Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 159

% If climate control is switched off, the win‐
dows may mist up more quickly. Switch off
climate control only briefly.
Switching the A/C function on or off via the
control panel
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
the vehicle's interior air.
Press button ¿ .
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Switch off the A/C function only briefly; other‐
wise, the windows may mist up more quickly.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is
not a sign that there is a malfunction.
Activating/deactivating the A/C function via
the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
Vehicle b Climate control
4 5
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
the vehicle's interior air.
Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
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Setting climate control to automatic mode
In automatic mode, the set temperature is con‐
trolled and maintained at a constant level by the
air supply.
Press the à button.
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To switch to manual mode: press the H
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or _ button.
Climate style
Climate style function
In automatic mode, you can select the following
climate style settings for the driver's and front
passenger areas:
FOCUS: high airflow, slightly cooler setting
R
MEDIUM: medium airflow, standard setting
R
DIFFUSE: low airflow, slightly warmer and
R
A/C
5
draught-free setting
Climate control 157
Setting the climate style
Multimedia system:
Vehicle b Climate control
4 5
Climate mode
5
Select Driver and/or Passenger.
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Select FOCUS, MEDIUM or DIFFUSE.
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% To feel the effect of the climate style, the
à function must be active
( page 157).
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Overview of the air distribution settings
The symbols on the display indicate which vents
the airflow is being directed through:
¯ defroster vents
P centre and side air vents
O footwell vents
S centre, side and footwell vents
a defroster and footwell vents
_ all vents
b defroster, middle and side air vents
W automatic air distribution