2000 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 171

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control Basic setting - automatic mode 168 Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically. Set the temperature switches on the left and right to 72°F (22°C). This provides for comfortable conditions in the vehicle. Automatic airflow regulation: Press the A on the air volume switch. The display shows "AUTO". There are three basic settings for the automatic mode: • Automatic air volume control • Automatic air outlet control, left and right • Automatic air outlet control, center, see page 165 We recommend these settings to be used all year round. Automatic air distribution: Press on both U knobs until they click in. The h, j and k symbols will no longer be visible. The economy mode and air recirculation functions will be switched off. The automatic blower will be activated at the same time.