2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON climate settings

2 Contents
Cassette player ............................. 99
Telephone ........................................ 100
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction
message memory ...................... 108
Individual settings......................... 110
Setting the audio volume.............. 113
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 114
Engine oil level indicator.............. 117
Engine oil consumption ................ 118
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 119
Night security Illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch....................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer ....... 124
Hazard warning flasher
switch.......................................... 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128Basic setting ............................... 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows ................... 129
Defrosting ................................... 129
Rear window defroster ...............130
Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter .....................................131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation ................................... 135
Power windows .............................. 154
Sliding / pop-up roof..................... 156
Interior lighting ............................. 159
Entrance lamps,
exit lamps in doors................... 159
Sun visors ....................................... 160Illuminated vanity mirrors........... 160
Interior............................................. 161
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 161
Cup holder in rear
bench armrest............................ 161
Glove box ......................................... 162
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 162
Storage compartment above
ashtray in center console......... 163
Storage compartments in
center console ........................... 163
Cup holder in center console ....... 164
Ashtrays .......................................... 165
Lighter ............................................. 167
Split rear bench seat ..................... 168
Rear-facing bench seat .................. 174
Loading instructions ..................... 176
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 177
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 178
Cellular telephone ......................... 178
Garage door opener ....................... 179

23 Contents - Operation
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Engine oil level indicator.............. 117
Engine oil consumption ................ 118
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 119
Night security Illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch....................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer ....... 124
Hazard warning flasher
switch.......................................... 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129
Defrosting .................................... 129
Rear window defroster .............. 130
Air distribution ........................... 130
Air volume ................................... 130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter .................................... 131Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation ................................... 135
Power windows .............................. 154
Sliding / pop-up roof..................... 156
Interior lighting ............................. 159
Entrance lamps,
exit lamps in doors................... 159
Sun visors ....................................... 160
Illuminated vanity mirrors .......... 160
Interior ............................................. 161
Armrest, rear bench ....................... 161
Cup holder in rear
bench armrest ............................ 161Glove box ......................................... 162
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 162
Storage compartment
above ashtray in
center console ........................... 163
Storage compartments in
center console ........................... 163
Cup holder in
center console ........................... 164
Ashtrays .......................................... 165
Lighter ............................................. 167
Split rear bench seat ..................... 168
Rear-facing bench seat .................. 174
Loading instructions ..................... 176
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 177
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 178
Cellular telephone ......................... 178
Garage door opener ....................... 179

129 Automatic climate control
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Basic setting - Automatic mode
Press left and right U button for automatic mode.
Simultaneously press both f and g buttons for
temperature setting of 72°F.
QAir volume and distribution are controlled
automatically.
This setting can be used all year around.
Economy
The function of this setting corresponds to the
automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning
compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not
possible to air condition in this setting.
Press S button to activate.
Press S button once again to return to previous
setting.Special settings
(use only for short duration)
Defogging windows
Switch off O button.
Press left and right U buttons.
Press b button repeatedly until air is directed
upward.
STurn wheels (2) to position to open left and right
defroster outlets (5).
Defrosting
Turn wheels (2) to position l to open left and right
defroster outlets (5).
Press P button. Maximum heated and automatically
controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield
and side windows.PPress P button once again to return to previous
setting.

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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................256
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 291
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................302
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Roof rack .........................................................................305
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 76
Seat belts ........................................................................... 59
Fastening ...................................................................... 61
Rear-facing bench seat ............................................... 63
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 60
Unfastening .................................................................. 64
Warning lamp ............................................................246
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 59
Seat heater ........................................................................ 54
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 56Vehicles without seat ventilation .............................55
Seat ventilation ................................................................57
Seats ...................................................................................44
Memory function .........................................................47
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 53
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 114
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 113
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 297
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 156
Emergency operation ...............................................301
Express opening ........................................................ 158
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 216
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Spare parts service ........................................................ 316
Spare wheel ................................................................... 272
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
Split rear bench seat ...................................................... 168
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ...........................68
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
SRS malfunction ..........................................................70
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 200