Mercedes-Benz S-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Defrosting
Activating
̈ Press button P ( page 194).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
̈ Switch off air recirculation, if selected.
̈ Press button , ( page 194).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
̈ Close center air vents.
̈ Adjust side air vents upwards.
Deactivating
̈ Press button P ( page 194).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
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.
Activating
̈ Press button , (page 194).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
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These settings should only be selected
for a short time.
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.
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If you keep button , pressed, the
side windows and the tilt/sliding sun-
roof will close.
Warning! G
Never operate the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof if there is the possibility
of anyone being harmed by the closing pro-
cedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the closing of the side win-
dows can be immediately halted by pressing
the respective window switch. The closing of
the tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately
halted by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof
switch in the overhead control panel in any
direction.
The closing of the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be reversed by again
pressing and holding the , button.