Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 265)

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Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up. You
can also defog the windshield and the side
windows.
̈ Activating: Press button y
( ୴ page 259).
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on.
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:
ț cooling on to dehumidify
ț most efficient blower speed and
heating power, depending on out-
side temperature
ț air flows onto the windshield and
the front side windows
ț the air recirculation mode is
switched off
̈ Deactivating: Press button y
( ୴ page 259) again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Windshield fogged on the outside
̈ Switch the windshield wipers on
(
୴ page 118).
If the automatic mode of the climate con-
trol is switched off:
̈ Press right a and/or left e air distri-
bution button Z ( ୴ page 259) re-
peatedly until one of the following
symbols appears in
display
d: a or Y
( ୴ page 259).
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
i You can adjust the air distribution when the
front defroster is switched on.
i To switch defrosting off, you can also press
button ´, U, ·, Q or temperature
controls 1 and 8 ( ୴ page 259).
i The cooling remains switched on.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.