Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 136

Operating the climate control systems
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above the à rocker switch goes out. The
function which has not been changed manually,
however, continues to be controlled automati-
cally. When the manually set function switches
back to automatic mode, the indicator lamp
above the à rocker switch lights up again.
Adjusting the climate mode settings
This function is only available with dual-zone
automatic climate control on vehicles for Can-
ada.
In automatic mode you can select the following
airflow settings for the driver's and front-
passenger areas:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draft-
free setting
To set: set the climate mode using the mul-
X
timedia system (
Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature for the driver's and front-passenger
side can be set individually.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 146).
Y
To increase or reduce: press the w
X
rocker switch up or down.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control
General notes
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well
as for the rear compartment.
Setting the temperature in the front com-
partment using the front control panel
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 146).
Y
To increase or reduce: press the w
X
rocker switch up or down.
page 303).
Y
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the temperature in the rear com-
partment using the rear control panel
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 146).
Y
To increase or reduce: press the upper or
X
lower section of the w rocker switch on
the rear control panel (
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
The set temperature appears on the rear-
compartment display.
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
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
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs air through the defroster, center,
side and footwell vents
b Directs air through the defroster, center
and side air vents
W Sets the air distribution to automatic
Setting
3-zone automatic climate control: you can set
the air distribution separately for the driver's
and front-passenger side.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2
X
( page 146).
Y
Press the _ rocker switch up or down.
X
The various air distribution settings appear in
the multimedia system.
page 131).
Y