Rear Window Defroster - Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG 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 op-
eration depending on the outside tempera-
ture.
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.
Switch on the ignition ( page 33).
Activating
Press button F or 1 in the
climate control panel ( page 175) or
automatic climate control panel*
( page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating
Press button F or 1 again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
G
out.
Controls in detail
Good visibility
!
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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