2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 132

Basic setting - automatic mode Press left and right U button for automatic mode. Simultaneously press both f and g buttons for temperature setting of 72°F. Special settings (use only for short duration) Defogging windows Switch off O button. Press left and right U buttons. Press b button repeatedly until air is directed upward. Q Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically. This setting can be used all year around. Economy The function of this setting corresponds to the automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not possible to air condition in this setting. Press S button to activate. Press S button once again to return to previous setting. S Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right defroster outlets (5). Defrosting Turn wheels (2) to position l to open left and right defroster outlets (5). Press P button. Maximum heated and automatically controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield and side windows. P 129 Press P button once again to return to previous setting. Automatic climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index