Air-Recirculation Mode
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In air-recirculation mode, the flow of outside air can be stopped to prevent pollution from entering the vehicle, e.g. in traffic congestion. Air from the vehicle interior is continuously circulated.
To prevent the windows from misting over, air recirculation is only available for a limited period of time.