Problem With The Rear Window Defroster - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Operating the climate control system
116
Clearing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside
Air-conditioning system
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
Switch on the rear window defroster if nec-
X
essary ( page 116).
Y
Switch on climate control (
X
Switch off air-recirculation mode
X
( page 116).
Y
Turn temperature control : clockwise to a
X
higher temperature and air flow control A to
a blower speed between 3 and 6
( page 109).
Y
If possible, only select the ¯ setting of the
X
air distribution (
Y
Only the indicator lamp in the ¯ button
lights up.
Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
X
tion function ( page 112).
Y
If the windows still fog up, set the climate
X
control functions as described for defrosting
of the windshield (
Automatic climate control
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
Switch on the rear window defroster if nec-
X
essary ( page 116).
Y
Switch on climate control (
X
Switch off air-recirculation mode
X
( page 116).
Y
Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
X
tion function ( page 112).
Y
Switch on automatic mode (
X
If the windows continue to fog up, switch on
X
the windshield defrosting function
( page 115).
Y
Windows fogged up on the outside
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
page 111).
Y
page 114).
page 115).
Y
page 111).
Y
page 113).
Y
Switch on the windshield wipers
X
( page 103).
Y
Switch on climate control (
X
In warm and damp weather, do not allow cold
X
air to flow onto the windows. Close the side
air vents if required ( page 117).
Y
Switching the rear window defroster
on/off
General notes
The rear window defroster consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch off the rear
window defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press the ¤ button on the control panel.
X
If the indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights
up, the rear window defroster is switched on.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a few minutes.
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has switched off pre-
maturely or cannot be activated.
The vehicle starter battery is not sufficiently
charged.
Switch off any consumers that are not
X
required, e.g. reading lamps, interior lighting
or seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the
rear window defroster can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
Important safety notes
You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if
unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from out-
side. The air inside the vehicle will only be cir-
culated.
When you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
side windows and windows could fog up more
quickly, in particular at low outside tempera-
tures. Only switch on air-recirculation mode for
a short time.
page 111).
Y