Mercedes-Benz B-Class Quiz
Operator's Manual - Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Defrosting the windshield

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This function allows you to defrost the windshield or demist the windshield and side windows on the inside of the vehicle.

Use the defrost function only until the windshield is clear.
  • Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition switch.
  • Switching on: press the button.

The indicator light built into the buttons'allume.lights up.

The air conditioning system activates the following functions:

  • Cooling with air dehumidification
  • High airflow [2]
  • High temperature [2]
  • Air directed to the windshield and front side windows
  • Air recirculation off

The defrost function automatically controls the airflow for optimal defrosting. As a result, the airflow may increase or decrease automatically after you press the button.

  • Switching off: press the button.

The indicator light built into the buttons'éteint. Les réglages précédents sont repris. Le refroidissement avec déshumidificationgoes out. The previous settings are restored. Cooling with air dehumidification remains on. Recirculation remains off.

  • Press the button [3] .

The indicator light built into the buttons'éteint. Le débit et la répartition d'air sont régulés automatiquement.goes out. Airflow and air distribution are controlled automatically.

  • THERMATIC automatic climate control: turn temperature selector 1 clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control: turn temperature selectors 1 and 9 clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • THERMATIC automatic climate control: turn selector 5 clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control: press the button.or the button.

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