Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 159

Operating the climate control system
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mode. If necessary, activate this function
( page 157).
Y
Set the temperature to 22 †.
R
Only use the windscreen demisting func-
R
tion briefly until the windscreen is clear
again.
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
R
if there are unpleasant outside odours or
when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise mist up as no fresh air is drawn into
the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
Use the residual heat function if you want to
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heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when
the ignition is switched off. The residual
heat function can only be activated or deac-
tivated with the ignition switched off. The
residual heat function is deactivated when
the ignition is switched on.
AGILITY SELECT switch
You can choose between various drive pro-
grams with the AGILITY SELECT switch.
Manual transmission (
R
Automatic transmission (
R
If you have selected drive program E, the cli-
mate control switches to Eco mode.
In Eco mode:
the cooling output is reduced when cooling
R
when heating, the electrical heater booster
R
is deactivated and heat output is reduced
as a result
the rear window heating running time is
R
reduced
If you have selected drive program C, S or S+
the climate control switches to Comfort
mode. The current climate control settings
are maintained in Comfort mode.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control out-
put, you can switch off the ECO start/stop
page 191)
Y
page 197)
Y
function by pressing the ECO button
( page 187).
Y
Hybrid vehicles
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is available when the vehicle is operational
and the READY indicator is lit (
If the internal combustion engine has been
shut off automatically, the set interior tem-
perature will be maintained for a certain
period of time.
Operating the climate control system
Switching climate control on/off
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Switch on climate control primarily using the
à rocker switch (
Y
Activating/deactivating
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 181).
Y
To switch on: press the t/!
X
rocker switch up or down.
The Audio 20/COMAND Online climate
control menu opens.
Activate the climate control using the air-
X
conditioning function bar; see the separate
Audio 20/COMAND Online operating
instructions.
or
Set the airflow to level 1 or higher using the
X
H button.
page 276).
Y
page 159).