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Ventilation function - GF91.30-P-2005R

MODEL 230 with CODE (401a) Seat ventilation of front seats 

Function prerequisites 

Ventilation mode 

Ventilation mode is switched on/off using 

The seat ventilation has three  ventilation stages.

During normal operation, stage III  of the seat ventilation is automatic  after 10 min  at stage II  , and after a further 10 min  is switched back to stage I  10 minutes later.

The seat ventilation can be switched off by operating the switch (see table below) at any time. After circ. 15R  has been switched off, the timer control is active for a further 5 min  , if circ. 15c  is switched on. If circ. 15R  or circ. 15  is switched on in this time, the seat ventilation is switched on again at the ventilation stage determined by the time controller.

Switching on the driver's seat ventilation using the convenience feature (convenience opening)  takes place for t = 5 min.  at stage III, then it is switched off.

SWITCH POSITION VENTILATION FUNCTION INDICATOR
Idle Ventilation off None
press once Ventilation stage 3 3 LEDs
press twice Ventilation stage 2 2 LEDs
press three times Ventilation stage 1 1 LED
press four times Ventilation off None

Seat ventilation timer control 

Fig 1: Seat Ventilation Timer Control Graph
G05076871Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  Stop ventilation function   GF91.30-P-2006R 
  Convenience feature (CF), function   GF80.45-P-0003R
  Heated seats/seat ventilation switch location/purpose   GF91.30-P-3004R