2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG WAGON Owner's Manual

208 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlUSA only1
Temperature control, driver’s side
2
Front defroster
3
Increasing air volume
4
Display
5
Air distribution
6
Rear window defroster
7
Temperature control, passenger side
8
MAX COOL on/off
9
AC cooling on/off
a
Climate control on/off
b
Decreasing air volume
c
Air recirculation
d
Air distribution and air volume
(automatic, manual)

209 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only1
Temperature control, driver’s side
2
Front defroster
3
Increasing air volume
4
Display
5
Air distribution
6
Rear window defroster
7
Temperature control, passenger side
8
Residual heat/ventilation
9
AC cooling on/off
a
Climate control on/off
b
Decreasing air volume
c
Air recirculation
d
Air distribution and air volume
(automatic, manual)

210 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/C mode is deactivated
(
page 218).
Warning!
G
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 208) to direct the air to
air vents in the vehicle interior that are not
in the immediate area of unprotected skin.
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.

211 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Deactivating the climate control system
Deactivating
Press button´ (
page 208) or
(
page 209).
Reactivating

Make sure the ignition is switched on.

Press button´ (
page 208) or
(
page 209) again.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Operating the climate control system
in automatic modeActivating

Press buttonU (
page 208) or
(
page 209) while the engine is run-
ning.
The indicators for automatic air volume
and air distribution in display4
(page 208) or (
page 209) come
on. Air volume and air distribution are
automatically controlled

Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 208) or (
page 209) 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!
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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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!
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.

212 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlDeactivating
Press button
orQ
(page 208) or (
page 209).
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 208) or
(
page 209) 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 208) or (
page 209).
The
AUTO
indicator for air distribution in
the display4 (
page 208) or
(
page 209) 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 208) or (
page 209) 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 control 1 and/or
7 (
page 208) or (
page 209)
slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.Decreasing

Turn temperature control1 and/or
7 (
page 208) or (
page 209)
slightly counterclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.

213 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Adjusting air distribution
Use air distribution control rocker
switch5 (
page 208) or (
page 209) to
adjust the air distribution.The following symbols are located in the
display4 (
page 208) or (
page 209):

Use air distribution control rocker
switch5 (
page 208) or
(
page 209) until the desired symbol
appears in the display4 (
page 208)
or (
page 209).
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 206) 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.

214 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlClosing the cockpit air vent (Canada
only) and the center air vents
Turn thumbwheels1 and5
(page 206) downward.
The cockpit air vent3 and the center
air vents2 and4 are closed.
Opening the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels8 anda
(page 206) upward.
The side air vents7 andb are open.
Closing the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels8 anda
(page 206) 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 208) or (
page 209) to the
desired level.
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 208) or
(
page 209) 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.
i
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.

215 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Activating
Press button0 or
P(
page 208) or (
page 209).
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 windows


the air recirculation mode is
switched offDeactivating

Press button0 or
P(
page 208) or (
page 209)
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 208) or (
page 209).
i
If you have switched on the defrost function
using the0 or Pbutton, you cannot
make any other settings.
i
The cooling remains switched on.
i
Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.