Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owner's Manual page 154

To activate: press the ¿ button.
X
The indicator lamp above the ¿ button
comes on.
To switch off: press the ¿ button.
X
The indicator lamp above the ¿ button
goes out. The cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function has a delayed switch-off
feature.
Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic air conditioning will achieve
optimal operation if "cooling with air dehu-
midification" is also activated. If necessary,
cooling with air dehumidification can be deac-
tivated.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Set the desired temperature.
X
To switch on: press the à button.
X
The indicator lamp above the à button
lights up. Automatic air distribution and air-
flow are activated.
Thermotronic 3-zone luxury automatic cli-
X
mate control*: press button G up or down
and select the desired level (
FOCUS Air flow high/air distribution via
the centre and side vents
MEDIUM Air flow medium/air distribution
via the centre and side vents
DIFFUSE Air flow low/air distribution via the
centre, side and defroster vents
i
This setting is especially effective in auto-
matic mode when outside temperatures
are high.
To deactivate: press the air distribution
X
button.
* optional
Thermatic 2-zone automatic climate con-
trol: press button F (
Thermotronic 3-zone luxury automatic cli-
mate control*: press button I
(
Y
The indicator lamp above the à button
goes out.
or
Press the airflow button.
X
Thermatic 2-zone automatic climate con-
trol: press button G (
Thermotronic 3-zone luxury automatic cli-
mate control*: press button H
(
Y
The indicator lamp above the à button
goes out.
Setting the temperature
2-zone THERMATIC automatic air condi-
tioning
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
To increase/reduce: press button E or
X
H up or down (
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments. Start at 22 †.
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Air conditioning
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