Setting The Air Vents; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem
The rear window
defroster has
deactivated
prematurely or cannot
be activated.
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in
particular at low temperatures. Only use air-
recirculation mode briefly to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 133).
Y
To activate: press the g button.
X
The indicator lamp in the g button lights
up.
i
Air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures. When air-recirculation mode
is activated automatically, the indicator
lamp in the g button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
To deactivate: press the g button.
X
The indicator lamp in the g button goes
out.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
X
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R
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Setting the air vents

Setting the air vents

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position.
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