Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 148)

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while
the engine is running and cools the interior
air to the temperature set by the operator.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.
̈ Press button AC OFF ( ୴ page 143).
The indicator lamp on the
button AC
OFF lights up.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.
̈ Press AC OFF again ( ୴ page 143).
The indicator lamp on the
button AC
OFF goes out.
The air conditioning system uses the refrig-
erant R134a. This refrigerant is free of
CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer.
Ventilated storage compartment
The front center console storage compart-
ment has its own air vent that allows for
cooling ventilation when the climate con-
trol system is activated.
1 Lever
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Condensation may drip out from under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
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If the air conditioning cannot be turned
on again, this indicates that the air con-
ditioning system is losing refrigerant.
The compressor has turned itself off.
Have the air conditioning system
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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You should keep this air vent closed
when outside temperatures are low.