Mercedes-Benz 300 D 1984, 300CD 1984 Owner's Manual

Owner’ s Manual

Drive Sensibly — Save Fuel

Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on driving habits and operating
conditions.

In order to save fuel you should:

• ensure that tire pressures are
correct

• not carry unnecessary loads

• remove ski racks or roof-mounted
luggage racks when not in use

• not warm up your engine at idle
and with the vehicle at standstill

• avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration

• avoid frequent braking

• avoid unnecessarily high speeds

• have all the maintenance jobs

specified by us carried out at
regular intervals by a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station.

Driving in low temperature weather, in
stop-and-go city traffic and on short
hops, and in hilly country as well,
increases fuel consumption.

Owner’s Manual

300 D-

TURBO DIESEL

300C D -

TURBO DIESEL

Chassis 123 D

1984

Mercedes-Benz

®

O u r company and staff wish you many hours of enjoyment

with your new vehicle.
You have placed a lot of trust in our company name by

purchasing a MERCEDES, from which you may expect that
it will give you long service, with a minimum of trouble and
that it is easy to operate.

We have just one request to make, hoping that it will benefit
you as well:

Please do not put this manual aside without first carefully
reading it.

This manual contains many important recommendations
that could help you gain better control over your
MERCEDES and more pleasure while driving it.

We wish you many miles of motoring pleasure.
Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft

3

Contents

Special equipment is also described
in this manual, including operating
instructions wherever necessary.
Since there are special-order items,

the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the
actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that
are not shown or described in this

Owner ’s Manual, your MERCEDES-

BENZ dealer will be glad to inform you

of correct care and operating proce

dures.

The last page

What you should know at the gas

station

Vehicle Operation

Instruments and Controls

.........

8

Instrument Cluster

........................

10

Keys, D o ors

.....................................

12
Master and Supplementary
Keys

..............................................

12
Opening, Locking and
Unlocking of D oors

....................

12
Central Lock System

................

13
Burglar Alarm System

..............

14

Seats

.............................................

15
Adjustment of Driver’s Seat
and Front Passenger Seat ... 15
Seat Heater

..............................

16
Safety Head Restraints 16
Arm Rest (Rear Seat)

.............

17
Arm Rest (Front Seats)

.........

17
Seat Belts

................................

18

C ontrols

.........................................

20
Steering Lock

..........................

20
Lighting Switch

........................

21
Combination Switch

...............

22
Cruise C o ntro l

..........................

23

Automatic Climate C o n trol 24
Various Equipment

......................

29
Exterior M irro rs

........................

29
Inside Rear View Mirror

.........

29
Sun V isors

................................

30
Heated Rear Window

.............

30

Interior L a m p s

..........................

31
Shelf below Rear Window . .. 31

Power Windows

......................

32

Lighter

...................................

33

Sliding R o o f

..............................

33

Radio

.............................................

34

Driving

Hood

.............................................

42

Regular Inspections

...................

43

Parking Brake

..............................

44

Starting and Turning off the

Engine

...........................................

44

Starting and Shifting Gears .... 46

Safe Driving

..................................

48
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Lamp

.........................................

49
Brake Fluid

..............................

49
Charge Indicator L am p 49
Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp . 49
Oil Pressure Gauge

...............

50
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 50
Emission Control

...................

50

Engine Oil Consumption .... 50

The First 1500 km/1000 Miles .. 51

Special Operating Conditions .. 51

Winter Driving

..........................

51

Hints for Driving

......................

52
High Altitude Correction
Device

.......................................

52

Tire Chains

..............................

52

Traveling Abro ad

......................

52

4

Contents

Vehicle Care

MERCEDES-BENZ
Maintenance System

.................

54

Spare Parts Service

...................

55
Cleaning and Care of the
Vehicle

...........................................

55

Jobs related to C are

...............

56

Practical Hints

Ash trays

.......................................

60

Rear Seat Cushion

......................

60

Bleeding the Fuel System

.........

61

Turning off Engine Manually .... 61

First Aid Kit

...................................

62

Luggage or Ski Racks

...............

62

Spare Wheel, Jack, Vehicle
Tool K it

...........................................

62

Wheels, Tires, Changing
W h eels

...........................................

63

Wheels, T ire s

............................

63

Changing Wheels

...................

64

Tire Pressure

............................

64

Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc

...............................

65

Engine Oil Level Check

.........

65

Checking Coolant Level

.........

66

Adding C oo lant

........................

66

Automatic Transmission
Fluid Level

................................

67

Electrical System

........................

68

Headlamp Adjustment

...........

68

Replacing Bulbs

......................

68

Fuses

.........................................

72

B a tte ry

.......................................

72
Emergency Operation of
Sliding R o o f

...................................

73

Unlocking of the Filler Flap .... 73

Tow-starting and
Towing the Vehicle

......................

74

Jump Starting

..............................

75

Technical Data — Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.

Identification Plates

....................

78

Vehicle Data Cards

......................

79

Warranty C overage

......................

79

Technical D ata

..............................

80
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants,
etc

.....................................................

82

Capacities

.................................

82

Engine Oils

..............................

84

Brake Fluid

..............................

84

Diesel F u e ls

..............................

85

Coolants

...................................

86

Service Literature

........................

87

Consumer Information

...............

88

Vehicle Operation

Driving

Vehicle Care

Practical Hints

Technical Data — Fuels,

Coolants, Lubricants, etc.

5

Vehicle Operation

Instruments and Controls

For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages.

1 Speaker grilles
2 Swivelling side ventilation outlets (page 24)
3 Parking brake release knob (page 44)
4 Hood lock release handle (page 42)
5 Parking brake pedal (page 44)
6 Combination switch (page 22)
7 Lighting switch (page 21)
8 Cruise control (page 23)

9 Instrument cluster (page 10)
10 Horn control
11 Steering lock with preglow/starter switch (page 20)
12 Swivelling outlets for cooled air (page 24)
13 Switch for rear courtesy lamp (page 31)
14 Switch for automatic antenna (page 39)

15 Switch for electric sliding roof (page 33)
16 Switch for heated rear window (page 30)
17 Automatic climate control (page 24)
18 Radio (page 34)

19 Ash tray with lighter (pages 33, 60)

20 Switch for left front seat heater (page 16)

21 Switch for hazard warning flasher system
22 Switch for right front seat heater (page 16)
23 Switch group for power windows (page 32)
24 Adjusting lever for exterior mirror on

front passenger side (page 29)
25 Loudspeaker — fader control
26 Glove compartment, illuminated

(only if steering lock is in position “ 1” or “ 2” )

To open, move handle sideways

Instrum ents and Controls

9954

4

9

Instrument Cluster

1 Coolant temperature gauge (° C)

Up to red marking: Maximum permissible
temperature for an anti-corrosion/antifreeze-
blended fill protecting down to —30° Cl — 22° F.
See page 50

2 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow)

Comes on when the steering lock key is moved to
driving position “2” and must go out when the
engine is idling. See page 49
Fuel reserve and capacity, refer to page 83 and

last page
3 Oil pressure gauge (bar). See page 50
4 Turn signal indicator lamp, left (green)

5 Main odometer

6 Trip odometer

7 Turn signal indicator lamp, right (green)
8 Tachometer
9 Electric clock

10 Preglowing indicator lamp (yellow)

11 Seat belt warning lamp (red)
12 Knob for clock adjustment

(press in for adjustment)

13 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer

Rotate knob: instrument lamps intensity are infinitely

variable

Depress knob: trip odometer is turned back

14 Brake warning lamp (red) comes on if

• the parking brake is engaged

• too little brake fluid is in the reservoir

15 Brake pad wear indicator lamp (yellow):

Lights up during braking if the front wheel brake
pads are worn down. See page 49

16 Charge indicator lamp (red):

Comes on when the steering lock key is moved to
driving position “ 2” and must go out when the
engine is idling. See page 49

17 High beam indicator lamp (blue)

instrument Cluster

Keys Doors

Opening the Doors

From outside: pull handle outwards (1).
From the inside: pull handle in door
trim panel.

Locking and Unlocking of Doors

From the outside: turn key.

From the inside: actuate safety plung

er (sedan) or safety lever (coupe).
2 Unlocking

3 Locking

Coupe
When the rear door plunger’s are

pushed down the rear doors cannot
be opened from the outside or the
inside. They can be opened after
pulling plungers up.

The driver’s door can be locked only if

it is closed and the door lock has
properly engaged.

Master Key — square-headed — fits
all locks on the car.

Supplementary Key — rounded head

— fits only the door locks and the

steering lock. This key is intended to
be used whenever the car is left with
an attendant. Be sure to lock glove
compartment and trunk with the
master key.

12

Central Lock System

The central lock system simulta

neously locks or unlocks together
with the driver’s door all other doors,
fuel tank filler flap and trunk lid. As the
driver’s door button is moved, the

buttons of all other doors must move
at the same time. If this is not the

case, the lock of the corresponding

door has not engaged fully. Open the

door once more and close it correctly.
When the central lock system has

been engaged, the lock buttons of
the front passenger door and the rear
doors can also be operated manually
from inside. In addition to this, the
front passenger door can be locked
or unlocked by means of the master
key.

The central lock system can only be
engaged by depressing the button on
the driver’s door. Lock buttons of the
other doors cannot be depressed
individually.

The trunk lid can also be unlocked
separately by turning the master key

counterclockwise to the stop. Push
the trunk lock button in with it and lift
the lid. Return the key to its initial
position and withdraw it. To lock the
lid, close it firmly. It will then be
locked again by the central lock
system.

A provision has been made to

facilitate permanent locking of the

trunk lid for positive prevention of
access to trunk by unauthorized
persons.

Before leaving vehicle with an attend
ant, lock trunk with master key

(square head) by turning key clock

wise to stop (tumbler slot vertical),

then provide attendant with round-
headed supplementary key. Thus, the
trunk lock has been excluded from
the operation of the central lock
system and cannot be opened except
with the squareheaded master key
that you keep in your possession.

To reverse this, turn trunk lock

counterclockwise back to horizontal
position of the tumbler slot with

master key. Lock will then be

Keys Doors

re-engaged in central lock system;
that is, it will automatically be locked
or unlocked depending on whether
the driver’s door is locked or
unlocked.

The central lock system operates on
vacuum generated by the engine. A
reservoir allows the central lock
system to be actuated about five
times after the engine is turned off. If
the system can then no longer be
engaged, idle engine for a short
period.

If no vacuum is available, doors and
trunk have to be locked individually
using a key or depressing the button.
The fuel tank filler flap, however,
remains unlocked.

Note:
If the filler flap cannot be opened

when the central lock system is
unlocked, refer to “ Unlocking of the
Filler Flap” (page 73).

Keys Doors

Burglar Alarm System

Switching alarm system on or off:

The alarm system is switched on or
off by locking or unlocking the front

doors with the master key or the
supplementary key.

With the warning system switched on
an additional horn will sound intermit
tently for approx. 30 seconds if an
unauthorized person opens a door,

the hood or the trunk lid, turns or
bridges the steering lock (ignition) or
actuates the service brake. It keeps
on sounding for approx. 30 seconds
even if the triggering component (e.g.
the door) is closed again immediately

Special functions:
The trunk lid can be opened only

when the alarm system is switched
off.

Trunk lid emergency release:

If the trunk lid cannot be opened with

the alarm system switched off, it can

be opened by means of an emer
gency control. For this purpose,
remove rear seat cushion and fold
back LH cover. Then pull the ring of

the emergency release cable while

another person at the same time
opens the trunk lid.

Seats

Adjustment of Driver’s Seat and
Front Passenger Seat

Fore/aft adjustment: lift handle (1);
slide seat to desired position and
allow handle to re-engage.

Height of seat: raise lever (2);

to raise seat, slide seat forward;
to lower seat, slide seat backward;
allow lever to re-engage.

Seat back position: turn handwheel

(3). For full reclining of backrest, seat

should be moved to one of the
forward-most positions and headrest
removed. For driving, return backrest

to upright position and push seat
back. Replace headrest.

Note:

Prior to operating the vehicle, the
driver should adjust the seat height
for proper vision as well as fore/aft
placement and seat back angle to
insure adequate control, reach, oper
ation, and comfort. Be certain seat is
“ locked in” by sliding front/rear until
full engagement is assured.

The headrest should also be adjusted
for proper height so that when the
cushion is tipped completely forward,
it should form a cradle behind the
seat occupant’s head. Both the inside
and outside rear view mirrors should
then be adjusted for adequate rear
ward vision. Fasten seat belts. Chil
dren under the age of six or under the
weight of 23 kg/50 lb should be
seated in the back seat with an
approved restraint system properly
secured.

All seat, head restraint, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fasten
ing of seat belts should only be
accomplished before the vehicle is
put into motion.

Coupe: For safety, when the doors
are closed the backrests are locked
by means of vacuum. The locks can

be released by pushing button (4).
When the doors are opened the
backrests can be folded forward
without pushing the button (4).

15

Seats

»

Seat Heater

The seat heater can be switched on
when the steering lock is in position
“ 1” or “ 2” .

Heater operation:

Push in upper switch portion; posi
tion 1 = normal heater operation, one
indicator lamp lights up.

Push in lower switch portion; position
2 = rapid heating, both indicator

lamps light up.
After approximately 5 minutes in the

rapid heating mode, the heater

automatically switches to normal
operation and only one control lamp
will stay on.

Turning off heater:
If one control lamp is on, press in

upper part of switch, position 1.
If both control lamps are on, press in

lower part of switch, position 2.
The heater automatically turns off

after approximately 30 minutes of
operation.

Note:

When in operation, the seat heater

consumes a large amount of power. It
is advisable not to use the seat heater
longer than necessary.

Safety Head Restraints

Adjust head restraint to support the
back of the head approximately at ear
level.

Safety head restraints, front

Height adjustment:
Pull head restraint slightly forward (1)

and slide up or down as required.

Removing head restraints:
Pull head restraint up to the stop.
Depress release button (2) to be felt

under the seat back covering material
and pull head restraint upward
quickly, holding it by the LH head
restraint post (viewed in driving
direction). Then pull out head re
straint completely with both hands.

Safety head restraints, rear
Height adjustment:

Pull head restraint slightly forward
and slide up or down as required.

Removing head restraints:
Pull up head restraint until resistance
can be felt. Then pull it out quickly
using both hands.

16

Seats

Arm Rest (Rear Seat)

A center arm rest is provided in the
rear seat which can be pulled out with
a loop.

When replacing, lift at the rear.
For the removal of the rear seat

cushion see “ Practical Hints” .

Arm Rest (Front Seats)

The arm rest enganges in 3 positions
Position 1 = arm rest folded up.
Position 2 = for normally inclined

seat back.
Position 3 = for extremely inclined

seat back.
For downward adjustment of the arm

rest, depress release button 4.

i

Note:

The arm rest does not suffice as a
child restraint system. In case of a
frontal collision a child can be
catapulted forward over the locked
arm rest.

17

Seats

»

Seat Belts

Warning system:
The indicator is illuminated for 4 - 8
seconds after turning the steering
lock key to position “ 2” . If the seat

belt of the driver's seat is not
fastened a warning buzzer sounds

simultaneously.

Fastening:

• Pull belt with latch plate (1) over
shoulder and lap. The belt must
not be twisted.

• Press latch plate (1) into buck
le (2) and allow to engage audibly.

• The belt must be tight and must be
checked for tightness immediately
after fastening and regularly during
the trip. If required, tighten lap belt
by pulling up on the upper belt
section.

On the coupe, the swivel fitting
which is mounted on the lower

anchoring point to facilitate enter
ing the vehicle must point forward.

Unfastening:

• Depress red button (3) in buckle.

• Return latch plate (1) to initial
position.

Operation:

The seat belt inertia reel stops the

belt from unwinding further in case of

vehicle deceleration in any direction

or if the belt is pulled out quickly.
Functional test:

The locking function of the inertia reel

can be tested by pulling the belt out
quickly.

18

Seats

Lap belt in rear passenger compart
ment:

Pull belt with latch plate (1) across the
lap, press latch plate in lock (2) and

allow to engage audibly. The belt

must not be twisted but must be tight.

To shorten the belt, pull belt end with

the tongue engaged. To lengthen the
belt, turn the latch plate so that it is at
a little more than 90° to the belt and
pull before fastening the belt.

To disengage the belt, push red

button (3) in the lock.

Note:

No seat belt can be used for more
than one person. Children under the
age of six or under the weight of
23 kg/50 lb should be seated in the
back seat with an approved restraint
system properly secured.

After an accident, inspect the seat
belts and replace them, if required.

Child restraint systems recom
mended by us can be fastened to the
seat belts installed. Any
MERCEDES-BENZ service station will
gladly advise you accordingly.

The belt anchors in the vehicle should
also be checked.

Belts must not be routed via sharp
edges.

Replace damaged seat belts
immediately.

No modifications which may affect the
efficiency of the belts must be made.

For cleaning and care of belt web
bing, refer to page 56.

19

Controls

Steering Lock

0 Steering is locked when the key is

withdrawn and the steering lock is
engaged. The key can be with
drawn only in zero position.

Note:
Do not remove key from steering
lock while the vehicle is in motion
as this will cause the engagement
of the steering lock thus rendering
the vehicle inoperable.

1 Steering is unlocked.

(If necessary, move steering wheel
slightly to turn the key clockwise

to position “ 1” .)
2 Preglowing and driving position.
3 Starting position.

For starting and turning off the

engine, refer to page 44.

Notes:

The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock position

“ 1” :

Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp
flasher, lighter, glove compartment

lamp, radio, seat heater, electrically

adjustable exterior mirror.

A warning buzzer sounds when the
key has been left in steering lock
positions “ 1” or "0” and the driver’s
door is opened.

With the engine at idle speed, the

charging rate of the alternator (out
put) is limited.

It is therefore recommended to turn

off unnecessary electrical consumers
while driving in stop and go traffic.
This precaution helps to avoid drain
ing of the battery.

An effective measure to preserve
battery power is to turn off the
following consumers:

Seat heater, heated rear window.

20

Lighting Switch

0 Off-position

1 Parking lamps (includes side mar

ker lamps, tail lamps, license plate

lamps, instrument panel lamps)
2 Same as pos. 1 plus headlamps
3 Standing lamps, right
4 Standing lamps, left
A Turn to position 2 and pull out to

first detent = same as position 2
plus fog lamps

Controls

Note:

With the steering lock key removed
and the driver’s door open, a warning
buzzer sounds if the vehicle’s exterior
lamps are not switched off (standing
lamps excepted).

Controls

»

Combination Switch

1 Low beam (turn lighting switch

clockwise two notches)

2 High beam (turn lighting switch

clockwise two notches)

3 High beam flasher (high beam

available independent of lighting

switch position)
4 Turn signals, right
5 Turn signals, left

To operate the turn signals, move the
combination switch past the point of
resistance (up or down). The switch is
automatically cancelled when the
steering wheel is turned by a large
enough angle.

To signal minor directional changes of
the vehicle, such as changing lanes
on a highway, move combination
switch to the point of resistance only
and hold it there.

6 Control for windshield washer

system
When the washer system is
switched on, the wipers also
operate.

7 Windshield wiper speeds

0 Windshield wiper switched off

1 Intermittent wiping
II Normal wiper speed
III High wiper speed

Hints:
If one of the turn signals fails, the turn

signal indicator system flashes and
sounds at a faster sequence than
under normal operating conditions.

Fog lamps will only operate together
with low beam headlamps. Fog lamps
are turned off automatically when

lighting switch is returned to off-posi
tion.

22

Controls

Cruise Control

Any given speed above approximately
40 km/h/25 mph can be maintained
with the cruise control by operating

the switch.

1 Setting (touch switch)

Accelerating (hold switch)

2 Setting (touch switch)

Decelerating (hold switch)

Normally the vehicle is accelerated to
the desired speed with the accelera
tor. Speed is set by briefly pushing
the switch to position 1 or 2, and the
accelerator can be released. The
speed can be increased (e.g. for
passing) by using the accelerator. As
soon as the accelerator is released,
the previously set speed will be
resumed automatically.

If a set speed is to be increased or
decreased slightly, e.g. to adapt to
the traffic flow, retain switch in
position 1 or 2 until the desired speed
is reached. When the switch is
released, the newly set speed
remains.

3 Cancelling

To cancel the cruise control,
briefly push lever to position 3.

The cruise control will also be
cancelled if the brake pedal is
actuated or if the vehicle speed
drops below approximately
40 km/h/25 mph.

4 Resume

If the lever is briefly pushed to
position 4 when driving at a speed

exceeding approximately
40 km/h/25 mph, that speed is
resumed which was set prior to
the cancellation of the cruise
control. The last memorized
speed is cancelled when the key
in the steering lock is turned to
position “ 1” or “0” .

Important:

Only use the cruise control if the
traffic conditions make it advisable to
travel at a steady speed.

Position “ Resume” should be
engaged only if the driver is fully
aware of the previously set speed and
wishes to resume this particular
preset speed.

When driving with the cruise control,
the selector lever must not be shifted

to position “ N” as otherwise the

engine will overrev.

Automatic Climate Control

»

Heating, cooling and air distribution
within the vehicle’s interior is auto
matically controlled. Furthermore,
settings are available for extreme
weather conditions, enabling the
defogging of the windshield or air
ventilation to top and bottom. This is
accomplished with the temperature
selector (3), the push buttons, and
the fan switch (4).

For proper operation of the climate
control system, keep all windows and
the sliding roof closed.

The engine must be running for the

ACC unit to work.

The movable nozzles (1) and (2) can

be opened or closed as desired. Turn
clockwise to open.

For correct operation of the auto
matic climate control system, the
movable nozzles (1) and (2) should all
be open.

All push buttons and fan control

buttons should only be operated
individually. The indicator lamps in the
individual buttons light up when
pressed with the lighting switch in
position (1) or (2).

We recommend settings @ and
^ only, in connection with the
desired fan setting. The following

instructions explain the remaining
settings.

24

Temperature Selection (° C)

The interior temperature can be adjusted by turning
the temperature selector wheel. The selected

temperature is reached as quickly as possible and
maintained. A basic setting of 22° C/72° F is recom
mended. In order to avoid undesirable temperature
fluctuations, a set temperature should be readjusted in
small increments.

To override the automatic climate control, turn the
temperature selector wheel to either extreme end
position “ MAX” or “ MIN” .

“ MIN” = Peak cooling performance: the system
operates mostly with recirculated air and a small amount
of fresh air is added. If the fan control is set to
“ AUTOM” , it will run continuously in speed No. 5.

“ MAX” = Maximum heating performance. If the fan
control is set to “ AUTOM” , it will run continuously in
speed No. 5.

Automatic Clim ate Control

Fan Setting

§

Selection for fan settings can be made as

follows:

Push upper button for maximum fan speed (6th speed).
Push lower button for minimum fan speed (1st speed).
Push middle button (spring loaded) for automatic control

of air supply within 2nd through 5th fan speed range.
Setting @ = Always maximum fan speed.

Functions

(§) Off
In this setting, the fresh air supply to the interior of the

car is shut off, (to prevent entrance of odors, i.e. while
driving through tunnels, etc. or to prevent the entrance
of water from automatic car wash). Use this setting only
temporarily while driving.

25

Autom atic Climate Control

»

@ Economy setting — Ventilation

0

Normal setting — Cooling

@ Economy setting — Heating
^ Normal setting — Heating

26

^ EC (ECONOMY) = Economical setting; the air
conditioning compressor stays off.

In any other setting, the air conditioning compressor
comes on with ambient temperatures above + 2° C/
36° F.

We recommend this setting to be used with cool outside
temperatures so that the air conditioning compressor
stays off in order to save fuel.

In the ventilation mode, air is emitted from nozzles (1)
and (2).

In the heating mode, warm air is primarily supplied to the

foot area. Only an amount of air sufficient to prevent fog

build-up under normal climatic conditions will be
channeled to the windshield and the movable (2). At
times, air will be emitted from the movable (1).

With cold outside temperatures, the fresh air supply and
the fan remain turned off until the engine coolant has
warmed up slightly.

0

Normal setting

We recommend this setting with humid and warm

outside temperatures.

The setting ^ corresponds with setting @ but, in
addition, the air can be cooled or heated as necessary.

^ Multi-Level ventilation — Heating

Autom atic Climate Control

@1 Multi-Level
This setting is necessary for clearing a fogged
windshield. As soon as possible, reset to ^ or ^ .

In the heating mode, air is supplied to the windshield,

foot area and to nozzles (2); in the cooling mode,

additionally to nozzles (1).
In the heating mode, warm air will be emitted periodically

from nozzles (1).

Automatic Climate Control

© Defrosting

28

@ Defrosting

Independent of the position of the temperature selector

wheel and the fan speed setting, maximum heated air will

be channeled to the windshield and nozzles (2), for side

window defrosting.

Note:
The air conditioner removes considerable moisture from

the air during operation. It is normal if water drips on the
ground through openings in the car floor.