Operating The Climate Control Systems; Important Information - Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual

Automatic climate control panel
Sets climate control to automatic mode, left (
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Sets the temperature, left (
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Sets the airflow, left (
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Defrosts the windshield (
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Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (
A
Switches climate control on /off(
B
Switches the residual heat function on/off(
C
Switches the rear window defroster on/off (
D
Sets the airflow, right (
E
Sets the temperature, right (
F
Sets climate control to automatic mode, right (
G
Notes on using climate control
Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use climate
control optimally.
Activate climate control using the Ã
R
rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the
à rocker switch lights up.
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 † ).
R
Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
R
until the windshield is clear again.
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
R
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up as in air-recirculation
mode no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
Use the residual heat function if you want
R
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only be

Operating the climate control systems

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activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off.
Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off

Important information

G WARNING
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
i
Switch on climate control primarily using
the à rocker switch (
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