Culation Mode - Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class Owner's Manual

Operating the climate control system
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Problems with the rear window heating
Problem
The rear window heat-
ing has switched off
prematurely or cannot
be activated.
Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can mist up more quickly, in partic-
ular at low temperatures. Only use air-recir-
culation mode briefly to prevent the windows
misting up.
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 143).
X
To activate: press the e button.
The indicator lamp in the e button lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the
e button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
X
To deactivate: press the e button.
The indicator lamp in the e button goes
out.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window heat-
ing can be activated again.
Air-recirculation mode deactivates auto-
i
matically:
after approximately five minutes at out-
R
side temperatures below approximately
5 †.
after approximately five minutes if the
R
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated.
after approximately 30 minutes at out-
R
side temperatures above approximately
5 † and when the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification function" is activated.
Convenience opening/closing using
the air-recirculation button
G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts
of the body are in the closing area.
G
WARNING
During convenience opening parts of the body
could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
There is a risk of injury.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window. If someone
becomes trapped, press the W switch