Mercedes Benz 2003 e 320 User Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*
Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine switched off, it is possible 
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior 
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes 
use of the residual heat produced by the 
engine.
Activating
Turn the key in the starter switch to 
position 1 or remove it from the starter 
switch.
Press button
T.
The indicator lamp on button
comes on.
Deactivating
Press button
T.
The indicator lamp on button
goes out.
The residual heat is automatically turned 
off
when the ignition is switched on
after about 30 minutes
if the battery voltage drops
Rear air conditioning
Swiveling left rear center air outlet
Swiveling right rear center air outlet
Thumbwheel, left rear center air outlet
Temperature rocker switch, left
Display
Temperature rocker switch, right
Thumbwheel, right rear center air out-
let
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How long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on the coolant tempera-
ture and the temperature set by the 
operator. The blower will run at speed 
setting 1 regardless of the air distribu-
tion control setting.