Front

Active seat ventilation
Active seat ventilation

1. Seat heating

2. Active seat ventilation

Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the temperature or ventilation position. The LED in the respective button lights up.

The temperature and ventilation levels are displayed in bar form on the Control Display. A display of three bars indicates the highest level of seat heating or seat ventilation.

The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power. The LEDs remain lit.

To switch off: press and hold button 1 or 2.

Temperature distribution without active seat ventilation

The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest.

1. Press button 1.

2. "Seat heating distribution"

Seat heating distribution
Seat heating distribution

3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.

The setting is applied.

Temperature distribution with active seat ventilation

The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest.

1. Press button 1.

2. "Seat heating distribution"

"Seat heating distribution
"Seat heating distribution

3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.

The setting is applied.

Heated rear seats

Operation similar to front seat heating, without temperature distribution

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