Rear Window Defroster - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Sport Operator's Manual

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery
drain to a minimum, switch off the
defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear. The defroster is automatically
deactivated after approximately
6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on
the outside temperature.
Activating
Press button F or 1 in the
climate control panel ( page 179) or
automatic climate control panel*
( page 189).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating
Press button F or 1 again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Controls in detail
Good visibility
Warning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before
driving. Visibility could otherwise be
impaired, endangering you and others.
!
If the rear window defroster switches
off too soon and the indicator lamp
starts flashing, this means that too
many electrical consumers are
operating simultaneously and there is
insufficient voltage in the battery. The
system responds automatically by
deactivating the rear window defroster.
As soon as the battery has sufficient
voltage, the rear window defroster
automatically turns itself back on.
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