Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The indicator lamp in
the
0056 button
flashes three times or
remains off. Cooling
with air dehumidifica-
tion can also no longer
be switched on using
COMAND (see the sep-
arate operating instruc- tions). Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level. The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi-
cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi- cle will also not be dehumidified. The win-
dows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-dehumidifica-
tion function only briefly. Setting climate control to automatic X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 147).
X Set the desired temperature using the
0082 rocker switch on the front control
unit.
or
X Set the desired temperature using
COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
X To activate: press rocker switch 0058up
or down.
The indicator lamp in the 0058rocker
switch lights up.
X To switch to manual operation: press the
0097 rocker switch up or down.
or X Set the airflow using COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
or X Set the air distribution using COMAND (see
the separate operating instructions).
The indicator lamp in rocker switch 0058
goes out.
In automatic mode, if you adjust the airflow or air distribution manually, the indicator lamp
on the 0058rocker switch goes out. The func-
tion which has not been changed manually,
however, continues to be controlled automat- Operating the climate control systems
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Setting the airflow
General notes You can select different airflow settings for
the driver's and front-passenger sides.
Setting the airflow X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 147).
X To increase/reduce: press the upper or
lower section of the 0097rocker switch.
or
X Set the airflow using COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions). Switching the synchronization func-
tion on/off
Climate control can be set centrally using the synchronization function. The settings for
temperature, air distribution and airflow on
the driver's side are adopted for the front-
passenger side.
X To activate/deactivate: switch the syn-
chronization function on or off using
COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
The synchronization function switches off, if
the settings for the front-passenger side are
changed. Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or
front side windows on the inside.
Switch off the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion as soon as the windshield is clear again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 147).
X To activate: press the0064rocker switch
on the front control unit up or down.
The indicator lamp in the 0064rocker
switch lights up. The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
R windshield heating on
X To deactivate: press the0064rocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the 0064rocker
switch goes out. The previously selected
settings are restored. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or X Press the 0058rocker switch up or down.
or X Use the 008Arocker switch to call up the
COMAND climate control menu. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function with the 0056rocker
switch.
or X Activate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function via COMAND (see the sep- arate operating instructions).
X Switch on automatic mode using the 0058
rocker switch.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" function using
the 0064 rocker switch. The windshield
heating is switched on.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Operating the climate control systems
137Climate control
Windows fogged up on the outside
X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Switch on automatic mode using the 0058
rocker switch.
i If you clean the windows regularly, they
do not fog up so quickly. Rear window defroster
General notes The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win-
dow defroster may switch off.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 147).
X Press the 006Crocker switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the 006Crocker
switch lights up or goes out. 138
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control
Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The rear window
defroster has deactiva-
ted prematurely or can-
not be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
General notes You can also temporarily deactivate the flow
of fresh air manually if unpleasant odors are
entering the vehicle from outside. The air
already inside the vehicle will then be recir-
culated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air-recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
from fogging up.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 147).
X To activate: press the0072rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp in the 0072rocker
switch lights up.
Air-recirculation mode is automatically acti-
vated at high levels of pollution or at high out- side temperatures. The indicator lamp in the
0072 rocker switch is not lit when automatic
air-recirculation mode is activated. Outside
air is added after about 30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press the0072rocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the 0072rocker
switch goes out. Air-recirculation mode deactivates automati-
cally:
R after approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 41 ‡
(5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if cooling
with air dehumidification is deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 41 ‡
(5 †) if the "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function is activated Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
General notes Once the engine is switched off, it is possible
to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating or ventilating the front
compartment of the vehicle for approximately
30 minutes.
The heating or ventilation time depends on
the temperature that has been set.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock or remove it (Y page 147).
X To activate: press the0056rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp in rocker switch 0056
lights up.
The blower will run at a low speed regardless of the airflow setting. Operating the climate control systems
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The support provided by the system can be
impaired if:
R there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi-
cient illumination of the road, or due to
snow, rain, fog or spray
R there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
the sun or reflections (e.g. when the road
surface is wet)
R the windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged
or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the
vicinity of the camera
R there are no, several or unclear lane mark-
ings for a lane, e.g. in areas with road con-
struction work
R the lane markings are worn away, dark or
covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
R the distance to the vehicle in front is too
small and the lane markings thus cannot be
detected
R the lane markings change quickly, e.g.
lanes branch off, cross one another or
merge
R the road is narrow and winding
R there are strong shadows cast on the road
The system is switched to passive and no lon-
ger assists you by performing steering inter-
ventions if:
R you actively change lane
R you switch on the turn signal
R take your hands off the steering wheel or do
not steer for a prolonged period of time
i Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are
activated again automatically after a lane
change is completed.
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot do not pro- vide any support:
R on very sharp corners
R when a loss of tire pressure or a defective
tire has been detected and displayed
Pay attention also to the important safety
notes for DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 178).
The steering interventions are carried out
with a limited steering moment. The system requires the driver to keep his hands on the
steering wheel and to steer himself.
If you do not steer yourself or if you take your
hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged
period of time, the system will first alert you
with a visual warning. A steering wheel sym-
bol appears in the multifunction display. If you have still not started to steer and have not
taken hold of the steering wheel after five
seconds at the latest, a warning tone also
sounds to remind you to take control of the
vehicle. Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are
switched to passive. DISTRONIC PLUS
remains active.
Activating Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot X
Press button 0044.
Indicator lamp 0043lights up. The DTR+: DTR+:
Steering Assist. On
Steering Assist. On message appears
in the multifunction display. Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are activated.
Information in the multifunction display If Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are acti-
vated but not ready for a steering interven-
tion, steering wheel symbol 0043appears in
gray. If the system provides you with support Driving systems
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In the CURVE driving mode, the vehicle tilts
actively when cornering. The tilt function and
the comfort suspension tuning increase driv-
ing comfort in corners. CURVE is available in
the speed range between 18 mph (30 km/h) and 100 mph (160 km/h). Select this mode
on winding roads in particular. Outside of this
speed range, the CURVE driving mode corre-
sponds to the comfort mode.
Selecting CURVE driving mode
X Press button 0043repeatedly until both indi-
cator lamps 0044and 0087light up.
CURVE driving mode is selected.
All vehicles except AMG vehicles:
CURVE driving mode is selected. The
Active Body Control CURVE
Active Body Control CURVE message
appears in the multifunction display.
AMG vehicles: theAMG Ride Control
AMG Ride Control
CURVE
CURVE message appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
ROAD SURFACE SCAN i
This function is not available in all coun-
tries. The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function monitors
the road in front of the vehicle using multi-
function camera 0043at the top of the wind-
shield. This function is automatically active if you select comfort suspension tuning. The
system is operational at speeds of up to
81 mph (130 km/h).
This function allows bumps in the road sur-
face to be detected before the vehicle drives
over them. The spring struts are then actu-
ated, with the result that chassis movements
are significantly reduced when driving over
bumps.
The system is deactivated when you select
the raised vehicle level, sports mode or the
dynamic cornering function.
The system may be impaired or may not func-
tion if:
R the road surface is insufficiently lit
R there is poor visibility, e.g. snow, rain, fog or
spray
R there is glare, e.g. from the sun or from
oncoming traffic
R the windshield is dirty, fogged up or cov-
ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity
of the camera
R the road surface has no texture or is reflec-
tive, e.g. in the case of newly laid asphalt,
concrete slabs or puddles
R the distance to the vehicle in front is too
short
R sections of the route have a very small
radius of curvature
R you accelerate hard or brake sharply AIRMATIC
General notes AIRMATIC is an air suspension with variable
damping for improved driving comfort. All-
round level control ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance,
even with a laden vehicle. When you drive
fast, the vehicle is lowered automatically to 192
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Park Assist Canceled
Park Assist Canceled mes-
sage.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the
accelerator again. Rear view camera
General notes Rear view camera
0043is under a flap in the
trunk lid.
Rear view camera 0043is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear view camera messages in the COMAND
display.
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering. Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if the camera lens fogs up, e.g. when driving
into a heated garage in winter, causing a
rapid change in temperature
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 330)
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
The guide lines in the COMAND display show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances
only apply to road level.
i The rear view camera is protected from
raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the rear view camera is activated,
this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
R you have finished the maneuvering proc-
ess
R you switch off the engine
R you open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 330).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has been deactivated. Driving systems
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Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a pedes-
trian or another vehicle is detected, these
objects are marked with bars. The system is
only able to detect and mark stationary
objects when your vehicle is moving. When
the vehicle is stationary, moving objects can
be detected and marked.
To ensure that you can use the function, it
must be switched on in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions). 360° camera (surround view)
General notes The 360° camera is a system consisting of
four cameras.
The system analyzes images from the follow- ing cameras:
R Rear view camera
R Front camera
R Two side cameras in the exterior mirrors
The cameras capture the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle. The 360° camera
assists you, for instance when parking or at
exits with reduced visibility.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full screen mode or in six different split-screen
views on the COMAND display. A split-screenview also includes a top view of the vehicle.
This view is calculated from the data supplied
by the installed cameras (virtual camera).
The six split-screen views are:
R top view and picture from the rear view
camera (130° viewing angle)
R top view and image from the front camera
(130° viewing angle without displaying the maximum steering wheel angle)
R top view and enlarged rear view
R top view and enlarged front view R
top view and images from the rear-facing
side cameras (rear wheel view)
R top view and images from the forward-
facing side cameras (front wheel view)
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from Dor Rto N, the guide lines
in the COMAND display are hidden.
When you change between transmission
positions Dand R, you see the previously
selected front or rear view.
Important safety notes The 360°camera is only an aid and may show
a distorted view of obstacles, show them
incorrectly or not at all. The 360°camera is
not a substitute for attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safe maneu-
vering and parking. When maneuvering or
parking, make sure that there are no persons,animals or objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your surround-
ings when parking and maneuvering. This
applies to the areas behind, in front of and
beside the vehicle. You could otherwise
endanger yourself and others.
The 360° camera will not function or will
function in a limited manner:
R if the doors are open
R if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when driv-
ing into a heated garage in winter, causing
a rapid change in temperature Driving systems
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