Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

Page: 159 / 585

% When the climate control is switched off, the
windows can mist up faster. Only switch off
the climate control briefly.
Activating/deactivating the A/C function via
the control panel
The A/C function cools, heats and dehumidifies
the interior air in the vehicle.
#
Press button ¿ .
Deactivate the A/C function only briefly other‐
wise the windows can 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
using the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
,
Vehicle
.
b Climate control
.
A/C
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
the vehicle's interior air.
#
Switch the function on O or off ª .
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.
#
To switch to manual mode: press the H
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:
R
FOCUS: high airflow, slightly cooler setting
R
MEDIUM: medium airflow, standard setting
R
DIFFUSE: low airflow, slightly warmer and
draught-free setting
Setting the climate style
Multimedia system:
,
Vehicle
.
b Climate control
.
Cli-
mate mode
#
Select FOCUS , MEDIUM or DIFFUSE .
% In order to feel the effect of the climate
style, the à function must be active
(
→
page 156).
Overview of air distribution settings
The symbols in the display indicate which vents
the airflow is being directed through:
R
¯ demister vents
R
P centre and side air vents
R
O footwell vents
R
S centre, side and footwell vents
R
a defroster and footwell vents
R
_ all vents
R
b defroster, middle and side air vents
R
W automatic air distribution
156 Climate control