flow
- Move the lever in the center of the air vent horizontally or vertically to direct the airflow from the vent.