Mercedes-Benz 2002 C 230 Kompressor, Operator'S Manual

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156 Climate control
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Basic setting – automatic mode
In the automatic mode the climate control cools or heats
the interior depending on outside temperature and the
selected interior temperature. With the automatic mode
switched off, the air volume and distribution can still be
set manually.
Press U button. Air volume and distribution are
controlled automatically.
We recommend to set the left and right temperature
to 72
°
F (22
°
C). Please make changes from this setting to
suit your personal requirements.
Heating mode:
To lower headroom temperature, use thumbwheel
(4, page 152).
Air conditioning mode:
Open air outlets at dashboard top center (7, page 152)
for an even air distribution.
Special settings
(use only for short duration)
Air distribution and air volume, manual
Press U button. The indicator lamp in the button will
go out.
The air distribution for the right and left side operate
together.
Select any of the six air volume speeds and the air
distribution.
Air distribution, manual:
h Air from the center, side, dashboard top center
and rear passenger compartment air outlets.
j Air from the windshield, side defroster and rear
passenger compartment air outlets.
k Air from the center, side, footwell, rear footwell
and rear passenger compartment air outlets.
To return to automatic mode:
Press the U button. The indicator lamp in the button
illuminates.