instructions.You will see the current settings
of the various climat econtrol functions.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (except
Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)
You can choose betwee nvarious drive programs
with the DYNAMI CSELEC Tbutton
(
Ypage 128).
If you have selected drive program E:
Rwhen heating, the electrical heaterbooster is
deactivate dand in the warming-up phase
heat output is reduced
Rthe rear window defroster running tim eis
reduced
Dependin gonthe configuration, climat eset-
tings may also be influenced in the drive pro-
gram I.
If you have selected drive program Cor S,c li-
mate settings are not influenced.
ECO start/stop function
Durin gautomatic engin eswitch-off, the climate
control system only operates at areduced capa-
city. If you require the full climat econtrol output,
you can switc hoff the ECO start/sto pfunction
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 127).
Operating th eclimate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes
When the climat econtrol is switched off,t he air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switc hoff
climat econtrol only briefly
Air-conditioning system
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo switch on: turn controlAclockwise to
the desiredp osition (except position 0)
(
Ypage 111).
XTo switch off: turn controlAcounter-clock-
wise to position 0(Ypage 111).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
or
XPress the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
XTo deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
iDual-zon eautomatic climat econtrol: switch
on climat econtrol primarily using the Ã
button.
Switchin gcooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivatet he "Cooling with air-dehumid-
ification" function ,the air insid ethe vehicle will
not be cooled. The air insid ethe vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, only deactivatet he
"Cooling with air-dehumidification" function
briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engin eisrunning. The
air insid ethe vehicle is coole dand dehumidified
accordingtot he temperature selected.
Condensatio nmay drip fromt he underside of
the vehicle when it is in coolin gmode. This is
normal and not asign that there is amalfunc-
tion.
Activating/deactivating
XPress the ¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up or goes out.
The indicator lamp in the button indicates that
the respective function is activated. The
"Cooling with air dehumidification" function
has adelayed switch-off feature.
Operating th eclimate control systems115
Climate control
Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The indicator lamp in the
¿button flashes
three times or remains
off. The "Cooling with air
dehumidification" func-
tion cannot be switched
on.Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to amal-
function.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes
The automatic climate control function is only
available in conjunction with dual-zone auto-
matic climate control.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at aconstant 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.
Setting climate control to automatic
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XSet the desired temperature.
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
XTo switch to manualm ode:press the É
or Ë button.
or
XPress the KorI button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system
You can set the temperature for the entire vehi- cle. The set temperature is automatically main-
tained at aconstant level.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XTo increase or reduce: turn control:coun-
ter-clockwise or clockwise (Ypage 111). Only
change the temperature settingins mall
increments. Start at 72 ‡(22 †).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Differentt emperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides. The set temper-
ature is automatically maintained at aconstant
level.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XTo increase or decrease: turn control:or
E counter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 113). Only change the temperature
settingins mall increments. Start at 72 ‡
(22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air-conditioning system
Air distribution settings
¯ Directsa ir through the defroster vents
P Directsa ir through the center and side air
vents
O Directsa ir through the footwell air vents
116Operating the climate control systems
Climatec ontrol
iYou can also activate several air distribution
settings simultaneously. To do this ,press
multiple air distribution buttons .The air is
the ndirected through various vents.
iRegardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air
vents. The side air vents can only be close dif
the adjusters are turned clockwise until they
engage.
Setting th eair distribution
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XPress one or more of the P,O, ¯
buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lightsu p
briefly.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Air distribution settings
¯ Directsair through the defroste rvents
P Directsair through the center and side air
vents
O Directsair through the footwell air vents
S Directsair through the center ,side and
footwell vents
b Directsair through the defroster, center
and side air vents
a Directsair through the defroste rand
footwell vents
_ Directsair through the defroster, center,
side 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 close dif
the adjusters are turned clockwise until they
engage.
Setting th eair distribution
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XPress the ÉorË button repeatedly
until the desired symbol appears in the dis-
play.
Setting th eairflow
Air-conditioning system
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo increase or reduce: turn controlAcoun-
ter-clockwise or clockwise (Ypage 111).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo increase or reduce: press theKor
I button.
Switching th eZONEf unction on/off
This function is only available with dual-zone
automatic climat econtrol.
XTo activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up.
The temperature settin gfor the driver's side
is not adopte dfor the front-passenger side.
XTo deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
The temperature settin gfor the driver's side
is adopte dfor the front-passenger side.
Defrosting th ewindshield
Genera lnotes
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear afoggedupw indshield and
side windows.
iYou should only selectt he "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield is
clear again.
Switching th e"Windshield defrosting"
function on or off
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
Operating th eclimat econtrol systems117
Climat econtrol
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
iThe "Windshield defrosting" function auto-
matically sets the blower level to the optimum
defrosting effect.Asar esult, the airflow may
increase or decrease automatically after the
¬ button is pressed.
iYou can adjust the blower level manually
while the "Windshield defrosting" function is
in operation:
RAir-conditioning system: turn airflow con-
trol Acounter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 111).
RDual-zon eautomatic climate control: press
the ó orô button.
XTo deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
XDual-zon eclimate control: press the Ã
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
XAir-conditioning system: turn temperature
control :counter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 111).
Dual-zon eautomatic climate control: turn
temperature control :orE counter-clock-
wise or clockwise (
Ypage 113).
MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only availableinv ehi-
cles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the engine
is running.
XTo activate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XTo deactivate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp 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
Air-conditioning system
XActivate the ¿"Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate the
¬ "Windshield defrosting" function.
iYou should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XActivate the ¿"Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function.
XActivate automatic mode Ã.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate the
¬ "Windshield defrosting" function.
iYou should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
XActivate the windshield wipers.
XSet the air distribution to PorO.
iYou should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
General notes
The rear window defroster has ahigh current
draw. You should therefor eswitch it off as soon
as the rear window is clear. Otherwise, the rear window defroster switches off automatically
after several minutes.
118Operating the climate control systems
Climate control
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window
defroster may switch off.Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XPress the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window defroster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The rear window
defroster has deactiva-
ted prematurely or can-
not be activated.The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window defroster
can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculationmode
on/off
General notes
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from
outside. The air already inside the vehicle will
then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can fog up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation
mode brieflytop revent the windowsf rom fog-
ging up.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo activate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up.
Air-recirculation mode switches on automati-
cally:
Rat high outsidet emperatures
Rat high levelsofp ollution
When air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically, the indicator lamp in the ebutton
is not lit. Outside air is addeda fter about
30 minutes.
XTo deactivate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out.
iAir-recirculation mode deactivates auto-
matically:
Rafter approximately five minutes at outside
temperature sbelowa pproximately 45 ‡
(7 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperature sabove approximately 45 ‡
(7 †) if the "Cooling with dehumidification"
function is activated
Switching the residual heat on or off
General notes
The residual heat function is only available in
vehiclesf or Canada with dual-zone automatic
climate control.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of
the engine to continue heating the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes after the engine has
been switched off. The heating time depends on
the set interior temperature.
iThe blower willr un atalow speed regardless
of the airflow setting.
Operating the climatec ontrol systems119
Climate control
iIf you activate the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the ventilation willb e
activated. The blower runs at mediums peed.
iYou cannot use the ventilation to cool the
vehicle interior to atemperature lowert han
the outsidet emperature.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position gin the igni-
tion lock or remove it (Ypage 122).
XPress the Ìbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ìbutton lights
up or goes out.
The indicator lamp in the button indicates that
the respective function is activated.
iResidualh eat 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 resultinb urns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is ar isk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain asufficient 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.
iFor optimal climate control in the vehicle,
open the air vents completely and set the
adjusters to the central position.
Setting the air vents
:Side window defroster vent
;Side air vent
XTo open aside air vent: turn the adjuster in
side air vent ;to the left.
XTo close aside air vent: turn the adjuster in
side air vent ;clockwise as far as it willg o.
iThe center and rear air vents are adjusted in
the same way.
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Climate control
!Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately.A void high
engine speeds and driving at full throttle until
the engine has reached its operating temper- ature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Where possible,a void spinning the drive
wheels when pulling awayons lippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles: avoid full-load
operation and engine speeds greater than
5000 rpm when the engine is cold. This helps
to protect the engine and avoids uncomfort-
able driving.
Key positions
SmartKey
gTo remove the SmartKey
(shift the transmission to position j)
1Power supplyfor some consumers, such as
the windshieldw ipers
2Ignition (power supplyf or all consumers)
and drive position
3To start the engine
iThe SmartKey can be turned in the ignition
lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for
the vehicle. The ignition is not switched on.
The engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button
General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
SmartKeys featuring the integrated KEYLESS-
GO function and adetachable Start/Stop but-
ton.
Ac heck which periodically establishes aradio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether avalid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting the engine.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into the
ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds recognition time. You can then use
the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in
succession corresponds to the different Smart-
Key positions in the ignition lock. This is only the
case if you are not depressing the brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
To start the vehicle without actively using the
SmartKey:
Rthe Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
Rthe SmartKey must be in the vehicle
Rthe vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 71)
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. amobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. ametal case.
This can affect the functionality of KEYLESS-GO.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after ashort time:
Ryou will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button.
Ryou will no longer be able to start the engine
with the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (
Ypage 76), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
122Driving
Driving and parking
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button
:Start/Stop button
;Ignition lock
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
For further information on situations in which an indicator lamp either fails to go out after the
engine is started or lights up while driving,
please refer to "Warning and indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster" (
Ypage 219).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this is the same as the SmartKey being
removed from the ignition.
XTo switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now
activate the windshield wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
XTo switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop button :once when
in this position, the ignition is switched off
again.
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the SmartKey.
You can only switch between Start/Stop button
mode and SmartKey operation when the vehicle
is stationary. You must also engage park position
j.
XRemove Start/Stop button:from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, alwayst ake the
SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. As
long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
Rthe electrically powered equipment can be
operated
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is arisk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, alwayst ake the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is ar isk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine runningine nclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
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