Activating and deactivating the heated windshield*

Windshield heating is used to quickly remove condensation and ice from the windshield.

Activating and deactivating windshield heating from the center console

A button in the center console is used to quickly access windshield heating.

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Button in center console.
Press the button repeatedly to switch between the three levels:
  • Activated windshield heating
  • Activated windshield heating and max defroster
  • Deactivated.
The heated windshield and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out.

Activating and deactivating windshield heating from the center display

Tap the temperature button in the middle at the bottom of the center display to open Climate view.
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Tap the button for heated windshield.
The heated windshield is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out.

 Note

Triangular areas at the far sides of the windshield are not heated and will take slightly longer to defrost/de-ice.

 Note

The heated windshield may affect the performance of transponders and other communication equipment.
  1. * Option/accessory.