Cooling With Air Dehumidification - Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Operating the climate control system
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To reduce the airflow (
N
To reduce the temperature (
O
Notes on using 3-zone automatic
climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
Activate climate control using the à and
R
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and ¿ buttons light up. You
can also set the airflow and air distribution
of the automatic climate control 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 72 ‡ (22 †).
R
Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
R
until the windshield is clear again.
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
R
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up as, in air-recirculation
mode, no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
Use the ZONE function to adopt the
R
temperature settings on the driver's side
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 want
R
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off.
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I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Operating the climate control system
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Important information
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WARNING
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button ( Y
Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To switch on: press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the à button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X
Press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp above the ^ button
goes out. The previously selected settings
come into effect again.
X
To switch off: press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp above the ^ button
lights up.
Activating/deactivating cooling with
the air dehumidification function
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
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