2008 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 254

Controls in detail Dual-zone automatic climate control Operating the climate control system in automatic mode Deactivating: Press button U ( page 250) again. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The automatic operation of air volume and air distribution switches off. The symbols of air distribution and air volume appear in display b. Adjust air distribution ( page 254). Adjust air volume ( page 254). Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 1 and 6 ( page 250) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C). The climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible. Increasing: Turn temperature control 1 and/or 6 ( page 250) slightly clockwise. The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. Decreasing: Turn temperature control 1 and/or 6 ( page 250) slightly counterclockwise. The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. i When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume and air distribution. In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is switched on. This function can be switched off if necessary ( page 258). Activating: Press button U ( page 250) while the engine is running. The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically. Use temperature controls 1 and 6 ( page 250) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically. 253