Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Combination switch97
;Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers121
=Instrument cluster34
?Overhead control panel37
ACentral control panel38
BClimate control systems104
CHorn
DAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically90
FunctionPage
ECruise control lever134
FUnlocks the trunk lid75
GElectric parking brake129
HDiagnostics connection28
IOpens the hood234
JRear fog lamp97
KLight switch96
Cockpit33
At a glance
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
Ractivate the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
air humidity in the vehicle interior. The interior
filter cleans the air, thus improving the interior
climate.
The cooling with air dehumidification function is
only available when the engine is running. Opti-
mum climate control is only achieved with the
side windows closed.
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (
Ypage 78). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior 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.
Depending on the operating conditions and
environmental influences, the interval for
replacing the filter may be shorter than speci-
fied.
iIt is possible that the blower may be activa-
ted automatically 60 minutes after the engine
has been switched off depending on various
factors, e.g. the outside temperature. The
vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry
the climate control system.
Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
:Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 105)
;Sets the air distribution (Ypage 105)
=Sets the airflow (Ypage 106)
Activates/deactivates climate control (
Ypage 104)
?Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 105)
ADefrosts the windshield (Ypage 106)
BCalls up the climate control menu of the multimedia system (Ypage 212)
CSwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 107)
Overview of climate control systems103
Climate control
DActivates/deactivates synchronization (Ypage 106)
EActivates/deactivates air-recirculation mode manually (Ypage 107)
FSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 104)
GSets the temperature, right (Ypage 105)
Optimum use of 3-zone automatic cli-
mate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and recom-
mendations to enable you to get the most out of
your dual-zone automatic climate control:
RActivate climate control using the Ã
rocker switch. The indicator lamp above the
à rocker switch lights up. The "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is not acti-
vated automatically in automatic mode. If
necessary, activate this function
(
Ypage 104).
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.
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 114).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Setting climate control
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
Ã
rocker switch (
Ypage 105).
Activating/deactivating
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
XTo switch on: set the airflow to level 1or
higher using the Hrocker switch.
XTo switch off: set the airflow to level 0using
the H rocker switch.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, deactivate the cooling
with air-dehumidification function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engine is running. 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/deactivating
XPress the ¿rocker switch up or down.
The indicator lamp above the ¿rocker
switch lights up or goes out.
104Operating the climate control systems
Climate control
Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The indicator lamp over
the¿ rocker switch
flashes three times or
remains off. The cooling
with air dehumidification
function cannot be acti-
vated via the multimedia system any longer
(
Ypage 212).
Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal-
function.
XVisit 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.
During automatic controlling, the "Cooling with
air dehumidification" function is activated.
Automatic control
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
XTo activate: press rocker switch Ãup or
down.
The indicator lamp above the Ãrocker
switch lights up.
XSet the desired temperature using the w
rocker switch.
XTo switch to manual operation: press the
H rocker switch up or down.
or
XPress the upper or lower section of the _
rocker switch.
The indicator lamp above the Ãrocker
switch goes out.
In automatic mode, if you adjust the airflow or
air distribution manually, the indicator lamp
above the Ãrocker switch goes out. The
function which has not been changed manually,
however, continues to be controlled automati-
cally. When the manually set function switches
back to automatic mode, the indicator lamp
above the Ãrocker switch lights up again.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides.
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
XTo increase or reduce: press thew
rocker switch up or down.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
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
_ Directs air through the defroster, center,
side and footwell vents
b Directs air through the defroster, center
and side air vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
Setting
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
XPress the _rocker switch up or down.
The various air distribution settings appear in
the multimedia system.
Operating the climate control systems105
Climate control
Setting the airflow
XSelect key position2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
XTo increase or reduce: press theH
rocker switch up or down.
Activating/deactivating synchroniza-
tion
General notes
Climate control can be set centrally using the
synchronization function. The temperature set-
ting is adopted for the front-passenger side.
Activating/deactivating
XPress the 0rocker switch up or down.
The indicator lamp above the 0rocker
switch lights up or goes out.
The synchronization function deactivates if the
settings for the front-passenger side are
changed.
Defrosting the windshield
General notes
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield and
side windows.
Switch off the "Windshield defrosting" function
as soon as the windshield is clear again.
Activating/deactivating
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
XTo switch on: press the¬rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the ¬rocker
switch lights up. The current climate control
settings are deactivated.
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
iIf necessary, the "Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function is activated. In this case,
the indicator lamp above the ¿rocker
switch remains switched off.
XTo switch off: press the¬rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the ¬rocker
switch goes out. The previously selected set-
tings are restored. Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function with the ¿rocker switch.
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.
iYou should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
XActivate the windshield wipers.
XSwitch on automatic mode using the Ã
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 automatically
after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off.
106Operating the climate control systems
Climate control
Activating/deactivating
XSelectke yposition 2withth eStart/Sto p
butto n (Ypage 111).
XPress th e¤ rockerswitch up or down .
The indicator lamp abov eth e¤ rocker
switch lights up or goe sout .
Problems with the rear window defros ter
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The rear window
defrosterhas deactiva-
te dprematurel yor can -
no tbe activated.The battery has no tbeen sufficientl ycharged.
XSwitc hoff any consumer sthat are no trequired, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting or th eseat heating .
When th ebattery is sufficientl ycharged, th erear window defroste r
can be activated again .
Switching air-recirculati on mode
on/off
Gene ral notes
You can also temporarily deactivat eth eflo wof
fresh air manually if unpleasant odor sare enter-
ing th evehicl efrom outside .The air already
inside th evehicl ewill then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, th ewin -
dows can fog up mor equickly, in particular at
low temperatures .Only use air-recirculation
mod ebriefl yto preven tth ewindows from fog -
gin gup.
Activating/deactivating
XSelec tke yposition 2withth eStart/Sto p
butto n (Ypage 111).
XTo activate: press theg rockerswitch up
or down .
The indicator lamp abov eth eg rocker
switch lights up.
Air-recirculation mod eswitches on automati-
cally:
Rat high outside temperatures
Rin atunne l(vehicles wit h anavigation system
only)
The indicator lamp abov eth eg rocker
switch is no tlit when automatic air-recirculation
mod eis activated. Outside air is added after
about 30 minutes.
XTo deactivate: press theg rockerswitch
up or down .
The indicator lamp abov eth eg rocker
switch goe sout .
Air-recirculation mod edeactivates automati-
cally:
Rafter approximately fiv eminute sat outside
temperatures belo wapproximately 41 ‡
(5 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes if cooling
with air dehumidification is deactivated
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 41 ‡
(5 †) if the "Cooling with dehumidification"
function is activated
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.
Air vents107
Climate control
Z
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
Side air vent (example)
:Side window defroster vent
;Side air vent, left
=Control for left side air vent
XTo open or close: turn thumbwheel=to the
left or right as far as it will go.
XTo adjust the air direction: hold side air
vent ;in the center and move it up or down
or to the left or right.
Adjusting the blower setting of the
AIRSCARF vents
GWARNING
When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air
can flow from the vents in the head restraints. This could result in burns in the immediate
vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Reduce the heater output before it becomes
too hot.
The blower setting of AIRSCARF vent :can be
adjusted using the AIRSCARF button
(
Ypage 89).
108Air vents
Climate control
Adding your own favorites
XSelectVehicl eQClimate Contro l.
XPress and hold theß 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 .
Climate control settings
General notes
You can adjust th eclimat econtrol settings
usin gth eclimat econtrol bar or th eclimat econ-
trol menu.
Importan tclimat econtrol function scan be set
in th eclimat econtrol bar:
RTemperatur e
RAirflow
RAir distribution
The climat econtrol bar is visible in mos tdis-
plays.
You can fin dall available climat econtrol func-
tions in th eclimat econtrol menu. You can use
th eclimat econtrol bar to switch to th eclimat e
control menu.
Overview
Climat econtrol bar (COMAND)
:
Adjusts temperature, air distribution ,dis-
plays th ecurren tsettings
;Calls up th eclimat econtrol menu, displays
th ecurren tcoolin gand climat emod eset -
tings
=Adjusts airflow and temperature, displays
th ecurren tsettings
Ther emay be fewe rsettings or none depending
on your vehicle's equipment.
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system:
XSelec tVehicl e.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
climat econtrol bar is activated.
Calling up the climate control menu
Multimedia system:
XSelec tVehicl e.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
climat econtrol bar is activated.
XTo select from climat econtrol bar ;:turn
and press th econtroller.
The men ufor selecting th eclimat econtrol
function is activated.
XTo select th eclimat econtrol function :tur n
and press th econtroller.
The selected climat econtrol function
appears.
Settings in the climate menu
Adjusting the climate mode settings
The climat emod edetermine sth etyp eof air-
flow. The settin gis active when th eair-condi-
tionin gsystem is set to Ã(
Ypage 105).
XCall up th eclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 212).
XTo select ClimateMod e:tur nand press th e
controller.
XTo chang eth esetting: tur nth econtroller.
XTo exit th emenu: press th e% button.
The climat emod ebar displays th ecurren tair-
flo wsetting: DIFFUSE
,MEDIUMor FOCUS.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
XCall up th eclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 212).
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
botto mbar is activated.
212Operating system
Multimedia system