Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 320, Operator'S Manual

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Climate control system
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Symbol Function
Z
Directs air through the center,
side and defroster air vents to
the windshield and side
windows
a
Directs air through the Cockpit
(Canada only), center, side and
rear passenger compartment
air vents
X
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
Y
Directs air to the footwells
X
Turn air distribution controls
1
and
7
(
Y
page 182) on each side of the passenger
compartment to the desired symbol.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button goes out and the automatic mode is
switched off for the corresponding side.
The air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the air distribution control
to a position between two symbols.
Adjusting air volume
X
Decrease/increase: Press button
·
or
Q
.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
side windows.
i
Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear
again.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
X
Activating: Press button
y
.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the following
functions automatically:
R
cooling on to dehumidify
R
most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside temperature
R
air flows onto the windshield and the front
side windows
R
the air recirculation mode is switched off
X
Deactivating: Press button
y
again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect. The cooling remains switched on.
The air recirculation remains switched off.
or
X
Press button
U
.
The indicator lamp in button
y
goes out.
Air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
or
X
Turn temperature controls
1
or
7
(
Y
page 180) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
or
X
Press button
Q
or
·
.
4-zone automatic climate control
X
Activating: Press button
y
.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the following
functions automatically:
R
cooling on to dehumidify
R
most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside temperature
Controls in detail