2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Controls

B-pillar air vents
Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate control,Canada only
:Side air vent, adjustable;Thumbwheel for air volume control for
side air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel ; to
the left or to the right.
Adjusting air distribution
USA only: The symbols shown in display I
(Y page 181) on the climate control panel
represent the following functions:
Canada only: The symbols shown in
display ? (Y page 181) or (Y page 183) on
the climate control panel represent the
following functions:
SymbolFunction¯Directs air through the
defroster air vents to the
windshield and door windows
PDirects air through the center
and side air vents
SDirects air through the center
and side air vents and to the
footwells, USA only
bDirects air through the center,
side and defroster air vents to
the windshield and door
windows, Canada only
SymbolFunctionODirects air to the footwellsaDirects air through the
defroster air vents to the
windshield and door windows
and to the footwells
XUSA only: Press rocker switch F
(Y page 181) up or down until you have
select the desired setting and the
corresponding symbol is shown in display
I.
XCanada only: Press rocker switch F
(Y page 181) or I (Y page 183) up or down
until you have select the desired setting
and the corresponding symbol is shown in
display ?.
Adjusting air volume
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XDecreasing/increasing: Press rocker
switch G (Y page 181) up or down.
3-zone automatic climate control
XDecreasing/increasing: Press rocker
switch H (Y page 183) up or down.
Rear air volume control with the rear
climate control panel
XDecreasing/increasing: Press button M
or N (Y page 183).
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
front door windows.
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iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the front door windows are
clear again.XActivating: Press button ¬.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.
The climate control switches to the following
functions automatically:
R cooling on to dehumidify
R most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside temperature
R air flows onto the windshield and the front
door windows
R the air recirculation mode is switched off
i You can adjust the air volume when the
front defroster is switched on.
XDeactivating: Press button ¬.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out. The previous settings are once again
in effect. The cooling remains switched on.
The air recirculation remains switched off.
or
XPress button Ã.
The indicator lamp above button ¬ goes
out. Air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.
or
XDual-zone automatic climate control:
Press rocker switch E or H
( Y page 181) up or down.
3-zone automatic climate control: Press
rocker switch F or J (Y page 183) up or
down.
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
MAX COOL is only available in U.S. vehicles.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
You can use this setting to provide the fastest
possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/
sliding panel are closed).XActivating: Press button Ù.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.
The climate control switches automatically to
the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum blowing power
R the air recirculation mode is switched on
XDeactivating: Press button Ù again.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out. 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 driving through
a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of
outside air and recirculates the air in the
passenger compartment.
GWarning!
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering 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 is activated, or press button
¬ .
XActivating: Press button g.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.
i The air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures.
The indicator lamp in button g is not lit
when the air recirculation mode is switched
on automatically.
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A quantity of outside air is added after
approximately 30 minutes.XDeactivating: Press button g again.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out.
i The manually selected air recirculation
mode is deactivated automatically:
R after 5 minutes if the outside
temperature is below approximately
41‡ (5†)
R after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off
R after 30 minutes if the outside
temperature is above approximately
41‡ (5†)
Residual heat and ventilation
This feature is only available in Canada
vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control.
With the engine turned 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.
i If you switch on the residual heat function
when outside temperatures are high, only
the ventilation will be switched on.
XActivating: Switch off the ignition.XPress button Ì.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.XDeactivating: Press button Ì.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out.
The residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R when the ignition is switched on
R after approximately 30 minutes
R if the battery voltage drops
ZONE function
The temperature can be adjusted for each
zone individually.
Dual-zone automatic climate controlXActivating: Press button á, rocker
switch E (Y page 181) or rocker switch
F (Y page 183).
The indicator lamp above button á
comes on.
The temperature can be adjusted for each
zone individually.XDeactivating: Press button á.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out.
The temperature can be adjusted for all
zones via the driver’s-side settings.
3-zone automatic climate control
XActivating: Press button á.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.
The temperature can be adjusted for each
zone individually.XDeactivating: Press button á.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out.
The temperature can be adjusted for all
zones via the driver’s-side settings.
Rear window defroster
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
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some time of operation depending on the
outside temperature.XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press button ¤.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.XSwitching off: Press button ¤ again.
The rear window defroster switches off when
the battery voltage is too low. Too many
electrical consumers may be operating
simultaneously.
XSwitch off consumers that are currently not
needed if required.
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.GWarning!
When opening or closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof, make sure there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The tilt/sliding sunroof is equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If the movement of the tilt/sliding
sunroof is blocked during the closing
procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will stop
and open slightly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof operates differently
when the sunroof switch is pressed and held.
See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof
is blocked” section for details.
The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/
sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof
switch was moved past the resistance point
and released, by moving the sunroof switch in
any direction.
GWarning!
The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass.
In the event of an accident, the glass may
shatter. This may result in an opening in the
roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly as
entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding
sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there
is snow or ice on the roof, as this could
result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof due to a malfunction contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroof
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof using the SmartKey or the
KEYLESS-GO function, see “Summer
opening feature” ( Y page 107) and
“Convenience closing feature”
( Y page 108).
i After switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch, you can operate the tilt/sliding
sunroof until you open the driver’s or front
passenger door. If no door was opened you
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Sunroof switch
:Raising;Opening=Closing
With the sunroof closed or raised, you can
slide the sunroof screen forward and back.
XSwitch on the ignition.
Opening
XOpening manually: Press and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow ;.
XRelease the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.
XExpress operation: To open the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, press the
sunroof switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow ; and release.
XStopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction.
iExpress opening is not available when the
tilt/sliding sunroof is raised. The tilt/
sliding sunroof must be closed first.
iWhen the tilt/sliding sunroof is open,
resonance noises may result in addition to
the usual wind noises. They are caused by
minimal pressure changes in the passenger
compartment. To reduce or eliminate these
noises, change the position of the tilt/
sliding sunroof or open a window slightly.
RaisingXRaising manually: Press and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.
XRelease the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.
XExpress operation: To raise the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, press the
sunroof switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow : and release.
XStopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction.
iExpress raising is not available when the
tilt/sliding sunroof is open. The tilt/sliding
sunroof must be closed first.
Closing
XClosing manually: Pull and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow =.
XRelease the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.
XExpress operation: To close the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, pull the sunroof
switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow = and release.
XStopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction.
Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked
GWarning!
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
and be seriously or even fatally injured when
closing the tilt/sliding sunroof with greater
force or without automatic reversal function.
If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked during the closing procedure (e.g. by
ice or pollution), the tilt/sliding sunroof will
stop and open slightly.
XImmediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof
has stopped and opened because it was
blocked, pull and hold the sunroof switch
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in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding
sunroof is fully closed.
The tilt/sliding sunroof closes with greater
force.
If the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked again and
opens slightly:
XImmediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof
was blocked and has opened, pull and hold
the sunroof switch in direction of arrow
= until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully
closed.
The tilt/sliding sunroof closes without
automatic reversal function.
GWarning!
Pulling and holding the sunroof switch to
close the tilt/sliding sunroof immediately
after it had been blocked two times will cause
the tilt/sliding sunroof to close without any
reversal function for as long as you hold the
sunroof switch.
Synchronizing
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized
after a malfunction or if it does not open
smoothly.
! If the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed
or synchronized, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
XSwitch on the ignition.XPress and hold the sunroof switch in
direction of arrow : (Y page 193) until the
tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at the
rear.
XKeep holding the sunroof switch in
direction of arrow : for approximately
1 second.
XCheck the express operation feature
(Y page 193).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens and closes
completely, the roof is synchronized.
Otherwise repeat the above steps.
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Extending and retracting the roller
sunblinds
The roller sunblinds only operate with the tilt/
sliding panel closed. The front and rear roller
sunblind cannot be operated individually.
GWarning!
When extending the roller sunblinds, make
sure no one is in danger of being injured by
the extending procedure.
The roller sunblinds are equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If the movement of the roller
sunblinds is blocked during the extending
procedure, the roller sunblinds will stop and
retract slightly.
The extending of the roller sunblinds can be
immediately halted by releasing the roof panel
switch or, if the roof panel switch was moved
past the resistance point and released, by
moving the roof panel switch in any direction.
Roof panel switch
:Retracting;Retracting=ExtendingXSwitch on the ignition.XRetracting/Extending: Move the roof
panel switch to the resistance point in the
required direction of arrow :, ; or =
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until the roller sunblinds have reached their
desired position.
XExpress operation: Move the roof panel
switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow :, ; or = and release.
The roller sunblinds retract/extend
completely.
XStopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction.
Opening and closing the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.GWarning!
When opening or closing the tilt/sliding panel,
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the opening/closing procedure.
The tilt/sliding panel is equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If the movement of the tilt/sliding
panel is blocked during the closing procedure,
the tilt/sliding panel will stop and open
slightly.
The tilt/sliding panel operates differently
when the roof panel switch is pressed and
held. See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding
panel is blocked” section in this chapter for
details.
The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/
sliding panel can be immediately halted by
releasing the roof panel switch or, if the roof
panel switch was moved past the resistance
point and released, by moving the roof panel
switch in any direction.
GWarning!
The panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel is
made out of glass. In the event of an accident,
the glass may shatter. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly as
entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding panel.
Do not open the tilt/sliding panel if there is
snow or ice on the roof, as this could result
in malfunctions.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding panel
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Roof panel switch
:Raising;Opening=Closing
The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the
roller sunblinds retracted.
iYou can also open or close the tilt/sliding
panel using the SmartKey, see “Summer
opening feature” (Y page 107) or see
“Convenience closing feature”
(Y page 108).
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OpeningXOpening manually: Press and hold the
roof panel switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow ;.XRelease the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.XExpress operation: To open the tilt/
sliding panel completely, press the roof
panel switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow ; and release.XStopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction.
i When the tilt/sliding panel is open,
resonance noises may result in addition to
the usual wind noises. They are caused by
minimal pressure changes in the passenger
compartment. To reduce or eliminate these
noises, change the position of the tilt/
sliding panel or open a window slightly.
Raising
XRaising manually: Press and hold the roof
panel switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.XRelease the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.XExpress operation: To raise the tilt/
sliding panel completely, press the roof
panel switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow : and release.XStopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction.
i Express raising is not available when the
tilt/sliding panel is open. The tilt/sliding
panel must be closed first.
Closing
XClosing manually: Pull and hold the roof
panel switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow =.XRelease the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.XExpress operation: To close the tilt/
sliding panel completely, pull the roof panel
switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow = and release.XStopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction.
Closing when the tilt/sliding panel is
blocked
GWarning!
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
and be seriously or even fatally injured when
closing the tilt/sliding panel without
automatic reversal function.
If the movement of the tilt/sliding panel is
blocked during the closing procedure (e.g. by
ice or pollution), the tilt/sliding panel will stop
and open slightly.
XImmediately after the tilt/sliding panel has
stopped and opened because it was
blocked, pull and hold the roof panel switch
in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding
panel is fully closed.
If the tilt/sliding panel is blocked again and
opens slightly:
XImmediately after the tilt/sliding panel was
blocked and has opened, pull and hold the
roof panel switch in direction of arrow =
until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.
The tilt sliding panel closes without
automatic reversal function.GWarning!
Pulling and holding the roof panel switch to
close the tilt/sliding panel immediately after
it had been blocked two times will cause the
tilt/sliding panel to close without any reversal
function for as long as you hold the roof panel
switch.
Synchronizing
The tilt/sliding panel and roller sunblinds
must be synchronized after a malfunction or
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