climate control MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CABRIOLET 2017 A217 Owner's Guide

Switching the character entry between
touchpad and controller
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
XTo switch to the controller:press the con-
troller.
Character entry using the controller is active.
XTo switch to the touchpad: press the touch-
pad with your finger.
Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is
active.
Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites
XTo call up: press thegbutton on the con-
troller or on the touchpad.
XSelect a favorite, e.g. Vehicle.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo exit: press the gbutton again.
Adding favorites
Adding a predefined favorite
:Adds a new favorite
;Renames a selected favorite
=Moves a selected favorite
?Deletes a selected favorite
XPress the gbutton.
XSlide6the controller.
The menu bar is shown.
XSelect Reassign.
The categories are displayed.
XSelect a category.
The favorites are displayed.
XSelect a favorite.
XAdd a favorite at the desired position.
If a favorite has already been added at this
position, it will be overwritten.
Adding your own favorite
XSelect VehicleQClimate Control.
XPress and hold the gbutton until the
favorites are displayed.
XAdd a favorite at the desired position.
If a favorite has already been added at this
position, it will be overwritten.
Climate control settings
General notes
You have the following options for adjusting cli-
mate control settings:
Rusing the climate control bar
Rusing the climate control menu
You can set the most important climate control
functions such as temperature, airflow and air
distribution using the climate control bar. The
climate control bar is visible in most displays.
You can find all the climate control functions in
the climate control menu. You can use the cli-
mate control bar to switch to the climate control
menu.
Overview
You can set the most important climate control
functions directly in the climate control bar and
change them in the climate control menu.
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:Adjusts temperature, airflow and air distri-
bution, left, as well as displaying the current
setting
;Calls up the climate control menu, displays
the current cooling and climate mode set-
ting
=Adjusts air distribution, airflow and temper-
ature on the right and displays the current
settings
There may be fewer settings or none depending
on your vehicle's equipment.
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system:
XSelect Vehicle.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
Calling up the climate control menu
Multimedia system:
XSelect Vehicle.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
XTo select from climate control bar ;: turn
and press the controller.
The menu for selecting climate control func-
tions is activated.
XTo select a climate function: turn and press
the controller.
The selected climate control function
appears.
Settings in the climate menu
Adjusting the climate mode settings
The climate mode determines the type of air-
flow. When the air-conditioning system is set to
Ã, the setting is active (
Ypage 117).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 248).
XTo selectClimate Mode: turn and press the
controller.
XTo change sides: slide the controller left
8 or right 9
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu:press the%button.
The climate mode bar displays the current air-
flow setting: DIFFUSE
,MEDIUMor FOCUS.
Starting/stopping the perfume atomizer
The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent
the air in individual compartments in the vehicle
interior. Further information (
Ypage 120).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 248).
XTo selectAirFreshener: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo start/stop the perfume atomizer: press
the controller.
XTo set the intensity: turn the controller when
the atomizer is switched on.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Switching the ionization on/off
The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air in
the vehicle interior. Further information
(
Ypage 121).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 248).
XTo selectIonization: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo switch the ionization on or off: turn the
controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
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Adjusting thefootwell temperature
XCall up th eclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 248).
XTo select Adjust Footwell:tur nand press
th econtroller.
XTo change sides: slide1 thecontroller.
XTo change th esetting: turnth econtroller.
XTo exit th emenu: press th e% button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
iActivating th ecoolin gwit hair dehumidifi-
cation facilitate sth ecoolin gof th evehicl e
interio reve nwit hhigh outside temperatures .
XCall up theclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 248).
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
botto mbar is activated.
XTo select OA/C:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
XThe coolin gwit hair dehumidification function
is activated Oor deactivate dª.
iThe curren tstatus of th ecoolin gfunction is
displayed in th eclimat econtrol bar: A/ C ON
– activated, A/ C OFF –deactivated.
iDeactivating th ecoolin gwit hair dehumidi-
fication function reduce sfuel consumption .
Synchronizingthe climate control set-
tings
Use OSync(synchronization) to select th ecli -
mat econtrol settin gfor all zone stogether Oor
separately ª.
XCall up theclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 248).
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
botto mbar is activated.
XTo select OSync:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
XThe synchronizatio nfunction is activated O
or deactivate dª. Wit
hth esynchronizatio nfunction switched off ,
you can alternate between driver and fron t
passenger .
XTo switch from th efoote rto th emain area:
slide 5thecontroller.
XTo switch between left and right :slide 1
th econtroller.
Not all climat econtrol function sallow switch -
ing between th edriver and fron tpassenger .
Fo rfurther information on synchronizing climat e
control settings, see (
Ypage 118).
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen tintegrate din th evehi-
cle while driving ,you will be distracte dfrom
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Only operate th eequipmen twhen th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsure that this
is possible, park th evehicl epayin gattentio n
to traffic condition sand operate th eequip-
men twhen th evehicl eis stationary.
You must observ eth elegal requirements for th e
country in whic hyou are currently driving when
operating th enavigation system.
General notes
Amon gother things, correct functioning of th e
navigation system depend son GPS reception .In
certai nsituations, GPS reception may be
impaired ,there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Further information can be foun din th eDigita l
Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelec tNav iQNavigation.
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition.
XSlide 6thecontroller.
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iThe data shown on the vehicle identification
plate is used only as an example. This data is
different for every vehicle and can deviate
from the data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
XOpen the front right-hand door.
XFold cover :down and remove it.
You will see the VIN.
The VIN can also be found in the following loca-
tions:
Ron the lower edge of the windshield
(Ypage 329)
Ron the vehicle identification plate
(Ypage 328)
Engine number
:Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
;VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
=Emission control information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federal and Cali-
fornian emissions standards
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must match.
You should therefore only use products that
have been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can identify service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R0 W-30
R5 W-30
R5 W-40
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Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance
with
MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1.
iWhen the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
iThe coolant is checked with every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Filling capacities
ModelCapacity
Mercedes ‑AMG
S 63 4MATIC13.0 US qt (12.3 l)
Mercedes‑AMG
S 6516.1 US qt (15.2l)
Allot her models12.8 US qt (12.1 l)
Windshield washer system
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
!Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water. Other-
wise, the level sensor may give a false reading.
At temperatures above freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit. For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor-
mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
iAdd windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes
The climate control system of your vehicle is fil-
led with refrigerant R ‑134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
!Only the refrigerant R ‑134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for
R-134a refrigerant. Otherwise, the climate
control system may be damaged.
Service work, such as refilling with refrigerant or
replacing component parts, may only be carried
out by a qualified specialist workshop. All appli-
cable regulations, as well as SAE standard J639,
must be adhered to.
Always have work on the climate control system
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Refrigerant instruction label
Example: refrigerant instruction label
:
Warning symbol
;Refrigerant filling capacity
=Applicable SAE standards
?PAG oil part number
AType of refrigerant
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