Automatic Mode; Temperature - Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Climate control system
186
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which
are harmful to the ozone layer.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air
conditioning. The interior air will then no
longer be cooled or dehumidified.
X
Press button ¿.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out.
The cooling function switches off after a
short delay.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the interior air with the air
conditioning.
X
Press button ¿.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.

Automatic mode

When operating the climate control system in
automatic mode, the interior air temperature,
air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
In automatic mode, cooling with
dehumidification is switched on. This function
can be switched off if necessary.
G
Warning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
X
Set the desired temperature
Y
( page 186).
X
Activating: Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on. The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.
X
Deactivating: Press rocker switch F or
G ( Y page 181).
or
X
Press button ¬ or button Ù (USA
only)
The indicator lamp above button à goes
out.
3-zone automatic climate control
X
Set the desired temperature
( Y page 186).
X
Activating: Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on. The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.
X
Press rocker switch G (
down and select the desired level.
The automatic air conditioning settings:
FOCUS Air flow high/air distribution via
the center and side air vents
MEDIUM Air flow medium/air distribution
via the center and side air vents
DIFFUSE Air flow low/air distribution via the
center, side and defroster air vents
X
Deactivating: Press rocker switch H or
I ( Y page 183).
The indicator lamp above button à goes
out.
Setting temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control
You can adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment. You
should raise or lower the temperature setting
Y page 183) up or