Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class - Manual (Page 128)

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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Adjusting air distribution
̈ Turn air distribution control 8
(
୴ page 125) to one the following sym-
bols:
Windshield fogged on the outside
̈ Switch the windshield wipers on.
̈ Turn air distribution control 8 to h
or k.
Defrosting
Activating
̈ Press button P ( ୴ page 125).
The indicator lamp on the button lights
up.
Deactivating
̈ Press button P again.
or
̈ Press button U ( ୴ page 125).
The indicator lamp on the button lights
up.
The indicator lamp on the button lights up.
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside. This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
Symbol Function
h Directs air to the center
and side air outlets
j Directs air to the wind-
shield and side air outlets
V Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
k Directs air to the foot-
wells and side air outlets
i
These settings should only be selected
for a short time.
When the defrost setting has been se-
lected, only the rear window defroster
can be switched on. No other settings
are possible.
Warning!
G
When the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), only switch to air recirculation
mode for short periods to prevent window
fogging.