Mercedes-Benz 1985 380SE Owner's Manual page 35

Temperature Selection (° C)
The interior temperature can be adjusted by
turning the temperature selector wheel. The
selected temperature is reached as quickly
as possible and maintained. A basic setting of
22° C/72° F is recommended. In order to avoid unde­
sirable temperature fluctuations, a set temperature
should be readjusted in small increments.
To override the automatic climate control, turn the
temperature selector wheel to either extreme end
position "MAX" or "MIN".
"MIN" = Peak cooling performance: the system
operates mostly with recirculated air and a small
amount of fresh air is added. If the fan control is set to
"AUTOM", it will run continuously in speed No. 5.
"MAX" = Maximum heating performance. If the blower
control is set to "AUTOM", it will run continuously in
speed No. 5.
Fan Setting
Selection for fan settings can be made as
§
follows:
Push upper button for maximum fan speed
(6th speed).
Push lower button for minimum fan speed
(1st speed).
Push middle button (spring loaded) for automatic
control of air supply within 2nd through 5th fan speed
range.
Setting ® = Always maximum fan speed.
Functions
<§)Off
In this setting, the fresh air supply to the interior of the
car is shut off, (to prevent entrance of odors, i.e., while
driving through tunnels, etc., or to prevent the
entrance of water from automatic car washes). Use
this setting only temporarily while driving.
Automatic Climate Control