Mercedes-Benz 260 E 124 1988, Owner'S Manual

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Automatic Clim ate Control
The engine must be running for the
climate control system to operate.
1 Temperature selector
2 Pushbuttons for function selection
a
Defrost
B
Multi-Level
a
Normal setting
a
EC (Economy)
m
Off (air supply off)
3 Fan control buttons
Maximum fan speed
Automatic fan speed control
Minimum fan speed
4 Air recirculation switch
5 Air volume control for air outlets (6)
6 Adjustable air outlets
7 Air volume control for air outlet (8),
right and left
8 Adjustable air outlets, right and left
For maximum operating efficiency,
keep all windows and the sliding roof
closed.
Pleating, cooling and air distribution
within the vehicle’s interior will be au­
tom atically controlled. This is accom ­
plished with the temperature selector
(1), the pushbuttons (2) and the fan
control buttons (3).
The adjustable outlets (6) and (8) can
be variably opened and closed via
controls (5) and (7).
Air volume is increased by rotating the
control up, and reduced by rotating the
control down.
To ensure efficient operation of the cli­
mate control system, the outlets (6)
and (8) should not all be closed at the
same time.
With the exterior lamps turned on (ex­
cept standing lamps), the symbols on
all buttons light up. Each button shines
brighter when depressed.
Note:
The air conditioner removes consider­
able moisture from the air during oper­
ation. It is normal, for water to drip on
the ground beneath the vehicle
through openings in the underbody.
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