Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 125)

Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control
:
To set the temperature ( Y page 128)
;
To demist the windscreen ( Y page 130)
=
To set the air distribution ( Y page 129)
?
To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode ( Y page 132)
A
To set the airflow ( Y page 129)
B
To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 126)
C
To switch the rear window heating on/off ( Y page 131)
Notes on using THERMATIC automatic
climate control
Automatic climate control
The following contains notes and recommen-
dations on optimum use of THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control.
R
Switch on the air-conditioning system by
turning control knob A clockwise to the
desired position (except position
0).
R
Set the temperature to 22 †.
R
Recommendation to avoid misting of
the windows in the event of low outside
temperatures or rain: switch on the air
distribution ¯ and if possible switch off
P and O(
Y page 129).
Deactivate air-recirculation mode
d(
Y page 132).
Set airflow control A to a setting between
3 and 6(
Y page 129).
R
Recommendation for rapid cooling or
heating of the vehicle interior: briefly set
airflow control A to a setting between 3
and
6( Y page 129).
R
Recommendation for a constant vehi-
cle interior temperature: set airflow con-
trol A to a position between 1 and
3(
Y page 129).
R
Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: select the O and ¯ settings
(
Y page 129).
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: select the P or P and
¯ settings (
Y page 129).
R
Only use the "Windscreen demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windscreen is clear
again.
Overview of climate control systems
123
Climate control