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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control* (Canada only)
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the automatic
climate control system. The air in the
vehicle will then no longer be cooled or
dehumidified.
̈ Press button 9 (୴ page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The cooling function switches off after
a short delay.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condi-
tioning.
̈ Press button 9 (୴ page 185) again.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.
Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.
Activating
̈ Switch off the ignition (୴ page 33).
̈ Press button 9 (୴ page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
!
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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How long the system will provide
heating depends on
ț the coolant temperature
ț the temperature set by the operator
The blower will run at speed setting 1
regardless of the air distribution
control setting.