Climate Control; Useful Information; Overview Of Climate Control Systems - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Overview of climate control systems

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Useful information

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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (
Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
switch off climate control only briefly
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switch on air-recirculation mode only
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briefly
switch on the cooling with air
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dehumidification function
switch on the defrost windshield function
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briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when
the engine is running. Optimum operation is
only achieved with the side windows and roof
closed.
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Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature (
This will speed up the cooling process and
the desired vehicle interior temperature
will be reached more quickly.
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The integrated filter filters out most
particles of dust and soot and completely
page 24).
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page 85).
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I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
filters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous
pollutants and odors. A clogged filter
reduces the amount of air supplied to the
vehicle interior. For this reason, you should
always observe the interval for replacing
the filter, which is specified in the
Maintenance Booklet. As it depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air
pollution, the interval may be shorter than
stated in the Maintenance Booklet.