2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Owners Manual

PLUG-IN HYBRID (USA only)
Front control panelC
Sets climate control to automatic, left ( Y
page 147)D
Sets the temperature, left ( Y
page 148)

PLUG-IN HYBRID (Canada only)
Front control panelC
Sets climate control to automatic, left ( Y
page 147)D
Sets the temperature, left ( Y
page 148)

Notes on using automatic climate
control
Climate control system Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control
optimally. R
Activate climate control using the X
rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the X
rocker switch lights up. R
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). R
Only use the "Windshield 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 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. The residual
heat function is switched off when the ignition
is switched on.
If you are controlling the rear-compartment cli-
mate control using the front control panel, note
the following: R
If you set rear-compartment climate control
using the front control panel, the

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 162).X
To activate: press the

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The indicator lamp in the
V button flashes
three times or remains
off. Cooling with air
dehumidification can
also no longer be activa-
ted using the multimedia
system (see the sepa-
rate operating instruc-
tions). Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal-
function. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at a constant level. The
system automatically regulates the temperature
of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis-
tribution.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is activated automatically in automatic mode.
Controlling front climate control auto-
matically using the front control panel X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 162).X
Set the desired temperature using the

X
To switch on: press the X rocker switch
on the front control unit up or down.
or X
Activate automatic mode via the air-condi-
tioning setting bar in the multimedia system
(see the separate operating instructions).
The indicator lamp in the X rocker switch
lights up.
i Select the temperature and automatic
mode immediately thereafter. Otherwise, you
will have to select "Rear adjustment" again
from the air-conditioning setting bar before
activating automatic mode. X
To switch to manual operation: press the

You can set the temperature separately for the
following areas on vehicles without rear-com-
partment climate control: R
front footwells, left and right R
driver and front passenger area
You can set the temperature separately for the
following areas on vehicles with rear-compart-
ment climate control: R
front footwells, left and right R
driver and front passenger area R
rear compartment, left and right
Setting the temperature in the front
compartment using the front control
panel X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 162).X
To increase or reduce: press the