2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Owner's Manual

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.
Automatic mode with the front climate
control
XSet the desired temperature
(Y page 367).
XActivating: Press rocker switch à up or
down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
comes on.
XDeactivating: Press rocker switch K up
or down.
or
XAdjust air distribution via COMAND
(Y page 212).
The indicator lamp in rocker switch Ã
goes out.
Automatic mode with the rear climate
control
Operating on the front climate control
panel
XSet the desired temperature
(Y page 367).
XActivate the RearY function via
COMAND (Y page 215). This function is
used to operate the rear climate control via
COMAND and the rocker switches on the
control panel from the front.
XActivating: Press rocker switch à up or
down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
comes on.
XDeactivating: Press rocker switch K up
or down.
orXAdjust air distribution via COMAND
(Y page 212).
The indicator lamp in rocker switch Ã
goes out.
iTo return to the standard display, activate
the Front Climate Control function via
COMAND (Y page 216).
Operating on the rear climate control
panel
XSet the desired temperature
(Y page 367).
XActivating: Press rocker switch J
(Y page 363) repeatedly until AUTO mode is
selected in the display.
XDeactivating: Press rocker switch J
repeatedly until MAN mode or OFF mode is
selected in the display.
Setting temperature
You can adjust the air temperature for each
of the 5 zones separately. You should raise or
lower the temperature setting in small
increments, preferably starting at 72‡
(22†).
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Front temperature with front climate
control panel
XIncreasing/decreasing: Press rocker
switches w up or down or use COMAND
(Y page 211).
The climate control system will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature.
Rear temperature with front climate
control panel
XActivate the RearY function via
COMAND (Y page 215). This function is
used to operate the rear climate control via
COMAND and the rocker switches on the
control panel from the front.
XIncreasing/decreasing: Press rocker
switches w up or down.
Rear temperature with rear climate
control panel
XIncreasing/decreasing: Press rocker
switches w up or down.
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
:Cockpit air vent, fixed;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
ALeft center air vent, adjustableXOpening/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.
XOpening: Turn thumbwheel : clockwise
from position 3 to position 2.
XClosing: Turn thumbwheel :
counterclockwise from position 2 to
position 3.
Rear center console air vents
:Left rear center air vent, adjustable;Right rear center air vent, adjustable=Thumbwheel for air volume control for
right rear center air vent
?Rear climate control panelAThumbwheel for air volume control for left
rear center air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel = or
A in the required direction.
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B-pillar air vents: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
The air distribution can be adjusted
separately on each side of the passenger
compartment.
Air distribution in front/rear passenger
compartment via COMAND
The air distribution can be adjusted via
COMAND (Y page 212).
Air distribution in rear passenger
compartment with rear climate control
panel
SymbolFunctionPDirects air through the rear
center air vents
ODirects air to the rear footwellsNDirects air through the rear
center air vents and to the rear
footwells
XPress rocker switches I or L
(Y page 363) up or down until the desired
symbol appears in the display.
Adjusting air volume
You can adjust the air volume separately on
each side of the passenger compartment.
You can adjust the air volume via COMAND
(Y page 212).
Front air volume with the front climate
control panel
XDecreasing/increasing: Press rocker
switches K up or down.
Rear air volume with the front climate
control panel
XActivate the RearY function via
COMAND (Y page 215). This function is
used to operate the rear climate control via
COMAND and the rocker switches on the
control panel from the front.
XDecreasing/increasing: Press rocker
switches K up or down.
Rear air volume with the rear climate
control panel
XDecreasing/increasing: Press rocker
switch K (Y page 363) up or down.
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.
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the front door windows are
clear again.
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ActivatingXPress rocker switch ¬ up or down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
comes on.
The climate control switches to the following
functions automatically:
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 conditioning compressor switches
on at outside temperatures above
approximately 41‡ (5†) for air-drying
Adjustments
You can adjust the air volume and the
temperature when the front defroster is
switched on. The air flow will remain on the
windshield and front door windows.
XPress rocker switch K up or down to
increase or decrease air volume to the
desired level.
The air volume increases/decreases to the
next higher/lower blower speed and
heating switches to the temperature that
was set before the front defroster was
switched on.
The indicator lamp in rocker switch ¬
goes out.
or
XPress rocker switches w up or down.
Heating switches to the temperature that
was set before the front defroster was
switched on.
The indicator lamp in rocker switch ¬
goes out.
i The air conditioning compressor remains
on even with the indicator lamp in button
¬ goes out. This helps to prevent
windshield from fogging.
DeactivatingXPress rocker switch ¬ up or down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect, except air recirculation mode stays
off.
Windshield fogged on the outside
XSwitch the windshield wipers on
( Y page 305).XPress rocker switch à up or down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
comes on.
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
MAX COOL is only available in U.S. vehicles.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
If à is selected on both the left and right
side and there is a high demand for cooling,
the display MAXCOOL appears in the COMAND
display.
This provides the fastest possible cooling of
the vehicle interior (when windows and tilt/
sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel are
closed).
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
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window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press button
¬ .XActivating: Press rocker switch g up or
down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
comes on.
i The air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures.
The indicator lamp in rocker switch g is
not lit when the air recirculation mode is
switched on automatically.
A quantity of outside air is added when the
cooling demand is not at maximum.
If the air conditioning has been turned off
or the outside temperature is below 41‡
(5†), the air recirculation mode will not
switch on automatically.
XDeactivating: Press rocker switch g up
or down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
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
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.
i Regardless of the selected air volume, the
blower operates at low speed when
heating. In case of ventilation the blower
operates at higher speed.
i How long the system will provide heating
depends on the coolant temperature and
the selected temperature. The blower will
run at low speed regardless of the air
distribution control setting.XActivating: Switch off the ignition.XPress rocker switch Ì up or down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
comes on.XDeactivating: Press rocker switch Ì up
or down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
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
R if the coolant temperature is too low
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
approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation
depending on the outside temperature.
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XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press rocker switch ¤
up or down.
The indicator lamp in the rocker switch
comes on.XSwitching off: Press rocker switch ¤
up or down.
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 309) and
“Convenience closing feature”
( Y page 309).
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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