Rear screen demist - defrost

The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning system control

The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning system control panel.

Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.

Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.

Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.

It is possible to stop the demisting/ defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.

before the demisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.

of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption Switch off the demisting/ defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.

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