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138also be turned to the area between two
symbols. Setting the airflow
Heatmatic/air-conditioning system* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
3 clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 130), ( Ypage 131).
Thermotronic* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
1 clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 133). Demisting the windscreen
i You should only select the "demisting"
function until the windscreen is clear again.
Heatmatic/air-conditioning system* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification. 18
X Deactivate air-recirculation mode.
X Turn thumbwheel 1clockwise to
P (Ypage 130), ( Ypage 131).
X Turn thumbwheel 3clockwise to
P (Ypage 130), ( Ypage 131).
X Turn thumbwheel 5clockwise or anti-
clockwise to P(Ypage 130),
(Y page 131).
X To deactivate: turn thumbwheels 1,3
and 5to the desired position (apart from
the P position) (Y page 130),
(Y page 131). Thermotronic* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: press the|button.
The indicator lamp in the |button
comes on.
The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To switch off: press the|button.
The indicator lamp in the |button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehu-
midification function remains on. Air-recir-
culation mode remains deactivated.
or
18 Only vehicles with an air-conditioning system* Cont
rols
* optional
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139
X
Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the |button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press one of the $or% temperature
buttons.
The indicator lamp in the |button goes
out. The air distribution is directed towards
the windscreen. The air conditioning
switches to manual mode.
or
X Turn thumbwheel 1clockwise or anti-
clockwise (Y page 133).
The indicator lamp in the |button goes
out. The air distribution is directed towards
the windscreen. The air conditioning
switches to manual mode. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the "cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function 19
.
X Activate the automatic air conditioning. 20
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the "demisting" function.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Turn the air distribution thumbwheel to the
Y ora symbol.
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again. Switching the rear window heating
on/off
G
Risk of accident
Clear all windows of ice or snow before set-
ting off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
i The rear window heating has a high cur-
rent draw. You should therefore switch it
off as soon as the window is clear, as it only
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window heating may switch off.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate, press the 121
/F 22
but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the 1/Fbut-
ton lights up or goes out.
19 Vehicles with air conditioning*/Thermotronic*.
20 Vehicles with Thermotronic*.
21 Vehicles with an air-conditioning system*/Thermotronic*.
22 Vehicles with Heatmatic. Cont
rols
* optional
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Changing bulbs
246
Rear bulbs Bulb Type
7
Third brake
lamp LED
8
Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
9
Reversing lamp P 21 W
a
Licence plate
lamp C 5 W
b
Rear foglamp P 21 W
c
Tail lamp P 5 W
d
Brake lamp P 21 W
Before changing bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs:
R
Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
R Main-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
R Side lamp/parking lamp
R Cornering light* (vehicles with bi-xenon
headlamps *)
R Front turn signal lamp R
Brake lamp
R Tail lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Licence plate lamp
Observe the following points:
R Use only the bulb types specified here.
R To prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R If the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i Due to the location of the bulbs in the
front headlamps, it is best to have these
changed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i Have the headlamp setting checked reg-
ularly at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing the front bulbs
Removing/fitting the washer fluid res-
ervoir You must remove the washer fluid reservoir
from the engine compartment before you can
replace the bulbs in the front left-hand head-
lamp.
X
To remove: turn retaining screw 1anti-
clockwise.
X Remove washer fluid reservoir 2from
bracket 3.
X Put washer fluid reservoir 2to one side
and leave the lines and hoses connected.
Make sure that no washer fluid escapes.
X To fit: guide the lower retaining lug into the
rubber grommet on the longitudinal mem- Practical advice
* optional
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