MERCEDES-BENZ E550 4MATIC 2007 W211 Owner's Manual

210 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlDeactivating
Press button
or Q
(page 206) or (
page 207).
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) goes out. The automatic
function for air volume is switched off,
and air volume is controlled according
to the desired setting. Automatic air
distribution remains switched on.
or

Press air distribution button5
(page 206) or (
page 207).
The
AUTO
indicator for air distribution in
the display4 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) goes out. The automatic
function for air distribution is switched
off, and air distribution is controlled ac-
cording to the desired position. Auto-
matic air volume remains switched on.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 206) or (
page 207) to separate-
ly adjust the air temperature on each side
of the passenger compartment. You
should raise or lower the temperature set-
ting in small increments, preferably start-
ing at 72°F (22°C). The climate control will
adjust to the set temperature as fast as
possible.
Increasing

Turn temperature control1 and/or
7 (
page 206) or (
page 207)
slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.Decreasing

Turn temperature control1 and/or
7 (
page 206) or (
page 207)
slightly counterclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.

211 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Adjusting air distribution
Use air distribution control rocker
switch5 (
page 206) or (
page 207) to
adjust the air distribution.The following symbols are located in the
display4 (
page 206) or (
page 207):

Use air distribution control rocker
switch5 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) until the desired symbol
appears in the display4 (
page 206)
or (
page 207).
The AUTO
indicator for automatic air dis-
tribution in the display4 goes out.
The automatic function for air distribu-
tion is switched off, and air distribution
is controlled according to the desired
setting.
Opening the cockpit air vent (Canada
only) and center air vents

Turn thumbwheels1 and5
(page 204) upward.
The cockpit air vent3 and the center
air vents2 and4 are open.
Symbol
Function
b
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
c
Directs air to the windshield,
through the side air vents and
cockpit air vent (Canada only)
Z
Directs air to the windshield
and through the side air vents
X
Directs air to the windshield,
through the side air vents and
to the footwells
a
Directs air through the cockpit
(Canada only), center, side and
rear passenger compartment
air vents
Y
Directs air to the footwells
d
Directs air to the footwells and
through the side air vents
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The air volume continues to be controlled
according to the indicator in the display4.

212 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlClosing the cockpit air vent (Canada
only) and the center air vents
Turn thumbwheels1 and5
(page 204) downward.
The cockpit air vent3 and the center
air vents2 and4 are closed.
Opening the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels8 anda
(page 204) upward.
The side air vents7 andb are open.
Closing the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels8 anda
(page 204) downward.
The side air vents7 andb are
closed.
Adjusting air volume
Nine blower speeds are available.
Press button
to decrease
orQ to increase air volume
(page 206) or (
page 207) to the
desired level.
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) goes out. The automatic
function for air volume is switched off,
and air volume is controlled according
to the desired setting.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
windows.
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The air distribution continues to be con-
trolled according to the indicator in the
display4.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the windows are clear again.

213 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Activating
Press button0 or
P(
page 206) or (
page 207).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following func-
tions:


cooling on to dehumidify


maximum blowing and heating
power (depends on cooling
temperature)


air flows onto the windshield and
the front side windows


the air recirculation mode is
switched offDeactivating

Press button0 or
P(
page 206) or (
page 207)
again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 58).
If the automatic air distribution is switched
off:

Turn air distribution control5 to a
or Y (
page 206) or (
page 207).
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If you have switched on the defrost function
using the0 or Pbutton, you cannot
make any other settings.
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The cooling remains switched on.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.

214 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlMaximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only)
You can use this setting to provide the fast-
est possible cooling of the vehicle interior
(when windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or
tilt/sliding panel* are closed).
Activating
Press button8 (
page 206).
MAX COOL
appears in the display4
(
page 206).
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:


maximum cooling


maximum blowing power


the air recirculation mode is switched
onDeactivating

Press button8 (
page 206) again.
MAX COOL
disappears in the display4
(
page 206).
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before a driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
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To switch the maximum cooling function off,
you can also press button ´, U, 0 or
1 (
page 206).
Warning!
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Fogged windows impair visibility, endanger-
ing you and others. If the windows begin to
fog on the inside, switching off the air
recirculation mode immediately should clear
interior window fogging. If interior window
fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning (
page 217) is activated, or
press button0 or P.

215 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Activating
Briefly press button, (
page 206)
or (
page 207).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Deactivating

Press button, (
page 206) or
(
page 207).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.Air recirculation mode with conve-
nience closing or opening feature
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The air recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
The indicator lamp on button, is not lit when
the air recirculation mode is automatically
switched on.
A quantity of outside air is added after approxi-
mately 30 minutes.
If you have turned off the air conditioning
(
page 217) or the outside temperature is be-
low 41°F (5°C), the air recirculation mode will
not switch on automatically.
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The air recirculation mode is deactivated au-
tomatically:


after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is
below approximately 41°F (5°C)


after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off


after 30 minutes if the outside temperature
is above approximately 41°F (5°C)
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows and tilt/sliding
sunroof or tilt/sliding panel* if there is the
possibility of anyone being harmed by the
opening or closing procedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the closing of the windows
can be immediately halted by pressing or
pulling the respective window switch. The
closing of the tilt/sliding sunroof can be im-
mediately halted by moving the switch for
the tilt/sliding sunroof in any direction.


216 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate control
Convenience closing
Press button, (
page 206) or
(
page 207) for approximately
2 seconds.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
will close. You can release button,
once the closing procedure has begun.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
continue closing until they are fully
closed. The indicator lamp on the but-
ton comes on. The air recirculation
mode is activated.Convenience opening

Press button, for approximately
2 seconds.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
will return to their previous position.
You can release button , once the
opening procedure has begun. The win-
dows and tilt/sliding sunroof continue
opening until they have reached their
previous position. The indicator lamp
on the button goes out. The air recircu-
lation mode is deactivated.
Vehicles with panorama roof*:
When using the air recirculation mode with
convenience closing feature, should the up-
ward movement of a window be blocked by
some obstruction including but not limited
to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic
reversal feature will not operate.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the closing of the windows
and tilt/sliding panel can be immediately
halted by releasing the, button.
The closing of the windows and the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof can be reversed by again press-
ing and holding the, button.
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A window or tilt/sliding sunroof will only re-
turn to its previous position if it has not been
moved to another position using the respective
window switch or tilt/sliding sunroof switch af-
ter it was closed with button,.
A window or tilt/sliding sunroof that has been
moved will remain in its current position if
button, is used to reopen the remaining
windows or tilt/sliding sunroof.


217 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Vehicles with panorama roof*
Convenience closing:
Press and hold button,
(page 206) or (
page 207) until the
windows and the tilt/sliding panel are
closed or have reached the desired po-
sition. The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air recirculation mode is
activated.
Convenience opening:

Press and hold button, until the
windows and the tilt/sliding panel are
opened or have reached the desired
position. The indicator lamp on the but-
ton goes out. The air recirculation
mode is deactivated.
Air conditioning
The cooling function, only operational
when the engine is running, cools the vehi-
cle interior down to the selected tempera-
ture. The cooling function also
dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior,
thus preventing the windows from fogging
up.Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.

Press button2 (
page 206) or
(
page 207).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
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Condensation may drip out from underneath
the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication
of a malfunction.Warning!
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If you turn off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog
up more quickly. Window fogging may
impair visibility and endanger you and
others.

218 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlActivating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.
Press button2 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) again.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.Residual heat and ventilation
(Canada only)
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.Activating

Switch off the ignition.

Press buttonT (
page 207).
REST
in the display4 (
page 207)
comes on.
Deactivating

Press buttonT (
page 207) again.
REST
in the display4 (
page 207)
goes out.
!
If the air conditioning cannot be turned on
again, this indicates that the air conditioning is
losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned it-
self off.
Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If you switch on the residual heat function
when temperatures are high, only the ventilation
will be switched on.
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Regardless of the selected air volume, the
blower operates at low speed.
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How long the system will provide heating de-
pends on


the coolant temperature


the temperature set by the operator
The blower will run at speed setting1 regardless
of the air distribution control setting.
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The residual heat is automatically turned off:


when the ignition is switched on


after about 30 minutes


if the battery voltage drops


if the coolant temperature is too low

219 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents
The air conditioning for the rear passenger
compartment is controlled via the climate
control panel (
page 206) or
(
page 207).The air vents for the rear passenger
compartment are located in the rear
center console.
1Left center air vent, adjustable
2Right center air vent, adjustable
3Thumbwheel for air volume control for
right rear center air vent
4Thumbwheel for air volume control for
left rear center air ventAdjusting air distribution

Move the slider for the left center air
vent1 or right center air vent2 to
the left, right, up or down.
The air flow is directed in the corre-
sponding direction.
Adjusting air volume

Turn thumbwheel3 or4 up or down.
The air volume is increased or
decreased.
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The temperature at the center air vents1
and2 for the rear passenger compartment is
nearly the same as at the dashboard center air
vents.
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For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders
for the center air vents1 and2 upward.