Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Adjusting air distribution
̈ Turn air distribution control 8
(
page 137) to one the following
symbols:
Windshield fogged on the outside
̈ Switch the windshield wipers on,
(
page 51).
̈ Turn air distribution control 8 to h
or k.
Defrosting
Activating
̈ Press button P ( page 137).
The indicator lamp on the button P
comes on.
Deactivating
̈ Press button P again.
or
̈ Press button U ( page 137).
The indicator lamp on the button P
goes out.
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 vents
j Directs air to the wind-
shield and side air vents
V Directs air into the en-
tire vehicle interior
k Directs air to the foot-
wells and side air vents
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.