2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 142
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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140 Operating climate control systems Activating/deactivating ! If the cooling with air dehumidification does not switch on, it is possible that the climate control system has lost coolant. Have the cooling with air dehumidification checked at a qualified specialist workshop. X Controlling the front climate control using the front control panel X To switch on: press the Á button. The indicator lamp in the Á button lights up. X To switch off: press the Á button. The indicator lamp in the Á button goes out. The cooling with air dehumidification function has a delayed switch-off feature. Problems with the "cooling with air dehumidification" function If the indicator lamp in the Á button does not go out when switched off, the cooling with air dehumidification function is switched off due to a malfunction. You can no longer activate the cooling with air dehumidification function. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Set the desired temperature. X To activate: press the à button. The indicator lamp in the à button lights up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated. X To deactivate: press the K or I button. The indicator lamp in the à button goes out. Automatic airflow is deactivated and the airflow is controlled according to the level set. Automatic air distribution remains activated. or X Press the Z, M, ¯, \, P, c or O button. The indicator lamp in the à button goes out. Automatic air distribution is deactivated. Air distribution is controlled according to the position set. Automatic airflow remains activated. Climate control Setting climate control to automatic G Warning If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others. Controlling the rear-compartment climate control automatically using the rear control panel X In automatic mode, the set temperature is maintained automatically at a constant level. The system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air distribution. Automatic mode will achieve optimal operation if cooling with air dehumidification is also activated. If desired, cooling with air dehumidification can be deactivated. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Activate multi-zone automatic climate control using the front control panel. X Set the desired temperature. X To activate: press the à button. The indicator lamp in the à button lights up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated. X To deactivate: press the K or I button. Automatic airflow is deactivated and the airflow is controlled according to the level