2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class climate settings

Setting the airflow
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 127).
XTo increase: press theKbutton.
XTo reduce: press theIbutton.
iYou can use 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol to set the airflow in the rear compartment
separately.
If the battery is not sufficiently charged, blower output may be reduced. As soon as the battery
is sufficiently charged, full blower output will be
available.
Switching the ZONE function on/off
XTo activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side and the
rear compartment.
XTo deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is adop-
ted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is adop-
ted for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment.
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or side
windows on the inside.
Switch off the "Windshield defrosting" function
as soon as the windshield is clear again.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 127).
XTo activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up. The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
Rhigh airflow
Rhigh temperature
Rair distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
Rair-recirculation mode off
If the battery is not sufficiently charged, blower output may be reduced. Once the battery is suf-
ficiently charged again, full blower output will be
available again.
XTo deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in vehi-
cles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the engine
is running.
XTo activate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ùbutton lights
up.
XTo deactivate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ùbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate control
switches to the following functions:
Rmaximum cooling
Rmaximum airflow
Rair-recirculation mode on
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the ¿cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function.
XActivate automatic mode Ã.
XAdjust the side air vents so that the warmed
air is directed to the side windows.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate the
"windshield defrosting" function ¬.
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Climate control

iIf you activate the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the ventilation will be
activated. The blower runs at medium speed.
XTo deactivate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ìbutton goes
out.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield and
the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
Rnever cover the air vents or air intake grilles in
the vehicle interior.
Setting the air vents
Example
:
Defroster vent
;Side air vent
=Thumbwheel for side air vent
XTo open or close: turn thumbwheel=up or
down.
Setting the glove box air vent
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Close the air vent when heating the vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu-
midification" function. Otherwise, tempera-
ture-sensitive items stored in the glove box
could be damaged.
:Air vent control
;Air vent
When the climate control system is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance to
cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution settings.
XTo open or close: turn control:to the
clockwise or counter-clockwise.
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Climate control
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Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites
XTo call up :press th eò buttonon th econ-
troller .
XSelect afavorite ,e.g. Vehicl e.
The favorite sare displayed.
XTo exit :press th eò buttonagain .
Adding favorites
Adding a predefined favorite
:Adds ane wfavorite
;Renames aselected favorite
=Moves aselected favorite
?Deletes aselected favorite
XPress th eò button.
XSlide6thecontroller.
The men ubar is shown.
XSelec tReassign.
The categories are displayed.
XSelec t acategory.
The favorite sare displayed.
XSelec t afavorite .
XAdd a favorite at th edesired position .
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Adding your own favorite
XSelec tVehicl eQClimate Contro l.
XPress and hold theò buttonuntil th e
favorite sare displayed.
XAd d a favorite at th edesired position .
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen tintegrate din th evehi-
cle while driving ,you will be distracte dfrom
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Only operate th eequipmen twhen th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsure that this
is possible ,park th evehicl epayin gattention
to traffic condition sand operate th eequip-
men twhen th evehicl eis stationary.
You must observ eth elegal requirements for th e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydriving when
operating th enavigation system.
General notes
Amon gother things, correct functioning of th e
navigation system depend son GPS reception .In
certai nsituations, GPS reception may be
impaired ,there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Audio 20 is equipped wit hMARGIN
®MA PPILOT
(see th emanufacturer' soperating instructions).
The Garmin
®MA PPILOT operating instruction s
are store don th eSD memory car das aPD Ffile .
The SD car dbox contains aquic kguide .
The followin gdescription sapply to navigation
wit hCOMAND .Further information can be
foun din th eDigital Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelec tNav iQNavigation.
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition .
XSlide6thecontroller.
XSelec tOption sQRout eSettings.
Notes for rout etypes:
REco Route
RDynami cTraffi cRoute(only available in
th eUS Aand Canada)
Traffic report son th erout efor th erout eguid-
anc eare taken int oaccount.
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Multimedia system
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