Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 123

Operating the climate control system
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
To activate: press the ¬ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
cooling with air dehumidification on
R
high airflow
R
R high temperature
air distribution to the windscreen and
R
front side windows
air-recirculation mode off
R
i
The "Demisting" function automatically
sets the blower output to the optimum
demisting effect. As a result, the airflow
may increase or decrease automatically
after the button is pressed.
To switch off: press the ¬ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehu-
midification function remains on. Air-recir-
culation mode remains deactivated.
or
Press the à button
X
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
THERMATIC automatic climate control:
X
turn temperature control : clockwise or
anti-clockwise (
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control: turn temperature controls : or
E clockwise or anti-clockwise
( page 116).
Y
9 Depending on the outside temperature.
THERMOTRONIC only.
10
11 THERMOTRONIC only.
9
9
10
.
page 115).
Y
or
THERMATIC automatic climate control:
X
turn control A clockwise or anti-clockwise
( page 115).
Y
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control: press the K or I button.
Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside
Activate the ¿ cooling with air dehu-
X
midification function.
Activate automatic mode Ã
X
If the windows continue to mist up, activate
X
the demisting function (
i
You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X
Set the air distribution to P or O.
X
i
You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
Rear window heating
Switching on/off
G WARNING
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Press the ¤ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights
up or goes out.
The rear window heating has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
11
.
page 119).
Y