2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET climate settings

Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise 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 dehumidifica-
tion function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when the
engine is running. Optimum operation is only
achieved with the side windows and roof closed.
The residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched off
(
Ypage 125).
iWhen the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed up
the cooling process and the desired interior
temperature will be reached more quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants
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 Book- let.
iIt is possible that the residual heat function
may be activated automatically an hour after
the SmartKey is removed. The vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the automatic
climate control.
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Climate control

GSets the airflow (Ypage 123)
HSets the temperature, left (Ypage 122)
IDisplay
Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
Front control panel
:Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 121)
;Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 123)
=Switches the ZONE function on/off (Ypage 123)
?Display
ASwitches air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 125)
BSwitches the residual heat on or off (Ypage 125)
CSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 121)
DSwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 124)
EActivates/deactivates climate control (Ypage 120)
FSets the temperature, right (Ypage 122)
GAdjusts the climate mode settings (Ypage 122)
HSets the airflow (Ypage 123)
ISets the air distribution (Ypage 122)
JSets the temperature, left (Ypage 122)
Rear control panel
KIncreases the temperature (Ypage 122)
LDisplay
MReduces the temperature (Ypage 122)
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Climate control

Optimum use of automatic climate
control
Climate control system
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control
optimally.
The 3-zone automatic climate control is only
available on vehicles for Canada.
RActivate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above the
à and¿ buttons light up.
RVehicles with 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol: in automatic mode, you can also set the
climate mode (FOCUS, MEDIUM or DIFFUSE).
The MEDIUM level is recommended.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly 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.
RUse the ZONE function to adopt the temper-
ature settings on the driver's side for the
front-passenger side and the rear compart-
ment as well. The indicator lamp above the
á button goes out.
RVehicles with 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol: 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.
RIf you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display. You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control functions.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 132).
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
iActivate climate control primarily using the
à button (Ypage 121).
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 128).
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
XTo deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp above the ^button
lights up.
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Climate control

3-zone automatic climate control: press air
distribution adjustment switchI
(
Ypage 119).
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
goes out.
or
XDual-zone automatic climate control: press
airflow adjustment switch G(Ypage 118).
3-zone automatic climate control: press air-
flow adjustment switch H(
Ypage 119).
The indicator lamp above the Ãbutton
goes out.
Adjusting the climate mode settings
The "Set climate mode" function is only available
with 3-zone automatic climate control.
You can select the following climate mode set-
tings in automatic mode:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draft- free setting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 128).
XPress the Ãbutton.
XPress climate mode selection button Gup or
down and select the desired level
(
Ypage 119).
Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 128).
XTo increase or reduce the temperature in
the front compartment: press temperature
adjustment switch EorH up or down
(
Ypage 118).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well
as for the rear compartment.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 128).
XTo increase or reduce the temperature in
the front compartment: press temperature
adjustment switch ForJ up or down
(
Ypage 119).
Only change the temperature setting in small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
XTo increase or reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front con-
trol panel: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out.
XPress temperature adjustment switch For
J up or down (Ypage 119).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
XTo increase or reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear con-
trol panel: press therors button on
the rear control panel.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
P Directs air through the center and side air
vents
O Directs air through the footwell air vents
S Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the footwell
air vents (Cabriolet only)
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
iRegardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air
vents. The side air vents can only be closed
when the controls on the side air vents are
turned downwards.
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Climate control

Setting the air distribution
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 128).
XDual-zone automatic climate control: press
air distribution adjustment switch Fup or
down, until the desired symbol appears in the
display (
Ypage 118).
X3-zone automatic climate control: press air
distribution adjustment switch Iup or
down, until the desired symbol appears in the
display (
Ypage 119).
Setting the airflow
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 128).
XTo increase or reduce: press airflow adjust-
ment switch Gup or down (Ypage 118).
3-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 128).
XTo increase or reduce: press airflow adjust-
ment switch Hup or down (Ypage 119).
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 above 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 above 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 128).
XTo activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp above 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 above 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.
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Climate control

Air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
Ver yhot or ver ycold air can flo wfrom th eair
vents .This could result in burn sor frostbit ein
th eimmediat evicinity of th eair vents .There
is aris kof injury.
Mak esur ethat all vehicl eoccupant salways
maintai n asufficien tdistanc eto th eair out -
lets. If necessary, redirect th eairflow to
another area of th evehicl einterior.
In order to ensur eth edirec tflo wof fresh air
throug hth eair vents int oth evehicl einterior,
pleas eobserv eth efollowin gnotes:
Rkeep th eair inlet between th ewindshield and
th ehoo dfree of blockages, suc has ice ,snow
or leaves.
Rnever cover th eair vents or air intake grilles in
th evehicl einterior.
Setting the air vents
Exampl e
:
Defroster ven t
;Sideair ven t
=Thumbwheel for side air ven t
XTo open or close:turnthumbwheel =up or
down .
Setting the glove box air vent
!
Close th eair ven twhen heating th evehicle.
At high outside temperatures ,open th eair
ven tand activat eth e"coolin gwit hair dehu- midification
"function .Otherwise ,tempera-
ture-sensitive items store din th eglov ebox
could be damaged.
:Air ven tcontrol
;Air ven t
When th eclimat econtrol system is activated,
th eglov ebox can be ventilated, for instance to
cool it scontents .The level of airflow depend son
th eairflow and air distribution settings.
XTo open or close: turncontrol :to th e
clockwise or counter-clockwise .
Setting the blower outputofthe AIR-
SCARF vents
GWARNIN G
When AIRSCARF is switched on ,ver yhot air
can flo wfrom th events in th ehead restraints .
This could result in burn sin th eimmediat e
vicinity of th eair vents .There is aris kof injury.
Reduc eth eheater output before it become s
to ohot .
You can adjust th eblowe routput of AIRSCARF
vents :usin gth eAIRSCARF butto n
(
Ypage 102).
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Climate control

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.
236Operating system
Multimedia system