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224 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate controlUSA only1
Air distribution, driver’s side
2
Front defroster
3
Temperature rocker switch, driver’s
side
4
Display
5
Temperature rocker switch,
passenger side
6
Rear window defroster
7
Air distribution, passenger side
8
Air distribution and air volume,
passenger side (automatic, manual)
9
AC cooling on/off
a
Rear air-conditioning remote control
b
Increasing air volume
c
Climate control on/off
d
Decreasing air volume
e
MAX COOL on/off
f
Air recirculation
g
Air distribution and air volume,
driver’s side (automatic, manual)
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225 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control
Canada only1
Air distribution, driver’s side
2
Front defroster
3
Temperature rocker switch, driver’s
side
4
Display
5
Temperature rocker switch,
passenger side
6
Rear window defroster
7
Air distribution, passenger side
8
Air distribution and air volume,
passenger side (automatic, manual)
9
AC cooling on/off
a
Rear air-conditioning remote control
b
Increasing air volume
c
Climate control on/off
d
Decreasing air volume
e
Residual heat/ventilation
f
Air recirculation
g
Air distribution and air volume,
driver’s side (automatic, manual)
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227 Controls in detail
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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/C mode (
page 235) is
deactivated. Deactivating the climate control
system
Deactivating
Press button´ (
page 224) or
(
page 225) until the display4
(page 224) or (
page 225) is
cleared.
Warning!
G
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 241). 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.
Warning!
G
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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228 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate controlReactivating
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
Press button´ (
page 224) or
(
page 225) again.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Operating the climate control system
in automatic modeActivating
Press buttonU (
page 224) or
(
page 225) while the engine is run-
ning.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
AUTO
appears in the
display4 (
page 224) or
(
page 225). The air volume and air
distribution are adjusted automatically.
Use temperature rocker switches3
and5 (
page 224) or (
page 225)
to separately adjust the air tempera-
ture on each side of the passenger
compartment.
The temperature of the vehicle interior
is adjusted automatically.
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To switch the system on, you can also press
another button, with the exception of 1
(USA only) (
page 224) or F and T
(Canada only) (page 225).
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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!
G
If you switch off the cooling function the
windows can fog up more quickly. Window
fogging may impair visibility and endanger
you and others.i
You can switch the automatic climate con-
trol system on and off for each side of the pas-
senger compartment as desired.
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229 Controls in detail
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Deactivating
Press button orQ
(page 224) or (
page 225).
The
AUTO
indicator in the display4
(
page 224) or (
page 225) goes
out. The automatic function for air vol-
ume is switched off, and air volume is
controlled according to the desired set-
ting.
or
Turn air distribution controls1
and7 (
page 224) or (
page 225)
on each side of the passenger compart-
ment to the desired symbol.
The indicator lamp on the correspond-
ing button goes out. Automatic air dis-
tribution is switched off in the
corresponding zone, and air distribu-
tion is controlled according to the de-
sired position.
Automatic air volume remains
switched on.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature control rocker
switches3 and5 (
page 224) or
(
page 225) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The adjusted temperature appears in the
display 4 (
page 224) or (
page 225).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.Increasing
Push top of temperature control rocker
switch3 and/or5 (
page 224) or
(
page 225).
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
Push bottom of temperature control
rocker switch3 and/or 5
(page 224) or (
page 225).
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
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You can also adjust the temperature in the
rear passenger compartment (
page 237).
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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.
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Adjusting air volume
Use buttonsU (
page 224) or
(
page 225) for automatic mode or air
volume buttons orQ
(page 224) or (
page 225) to adjust air
volume manually.
Nine blower speeds are available.
Press button to decrease or
buttonQ to increase air volume to
the desired level.
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 224) or
(
page 225) goes out. The selected
blower speed is shown in the
display4. Automatic air distribution
remains switched on.
The indicator lamps on the U but-
tons remain lit.
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.
Activating
Press button0 or P
(page 224) or (
page 225).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Display4 (
page 224) or
(
page 225) is cleared.The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:
cooling on to dehumidify
maximum blowing and heating power
(depends on cooling temperature)
air flows onto the windshield and the
front windows
the air recirculation mode is switched
off
Deactivating
Press button0 or P
(page 224) or (
page 225) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the windows are clear again.
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If you have switched on the defrost function
using the0 or P button, you cannot
make any other settings.
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The cooling remains switched on.
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232 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate controlWindshield fogged on the outside
Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 57).
If the automatic mode of the climate con-
trol is switched off:
Turn air distribution controls1 and 7
to a or Y (
page 224) or
(
page 225).Maximum 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 buttone (
page 224).
MAX COOL
appears in the display4
(
page 224).
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:
maximum cooling
maximum blowing power
the air recirculation mode is switched
onDeactivating
Press buttone (
page 224) again.
MAX COOL
disappears in the display4
(
page 224).
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
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To switch the maximum cooling function off,
you can also press button ´, U, 0 or
1 (
page 224).
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Residual heat and ventilation (Canada only)
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.Activating
Switch off the ignition.
Press buttonT (
page 225).
REST
in the display4 (
page 225)
comes on.
Deactivating
Press buttonT (
page 225) again.
REST
in the display4 (
page 225)
goes out.
!
If the air conditioning cannot be turned on
again, this indicates that the air conditioning is
losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned it-
self off.
Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If you switch on the residual heat function
when temperatures are high, only the ventilation
will be switched on.
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Regardless of the selected air volume, the
blower operates at low speed.
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How long the system will provide heating de-
pends on
the coolant temperature
the temperature set by the operator
The blower will run at speed setting 1 regardless
of the air distribution control setting.
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The residual heat is automatically turned off:
when the ignition is switched on
after about 30 minutes
if the battery voltage drops
if the coolant temperature is too low