Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual page 124

Operating the climate control system
122
When you deactivate the windshield defrosting
function, the previous automatic climate con-
trol settings are reactivated with the exception
of air-recirculation mode. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
Clearing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside
Air-conditioning system
You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
X
Switch on the rear window defroster if nec-
Y
essary ( page 122).
X
Switch on climate control (
X
Switch off air-recirculation mode
Y
( page 123).
X
Turn temperature control : clockwise to a
higher temperature and air flow control A
to a blower speed between 3 and 6
Y
( page 115).
X
If possible, only select the ¯ setting of
the air distribution (
Only the indicator lamp in the ¯ button
lights up.
X
Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
Y
tion function ( page 118).
X
If the windows still fog up, set the climate
control functions as described for defrosting
of the windshield (
Dual-zone automatic climate control
You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
X
Switch on the rear window defroster if nec-
Y
essary ( page 122).
X
Switch on climate control (
X
Switch off air-recirculation mode
Y
( page 123).
X
Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
Y
tion function ( page 118).
X
Switch on automatic mode (
X
If the windows continue to fog up, switch on
the windshield defrosting function
Y
( page 121).
Y
page 117).
Y
page 120).
Y
page 121).
Y
page 117).
Y
page 119).
Windows fogged up on the outside
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
X
Switch on the windshield wipers
Y
( page 109).
X
Switch on climate control (
X
In warm and damp weather, do not allow
cold air to flow onto the windows. Close the
side air vents if required (
Switching the rear window defroster
on/off
General notes
The rear window defroster consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch off the
rear window defroster as soon as the rear win-
dow is clear.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Press the ¤ button on the control panel.
If the indicator lamp in the ¤ button
lights up, the rear window defroster is
switched on.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a few minutes.
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has switched off
prematurely or cannot be activated.
The vehicle starter battery is not sufficiently
charged.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps, interior lighting
or seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the
rear window defroster can be activated
again.
Y
page 117).
Y page 124).