2006 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 193

Controls in detail Automatic climate control* (Canada only) The air conditioning switches automatically to the following functions: cooling on to dehumidify maximum blowing and heating power air flows onto the windshield and the front side windows the air recirculation mode is switched off Deactivating Press button P ( page 187) again. The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The previous settings are once again in effect. Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the left and right air distribution controls as well as the airflow volume control are set to U ( page 187) and there is a high need for cooling, the display "MAXCOOL" appears. This provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* are closed). Windshield fogged on the outside Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside (e.g. before driving through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment. Warning! i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield is clear again. Switch the windshield wipers on ( page 54). If the automatic mode of the climate control is switched off: Turn air distribution control 1 or 8 to a or Y ( page 187). G Fogged windows impair visibility, endangering you and others. If the windows begin to fog on the inside, switching off the air recirculation mode immediately should clear interior window fogging. If interior window fogging persists, make sure the air conditioning ( page 187) is activated, or press button P. i The cooling remains switched on. 192