Smart fortwo (2016). Service Instruction - page 4

Folding back
G
WARNING
If the seat backrest is not engaged, it may
fold forwards, e.g. during braking or in the
event of an accident.
R
As a result, a backrest which is not
engaged would press you into the seat
belt. The seat belt can no longer offer the
intended level of protection and can even
cause injuries.
R
The backrest cannot restrain objects or
loads in the trunk.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every journey, make sure that the
backrest is engaged as described.
Variant 1:
X
Turn handwheel : back until the desired
seat backrest position is achieved
Variant 2:
X
Pull release lever :.
The backrest is released.
X
Fold the backrest backwards.
X
Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged
again.
Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating
G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating
can cause the seat cushion and backrest
pads to become very hot. The health of per-
sons with limited temperature sensitivity
or a limited ability to react to excessively
high temperatures may be affected or they
may even suffer burn-like injuries. There
is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (
Y
page 87).
X
To switch on: press button ;.
Indicator lamp : in the button lights up.
X
To switch off: press button ;.
Indicator lamp : in the button goes out.
i
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
The seat heating switches off automati-
cally after about 10 minutes.
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Problems with the seat heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The seat heating has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will
switch back on automatically.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel
or mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors and fasten your seat belt before
starting the engine.
G
WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Adjusting the steering wheel
G
WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change posi-
tion unexpectedly. This could cause you to
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
:
Release lever
;
To adjust the steering wheel height
X
Push release lever : down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X
Set desired steering wheel height ;.
X
Push release lever : up completely.
The steering column is locked.
X
Check if the steering column is locked. To
do so, try and push the steering wheel up or
down.
Steering wheel
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Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: pivot anti-glare
switch : forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel
or mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors and fasten your seat belt before
starting the engine.
G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Visible objects are actually closer
than they appear. This means that you could
misjudge the distance from road users
traveling behind, e.g. when changing lane.
There is a risk of an accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users trav-
eling behind by glancing over your shoul-
der.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors manually
X
To adjust the mirror: move lever : to the
right or left, up or down.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors electri-
cally
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition (
Y
page 87).
X
To select an exterior mirror: turn control
= to position 1 for the left exterior mir-
ror or to position 2 for the right exterior
mirror.
X
To adjust the mirror: move control = to the
right or left, up or down.
The exterior mirrors can be heated by switch-
ing on the rear window heating (
Y
page 82).
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed for-
wards or backwards out of position, push the
exterior mirror into the correct position
manually.
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's Man-
ual. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions.
i
Read the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (
Y
page 20).
Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, smart recommends that
you drive with the lights switched on even
during the daytime. In some countries, oper-
ation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Exterior lighting settings
Operation
:
Combination switch control
;
Marking
3$
Lights off
4 T
standing lamp, parking lamp,
license plate lighting
5 K
High-beam headlamps
6 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
7 L
Low-beam headlamps
D
Marking
E
Combination switch middle ring
Ì N
Front fog lamps
Í R
Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X
Turn combination switch control : until
à or $ is at marking ;.
When in the à position the exterior light-
ing switches off automatically if you:
R
switch off the engine
R
open the driver's door
R
lock the vehicle
R
do not switch on the high-beam headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode
à is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to
weather conditions such as fog, snow or
spray):
R
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime
driving lights or the parking and low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automat-
ically
X
To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn
combination switch control : until Ã
is at marking ;.
G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
low-beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
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conditions such as spray. There is a risk of
an accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehi-
cle's lighting at all times.
Low-beam headlamps
X
To switch on: turn combination switch con-
trol : until L is at marking ;.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
X
To switch on: turn combination switch con-
trol : until T is at marking ;.
Canada only: the standing lamps are only
switched on when the engine is switched off.
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front foglamps have the
"Foglamps" function.
X
To switch on: make sure that the standing
lamps or low-beam headlamps are switched
on.
X
Turn combination switch middle ring E
until marking D is at N.
The N indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
X
To switch off: turn combination switch
middle ring E until marking D is at
N.
The N indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
i
If you switch off the engine (only in the
à position) or turn off the lights, the
foglamps are also switched off.
Rear fog lamp
X
To switch on: make sure that the fog lamps
or low-beam headlamps are switched on.
X
Turn combination switch middle ring E
until marking D is at R.
The R indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
X
To switch off: turn combination switch
middle ring E until marking D is at
R.
The R indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
i
If you switch off the engine (only in the
à position) or turn off the lights, the
rear foglamps are also switched off.
Switching on the turn signals
X
Start the engine.
X
To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow : (right turn signal)
or ; (left turn signal).
The corresponding turn signal flashes
three times.
X
To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow : (right turn signal) or ; (left
turn signal).
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Switching on the high-beam headlamps
and headlamp flasher
High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on: start the engine.
X
Turn the combination switch control until
K or à (if available) is at the mark-
ing.
X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X
To deactivate: move combination switch :
back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher
X
To switch on: pull the combination switch
in the direction of arrow ;.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed
R
the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to
a standstill
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X
To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps switch off automat-
ically if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
i
The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions
may cause moisture to form in the headlamp.
This moisture does not affect the function-
ality of the headlamp.
Interior lighting
Overview
:
Interior lighting
;
Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
=
Depending on the position of the switch:
Interior lighting switched on
Automatic interior lighting control on
Interior lighting
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Interior lighting switched off
?
Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
The interior lighting is switched on when a
door is open: if the corresponding door is
closed correctly the interior lighting goes
out.
Interior lighting control
If the doors are unlocked with the remote con-
trol, the interval timer for the interior
lighting is triggered. The interval timer
restarts when a door is opened.
The front interior lighting and the luggage
compartment light go out gradually.
The interior lighting interval timer is
switched off:
R
if a door remains open, the interior light-
ing switches off after 15 minutes without
dimming
R
if all doors (with additional locking mech-
anism) are closed, the interior lighting
switches off after 15 seconds
R
if all doors (without locking mechanism)
are closed, the interior lighting switches
off after 3 to 4 minutes
R
as soon as the engine is started and for as
long as the engine is running
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very
hot when operating. If you change a bulb,
you could burn yourself on these compo-
nents. There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R
you touch it
R
it is hot
R
you drop it
R
you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only fit spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube
with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit
and rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed (
Y
page 70).
If you require assistance replacing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
The daytime driving lights and part of the
rear light clusters of your vehicle are equip-
ped with LED light bulbs. Do not replace these
bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified special-
ist workshop which has the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required.
Headlamps and lamps are an important aspect
of vehicle safety. You must therefore make
sure that these function correctly at all
times. Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
:
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps: HB2
;
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
=
Foglamps: H16
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Tail lamp
:
Tail lamp/brake lamp/side marker lamp:
P 21 5 W
;
Rear fog lamp: P 21 W
=
Backup lamp: W 16 W
?
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
Tail lamps (vehicles with partial LEDs)
:
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
;
Backup lamp: W 16 W
:
License plate lighting: W 5 W
:
Side turn signal lamps: WY 5 W
:
Interior lighting: W 5 W
Changing the front bulbs
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The radiator fan may continue to run after
the engine has been switched off or start
without warning. There is a risk of injury.
If you need to operate in the front area:
R
switch off the ignition
R
take off jewelry and watches
R
never reach into the fan rotation area
R
keep clothing and hair, for example, away
from the fan.
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Turn signal
X
To remove the cover in the front wheel
arch: switch off the lighting system.
X
Turn the front wheels inwards.
X
Press spring clip : down.
X
Slide cover ; back and remove it.
X
Turn bulb holder : anti-clockwise and
remove.
X
Take the bulb out of bulb holder :.
X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :.
X
Insert bulb holder : and turn it clockwise
until it engages.
X
To fit the cover in the front wheel arch:
insert cover ; again and lock in place.
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Open the service cover (
Y
page 151).
X
Remove cover :.
X
Pull out the connector.
X
Simultaneously press retainer ; forward
and to the right and then remove the lamp.
X
Insert the new bulb and engage it in place.
X
Insert the connector.
X
Position cover : and press into place.
Front fog lamps
Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
front fog lamps changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Remove the two screws : at the bottom of
the front wheel arch using a suitable tool.
X
Bend back the cover using your hand.
X
Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X
Take the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X
Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise
until it engages.
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X
Bend the cover back into position.
X
Tighten the two screws : again.
Side turn signal lamps
X
Insert a flat tool into recess : and lever
side turn signal lamp ; forwards and out.
X
Remove the bulb holder from side turn sig-
nal lamp ; by turning it a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
X
Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X
Insert the bulb holder into side turn signal
lamp ; and turn it a quarter turn clock-
wise.
X
Insert side turn signal lamp ;.
Changing the rear bulbs
Tail lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X
To remove: open the upper and lower tail-
gate (
Y
page 57).
X
Remove two screws : on the tail lamp using
a suitable slotted screwdriver.
X
Carefully take out the lamp.
X
To release the connector: insert a suitable
slotted screwdriver under the plastic
hanger, lift a small plastic piece upwards
and remove the connector.
Bulb holder
:
Tail lamp/brake lamp/side marker lamps
(only vehicles without partial LEDs)
;
Turn signal
=
Backup lamp
?
Rear foglamp (vehicles without partial
LEDs)
X
Unclip four bulb holder tabs A and care-
fully remove the bulb holder.
X
Pull out the corresponding bulb.
X
Insert the new bulb.
X
Re-install bulb holder.
Four bulb holder tabs A must audibly
engage.
X
Insert the connector.
X
Insert the lamp again.
X
Tighten the two screws : on the tail lamp
again.
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License plate lamp
X
To remove: release catch : of the lamp lens
using a suitable tool.
X
Remove the lamp lens.
X
Take bulb : out of the bulb holder.
X
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X
Re-insert the lamp lens into the license
plate lamp.
Replacing the interior lighting
X
Remove lamp lens : with a flat tool, e.g. a
screwdriver.
X
Take the bulb to be replaced out of the bulb
holder.
X
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X
Insert lamp lens :.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place
when the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the wind-
shield wipers in dry weather conditions,
always use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
!
Make sure that the front windshield wip-
ers are free of ice. The wiper motor could
otherwise overheat.
!
If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
!
Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather con-
ditions, the windshield wipers may be
activated inadvertently. This could then
damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
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Combination switch
:
Control for wiping frequency and sensi-
tivity of the rain sensor
2
0 Windshield wipers off
3
à Automatic wipe (rain sensor)
4
1 Continuous wipe, slow
5
2 Continuous wipe, fast
B
î Wipes with washer fluid
X
To switch on: turn the key to position 1 or 2
in the ignition lock (
Y
page 87).
X
Press the combination switch to the ©
position or 1.
or
X
Start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
Press the combination switch down or up to
the corresponding position.
X
To wipe with washer fluid î: pull the
combination switch towards the steering
wheel.
X
To switch off: press the combination switch
to position 0.
Position 2 changes to position 1 when the
engine is stopped.
In position 1 or in the © position, the
windshield wipers stop automatically when
the engine is stopped and the driver's door is
opened.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in position Ã
the windshield wipers stop automatically
when the engine is stopped.
The windshield will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic con-
ditions.
Intermittent wipe
Vehicles with a rain sensor: the appropriate
wiping frequency is automatically set
according to the intensity of the rain. With
intermittent wiping you can also adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor using con-
trol :. When the sensitivity is set to high,
the windshield wiper wipes more frequently.
X
To switch on: start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
Press the combination switch to the Ã
position.
The windshield wipers sweep once.
Switching the rear window wiper on/off
Combination switch
:
Control
2
$ Rear window wiper off
3
è Rear window wiper on
4
ô Wiping with washer fluid
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock or start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
Turn control : on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move
while you are changing the wiper blades,
you could be trapped by the wiper arm.
There is a risk of injury.
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Always switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before changing the wiper
blades.
!
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
!
Never open the service cover/tailgate if a
windshield wiper arm has been folded away
from the windshield/rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged by
the force of the impact.
smart recommends that you have the wiper
blades changed at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the igni-
tion lock (
Y
page 87).
X
Press the combination switch to the 5
position (
Y
page 74).
The wiper arms move slowly upwards.
X
When the wiper arms are vertical in rela-
tion to the service cover, turn the key to
position 0 and remove it from the ignition
lock.
X
Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
X
Press the two release clips ; on mount-
ing ? in the direction of arrow = and pull
away from the wiper arm.
X
Slide wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow A until the wiper blade securing
hook is revealed.
X
Remove wiper blade :.
Installing the wiper blades
X
Slide new wiper blade : in the direction
of arrow ? onto mounting = of wiper
arm ;.
Wiper blade : engages.
X
Make sure that wiper blade : is seated
correctly.
X
Fold wiper arm ; back onto the wind-
shield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing a wiper blade
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X
Fold wiper arm : away from the rear win-
dow until it engages.
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X
Pull wiper blade ; in the direction of the
arrow until it is released from the retainer
on the wiper arm.
X
Remove wiper blade ;.
Installing a wiper blade
X
Push new wiper blade ; onto wiper arm :
until you feel it engage.
X
Turn wiper blade ; parallel to wiper
arm :.
X
Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated
correctly.
X
Fold wiper arm : back onto the rear win-
dow.
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Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The windshield wipers
do not stop or continue
wiping with the same
speed regardless of a
change in position.
The combination switch or rain sensor is malfunctioning.
X
Stop the vehicle, paying attention to traffic conditions as you
do so and switch off the engine.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock and open the driver's door.
X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. Then try to start
the engine again.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The windshield wipers
are jammed.
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
Stop the vehicle, paying attention to traffic conditions as you
do so and switch off the engine.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the Smart Key from the
ignition lock.
X
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windshield wipers on again after 30 seconds.
The windshield wiper
has stopped in the mid-
dle of the windshield.
The windshield wiper drive has stopped for safety reasons.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's Man-
ual. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions.
i
Read the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (
Y
page 20).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise
fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
R
switch off climate control only briefly
R
switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
R
switch on the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function
R
switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Automatic climate control regulates the tem-
perature and the humidity of the vehicle
interior. It also filters undesirable substan-
ces out of the air.
Automatic climate control is only available
when the engine is running. Optimum opera-
tion is only achieved with the side windows
closed.
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When the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed
up the cooling process, and the desired
vehicle interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
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The integrated filter filters out most
particles of dust and pollen. It also
reduces odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle inte-
rior. For this reason, you should always
observe the interval for replacing the fil-
ter, which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental
conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
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