Mercedes-Benz 2008 C300 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)
Air conditioning
The cooling function, is only operational
when the engine is running, cools the vehi-
cle interior down to the selected tempera-
ture. The cooling function also
dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior,
thus preventing the windows from fogging
up.
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.
̈ Deactivating: Press button 2
(
page 250).
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out.
The cooling function switches off after
a short delay.
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.
̈ Activating: Press button 2
(
page 250) again.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on.
The air conditioning uses the
refrigerant R134a. This refrigerant is free
of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone
layer.
i
Condensation may drip out from underneath
the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication
of a malfunction.
Warning! G
If you turn off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog
up more quickly. Window fogging may
impair visibility and endanger you and
others.
!
If the air conditioning cannot be turned on
again, this indicates that the air conditioning is
losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned it-
self off.
Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.