Mercedes-Benz C 250 Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
X
Switch on the windshield wipers.
X
Press the
_
button repeatedly until the
O
or
P
symbol appears in the
display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating
G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear as it only switches
off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Press the
¤
button.
The indicator lamp in the
¤
button lights
up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has deactivated
itself prematurely or cannot be activated.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically.
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
G
WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the
¬
button.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To activate: press the
g
button.
The indicator lamp in the
g
button lights
up.
i In the event of high pollution levels or at
high outside temperatures, air-
recirculation mode is automatically
activated. When air-recirculation mode is
activated automatically, the indicator lamp
in the
g
button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X
To switch off: press the
g
button.
The indicator lamp in the
g
button goes
out.
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature). This
could cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
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Setting the air vents
Climate control