Problem With The Rear Window Defroster - Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

P or O symbol appears in the
display.
X
Automatic climate control: press button
I up or down ( Y page 133) until the
P or O symbol appears in the
display.
i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating
G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear as it only switches
off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Press the ¤ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¤ button
lights up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has deactivated
itself prematurely or cannot be activated.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically.
19 Automatic climate control only.
Operating the climate control system
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
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.
G
WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the ¬
button.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To activate: press the g button.
The indicator lamp above the g button
lights up.
i
In the event of high pollution levels
high outside temperatures, air-
recirculation mode is automatically
activated. When air-recirculation mode is
activated automatically, the indicator lamp
above the g button does not light up.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X
To switch off: press the g button.
The indicator lamp above the g button
goes out.
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