climate control MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Infraredreflective windshield function ........13 0
Climate control.........................................131Overview of climate control systems ..........131Operatingthe climate control system .........13 2
Driving and parking.................................13 8Driving ........................................................13 8DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................148Automatic transmission ..............................15 0Function ofthe 4MATIC ..............................154Refueling ....................................................154Parking .......................................................156Driving and driving safety systems .............165Vehicletowing instructions .........................218
Instrument Display and on-boardcomputer...................................................219Instrument Displayoverview .......................219Overview ofthe buttons onthesteeringwheel ..........................................................220Operatingthe on-board computer .............. 221Settingthe design ...................................... 222
Settingthe additionalvaluerange .............. 222Overview of displays onthe multifunc‐tion display .................................................223Adjustingthe instrument lighting ................224Menus and submenus ................................. 224Head-up Display .......................................... 231
Voice Control System..............................233Notes on operating safety .......................... 233Operation ................................................... 233UsingtheVoice Control System effec‐tively ........................................................... 235Essentialvoice commands .........................235
Multimedia system..................................248Overview and operation ..............................24 8System settings .......................................... 257Fit & Healthy............................................... 268Navigation ..................................................270Telephone ...................................................295Online and Internet functions ......................317Media ......................................................... 323Radio .......................................................... 336Sound .........................................................344
Maintenance and care.............................347ASSYST PLUS service interval display .........347Engine compartment .................................. 348Cleaning and care ....................................... 355
Breakdown assistance............................364Emergency ..................................................364Flat tire ....................................................... 364Battery (vehicle) .........................................370Towstarting ortowingaway.......................375Electrical fuses ........................................... 380
Wheels and tires......................................384Notes on noise or unusual handlingchar‐acteristics ...................................................384Notes onregularlyinspecting wheels andtires ............................................................ 384Notes on snowchains ................................ 385Tirepressure .............................................. 386Loadingthevehicle .................................... 393Tirelabeling ................................................ 397Definition oftermsfor tires and loading ..... 402Changing a wheel ....................................... 405
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1Steering wheel paddle shifter→15 2
2Combination switch→11 8
3DIRECT SELECT lever→15 0
4Display(multimedia system)→24 9
5Start/stop button→13 9
6Control panelforthe multimedia system→24 9
7Climate control systems→131
8Glovebox→104
9Hazardwarning lights→11 9
AStowage compartment→104
BControl elementsforthe multimedia system→24 9
CRear window roller sunblind→76
DExtends/retractsthe seat beltextender→36
EECOstart/stop function→14 6
FActiveParking Assist→204
GSetsthevehicle level→19 2
HDYNAMIC SELECT switch→14 9
IPASSENGER AIRBAGindicator lamps→43
JControl panelforthe multimedia system→220
KAdjuststhesteering wheel→99
LControl panelforthe on-board computer→220
MUnlocksthe hood→349
NElectric parking brake→16 2
OLight switch→11 7
PControl panelfor:
ActiveSteering Assist→185
Active LaneKeeping Assist→217
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC→19 6
Head-up Display→232
Ataglance – Cockpit7

You canstore orchange convenience settings/individualization inthevehicle at any time.
Depending onthe equipment,this includes,forexample:
Rsettingsforthe seat andsteering wheel posi‐tions
Rsuspension and climate control settings
Rcustomizations such as interior lighting
Ifyourvehicle is accordingly equipped,you canconnectyour smartphone or another mobile enddevicetothevehicle.You can controlthisbymeans ofthe control elements integrated inthevehicle. Images and audio fromthe smartphonecan be output viathe multimedia system. Cer‐tain information is simultaneously transferredtoyour smartphone.
Depending onthe type of integration,this caninclude:
Rgeneralvehicle data
Rposition data
This allowsyoutouse selected apps onyoursmartphone, such as navigation or music play‐
back.There is no further interaction betweenthesmartphone andthevehicle; in particular,vehi‐cle data is not directly accessible. Which type offurther data processing occurs is determinedbythe provider ofthe specific app used. Which set‐tingsyou can make, if any,depends onthe spe‐cific app andthe operating system ofyoursmartphone.
Online services
Wireless network connectionIfyourvehicle has a wireless network connec‐tion, it enables datatobeexchanged betweenyourvehicle and additional systems. The wire‐less network connection is enabled viathevehi‐cle's transmission andreception unit or via con‐nected mobile end devices (e.g. smartphones).Online functions can be used viathe wirelessnetwork connection. This includes online serv‐ices and applications/apps providedbythe man‐ufacturer orother providers.
Manufacturer's servicesRegarding online services ofthe manufacturer,the individual functions are describedbythe
manufacturer in a suitable place (e.g. Operator'sManual,website ofthe manufacturer) along withtherelevant dataprotection information.Per‐sonal data may be usedforthe provision ofonline services. Data isexchanged via a secureconnection, e.g.the manufacturer's designatedIT systems.Personal data is collected, pro‐cessed and used viathe provision of servicesexclusively onthe basis of legal permissions orwith prior consent.
The services and functions (sometimes subjecttoafee) can usually be activated or deactivated.In some cases,this also appliestothe entirevehicle's data connection. Thisexcludes, in par‐ticular, legally prescribed functions and services.
Third party servicesIf it is possibletouse online services fromotherproviders,these services are subjecttothe dataprotection andterms of use oftheresponsibleprovider. The manufacturer has no influence onthe contentexchanged.
Please inquire,therefore, aboutthe type, scopeand purpose ofthe collection and use of per‐
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vehicle is unlocked. Whenyoustartthevehicle,the surround lighting is deactivated andtheautomatic driving lights are activated.
Interior lighting
Adjusting the interior lighting
1=Switchesthe front leftreading lampon/off
23Switchesthe automatic interiorlighting control on/off
3JSwitchesthe front interior lightingon/off
4BSwitchestherear interior lightingon/off
5=Switchesthe frontrightreadinglamp on/off
Adjusting the ambient lighting
Multimedia system:
Vehicle÷Light SettingsAmbient
Light
Settingthe color
SelectColor.
Set a color.
Adjusting the brightness
SelectBrightness.
Set a brightnessvalue.
Activating the brightnessfor zones
SelectBrightness Zones.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.TheDisplay,FrontandRearzones can be setseparately.
Activating multi-color lighting
SelectMulti-color.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.There areten preset color combinationsavailable.
Activating multi-color animation
SelectMulti-color Anim..
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.Thechosen color combinationchanges atpredefined intervals.
Activating dependency on air conditioningsettings
SelectClimate.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.Ifchanges are madetothetemperature set‐ting inthevehicle,the color ofthe ambientlightingchanges briefly.
Activatingwelcome lighting
SelectWelcome.
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Overview of climate control systems
Notes on climate control
An interior airfilter must always be used sothatthe air conditioning system, pollution level moni‐toring andthe airfiltering functionworkcor‐rectly. Makesurethatthefilter is installed cor‐rectly andthefilter housing inthe engine com‐partment is closed correctly usingthe cap andalways tightly sealed when in operation. Usefil‐tersrecommended and approvedbyMercedes-Benz. Always haveserviceworkcarried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Overview ofthe control panelfor dual-zoneautomatic climate control
The indicator lamps onthe buttons indicatethatthe corresponding function is activated.
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4XSets climate controltoautomaticmode (→page133)
5dDefroststhe windshield
6Calls upthe air conditioning menu
Switchesresidual heat on/off (→page134)
7lSwitchestherear windowheateron/off
8ZSwitchesthe A/C function on/off(→page132)
9rSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off(→page134)
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Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Setting climate controltoautomatic mode
In automatic mode,the settemperature is con‐trolled and maintained at a constant levelbytheair supply.
PresstheXbutton.
Toswitchtomanual mode:pressthe-or

Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Removing condensation from the windows
Windows fogged up onthe inside
PresstheXbutton.
Ifthe windowscontinuetofog up: pressthedbutton.
Windows fogged up onthe outside
Switchonthe windshield wipers.
PresstheXbutton.
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off
Presstherbutton.The interior air will berecirculated.
Air-recirculation mode automatically switchestofresh air mode after some time.
If air-recirculation mode is switched on,thewindowsmayfog up morequickly.Switch onair-recirculation mode only briefly.
Switchingtheresidual heat on or off
Requirements:RThevehicle is parked.
It is possibletomake use oftheresidual heatfromthe enginetocontinue heating orventilat‐ingthe front compartment ofthevehicleforapproximately 30 minutes.
Toswitch on:pressthebutton.
Residual heat is switched off automatically.
Activating/deactivating ionization
Multimedia system:
VehiclebClimate Control Ioniza-
tion
Ionization cleans andrefreshesthe interior air ofthevehicle. The ionization ofthe interior air isodorless.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Fragrance system
Settingthe fragrance system
Requirements:RAutomatic climatecontrol is activated.
RTheglovebox is closed.
Multimedia system:
VehiclebClimate Control Air
Freshener
The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fra‐grancethroughoutthevehicle interior from afla‐con located intheglovebox.
Tosetthe intensity:selectHigh,Medium,LoworOff.
Inserting orremoving theflacon ofthe fra‐grance system
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom liquid per‐fume
Ifchildren opentheflacon,theycould drinkthe liquid perfume or it could come into con‐tact with theireyes.
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Do not leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
Consult a doctor immediately if liquidperfume has been drunk.
If liquid perfume comes into contactwithyoureyes or skin,rinseyoureyeswith cleanwater.
If symptoms continue, consult a doctor.
ENVIRONMENTALNOTEEnvironmentaldamageduetoimproper disposal of fullflacons
Fullflacons must not be disposedof with householdwaste.

Fullflacons must betakentoa harmful substance collection point.
1Cap
2Flacon
Toinsert:slidetheflacon intothe holder asfar as it will go.
Toremove:pull outtheflacon.
Ifyou do not usegenuine Mercedes-Benz interiorperfumes, observethe manufacturers' safetynotices onthe perfume packaging.
Dispose ofthegenuine Mercedes-Benz interiorperfumeflacon when it is empty and do notrefillit.
Refillable flacon
Unscrewthe cap ofthe emptyflacon.
Filltheflacon with a maximum of 0.5fl. oz.(15 ml).
Screwthe cap back ontotheflacon.
Alwaysrefillthe emptyrefillableflacon withthesame perfume. Observethe separate informa‐tion sheet withtheflacon.
Airvents
Adjusting the front airvents
\nWARNING‑ Danger of burns or frostbiteduetobeingtoo closetothe airvents
Veryhot orverycold air canflowfromthe airvents.
This couldresult in burns or frostbite intheimmediate vicinity ofthe airvents.
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Make surethat allvehicle occupantsalways maintain a sufficient distancetothe airvents.
If necessary, directthe airflowtoanother area ofthevehicle interior.
Toguaranteetheflowof fresh airthroughthe airvents intothevehicle interior, comply withthefollowing:
RAlwayskeepthevents andtheventilationgrille inthevehicle interior free.
RKeepthe air inlet free of deposits(→page 355).
Toopen or close:turnthe center of airvent1tothe left orright asfar as it will go.
Toadjustthe air direction:hold airvent1inthe center and moveit up or down ortothe left orright.
Adjusting therear airvents
Toopen or close:hold airvent1inthecenter and turn ittothe left (open) orright(closed) asfar as it will go.
Toadjustthe air direction:hold airvent1inthe center and moveit up or down ortothe left orright.
Opening or closingthe airvent intheglovebox
NOTEDamageto temperature-sensitiveobjects intheglovebox
Temperature-sensitive objectsstored intheglovebox may be damagedbythe airventlocated inside it.
Closethe airvent whenyou heatthevehicle.
Athigh outsidetemperatures, opentheairvent and switch onthe A/C func‐tion.
The automatic climate control must be switchedontocooltheglovebox.
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