Concept
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching on
Press the button once for each
ventilation
level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit.
The ventilation switches back by one level after a short time.
Switching off
Press and hold the button until
the bar
display on the climate control display
goes out.
Individual activation
Concept
A number of heating and cooling functions can be automatically activated depending on the external temperature.
General information
The external temperature at which the functions are to be automatically activated can be set via iDrive.
Activation is performed if the external temperature exceeds or falls below the set temperature in the first 2 minutes after drive-ready state has been switched on. A new alignment is carried out after the settings have been changed.
Depending on the equipment package, the following functions can be automatically activated:
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes after a stop, the functions are activated automatically with the levels that were last selected.
Functional requirement
The safety belt of the corresponding seat is buckled.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Climate functions".
4. Select a menu item:
5. Select desired seat.
6. Select the menu item of the desired function.
7. Set the external temperature at which the function is to be activated.
8. Set the desired level.
Automatic transaxle fluid (atm)
On–vehicle inspection
1. Check the fluid level
Hint:
drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal
operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 – 80 °c (158 – 176 °f)
park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking
brake.
with the engine idling ...
Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts th ...
Precaution
1. Precaution of headlight bulb replacement
if even a thin film of oil is left on the surface of the halogen
lamp, its service life will be shortened because
the lamp will be burn at a higher temperature.
handle any halogen lamp with great care. Dropping, hitting or
damagin ...