Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 254)

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Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Operating the climate control system
in automatic mode
̈ Activating: Press button U
( ୴ page 250) while the engine is run-
ning.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on. The air volume and air distribution
are adjusted automatically.
̈ Use temperature controls 1 and 6
( ୴ page 250) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The temperature of the vehicle interior
is adjusted automatically.
̈ Deactivating: Press button U
( ୴ page 250) again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out. The automatic operation of air vol-
ume and air distribution switches off.
The symbols of air distribution and air
volume appear in display
b.
̈ Adjust air distribution ( ୴ page 254).
̈ Adjust air volume ( ୴ page 254).
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls 1 and 6
( ୴ page 250) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.
̈ Increasing: Turn temperature
control
1 and/or 6 ( ୴ page 250)
slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
̈ Decreasing: Turn temperature
control
1 and/or 6 ( ୴ page 250)
slightly counterclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
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When operating the climate control system
in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to
adjust the temperature, air volume and air distri-
bution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if
necessary (
୴ page 258).