Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Defrosting
Activating
̈ Press button P ( page 175).
The indicator lamp on the button lights
up.
̈ Switch off air recirculation, if selected.
̈ Press button O ( page 175).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
̈ Close center air vents.
̈ Adjust side air vents upwards.
Deactivating
̈ Press button P ( page 175).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
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.
Activating
̈ Press button O ( page 175).
The indicator lamp on the button lights
up.
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These settings should only be selected
for a short time.
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.
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If you keep button O pressed, the
side windows and the sliding/pop-up
roof will be closed.
Warning! G
Never operate the side windows and the
sliding pop/pop-up roof if there is the possi-
bility of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the closing of the side win-
dows can be immediately halted by pressing
the respective window switch. The closing of
the sliding/pop-up roof can be immediately
halted by moving the sliding/pop-up roof
switch in the overhead control panel in any
direction.