2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET climate control

Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climat
econtrol (3-zone) Fron
tcontrol panel
: Setsclimate control to automatic mode (Y page 132)
; Demist sthe windscreen (Y page 134)
= Activates/deactivates th eZONE function (Y page 134)
? Display
A Activates/deactivates air-recirculatio nmode (Y page 135)
B Activates/deactivates the residual heat function (Y page 136)
C Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Ypage 131)
D Switches the rear window heating on/off( Ypage 135)
E Switches climat econtro lon/off (Y page 131)
F Setsthe temperature, right (Y page 133)
G Setsclimat econtro ltoautomatic mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE )(Y page 132)
H Setsthe airflow (Y page 134)
I Setsthe air distribution (Y page 133)
J Setsthe temperature, left (Y page 133)
Rear control panel
K Increases the temperature (Y page 133)
L Display
M Reduces the temperature ( Ypage 133) 130
Overview of climat
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Note
sonu sing THERMOTRONI Cauto-
matic climate control
Below ,you can find anumbe rofnotes and
recommendations to help you use
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
optimally.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and¿ button slight up. You
can also set the airflow and air distribution
of the automatic climate control to one of
three levels (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE).
You can set the desired level using button
G.T he MEDIUM level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 22 †.
R Only use the demisting function briefly until
the windscreen is clear again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odours or
when in atunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise mist up, as in air-recirculation mode,
no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side and the rear com-
partment as well. The indicator lamp above
the á button goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The resid-
ual heat function can only be activated or
deactivated with the ignition switched off. Operating the climate control system
Switching climate control on/off
Important information i
When climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting
briefly. Otherwise, the windows may mist
up. i
Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button (Y page 132).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X Press button ^.
The indicator lamp above the ^button
goes out. The previously selected settings
come into effect again.
X To switch off: press the^button.
The indicator lamp above the ^button
lights up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
Important information The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selec-
ted.
G
WARNING
If the "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated, the air inside the vehicle
will not be cooled (during warm weather) or
dehumidified. The windows could mist up
more quickly. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby caus-
ing an accident.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when THERMOTRONIC is in cool-
ing mode. This is normal and not asign that
there is amalfunction.
i The cooling with air dehumidification
function uses refrigerant R134a. This cool- Operating the climate control system
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ant does no
tcontain chlorofluorocarbons,
and therefor edoes not damage the ozone
layer.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp above the ¿button
lights up.
X To switch off: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp above the ¿button
goes out. The cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function has adelayed switch-off
feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function When you press the
¿button ,the indica-
tor lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the
cooling with air dehumidification function.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
mode
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at aconstant level.
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera-
tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also
activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
lights up. Automatic air distribution and air-
flow are activated.
i THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: when automatic mode is activated, you can select
aclimate mode setting
(Y page 132).
X To deactivate: press the air distribution
button.
THERMATIC automatic climate control:
press button F(Ypage 129).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: press button I(Ypage 130).
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
goes out.
or
X Press the airflow button.
THERMATIC automatic climate control:
press button G(Ypage 129).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: press button H(Ypage 130).
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
goes out. Adjusting the climate control settings
This function is only available with the
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
The climate control settings are especially
effective at high temperatures.
You can select the following climate control
settings in automatic mode:
FOCUS high airflow that is set slightly cooler
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow that is set slightly warmer and with alower rate of
airflow
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the Ãbutton.
X Press button Gup or down and select the
desired level (Y page 130)132
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Setting the temperature
THERMATIC automatic climate control Differen
ttemperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: press buttonEor
H up or down (Y page 129).
Only change the temperature settingin
small increments. Start at 22 †.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control cli-
mate zones
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front compartment: press buttonF
or J up or down (Y page 130).
Only change the temperature settingin
small increments. Start at 22 †.
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out. X
Press button ForJ up or down
(Y page 130).
Only change the temperature settingin
small increments. Start at 22 †.
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press buttonKor
M(Y page 130).
Only change the temperature settingin
small increments. Start at 22 †. Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings ¯
Directst he airflow through the demis-
ter vents.
P Directst he airflow through the centre
and side air vents.
O Directst he airflow through the foot-
well air vents.
S Directsa irflow through the centre and
side air ventsasw ell as the footwell air
vents 13, 14
.
b Directst he airflow through the centre
and side air ventsasw ell as the demis-
ter vents 13
.
a Directst he airflow through the foot-
well and demister vents.
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air ventsc an only be
closed when the controls on the side air
ventsa re turned downwards.
THERMATIC automatic climate control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press switch Fup or down repeatedly until
the desired symbol appears in the display
(Y page 129).
13 Only for convertibles.
14 Coupé: only for certain countries. Operating the climate control system
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THERMOTRONI
Cautomatic climate
control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press switch Iup or down repeatedly until
the desired symbo lappears in the display
(Y page 130). Settin
gthe airflow
THERMATIC automatic climate control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: press buttonGup
or down (Y page 129).
THERMOTRONI Cautomatic climate
control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: press buttonHup
or down (Y page 130). Switchin
gthe ZONE function on/off
X To switc hon:press the ábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
lights up.
THERMATIC automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: the temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side and the rear compartment.
When the button sfor temperature, airflow or
air distribution are activated, the temperature
setting for the driver's side is not adopted for
the other climate control zones. X
To switch off: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out.
THERMATIC automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: the temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment. Demisting the windscreen
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the wind-
screen and the side windows.
i You should only select the demisting
function until the windscreen is clear again.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
lights up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow 15
R high temperature 15
R air distribution to the windscreen and
fron tside windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To switch off: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
goes out. The previously selected settings
com eintoe ffect again. The coolin gwith air
dehumidification function remain son. Air-
recirculation mode remain sdeactivated.
or
15 Dependin gonthe outside temperature. 134
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limate control systemClimate control

X
Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X THERMATIC automatic climate control:
press temperature button EorH up or
down (Y page 129).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control: press temperature button For
J up or down (Y page 130).
or
X THERMATIC automatic climate control:
press button Gup or down (Y page 129).
THERMOTRONIC luxur yautomatic cli-
matec ontrol: press button Hup or down
(Y page 130). Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the ¿cooling with air dehu-
midification function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the demisting function (Y page 134).
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X THERMATIC automatic climate control:
press button Fup or down
(Y page 129)until the PorO symbol
appears in the display.
X THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control: press button Iup or down
(Y page 130) until the PorO symbol
appears in the display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again. Rear window heating
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
The rear window heating has ahigh current
draw. You should therefore switc hitoff as
soon as the window is clear .asitonly
switches off automaticallya fter several
minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win-
dow heating may switch off.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp above the ¤button
lights up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window heating The rear window heating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be activated.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window heating is activated again
automatically. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels. G
WARNING
Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
briefly at low outside temperatures. Other-
wise, the windows could mist up, thus impair- Operating the climatec
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ing visibilit
yand endangerin gyourself and
others. This may prevent you from observing
the traffic conditions, thereby causing an
accident.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp above the gbutton
lights up.
i In the event of high pollution levels 16
or at
high outside temperatures, air-recircula-
tion mode is automatically activated. When
air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically, the indicator lamp above the
g button does not light up.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To switch off: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp above the gbutton
goes out.
i Air-recirculation mode deactivates auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
5†
R after approximately five minutes if cool-
ing with air dehumidification is deactiva-
ted
R after approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
5† Convenience opening/closing using
the air-recirculation button G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
as the side windows are opened and closed.
Make sure that all object sand body parts are clear of the side windows when they are being
opene
dorclosed.You or the object scould be
drawn in or become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the window
moves. If there is arisk of entrapment, oper-
ate the Wswitchtom ove the side window
in the opposit edirection.
Coupé: make sure that nobody can become
trapped as the panorama slidin gsunroof is
opened and closed. If there is arisk of entrap-
ment, operat ethe 3 switchtom ove the
panorama slidin gsunroof in the opposite
direction.
X Convenience closing feature: press and
hold the gbutton until the side win-
dows and the panorama sliding sunroof 17
are closed.
The indicator lamp above the gbutton
light sup. Air-recirculation mode is activa-
ted.
X Convenience opening feature: press and
hold the gbutton until the side win-
dows and the panorama sliding sunroof 17
have opened. The side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof 17
move back to
their original position.
The indicator lamp above the gbutton
goes out. Air-recirculation mode is deacti-
vated.
i If you open the side windows or the pan-
orama sliding sunroof 17
manually after
closing with the convenienc eclosing fea-
ture ,the yw ill remain in this position when
opened using the convenienc eopening fea-
ture. Activating/deactivating th
eresidual
heat function
The residual heat function is only available
with THERMOTRONI Cautomatic climat econ-
trol.
16 THERMOTRONIC automatic climat econtrol only.
17 Coupé only. 136
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It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the station-
ary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the
engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the temperature that has
been set.
Coupé: the residual heat function only works
optimally when the side window sand pano-
rama sliding sunroo fare closed.
Cabriolet: the residualh eatfunction only
work soptimally when th esoftt op is closed.
i The blower will run at alow speed regard-
less of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
i It is possible that the residual heat func-
tion may be activated automatically an hour
after the key is removed. The vehicle is then
ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the air-
conditioning system.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock or remove it.
X To activate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ìbutton
lights up.
X To switch off: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ìbutton
goes out.
i Residua lheat is deactivated automati-
cally:
R after about 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
R if the coolant temperature is too low Auxiliary heating
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Exhaust fumes are produced when the auxili-
ary heating is in operation. Inhaling these
exhaust fumes can be poisonous. You should
therefor eswitch off the auxiliary heating in
confined spaces without an extraction sys-
tem, e.g. agarage. G
WARNING
When operating the auxiliary heating, parts of
the vehicle may become very hot, and highly
inflammable material such as fuels could be
ignited. Operating the auxiliary heating is thus
prohibited at filling station sorwhen your vehi-
cle is being refuelled. You must therefore
switch off the auxiliary heating at filling sta-
tions.
! Operating the auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion draws on the vehicle battery. After you
have heated or ventilated the vehicle a
maximum of two times, drive for alonger
distance.
i Switch on the auxiliary heating regularly,
e.g. for about ten minutes every month.
The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehi-
cle interior to the set temperature without
using the heat of the running engine. The aux-
iliary heating is operated directly using the
vehicle's fuel. For this reason, the tank con-
tent must be at least at reserve fuel level to
ensure that the auxiliary heating functions.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation automati-
cally adjusts to changes in temperature and
weather conditions. For this reason, the aux-
iliary heating could switch from ventilation
mode to heating mode or from heating mode
to ventilation mode.
The auxiliary heating switches off automati-
cally after 50 minutes. This time limit can be
altered. To do this, visit aqualified specialist
workshop, e.g. aMercedes-BenzS ervice
Centre. Operating thec
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