Mercedes-Benz S320 Automobile User Manual


 
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Air Distribution
Press button repeatedly until
the requested symbol is displayed.
Air Volume
Press - or + side of rocker switch
until the requested blower speed is
attained. A choice of 7 blower speeds is
available.
To switch the automatic climate control
off, press - side of rocker switch
until symbol OFF is displayed.
The fresh air supply to the car interior
is shut off.
While driving, use this setting only
temporarily, otherwise the windshield
could fog up.
To switch the automatic climate control
on again, press , or + side of
.
Air Recirculation
This mode can be selected to prevent
annoying odors or dust from entering
the car's interior. Outside air is not
supplied to the car's interior.
To select, press button.
To cancel, press button again.
The system will automatically switch
from recirculated air to fresh air
after approx. 5 minutes at outside
temperatures below approx. 40°F
(5°C),
after approx. 30 minutes, at outside
temperatures above approx. 40°F
(5°C),
after approx. 5 minutes, if button
is pressed.
Notes:
If the windows should fog up from the
inside, switch from recirculated air
back to fresh air.
At high outside temperatures, the
system automatically engages the
recirculated air mode thereby
increasing the cooling capacity
performance, switching to partially
fresh air within 20 minutes.
Dust Filter
Dust particles (down to a certain size)
and pollen are filtered out before
outside air enters the passenger
compartment through the air
distribution system.
Notes:
Do not obstruct the air flow by placing
objects on the air flow-through exhaust
slots below the rear window.
Also keep the air intake grille in front
of windshield free of snow and
debris.