Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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Overview of climate control systems
Dual-zone automatic climate control panel
overview
The indicator lamps in the buttons indicate that
the current function is activated.
1
To set the driver's side temperature
2 To set the air distribution
3 To set the airflow or switch off climate con‐
trol
4 To set climate control to automatic mode
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5 To defrost the windshield
6 To call up the climate control menu of the
multimedia system
7 To switch the rear window heater on/off
8
0 To activate or deactivate synchroniza‐
tion (
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9 To switch air-recirculation mode on/off
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A To switch the A/C function on/off
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B
To set the front passenger side temperature
Operating the climate control system
Activating/deactivating climate control
#
To activate: set the airflow to level 1 or
higher using the H button.
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To deactivate: set the airflow to level 0
using the H button.
% If climate control is deactivated, the win‐
dows can fog up more quickly. Deactivate
climate control only 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 the ¿ button.
Deactivate the A/C function only briefly other‐
wise the windows can fog 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.
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.
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To switch to manual mode: press the H
or _ button.
122 Climate control