Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 120)

In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch off: press the _ button.
or
X Press the K or I button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn controls : and
B clockwise or counter-clockwise
(
Y page 115).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 † (22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
S Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
b Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents
8
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents as
well as the footwell air vents
8
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents.. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the _ button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting.
Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: press the K or
I button.
Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
8 Canada only.
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Operating the climate control system
Climate control