2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN Button

Automatic interior lighting control
Front overhead control panel
:
u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
; | To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
= p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
? c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
A p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
X To activate/deactivate: press the |
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control

is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove

the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 240). Manual interior lighting control
Front overhead control panel
:
u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off.
; | To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
= p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
? c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
A p
To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
X To switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the c button.
X To switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the u button.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the p button. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The
interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Interior lighting
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Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
Hold wiper arm : and press wiper
blade ; in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
X Remove wiper blade ;.
Installing a wiper blade
X Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper
arm :.
X Hold wiper arm : and press wiper
blade ; in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
X Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated
correctly.
X Position wiper blade ; parallel to wiper
arm :.
X Fold wiper arm : back onto the rear
window. Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed X
For safety reasons, you should remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Windshield wipers
135Lights and windshield wipers Z

C
Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 147)
D Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 142)
E Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 144)
F Sets the air distribution (Y page 145)
G Sets the airflow ( Y page 145)
H Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 144)
I Display Information about using automatic
climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of
automatic climate control.
R Activate
climate control using the à and
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and ¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well. The
indicator lamp above the á button goes
out. 140
Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

N
Reduces the airflow ( Y page 145)
O Reduces the temperature ( Y page 144)Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate
climate control using the à and
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and ¿ buttons light up.
R In automatic mode, you can also use the
ñ button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment 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
"residual heat" function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off. Operating the climate control
systems
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Points to observe before use G
WARNING
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.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button ( Y page 143).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the à button
lights

up. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp above the ^ button
goes out. The previously selected settings
are restored.
X To switch off: press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp above the ^ button
lights up. 142
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Climate control

Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
Points to observe before use G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions
are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
i The cooling with air dehumidification
function uses refrigerant R134a. This
coolant does not contain
chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does
not damage the ozone layer.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¿ button
lights up.
X To deactivate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¿ button
goes out. The cooling with air
dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature. Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function When you press the
¿ button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times

or remains off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, 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.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the à button
lights up. Automatic air distribution and
airflow are activated.
i 3-zone automatic climate control: when
automatic mode is activated, you can
select a climate mode setting
(Y page 144).
X To deactivate: press the air distribution
button.
Dual-zone

automatic climate control: press
button F(Y page 139). Operating the climate control systems
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Climate control Z

3-zone automatic climate control: press
button
I(Y page 141).
The indicator lamp above the à button
goes out.
or
X Press the airflow button.
Dual-zone
automatic climate control: press
button G(Y page 139).
3-zone automatic climate control: press
button H(Y page 141).
The indicator lamp above the à button
goes out. Adjusting the climate mode settings
You can select the following climate mode
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 less draft
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the à button.
X Press button G
up or down and select the
desired level ( Y page 141)Setting the temperature
Climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: press switch E or
H up or down ( Y page 139).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at

72 ‡ (22 † ).3-zone automatic climate control
Automatic climate control 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 SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front compartment: press switch F
or J up or down ( Y page 141).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at

72 ‡ (22 † ).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press the á button.
The indicator lamp above the á button
goes out.
X Press switch F or J up or down
(Y page 141).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at

72 ‡ (22 † ).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press button K or
O(Y page 141).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at

72 ‡ (22 † ).144
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings P
Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
S Directs the airflow through the center,
side and footwell air vents (USA only)
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
b Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents
(Canada only)
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
Climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press switch F up or down repeatedly until
the desired symbol appears in the display
(Y page 139).
3-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press switch I
up or down repeatedly until
the desired symbol appears in the display
(Y page 141). Setting the airflow
Climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: press switch G up
or down ( Y page 139). 3-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce front-
compartment

airflow: press switch H up
or down ( Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce the rear airflow:
press button M or N(Y page 141). Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To activate: press the á button.
The indicator lamp above the á button
lights up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment.
X To deactivate: press the á button.
The indicator lamp above the á button
goes out.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side and
the rear compartment. Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Switch off the "defrosting" function as soon
as the windshield is clear again. Operating the climate control systems
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Climate control Z

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in 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 heating with dehumidification on
R high airflow (depending on the outside
temperature)
R high temperature (depending on the
outside temperature)
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
goes out. The previously selected settings
are restored. The heating with air
dehumidification function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
goes

out. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X Automatic climate control: press
temperature button E or H up or down
(Y page 139).
Automatic climate control: press
temperature button F or J up or down
(Y page 141).
or
X Automatic climate control: press switch
G up or down ( Y page 139).
Automatic climate control: press button
H up or down ( Y page 141).MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA. MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
X
To activate: press the Ù button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press off-road button Ù
again.
The

indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the ¿ cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function

(Y page 145).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Automatic climate control: press switch
F up or down ( Y page 139) until the
P or O symbol appears in the
display.
X Automatic climate control: press button
I up or down ( Y page 141) until the
P or O symbol appears in the
display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. 146
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