2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 174

Basic setting - automatic mode Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically. We recommend to set the temperature switches on the left and right to 72°F (22°C). Please make changes from this setting to suit your personal requirements. Automatic airflow regulation: Press the A on the air volume switch. The display shows "AUTO". In the automatic mode the automatic climate control cools or heats the interior depending on the direction and strength of the sunlight, outside temperature, selected interior temperature and the actual interior temperature of the vehicle. With the automatic climate control switched off, the air volume and distribution can still be set manually. 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 167 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. Automatic climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving 171 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index