Residual Engine Heat Utilization; Front Center Console Compartment Ventilation; Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Outlet - Mercedes-Benz E320 Operator's Manual

Residual Engine Heat Utilization

With the engine switched off, it is
possible to continue heating the interior
for a short while.
Air volume and distribution are
controlled automatically.
To select:
Turn electronic key in steering lock to
position 1 or 0 or remove key.
Press button.
This function selection will not activate
if the battery charge level is insufficient.
To cancel: Press button.
The system will automatically shut off
• if you turn electronic key in
steering lock to position 2,
• after approx. 30 minutes,
• if the battery voltage drops.
Front Center Console
Compartment Ventilation
The front center console compartment
has its own air outlet.
To open: Push lever down.
To close: Push lever up.
The air volume is dependent on the
setting of the
• air volume control
• air distribution control
• air outlets in the dashboard and
rear passenger compartment.
The air temperature is about the same
than that of the dashboard air outlets. It
cannot be regulated separately.
Note:
The compartment can get very warm
due to its confined space. When storing
heat sensitive objects in the
compartment, close the air outlet while
heating the passenger compartment.
Also, do not obstruct the air outlet.
Rear Passenger Compartment
Adjustable Air Outlet
To open air outlet, rotate wheel (1)
upward.
The air outlet is adjustable.
Important!
This vehicle is equipped with an air
conditioner system that uses R-134a
(HFC: ozone-friendly
hydrofluorocarbon) as a refrigerant.
Repairs should always be performed
by a qualified technician, and
refrigerant should be collected in a
recovery system for recycling.
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