Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual page 140

Thermotronic*
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
To increase/reduce: press the
X
% button. Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †.
The temperature is shown in the display.
Adjusting the air vents
G Risk of injury
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the
air vents. This could cause burns or frost-
bite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity
of the vents. Keep bare skin away from
these air outlets. If necessary, direct the
airflow away to a different area of the vehi-
cle interior.
Please observe the following notes to ensure
that the air can flow freely through the air
vents:
keep the air inlet between the windscreen
R
and the bonnet free of deposits, such as
* optional
ice, snow and foliage, to guarantee the sup-
ply of fresh air into the vehicle interior.
never cover the vents or air inlet and outlet
R
grilles in the vehicle interior.
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Position the sliders for the centre air
$ or vents in the central detent position for vir-
tually draught-free ventilation.
Setting the centre air vents
Centre air vent, left
1
Centre air vent, right
2
Thumbwheel for centre air vent, right
3
Thumbwheel for centre air vent, left
4
To open/close: turn thumbwheels
X
4 up or down.
Adjusting the side air vents
To open/close: turn thumbwheel
X
down.
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Demister vent 1
pletely, even if side air vent
Setting the glove compartment air
vent*
The glove compartment can be ventilated, for
instance, to cool its contents, when the air
conditioning*/Thermotronic* is activated.
The level of airflow depends on the airflow and
air distribution settings.
3 and
!
Close the glove compartment air vent
when heating mode is activated. Open the
air vent and activate "cooling with air dehu-
Controls
Air conditioning
3 up or
is never shut com-
2 is shut.
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