Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Information about 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.
R
Activate climate control using the
Ã
and
¿
buttons. The indicator lamps above
the
Ã
and
¿
buttons light up.
R
In automatic mode, you can also use the
ñ
button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
R
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R
Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R
Use the ZONE function to adopt the
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.
R
Use the residual heat function if you want
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.
Operating the climate control
systems
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Points to observe before use
G
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
Ã
button (
Y
page 141).
Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To switch on: press the
Ã
button.
The indicator lamp above the
Ã
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
are restored.
X
To switch off: press the
^
button.
The indicator lamp above the
^
button
lights up.
Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
Points to observe before use
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
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Operating the climate control systems
Climate control