Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2016, Operator'S Manual

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Optimum use of automatic climate
control
Climate control system
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control
optimally.
The 3-zone automatic climate control is only
available on vehicles for Canada.
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Activate climate control using the à and
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above the
à and ¿ buttons light up.
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Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol: in automatic mode, you can also set the
climate mode (FOCUS, MEDIUM or DIFFUSE).
The MEDIUM level is recommended.
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Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
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Only use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
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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.
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Use the ZONE function to adopt the temper-
ature settings on the driver's side for the
front-passenger side and the rear compart-
ment as well. The indicator lamp above the
á button goes out.
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Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol: 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.
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If you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display. You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control functions.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
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page 132).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off
climate control only briefly
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Activate climate control primarily using the
à button (
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page 121).
Activating/deactivating
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock (
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page 128).
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To activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the à button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
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To deactivate: press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp above the ^ button
lights up.
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