Setting The Air Distribution - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Operating the climate control systems
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Setting climate control to automatic
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Only deactivate the cooling
with air dehumidification function for a short
time to prevent the windows from fogging up.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock (
Set the desired temperature.
X
To activate: press the à button.
X
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
To select manually: press the _
X
button.
or
Press the K or I button.
X
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock (
To increase/reduce: turn control : and
X
B clockwise or counter-clockwise
( page 123).
Y
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
5 Canada only.
page 133).
Y
page 133).
Y

Setting the air distribution

Air distribution settings
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
S Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
b Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs air through the defroster,
center, side and footwell vents
i
Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
Adjusting
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 133).
Y
Press the _ button repeatedly until the
X
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting.
Setting the airflow
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 133).
Y
To increase/reduce: press the K or
X
I button.
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
blower output may be reduced. As soon as
the battery is sufficiently charged, full blower
output will be available.
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