Defrosting; Air Recirculation Mode - Mercedes-Benz 2004 M-Class Operator's Manual

Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Adjusting air distribution
Turn air distribution control 8
( page 135) to one the following
symbols:
Symbol Function
h
Directs air to the center
and side air vents
j
Directs air to the wind-
shield and side air vents
V
Directs air into the en-
tire vehicle interior
k
Directs air to the foot-
wells and side air vents
Windshield fogged on the outside
Switch the windshield wipers on,
( page 50).
Turn air distribution control 8 to h
or k.
138

Defrosting

i
These settings should only be selected
for a short time.
When the defrost setting has been se-
lected, only the rear window defroster
can be switched on. No other settings
are possible.
Activating
Press button P ( page 135).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating
Press button P again.
or
Press button U ( page 135).
The indicator lamp on the button P
goes out.

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.
Warning!
When the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), only switch to air recirculation
mode for short periods to prevent window
fogging.
G