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If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 159). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (Y page 58).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 64).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
Coupe X
To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock of the driver's door as far as it will
go.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X To open the door: press button:.
The handle moves out slightly from the
door. X
Pull the handle out as far as it will go.
X Swing the door upwards by the handle.
Roadster X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
Coupe :
Button for extending the handle
X To lock: lock the front-passenger door
manually from the inside (Y page 69).
X Leave the vehicle and close the driver's
door. Doors
71Opening and closing Z

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The indicator lamp in
the
¿ button
flashes three times or
remains off. The
"Cooling with air
dehumidification"
function cannot be
switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air
distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
Activating/switching X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X Set the desired temperature. X
To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press the
à button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To increase/reduce: turn controls:and
D clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 107).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings ¯
Directs air through the defroster vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents 110
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

S
Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
_ Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
b Directs air through the defroster,
center and side air vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
Setting the air distribution X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X To increase/reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the mono function on/off
The MONO function is only available in
vehicles for Canada.
You can use the MONO function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press the ºbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ºbutton lights
up or goes out. Defrosting the windshield
i You should only select the "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield is
clear again. X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls :orD clockwise or
counter-clockwise ( Ypage 107).
or
X Press the KorI button. Switching maximum cooling on/off
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Operating the climate control systems
111Climate control

Activating RACE START
X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the drive program selector switch
clockwise (Y page 124) until the RS
indicator on the switch lights up in red.
The multifunction display shows the
message RACE START
RACE START Confirm: Paddle Confirm: Paddle
UP
UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN
Cancel: Paddle DOWN.
i If the conditions for activation are not
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
RACE START Not Possible
RACE START Not Possible message
appears in the multifunction display.
X To cancel: pull the left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (DOWN) (Y page 125).
The multifunction display shows the RACE
RACE
START Canceled START Canceled message.
X To confirm: pull the right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (UP) ( Ypage 125).
The RACE START Available Depress
RACE START Available Depress
gas pedal
gas pedal message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal within a few seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The multifunction display shows
the RACE START Canceled
RACE START Canceled message.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed is increased.
The RACE START Release brake to
RACE START Release brake to
start start message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within a few seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The multifunction display shows
the RACE START Canceled
RACE START Canceled message.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal while
keeping the accelerator pedal fully
depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The RACE
RACE START START Active
Active message appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph (50 km/h). Drive program
S+is activated.
SPORT handling mode remains switched on.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. The RACE
RACE
START Not Possible START Not Possible orRACE START
RACE START
Canceled
Canceled message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly within
a short period of time, it is only available
again after the vehicle has been driven a
certain distance. Automatic drive program
Drive program Cis characterized by the
following:
R comfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the transmission shifting up sooner
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
R the transmission shifting up sooner; This
results in the vehicle being driven at lower
engine speeds and the wheels being less
likely to spin
Drive programs Sand S+are characterized
by the following:
R sporty engine and transmission settings
R the transmission shifting up later and
shifting down dynamically
R as a result of the later transmission
upshifts, the fuel consumption may be
higher
R if a period of dynamic driving is followed by
an extended phase with a constant
accelerator pedal position, the vehicle 126
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missionDriving and parking