Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS 2009 Manual page 177

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Air conditioning
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Function
G
Controls the air conditioning auto-
matically (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIF-
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FUSE)
H
Setting the airflow
I
Setting the air distribution
J
Sets the temperature, left
Rear control panel
K
Increases the temperature
L
Display
M
Increases the airflow
N
Reduces the airflow
O
Reduces the temperature
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Instructions and recommendations for
optimum air conditioning:
activate the air conditioning using
R
the à and ¿ buttons. The indica-
tor lamps above the à and ¿ but-
tons come on. You can also set the air-
flow and air distribution of the automatic
air conditioning to one of three levels
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). You can
set the desired level using button G. The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
set the temperature to 22 †.
R
only use the "demisting" function briefly,
R
until the windscreen is clear again.
only use the "air-recirculation" mode
R
briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant out-
side odours or when in a tunnel. Other-
wise, the windows could mist up due to
a lack of fresh air.
use the "ZONE" function to adopt the
R
temperature settings on the driver's side
36 Press the à button. The air conditioning is set to automatic mode. You can also set the airflow and air
distribution of the automatic air conditioning to one of three levels (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE) using button
G.
Version: 2.11.8.1
for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment as well. The indicator lamp
above the á button goes out.
use the "residual heat" function if you
R
want to heat or ventilate the vehicle inte-
rior when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only be acti-
vated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off.
Switching the air conditioning on/off
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When the air conditioning is switched off,
the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefly,
otherwise the windows may mist up.
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Activate the air conditioning primarily
using the à button (
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
To activate: press the à button.
X
The indicator lamp above the à button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
Press the ^ button.
X
The indicator lamp above the ^ button
goes out. The previously selected settings
come into effect again.
To switch off: press the ^ button.
X
The indicator lamp above the ^ button
lights up.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
The "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
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