2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC Owner's Manual

208 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlThe climate control is operational whenev-
er the engine is running. You can operate
the climate control system in either the au-
tomatic or manual mode. The system cools
or heats the interior depending on the se-
lected interior temperature and the cur-
rent outside temperature.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/Cmode is deactivated
(
page 217).
Warning!
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When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite to unpro-
tected skin in the immediate area of the air
vents. Always keep sufficient distance be-
tween unprotected parts of the body and the
air vents. If necessary, use the air distribu-
tion control (
page 206) to direct the air to
air vents in the vehicle interior that are not
in the immediate area of unprotected skin.
Warning!
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Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
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Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before its
scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce
the air volume to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
before driving off, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (page 239). The climate control will then
adjust the interior temperature to the set value
much faster.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.
Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on the
air flow-through exhaust slots below the rear
window.

209 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Deactivating the climate control system
Deactivating
Press button ´ (
page 206) or
(
page 207).
Reactivating

Make sure the ignition is switched on.

Press button ´ (
page 206) or
(
page 207) again.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Operating the climate control system
in automatic modeActivating

Press buttonU (
page 206) or
(
page 207) while the engine is run-
ning.
The indicators for automatic air volume
and air distribution in display4
(page 206) or (
page 207) come
on. Air volume and air distribution are
automatically controlled.

Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 206) or (
page 207) to sepa-
rately adjust the air temperature on
each side of the passenger compart-
ment.
The temperature of the vehicle interior
is adjusted automatically.
Warning!
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When the climate control is switched off, the
outside air supply and circulation are also
switched off. Only choose this setting for a
short time. Otherwise the windows could
fog up, impairing visibility and endangering
you and others.
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To switch the system on, you can also press
another button, with the exception of 1 or
F.
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When operating the climate control system
in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to
adjust the temperature, air volume and air distri-
bution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off.Warning!
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If you switch off the cooling function the
windows can fog up more quickly. Window
fogging may impair visibility and endanger
you and others.

210 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlDeactivating
Press button
or Q
(page 206) or (
page 207).
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) goes out. The automatic
function for air volume is switched off,
and air volume is controlled according
to the desired setting. Automatic air
distribution remains switched on.
or

Press air distribution button5
(page 206) or (
page 207).
The
AUTO
indicator for air distribution in
the display4 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) goes out. The automatic
function for air distribution is switched
off, and air distribution is controlled ac-
cording to the desired position. Auto-
matic air volume remains switched on.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 206) or (
page 207) to separate-
ly adjust the air temperature on each side
of the passenger compartment. You
should raise or lower the temperature set-
ting in small increments, preferably start-
ing at 72°F (22°C). The climate control will
adjust to the set temperature as fast as
possible.
Increasing

Turn temperature control1 and/or
7 (
page 206) or (
page 207)
slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.Decreasing

Turn temperature control1 and/or
7 (
page 206) or (
page 207)
slightly counterclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.

211 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Adjusting air distribution
Use air distribution control rocker
switch5 (
page 206) or (
page 207) to
adjust the air distribution.The following symbols are located in the
display4 (
page 206) or (
page 207):

Use air distribution control rocker
switch5 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) until the desired symbol
appears in the display4 (
page 206)
or (
page 207).
The AUTO
indicator for automatic air dis-
tribution in the display4 goes out.
The automatic function for air distribu-
tion is switched off, and air distribution
is controlled according to the desired
setting.
Opening the cockpit air vent (Canada
only) and center air vents

Turn thumbwheels1 and5
(page 204) upward.
The cockpit air vent3 and the center
air vents2 and4 are open.
Symbol
Function
b
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
c
Directs air to the windshield,
through the side air vents and
cockpit air vent (Canada only)
Z
Directs air to the windshield
and through the side air vents
X
Directs air to the windshield,
through the side air vents and
to the footwells
a
Directs air through the cockpit
(Canada only), center, side and
rear passenger compartment
air vents
Y
Directs air to the footwells
d
Directs air to the footwells and
through the side air vents
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The air volume continues to be controlled
according to the indicator in the display4.

212 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlClosing the cockpit air vent (Canada
only) and the center air vents
Turn thumbwheels1 and5
(page 204) downward.
The cockpit air vent3 and the center
air vents2 and4 are closed.
Opening the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels8 anda
(page 204) upward.
The side air vents7 andb are open.
Closing the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels8 anda
(page 204) downward.
The side air vents7 andb are
closed.
Adjusting air volume
Nine blower speeds are available.
Press button
to decrease
orQ to increase air volume
(page 206) or (
page 207) to the
desired level.
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) goes out. The automatic
function for air volume is switched off,
and air volume is controlled according
to the desired setting.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
windows.
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The air distribution continues to be con-
trolled according to the indicator in the
display4.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the windows are clear again.

213 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Activating
Press button0 or
P(
page 206) or (
page 207).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following func-
tions:


cooling on to dehumidify


maximum blowing and heating
power (depends on cooling
temperature)


air flows onto the windshield and
the front side windows


the air recirculation mode is
switched offDeactivating

Press button0 or
P(
page 206) or (
page 207)
again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 58).
If the automatic air distribution is switched
off:

Turn air distribution control5 to a
or Y (
page 206) or (
page 207).
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If you have switched on the defrost function
using the0 or Pbutton, you cannot
make any other settings.
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The cooling remains switched on.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.

214 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlMaximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only)
You can use this setting to provide the fast-
est possible cooling of the vehicle interior
(when windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or
tilt/sliding panel* are closed).
Activating
Press button8 (
page 206).
MAX COOL
appears in the display4
(
page 206).
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:


maximum cooling


maximum blowing power


the air recirculation mode is switched
onDeactivating

Press button8 (
page 206) again.
MAX COOL
disappears in the display4
(
page 206).
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before a driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
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To switch the maximum cooling function off,
you can also press button ´, U, 0 or
1 (
page 206).
Warning!
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Fogged windows impair visibility, endanger-
ing you and others. If the windows begin to
fog on the inside, switching off the air
recirculation mode immediately should clear
interior window fogging. If interior window
fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning (
page 217) is activated, or
press button0 or P.

215 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Activating
Briefly press button, (
page 206)
or (
page 207).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Deactivating

Press button, (
page 206) or
(
page 207).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.Air recirculation mode with conve-
nience closing or opening feature
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The air recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
The indicator lamp on button, is not lit when
the air recirculation mode is automatically
switched on.
A quantity of outside air is added after approxi-
mately 30 minutes.
If you have turned off the air conditioning
(
page 217) or the outside temperature is be-
low 41°F (5°C), the air recirculation mode will
not switch on automatically.
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The air recirculation mode is deactivated au-
tomatically:


after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is
below approximately 41°F (5°C)


after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off


after 30 minutes if the outside temperature
is above approximately 41°F (5°C)
Warning!
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Never operate the windows and tilt/sliding
sunroof or tilt/sliding panel* if there is the
possibility of anyone being harmed by the
opening or closing procedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the closing of the windows
can be immediately halted by pressing or
pulling the respective window switch. The
closing of the tilt/sliding sunroof can be im-
mediately halted by moving the switch for
the tilt/sliding sunroof in any direction.