after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
!Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi- tions, the windshield wipers may be activa-
ted inadvertently. This could then damage
the windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
1$ Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe/ îto wipe the wind-
shield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the power supply with the Start/ Stop button or the SmartKey (
Ypage 151).
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically accord-
ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the Äposition, causing the wind-
shield wipers to wipe more frequently.
The washer fluid is fed through the wiper
blades; when the screen is wiped with washer
fluid î, the water is emitted directly from
the blades. If you push and hold the combination switch
beyond the point of resistance in the direction
of arrow
B, the manual wash program is
activated. If you push and hold the combina-
tion switch briefly beyond the point of resist-
ance in the direction of arrow B, the auto-
matic wash program is activated.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traff ic c
ondi-
tions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the wind shield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiperblades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There isa risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
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Lights and windshield wipers
Z
Replacing the wiper blades
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
XTurn the SmartKey to position0in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XSet the windshield wiper to the °posi-
tion.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XAs soon as the wiper arms are vertical to
the hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0in
the ignition lock (
Ypage 151).
XRemove the SmartKey.
XFold the wiper arms away from the wind-
shield until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wipers to position °.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached the ver-
tical position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windshield wipers stop.
XFold the wiper arms away from the wind-
shield until you feel them snap into place.
Removing a wiper blade
XTo bring the wiper blade into position to
be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with
one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direction of arrow
:
beyond the point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal
position with an audible click.
XTo remove a wiper blade: firmly press
release knob ;and pull the wiper blade
upwards =.
Installing the wiper blades
XPush the new wiper blade in the direction of arrow :onto the wiper arm until tab ;
engages.
XPush the wiper blade out of the removal
position in the direction of arrow =beyond
the point of resistance.
The wiper blade disengages with an audible
click and is freely movable again.
XMake sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
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Lights and windshield wipers
Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment 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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 26).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and air humidity in the vehicle interior. The air
filter cleans the air, thus improving the inte-
rior climate.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. Optimum climate control is only ach-
ieved with the side windows and roof closed.
If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is
reactivated (
Ypage 154).
The residual heat function can only be acti-
vated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (
Ypage 143).
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the con- venience opening feature (
Ypage 99). This
will speed up the cooling process and the
desired interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and soot and completely fil-
ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol- lutants and odors. 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 Booklet.
iIt is possible that the blower may be acti-
vated automatically 60 minutes after the
SmartKey has been removed depending on various factors, e.g. the outside tempera-
ture. The vehicle is then ventilated for
30 minutes t
o dry the climate control sys-
tem.
136Overview of climate control systems
Climate control
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full cli-
mate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (
Ypage 157).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
Switch on climate control primarily using the
à rocker switch (
Ypage 139).
Activating or deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo activate: press thetrocker switch
up or down.
The COMAND climate control menu opens.
XActivate climate control via the air-condi-
tioning setting bar in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
XTo deactivate: press thetrocker
switch up or down.
The COMAND climate control menu opens.
XDeactivate climate control via the air-con-
ditioning setting bar in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
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.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
Activating or deactivating
XTo activate: press theÁrocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the rocker switch
lights up.
or
XActivate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function via COMAND (see the sep-
arate operating instructions).
XTo deactivate: press theÁrocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp above the rocker switch
goes out.
or
XDeactivate the "Cooling with air dehumidi-
fication" function via COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
138Operating the climate control systems
Climate control
Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The indicator lamp in
theÁ 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.
XVisit 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
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XSet the desired temperature using the
w rocker switch.
or
XSet the desired temperature using
COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
XTo activate: press rocker switch Ãup
or down.
The indicator lamp in the Ãrocker
switch lights up.
XTo switch to manual operation: press the
K rocker switch up or down.
or
XSet the airflow using COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
or
XSet the air distribution using COMAND (see
the separate operating instructions).
The indicator lamp in rocker switch Ã
goes out.
In automatic mode, if you adjust the airflow or
air distribution manually, the indicator lamp
on the Ãrocker switch goes out. The func-
tion which has not been changed manually,
however, continues to be controlled automat-
ically. When the manually set function
Operating the climate control systems139
Climate control
switches back to automatic mode, the indi-
cator lamp on theÃrocker switch lights
up again.
Adjusting the climate mode settings
In automatic mode you can select the follow-
ing airflow settings for the driver's and front- passenger areas:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draught-free setting
XTo set:set the climate mode using
COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
Setting the temperature
General notes
You can set the temperature separately for
the following areas:
Rfront footwells, left and right
Rdriver and front passenger area
Setting the temperature
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo increase or reduce: press thew
rocker switch up or down.
or
XSet the temperature using COMAND (see
the separate operating instructions).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the footwell temperature
The footwell temperature for the driver and
front passenger can be set separately using
COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
S Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
W Sets the air distribution to automatic
Setting the air distribution using
COMAND
The air distribution for the left and right sides
of the driver and front passenger area can be
adjusted using COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
140Operating the climate control systems
Climate control
Setting the airflow
General notes
You can select different airflow settings for
the driver's and front-passenger sides.
Setting the airflow
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo increase or reduce: press theK
rocker switch up or down.
or
XSet the airflow using COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
Activating or deactivating the syn-
chronization function
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.
XTo activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate the synchronization function 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.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo switch on: press the¬rocker
switch on the front control unit up or down.
The indicator lamp in the ¬rocker
switch 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
Rwindshield heating on
XTo deactivate:
press the¬rocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the ¬rocker
switch goes out. The previously selected
settings are restored. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
XPress the Ãrocker switch up or down.
or
XUse the trocker switch to call up the
COMAND climate control menu.
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function with the Árocker
switch.
or
XActivate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function via COMAND (see the sep-
arate operating instructions).
XSwitch on automatic mode using the Ã
rocker switch.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" function using
the ¬ rocker switch. The windshield
heating is switched on.
iYou should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Operating the climate control systems141
Climate control
Windows fogged up on the outside
XActivate the windshield wipers.
XSwitch on automatic mode using theÃ
rocker switch.
iIf 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 or deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XPress the ¤rocker switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the ¤rocker
switch lights up or goes out.
142Operating the climate control systems
Climate control