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Controls in detail
Climate control
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while
the engine is running and cools the interior
air to the temperature set by the operator.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.
̈ Press button ± (୴ page 155).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.
̈ Press button ± (୴ page 155).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The air conditioning uses the
refrigerant R134a. This refrigerant is free
of CFC’s which are harmful to the ozone
layer.
Ventilated storage compartment
The front center console storage compart-
ment has its own air vent that allows for
cooling ventilation when the automatic
climate control system is activated.
1 Lever
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Condensation may drip out from under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
!
If the air conditioning cannot be turned
on again, this indicates that the air
conditioning is losing refrigerant. The
compressor has turned itself off.
Have the air conditioning checked at
the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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You should keep this air vent closed
when outside temperatures are low.