Operating The Automatic Climate Control System In Automatic Mode; Setting The Temperature - Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual

Operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode
You can switch the automatic climate con-
trol system on and off separately for each
zone as needed.
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When operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode, you will only
rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume
and air distribution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if
necessary.
Activating
Press button U ( page 222) while
the engine is running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. AUTO appears in the
display e ( page 222). Air volume
and air distribution are controlled sep-
arately for each zone.
Use temperature controls 1 and 9
( page 222) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The temperature of the interior is ad-
justed automatically.
Deactivating
Press one button of the air distribution
( page 222) or press button ˜
or Q ( page 222).
The indicator lamp on button U
goes out and AUTO disappears in the
display e ( page 222).
Depending on which button you press –
the air distribution button or the air vol-
ume button ˜ or Q – automatic
control of either the air distribution or
air volume is switched off.
Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*

Setting the temperature

Use temperature control 1 and 9
( page 222) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The automatic climate control will adjust
to the set temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
Turn temperature control 1
and/or 9 slightly clockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Decreasing
Turn the temperature control 1
and/or 9 slightly counterclockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
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