Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 217)

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
̈ Press button | ( ୴ page 210) once
more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are in effect
again. The air conditioning compressor
remains switched on.
Windshield fogged on the outside
̈ Switch the windshield wipers on
(
୴ page 59).
̈ Press button | ( ୴ page 210).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The climate control switches automatically
to the following functions:
ț most efficient blower speed and
heating power, depending on outside
temperature
ț air flows onto the windshield and the
front door windows (side air vents must
be open)
ț the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41°F (5°C) for
air-drying
If the automatic air distribution is switched
off:
̈ Press air distribution button 9 or a
( ୴ page 210).
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
i To switch off, you can also press
button ´ or U ( ୴ page 210).
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
Warning!
G
Fogged windows impair visibility, endanger-
ing you and others. If the windows begin to
fog on the inside, switching off the air
recirculation mode immediately should clear
interior window fogging. If interior window
fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning ( ୴ page 219) is activated, or
press button |.