2003 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 128

Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Turn air distribution control 8 ( page 125) to one the following symbols: Symbol h j V k Defrosting Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside. This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment. Warning! i These settings should only be selected for a short time. When the defrost setting has been selected, only the rear window defroster can be switched on. No other settings are possible. Activating Press button P ( page 125). The indicator lamp on the button lights up. Deactivating Press button P again. or Press button U ( page 125). The indicator lamp on the button lights up. The indicator lamp on the button lights up. Function Directs air to the center and side air outlets Directs air to the windshield and side air outlets Directs air into the entire vehicle interior Directs air to the footwells and side air outlets G When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), only switch to air recirculation mode for short periods to prevent window fogging. Windshield fogged on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on. Turn air distribution control 8 to h or k. 128