Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 1993 Owner's Manual page 22

Air Distribution
Air conditioned, warmed, or fresh air may be
directed to the foot area, the windshield, and the
side outlets (7). The center outlets (5) are for non-
heated air only.
The air volume through the center outlets (5) and
side outlets (7) can be varied with levers (6) and (8)
respectively. Pushing the lever up opens the air
outlets completely.
Temperature Selection
Use a basic setting of " 72" . Refine your setting
only in small steps to avoid large temperature
fluctuations.
Turning downwards (notched-in) = maximum cooling
or fresh air dependent on push button selection of
the air conditioning mode control.
Turning upwards (notched-in) = maximum heating.
A/C Mode Control Switch
Position = Normal cooling, the air condi-
ressor is switched on.
tioning c
The vehicle may be heated or cooled as de-
sired. The compressor comes on if the vehicle' s
interior temperature exceeds the selected tempera-
ture. The selected temperature is then maintained
by regulating the compressor' s running time.
= Dehumidifying, the air conditioning
Position
compressor is switched on.
The climate control system works at maximum
capacity, removing moisture from the air. This mode
is recommended during humid weather and when
windows must be defogged from inside.
= Recirculated air (buttons
Position
must not be depressed).
Recirculated air switch pressed:
Cooling Mode
If the outside temperature exceeds approx. 59" F
from recirculated air to fresh air after 30 minutes.
Heating Mode
If the outside temperature is less than approx.
59° F (15° C) the system will automatically
change from recirculated air to fresh air after
5 minutes.
This setting can also be used if annoying odors or
dust are entering the car' s interior.
At high outside temperatures the air conditioning
system is automatically in the recirculated air mode,
providing increased cooling.
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