Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function
When you press the ¿ button, the indica-
tor lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the
cooling with air dehumidification function.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
mode
Only THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol features the "control climate control
automatically" function.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera-
tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also
activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Set the desired temperature.
X
To activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X
To switch off: press the _ button.
or
X
Press the K or I button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
THERMATIC automatic climate control
You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
To increase/reduce: turn control :
clockwise or anti-clockwise (
Y
page 115).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 22 †.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
To increase/reduce: turn controls : or
E clockwise or anti-clockwise
(
Y
page 116).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 22 †.
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
THERMATIC automatic climate control
¯
Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter vents
P
Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents.
O
Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air vents
i
You can also activate several of the air
distribution settings simultaneously. In
order to do this, press several of the air
distribution buttons. The air is then routed
through different air vents.
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Operating the climate control system
Climate
control