Zone MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2011 W204 Owner's Manual

Child-proof locksRear doors ....................................... 60
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................46
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................48
Display message ............................ 185
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Troubleshooting ............................... 49
Cigarette lighter ................................ 224
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 45
Operation ......................................... 41
System self-test ............................... 44
Climate control
Activating/deactivating .................122
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................125
Controlling automatically ...............123
Cooling with air dehumidification ..122
Defrosting the windshield ..............124
Demisting the windows .................. 125
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 121
Important safety information .........120
Indicator lamp ................................ 123
Maximum cooling .......................... 124
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 123
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 125
Refrigerant ..................................... 309
Setting the air distribution .............123
Setting the airflow .........................124
Setting the air vents ......................126
Setting the temperature ................123
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 124
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 125
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 179Cockpit ................................................. 25
Combination switch .......................... 108
Compass ............................................ 235
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Convenience closing feature .............. 84
Convenience opening feature ............ 84
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................240
Display message ............................ 194
Notes ............................................. 310
Temperature (on-board computer) . 171
Temperature gauge ........................ 166
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 191
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 111
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................156
Display message ............................ 197
Function/notes ............................. 156
Cup holder ......................................... 220
Center console .............................. 221
Rear compartment .........................221
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 170
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 21
Customer Relations Department ....... 21
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 179
Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 194
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Digital speedometer ......................... 171
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 247
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
GWarning
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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
GWarning
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages.
Otherwise, the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
Dual-zone automatic climate control controls
the temperature and the humidity of the
vehicle interior and filters out undesirable
substances from the air.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is only
operational when the engine is running.
Optimum operation is only achieved when
you drive with the side windows and tilt/
sliding sunroof/panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel closed.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature ( Y page 84).
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 Service Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Service Booklet.120Overview of climate control systemsClimate control
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Control panel for the dual-zone automatic climate controlFunctioniNotes/tips:Sets the temperature, leftSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).;Sets climate control to
automaticActivate climate control using the à and ¿
buttons. The indicator lamps in the à and ¿
buttons light up.=Switches climate control on/
offActivate climate control using the à and ¿
buttons. The indicator lamps in the à and ¿
buttons light up.?Switches the MONO/ZONE
function on/off 13
Switches maximum cooling
MAX COOL on/off 14Use the MONO function if you want to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings from the
driver's side for the front-passenger side. The
indicator lamp in the º button lights up.ASwitches cooling with air
dehumidification on/offActivate climate control using the à and ¿
buttons. The indicator lamps in the à and ¿
buttons light up.BDefrosts the windshieldOnly use the "defrosting" function briefly until the
windshield is clear again.CActivates/deactivates air-
recirculation modeOnly use "air-recirculation" mode briefly, e.g. if there
are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The
windows could otherwise fog up as, in air-
recirculation mode, no fresh air is drawn into the
vehicle.DSets the temperature, rightSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).ESwitches the rear window
heating on/offFIncreases the airflow13 Only for Canada.
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FunctioniNotes/tipsGReduces the airflowHDisplayISets the air distributionOperating the control systems
Switching the control on/off
Important information
GWarning!
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 Activate climate control primarily using
the à button ( Y page 123).
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XTo activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
XPress the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.XTo deactivate: press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights
up.Switching cooling with air
dehumidification on/off
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
GWarning
If you switch 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.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when automatic climate control is
in cooling mode. This is normal and not a sign
that there is a malfunction.
i The cooling with air dehumidification
function uses refrigerant R134a. This
coolant does not contain
chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does
not damage the ozone layer.
Activating/deactivating
i The evaporator is ventilated when the air-
conditioning system is operated. The
blower switches on automatically
approximately one hour after the vehicle is
locked. The blower runs for 30 minutes on
the lowest level. The blower noise is normal
and not a sign that there is a malfunction.
If you unlock the vehicle during this time,
the ventilation will be interrupted. To save
battery power, the evaporator will not
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ventilate automatically if the starter battery
is weak.XTo switch on: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights
up.XTo switch off: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function
If the indicator lamp in the ¿ button does
not go out when switched off, the cooling with
air dehumidification function is switched off
due to a malfunction. You can no longer
activate the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
GWarning
If you switch 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.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XSet the desired temperature.XTo activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.XTo deactivate: press the _ button.
or
XPress the K or I button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XTo increase/reduce: turn controls : and
D clockwise or counter-clockwise
( Y page 121). Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at
72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the air
distribution can be set individually for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
¯directs the airflow through the
defroster ventsPdirects the airflow through the center
and side air ventsOdirects the airflow through the footwell
air ventsSdirects the airflow through the center
and side air vents, as well as the
footwell air vents 1515
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Clearing the remote control memoryXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress and hold transmitter buttons ;
and ? for approximately 20 seconds until
indicator lamp : flashes rapidly.
The memory is cleared.
i You should clear the remote control
memory before selling the vehicle.
Compass
To obtain correct direction display in rear-
view mirror :, the compass must be
calibrated and the magnetic field zone set.
XTo call up the compass: briefly press
button =.
The compass indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is currently driving: N, NE ,
E , SE , S , SW , W or NW.XTo calibrate the compass: determine
your position using the following the zone
maps.
Zone map for North America
Zone map for South America
XPress and hold button = for approximately
three seconds.
The currently selected zone appears in
compass display ;.XTo select the zone: press button =
repeatedly until the desired zone is
selected.
The zone has been selected when compass
display ; shows the point of the compass.
This takes a few seconds.XTo calibrate the compass: make sure that
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