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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 24).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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 blocked filter replaced at a Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up. This could prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
regulates the temperature and the humidity
in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable
substances from the air.
Automatic climate control is only operational
when the engine is running. Optimum
operation is only achieved if you drive with the
side windows and sliding sunroof closed.
The climatic comfort deteriorates whilst the
sliding sunroof is open. The automatic climate
control cannot maintain the set temperature
with the sliding sunroof open. You have to
adjust the climate control manually. i
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off.
i The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 134).
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature (Y page 78).
This will speed up the cooling process and
the desired vehicle interior temperature
will be reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust, and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance
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USA only
0043
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 131)
0087 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off (Y page 132)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off(Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow (Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow (Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of
automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0058and
0056 buttons. The indicator lamps in the
0058 and0056 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 in the 00D6button goes out. 120
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2(Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press the 0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button goes out. The previously selected settings are
restored. USA only
0043
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 131)
0087 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off (Y page 132)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Ypage 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off(Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow (Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)122
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2(Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press the 0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button goes out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
Switching off climate control Canada only
0043
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 131)
0087 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 131)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Ypage 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off(Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow (Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the 0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button lights up. Operating the climate control systems
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2(Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To activate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification (only
with engine running)
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 the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. The cooling with air
dehumidification function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the 0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls 0043or0084 clockwise or
counter-clockwise (Y page 119).
or
X Press the 0097or0095 button. Activating/deactivating 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 the00C9button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press off-road button 00C9
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 0056cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function (Y page 131).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Switch on the windshield wipers
(Y page 114).
X Press the 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
009C or009B symbol appears in the
display. 132
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