Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 256)

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Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
side windows.
̈ Activating: Press button y
( ୴ page 250).
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on.
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following func-
tions:
ț cooling on to dehumidify
ț most efficient blower speed and
heating power, depending on
outside temperature
ț air flows onto the windshield
and the front side windows
ț the air recirculation mode is
switched off
̈ Deactivating: Press button y
( ୴ page 250) again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Windshield fogged on the outside
̈ Switch the windshield wipers on
(
୴ page 117).
If the automatic mode of the climate con-
trol is switched off:
̈ Press button Z ( ୴ page 250) re-
peatedly until one of the following sym-
bols appears in display
b: a
or Y ( ୴ page 250).
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear again.
i You can adjust the temperature and the air
volume when the front defroster is switched on.
i To switch defrosting off, you can also press
button ´, U, ·, Q or temperature
controls 1 and 6 ( ୴ page 250).
i The cooling remains switched on.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.