Preconditioning

Preconditioning is a climate function that, if possible, attempts to achieve a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment before driving.

Preconditioning can be started immediately or started at a preset time using a timer.

The function utilizes several of the vehicle's systems:
  • In cold weather, the parking heater heats the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature.
  • In warm weather, air conditioning cools the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature.
  • The electrically heated steering wheel* and seats* can be activated.
  • Heating for the rear window and door mirrors is automatically activated as needed.

During preconditioning in a hot climate, condensation from the air conditions may drip under the vehicle. This is normal.

 Note

Preconditioning is only available when the vehicle is plugged into an electrical outlet. A charging post that is not always active, e.g. due to a timer, can prevent preconditioning from functioning.

If the vehicle is not connected to an electrical socket it is still possible in a warm climate to achieve brief cooling of the passenger compartment by direct starting preconditioning.

 Note

During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the vehicle works to reach a comfortable temperature and not the temperature set in the climate system.

 Note

Pre-cleaning* starts automatically when preconditioning is complete.
  1. * Option/accessory.