Mercedes-Benz S-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Deactivating
̈ Press button e ( page 194).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The system automatically switches to the
air recirculation mode if the carbon
monoxide (CO) or nitrogen oxide (NO
X
)
concentration of the outside air increases
beyond a predetermined level, for example
in a tunnel.
The automatic air recirculation mode does
not function if ± is selected or if the
outside temperature has fallen below
41°F (5°C).
The activated charcoal filter should be
switched off when windows fog up on the
inside, or if the passenger compartment
needs to be quickly heated or cooled
down.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep battery drain to
a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The de-
froster is automatically deactivated after
approximately 6 to 17 minutes of opera-
tion depending on the outside tempera-
ture.
Activating
̈ Press button F ( page 194).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating
̈ Press button F ( page 194) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
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
tilt/sliding sunroof can be reversed by again
pressing and holding the e button.
i
If you keep button e pressed, the
side windows and the tilt/sliding sun-
roof will return to their previous posi-
tion.