Setting climate control to automatic
mode X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press theÉ
or Ë button.
or
X Press the KorI button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system You can set the temperature for the entire vehi-
cle. The set temperature is automatically main-
tained at a constant level.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X To increase or reduce: turn control:anti-
clockwise or clockwise (Y page 118). Change
the temperature setting only in small incre-
ments. Start at 22 †.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides. The set temper- ature is automatically maintained at a constant
level.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X To increase or decrease: turn control:or
E anti-clockwise or clockwise (Y page 119).
Change the temperature setting only in small
increments. Start at 22 †. Setting the air distribution
Air-conditioning system Air distribution settings
¯ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents
P Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
i You can also activate several of the air dis-
tribution settings simultaneously. In order to
do this, press several of the air distribution
buttons. The air is then routed through differ-
ent air 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 if
the adjusters are turned clockwise until they
engage.
Setting the air distribution X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X Press one or more of the P,O,¯
buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp comes on.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control Air distribution settings
¯ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents
P Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
S Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the footwell
air vents
b Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the demister
vents
a Directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
_ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents, the centre and side air vents as
well as the footwell air vents 122
Operating the climate control systemClimate control
i
Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air
vents. The side air vents can only be closed if the adjusters are turned clockwise until they
engage.
Setting the air distribution X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X Press the ÉorË button repeatedly
until the desired symbol appears in the dis-
play. Setting the airflow
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X To increase or reduce: turn controlAanti-
clockwise or clockwise (Y page 118).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X To increase or reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
X To activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's side
is not adopted for the front-passenger side.
X To deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
The temperature setting for the driver's side
is adopted for the front-passenger side. Demisting the windscreen
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the windscreen
and the side windows.
i You should only select the "Windscreen
demisting" function until the windscreen is
clear again.
Switching the "Windscreen demisting"
function on or off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and front
side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
i The "Windscreen demisting" function auto-
matically sets the blower output to the opti-
mum demisting effect. As a result, the airflow may increase or decrease automatically after
the ¬ button is pressed.
i You can adjust the blower output manually
while the "Windscreen demisting" function is
in operation:
R Air-conditioning system: turn airflow con-
trol Aanti-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 118).
R THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: press the óorô button.
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control:
press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode. Operating the climate control system
123Climate control
or
X Air-conditioning system: turn temperature
control :anti-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 118).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control:
turn temperature control :orE anti-clock-
wise or clockwise (Y page 119).Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside Air-conditioning system
X Activate the ¿"Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the ¬ "Windscreen demisting" function.
i You should only select this setting until the
windscreen is clear again.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol
X Activate the ¿"Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the ¬ "Windscreen demisting" function.
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 Set the air distribution to PorO.
i You should only select this setting until the
windscreen is clear again. Rear window heating
General notes The rear window heating has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon
as the window is clear. The rear window heating otherwise switches off automatically after sev-
eral minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window
heating may switch off.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window heating Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions The rear window heating
has switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on. 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 heating
can be switched on again. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
General notes You can deactivate the flow of fresh air tempo-
rarily if unpleasant odours are entering the vehi-
cle from outside. The air already inside the vehi- cle will then be recirculated. If you activate air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can mist up more quickly, particularly at
low temperatures. Use air-recirculation mode
only briefly to prevent the windows from misting
up.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels. 124
Operating the climate control systemClimate control
Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X To activate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally: R at high outside temperatures
R at high levels of pollution
When air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically, the indicator lamp in the ebutton
is not lit. Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 7 †
R after approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 7 † if
the cooling with air dehumidification func-
tion is activated Convenience opening or closing using
the air-recirculation button G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper- ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. G
WARNING
During convenience opening parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame.
There is a risk of injury.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window. If someone
becomes trapped, immediately press
the W switch in the door to stop the move-
ment of the side windows. To continue closing
the side window, pull on the Wswitch.
X Convenience closing feature: press and
hold the ebutton until the side windows
start to close automatically.
Vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof:
the sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sun-
roof closes simultaneously.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.
If parts of the body are in the closing area during convenience closing, proceed as follows:
X Press the Wbutton to stop the side win-
dows.
The side windows stop.
X To then open the side window, press the W
button again.
or
X Press and hold the ebutton again for at
least two seconds.
The side windows move in the opposite direc- tion.
X Only vehicles with panorama sliding sun-
roof:
press the 3switch to stop the pan-
orama sliding sunroof.
The panorama sliding sunroof stops.
X To then open the panorama sliding sunroof,
pull back on the 3switch.
i Observe the notes on the automatic revers-
ing feature for:
R the side windows (Y page 89)
R the panorama sliding sunroof (Y page 93)
X Convenience opening feature: press and
hold the ebutton until the side windows
start to open automatically.
Vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof:
the panorama sliding sunroof opens simulta-
neously.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
i If you open the side windows or the pano-
rama sliding sunroof manually after closing Operating the climate control system
125Climate control Z
with the convenience closing feature, they
will remain in this position when opened using
the convenience opening feature. Switching the residual heat on/off
General notes The residual heat function is only available with
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes after the engine has
been switched off. The heating time depends on
the set interior temperature.
i The blower will run at a low speed regardless
of the airflow setting.
i If you switch on the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the ventilation will be
activated. The blower runs at medium speed.
i You cannot use the ventilation to cool the
vehicle interior to a temperature lower than
the outside temperature.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
or remove it (Y page 133).
X Press the Ìbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ìbutton lights
up or goes out.
The indicator lamp in the button indicates that the respective function is activated.
i Residual heat is switched off automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
R when the auxiliary heating is switched on Auxiliary heating
Important safety notes G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient
ventilation is not possible, toxic exhaust
fumes can enter the vehicle, especially car- bon monoxide. This is the case, e.g. in
enclosed spaces, or if the vehicle is stuck in
snow. There is a risk of fatal injuries.
You should switch off the auxiliary heating in
enclosed spaces which do not have an extrac- tion system, e.g. a garage. If the vehicle is
stuck in snow and you must leave the auxiliary
heating running, keep the exhaust pipe and
the area around the vehicle clear of snow. To guarantee a sufficient supply of fresh air, open
a window on the side of the vehicle away from the wind. G
WARNING
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
parts of the vehicle can become very hot.
Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with:
R hot parts of the exhaust system
R the exhaust gas itself
There is a risk of fire.
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
make sure that:
R no flammable materials come into contact
with hot vehicle components
R the exhaust gas can escape from the
exhaust pipe unhindered
R the exhaust gas does not come into contact
with flammable materials.
The auxiliary heating and the exhaust gas outlet are situated in front of the right-hand front
wheel.
! Operating the auxiliary heating/ventilation
draws on the vehicle battery. After you have
heated or ventilated the vehicle a maximum of two times, drive for a longer distance.
Switch the auxiliary heating on regularly once a
month for about ten minutes.
The auxiliary heating timer function calculates
the switch-on time according to the outside
temperature so that the vehicle is preheated by the departure time. When the departure time isreached, the auxiliary heating continues to heat
for a further five minutes and then switches off. 126
Operating the climate control systemClimate control
The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehicle
interior to the set temperature. This occurs with- out using the heat of the running engine. The
auxiliary heating is operated directly using the
vehicle's fuel. For this reason, the fuel tank must
be at least Õfull to ensure that the auxiliary
heating functions.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation automatically
adjusts to changes in temperature and weather conditions. For this reason, the auxiliary heating could switch from ventilation mode to heating
mode or from heating mode to ventilation mode.
The auxiliary heating switches off when the
engine is switched off. The auxiliary ventilation
switches off when you turn the key to key posi-
tion 2(Y page 133).
The auxiliary heating switches off automatically
after 50 minutes.
You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to cool
the vehicle interior to a temperature lower than
the outside temperature.
Before switching on X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X Set the desired temperature.
Auxiliary heating or ventilation can also be
switched on if the manually set climate control is
activated. Optimum comfort is attained by set-
ting the system to automatic mode. Set the tem-
perature to 22 †.
The auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation can be switched on/off using the button on the
centre console or the remote control.
The on-board computer can be used to specify
up to three departure times, one of which may
be preselected (Y page 211). Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on or off using the button on the
centre console General notes
The colours of the indicator lamps on button
:
signify the following:
R Blue: auxiliary ventilation activated
R Red: auxiliary heating activated
R Yellow: departure time preselected
(Y page 211)
Activating/deactivating the auxiliary
heating or auxiliary ventilation
X Press button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in button :
lights up or goes out.
Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on or off using the remote control General notes
Your vehicle comes with one remote control.
You may use two additional remote controls for
your vehicle. For more information, please con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Store the remote control for the auxiliary heat-
ing so that the auxiliary heating cannot be
switched on unintentionally. In particular,
ensure that the remote control for the auxiliary
heating is kept out of the reach of children.
The remote control has a range of approximately
300 metres. This range is reduced by:
R sources of radio interference
R solid objects between the remote control and
the vehicle Operating the climate control system
127Climate control Z
Running-in notes
Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety systems, the sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis-
tance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs. Full system effective-
ness is not reached until the end of this teach-in process.
Brake pads/linings and discs that are either new or have been replaced only achieve optimum
braking effect after several hundred kilometres
of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal. The first 1500 km
The more you treat the engine with sufficient
care at the start, the more satisfied you will be
with the engine performance later on.
R Drive at varying vehicle speeds and engine
speeds for the first 1500 km.
R Avoid overstraining the vehicle during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
R Change gear in good time, before the rev
counter needle is Ôof the way to the red area
of the rev counter.
R Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission: try
to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
beyond the point of resistance (kickdown).
Additional notes on running in Mercedes-AMG
vehicles:
R for the first 1,500 km do not drive at speeds
above 140 km/h.
R only allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
After 1,500 km, you may gradually bring the
vehicle up to full road and engine speeds.
You should also observe these notes on running- in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your
vehicle have been replaced.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor-mats on top of one another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off. 132
DrivingDriving and parking
!
Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid
high engine speeds and driving at full throttle
until the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
avoid full-load
operation and engine speeds greater than
5000 rpm when the engine is cold. This will
help to protect the engine and maintain
smooth engine operation. Key positions
Key g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the vehicle
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
steering is locked when the key is taken out of
the ignition lock.
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it
can still be turned in the ignition lock. How-
ever, the ignition will not be switched on. The engine cannot be started. Start/Stop button General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
keys featuring an integrated KEYLESS-GO func- tion and a detachable Start/Stop button.
A check that periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehicle.This occurs, for example, when the engine is
started.
When you insert the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds of recognition time. You can then
use the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in
succession corresponds to the different key
positions in the ignition lock. Pre-requisite for
this is that:
R you do not depress the brake pedal (vehicles
with automatic transmission)
R you do not depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
with manual transmission)
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately (vehicles with automatic transmission).
If you depress the clutch pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately (vehicles with manual transmission).
To start the vehicle without actively using the
key:
R the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
R the key must be in the vehicle
R the vehicle must not be locked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO (Y page 77)
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of KEYLESS-GO.
If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R you will no longer be able to switch on the
ignition with the Start/Stop button
R you will no longer be able to start the engine
with the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again Driving
133Driving and parking Z