2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Controls

Control panels
Dual-zone automatic climate control
USA only
FunctionRecommendation/Notes:Air distribution and
air volume
(automatic mode)
iSwitch on the automatic mode. The
indicator lamp above button à comes
on.
(Y page 186);Front defrosteriKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield and the front door windows are
clear again.
(Y page 189)=ZONE-function on/
off
(Y page 191)?Air recirculationiOnly use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air.
(Y page 190)AMAX COOL function
on/off
(Y page 190)BA/C cooling on/offiSwitch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 185)CRear window
defroster
(Y page 191)DClimate control on/
off
iSwitch on/off the climate control
system.
(Y page 185)ETemperature
control, passenger
side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)FAir distribution(Y page 189)GAir volume(Y page 189)Climate control system181Controls in detail212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 181Z

FunctionRecommendation/NotesHTemperature
control, driver’s side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)IDisplay
Canada only
FunctionRecommendation/Notes:Air recirculationiOnly use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air.
(Y page 190);Front defrosteriKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield and the front door windows are
clear again.
(Y page 189)=ZONE-function on/
off
(Y page 191)?DisplayAAir distribution and
air volume
(automatic mode)
iSwitch on the automatic mode. The
indicator lamp above button à comes
on.
(Y page 186)BA/C cooling on/offiSwitch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 185)CRear window
defroster
(Y page 191)DClimate control on/
off
iSwitch on/off the climate control
system.
(Y page 185)ETemperature
control, passenger
side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)FAir distribution(Y page 189)182Climate control systemControls in detail
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FunctionRecommendation/NotesGAir volume(Y page 189)HTemperature
control, driver’s side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)3-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
FunctionRecommendation/NotesFront climate
control panel
:Air distribution and
air volume
(automatic mode)
iSwitch on the automatic mode. The
indicator lamp in button à comes on.
(Y page 186);Front defrosteriKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield and the front side windows are
clear again.
(Y page 189)=ZONE-function on/
off
(Y page 191)?DisplayAAir recirculationiOnly use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air.
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FunctionRecommendation/NotesBResidual heat/
ventilationi With the engine turned off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the
interior.( Y page 191)CA/C cooling on/offi
Switch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 185)DRear window
defroster( Y page 191)EClimate control on/
offi Switch on/off the climate control
system.( Y page 185)FTemperature
control, passenger
sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)GControls the climate
control
automatically
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/
DIFFUSE)HAir volume( Y page 189)IAir distribution(Y page 189)JTemperature
control, driver’s sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)Rear climate
control panelKTemperature
control, raisingi Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)LDisplayMIncreasing air
volume( Y page 189)NDecreasing air
volume( Y page 189)OTemperature
control, loweringi Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)Notes on climate control system
The climate control system is operational
whenever the engine is running. You canoperate the climate control system in either
the automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on the
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It can only function optimally when you are
driving with the windows, the tilt/sliding
sunroof or tilt/sliding panel closed.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors
are filtered out before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air
distribution system.GWarning!
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode ( Y page 185) is
deactivated.
GWarning!
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages.
Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.
Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on
the air flow-through exhaust slots below the
rear window.
i If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the
interior before driving off, see “Summer
opening feature” (Y page 107). The climate
control will then adjust the interior
temperature to the set value much faster.
Deactivating the climate control
systemGWarning!
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
XDeactivating: Press button ^.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.XReactivating: Press button ^.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out. The previous settings are once again
in effect.
or
XPress button Ã.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on. Air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while the
engine is running and cools the interior air to
the temperature set by the operator. In
addition, the air conditioning dehumidifies
the interior air and helps prevent window
fogging.
GWarning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
i Condensated water may drip out from
underneath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
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The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which
are harmful to the ozone layer.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air
conditioning. The interior air will then no
longer be cooled or dehumidified.
XPress button ¿.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out.
The cooling function switches off after a
short delay.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the interior air with the air
conditioning.
XPress button ¿.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.
Automatic mode
When operating the climate control system in
automatic mode, the interior air temperature,
air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
In automatic mode, cooling with
dehumidification is switched on. This function
can be switched off if necessary.
GWarning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
Dual-zone automatic climate controlXSet the desired temperature
( Y page 186).XActivating: Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on. The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.XDeactivating: Press rocker switch F or
G (Y page 181).
or
XPress button ¬ or button Ù (USA
only)
The indicator lamp above button à goes
out.
3-zone automatic climate control
XSet the desired temperature
( Y page 186).XActivating: Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on. The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.XPress rocker switch G (Y page 183) up or
down and select the desired level.
The automatic air conditioning settings:
FOCUSAir flow high/air distribution via
the center and side air ventsMEDIUMAir flow medium/air distribution
via the center and side air ventsDIFFUSEAir flow low/air distribution via the
center, side and defroster air ventsXDeactivating: Press rocker switch H or
I (Y page 183).
The indicator lamp above button à goes
out.
Setting temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control
You can adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment. You
should raise or lower the temperature setting
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in small increments, preferably starting at
72‡ (22†).
XIncreasing/decreasing: Press rocker
switch E or H (Y page 181) up or down.
3-zone automatic climate control
You can set the air temperature for each of
the 3 zones separately. You should raise or
lower the temperature setting in small
increments, preferably starting at 72‡
(22†).
Front zones
XIncreasing/decreasing: Press rocker
switch F or J (Y page 183) up or down.
Rear zones
XIncreasing/decreasing: Press rocker
switch F or J (Y page 183) up or down.
Rear climate control
XIncreasing/decreasing: Press button K
or O (Y page 183).
Adjusting air vents
GWarning!
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 unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
For best possible performance of the climate
control:
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and
any other debris.
XAlways keep all air vents and grilles in the
passenger compartment free from
obstruction.
iFor draft-free ventilation, move the
adjustable center and side air vents to the
middle position.
Center air vents
:Left center air vent, adjustable;Right center air vent, adjustable=Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable right center air vent
?Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable left center air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheels =
and ? upward or downward.
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Side air vents
Example illustration driver’s side
:Left side defroster air vent, fixed;Left side air vent, adjustable=Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable left side air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel =
upward or downward.
Ventilated glove box
The glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents, when the climate control
system is activated. The level of airflow to the
glove box depends on the airflow and air
distribution settings. The temperature of the
air is approximately the same as that of the
air flowing from the center air vents.
! Close the glove box air vent when heating
the vehicle interior. Activate the air
conditioning (cooling function) when the
outside temperature is high. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged.
:Thumbwheel;Air ventXOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Rear center console air vents
:Thumbwheel for air volume control for
rear center air vents
;Right rear center air vent, adjustable=Rear climate control panel (3-zone
automatic climate control, Canada only)
?Left rear center air vent, adjustableXOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :
upward or downward.
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