Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 152

Operating the climate control systems
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Optimum use of 3-zone automatic cli-
mate control
Climate control system
The 3-zone automatic climate control is only
available on vehicles for Canada.
The following contains instructions and rec-
ommendations to enable you to get the most
out of your 3-zone automatic climate control.
Activate climate control using the à and
R
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and ¿ buttons light up.
In automatic mode, you can also set the
R
climate mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/
DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM level is recommen-
ded.
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R
Only use the "Windshield defrosting" func-
R
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
R
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
Use the ZONE function to adopt the tem-
R
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side and the rear com-
partment as well. The indicator lamp above
the á button goes out.
Use the residual heat function if you want to
R
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when
the ignition is switched off. The residual
heat function can only be activated or deac-
tivated with the ignition switched off.
Vehicles with COMAND: if you change the
R
settings of the climate control system, the
climate status display appears for approx-
imately three seconds at the bottom of the
screen in the COMAND display. See also
the separate COMAND operating instruc-
tions. You will see the current settings of
the various climate control functions.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full cli-
mate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button ( page 166).
Y
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Switching climate control on/off
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
i
Activate climate control primarily using
the à button (
Y
Activating/deactivating
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 161).
Y
To switch on: press the à button on
X
the control panel for the climate control.
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
are restored.
To switch off: press the ^ button.
X
The indicator lamp above the ^ button
lights up.
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