climate settings MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON 2013 W212 Owner's Manual

Quality (diesel)
............................... 408
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel .............407
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 171
Opening/closing ............................ 170
Fuel filter (display message) ............260
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 407
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 342
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 357
Before changing ............................. 357
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 358
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 358
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 357G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory

.....................323
Important safety notes .................. 320
Opening/closing the garage door ..323
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 321
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 242
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 404
Glove box ........................................... 289H
Handbrake see Parking brake


Hazard warning lamps ......................125
Head bags Display message ............................ 251
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....332
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 413Cleaning system (function) ............
125
Cleaning system (notes) ................413
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode


Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 105
Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 255
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 156
HOLD function Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 196
Hood
Closing ........................................... 329
Display message ............................ 272
Opening ......................................... 328
Hydroplaning ..................................... 182 I
Ignition lock see Key positions


Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ......132
Insect protection on the radiator .... 329
Instrument cluster Overview .................................. 31, 227
Settings ......................................... 238
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 32, 275
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 227
Interior lighting ................................. 128
Automatic control .......................... 129
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240 Index
11

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 25).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise

fog up. This could prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident. G
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its

scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control is only operational when the
engine is running. The system only works
optimally when the side windows and the roof
are closed.
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 147). i
Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature ( Y page 94).
This will speed up the cooling process and
the desired vehicle interior temperature
will be reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles

of dust, and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
Since the replacement interval depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air
pollution, the interval may be shorter than
stated in the Maintenance Booklet.
i It is possible that the residual heat
function may be activated automatically an
hour after the SmartKey is removed. The
vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to
dry the air-conditioning system. 138
Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

C
Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 147)
D Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 142)
E Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 144)
F Sets the air distribution (Y page 145)
G Sets the airflow ( Y page 145)
H Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 144)
I Display Information about using automatic
climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of
automatic climate control.
R Activate
climate control using the à and
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and ¿ buttons light up.
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 as well. The
indicator lamp above the á button goes
out. 140
Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

N
Reduces the airflow ( Y page 145)
O Reduces the temperature ( Y page 144)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 à and
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à 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 à button ( Y page 143).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the à 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. 142
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

3-zone automatic climate control: press
button
I(Y page 141).
The indicator lamp above the à button
goes out.
or
X Press the airflow button.
Dual-zone
automatic climate control: press
button G(Y page 139).
3-zone automatic climate control: press
button H(Y page 141).
The indicator lamp above the à button
goes out. Adjusting the climate mode settings
You can select the following climate mode
settings in automatic mode:
FOCUS high airflow that is set slightly cooler
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow that is set slightly warmer and with less draft
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the à button.
X Press button G
up or down and select the
desired level ( Y page 141)Setting the temperature
Climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: press switch E or
H up or down ( Y page 139).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at

72 ‡ (22 † ).3-zone automatic climate control
Automatic climate control zones
You

can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front compartment: press switch F
or J up or down ( Y page 141).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at

72 ‡ (22 † ).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press the á button.
The indicator lamp above the á button
goes out.
X Press switch F or J up or down
(Y page 141).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at

72 ‡ (22 † ).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press button K or
O(Y page 141).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at

72 ‡ (22 † ).144
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings P
Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
S Directs the airflow through the center,
side and footwell air vents (USA only)
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
b Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents
(Canada only)
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
Climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press switch F up or down repeatedly until
the desired symbol appears in the display
(Y page 139).
3-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press switch I
up or down repeatedly until
the desired symbol appears in the display
(Y page 141). Setting the airflow
Climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: press switch G up
or down ( Y page 139). 3-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce front-
compartment

airflow: press switch H up
or down ( Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce the rear airflow:
press button M or N(Y page 141). Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To activate: press the á button.
The indicator lamp above the á button
lights up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment.
X To deactivate: press the á button.
The indicator lamp above the á button
goes out.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side and
the rear compartment. Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Switch off the "defrosting" function as soon
as the windshield is clear again. Operating the climate control systems
145
Climate control Z

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To activate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
lights up.
The
climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R heating with dehumidification on
R high airflow (depending on the outside
temperature)
R high temperature (depending on the
outside temperature)
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
goes out. The previously selected settings
are restored. The heating with air
dehumidification function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
goes

out. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X Automatic climate control: press
temperature button E or H up or down
(Y page 139).
Automatic climate control: press
temperature button F or J up or down
(Y page 141).
or
X Automatic climate control: press switch
G up or down ( Y page 139).
Automatic climate control: press button
H up or down ( Y page 141).MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA. MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
X
To activate: press the Ù button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press off-road button Ù
again.
The

indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the ¿ cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function

(Y page 145).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Automatic climate control: press switch
F up or down ( Y page 139) until the
P or O symbol appears in the
display.
X Automatic climate control: press button
I up or down ( Y page 141) until the
P or O symbol appears in the
display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. 146
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

i
Side window defroster vent : is only
open when side air vent ; is open.Setting the glove box air vent
! Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged. :
Air vent thumbwheel
; Air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow
depends on the airflow and air distribution
settings.
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or counter-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment :
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
; Rear-compartment air vent, right
= Rear control panel, only with automatic
climate control 3
? Rear-compartment air vent, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or
down.
Setting the rear-compartment side air
vents :
B-pillar air vent
; Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent
X To open/close: turn
thumbwheel ; to the
left or right.
3 Only for Canada. Setting the air vents
149
Climate control Z