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dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
Switching on/offXTo activate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights
up.XTo deactivate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature.Operating the climate control system129Climate control

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" functionProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe indicator lamp in
the ¿ button
flashes three times or
remains off. The "Cool-
ing with air dehumidifi-
cation function" cannot
be switched on.Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Setting climate control to automatic
mode
Points to observe before use
Only THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol features the "Control climate control
automatically" function.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If desired, cooling with
air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi-
cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi-
cle will also not be dehumidified. The win-
dows can mist up more quickly. Therefore,
only deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function briefly.
Setting climate control to automatic
mode
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).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 switch to manual mode: press the
É or Ë 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
THERMATIC automatic climate control
You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XTo increase/reduce: turn control :
clockwise or anti-clockwise ( Y page 125).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 22 †.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XTo increase/reduce: turn controls : or
E clockwise or anti-clockwise
( Y page 127). Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †.130Operating the climate control systemClimate control

Setting the air distribution
THERMATIC automatic climate control
Air distribution settings
¯Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter ventsPDirects the airflow through the centre
and side air ventsODirects the airflow through the foot-
well air vents
i You can also activate several of the air
distribution settings simultaneously. In
order to do this, press several of the air
distribution buttons. The air is then routed
through different air vents.
Setting the air distribution
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XPress one or more of the P, O ,
¯ buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp comes
on.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control
Air distribution settings
¯Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter ventsPDirects the airflow through the centre
and side air ventsODirects the airflow through the foot-
well air ventsSDirects airflow through the centre and
side air vents as well as the footwell air
vents 8
.bDirects the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the demis-
ter vents 8aDirects the airflow through the foot-
well and demister ventsi Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed if the adjusters are turned clockwise
until they engage.
Setting the air distributionXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XPress the É or Ë button until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
Setting the airflow
THERMATIC automatic climate control
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XTo increase/reduce: turn control A
clockwise or anti-clockwise ( Y page 125).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XTo increase/reduce: press the K or
I button.
Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with the
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
XTo activate: press the á button.
The indicator lamp in the á button lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.XTo deactivate: press the á button.
The indicator lamp in the á button goes
out.8 Only for certain countries.Operating the climate control system131Climate control

The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger
side.
Demisting the windscreen
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the wind-
screen and the side windows.
i You should only select the "Windscreen
demisting" function until the windscreen is
clear again.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XTo activate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
i The "Windscreen demisting" function
automatically sets the blower output to the
optimum demisting effect. As a result, the
airflow may increase or decrease automat-
ically after the button is pressed.
i You can adjust the blower output man-
ually while the "Windscreen demisting"
function is in operation:
R THERMATIC automatic climate control:
turn airflow control A clockwise or anti-
clockwise ( Y page 125).
R THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: press the ó or ô button.
XTo deactivate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
Air-recirculation mode remains deactiva-
ted.
or
XTHERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
XTHERMATIC automatic climate control:
turn temperature control : clockwise or
anti-clockwise ( Y page 125).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: turn temperature control : or E
clockwise or anti-clockwise ( Y page 127).
Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside
THERMATIC automatic climate control
XActivate the ¿ "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.XIf the windows continue to mist up, activate
the ¬ "Windscreen demisting" function.
i
You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol
XActivate the ¿ "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.XActivate automatic mode Ã.XIf the windows continue to mist up, activate
the ¬ "Windscreen demisting" function.
i
You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside
XActivate the windscreen wipers.XSet the air distribution to P or O .
i
You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
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Rear window heating
Switching on/off
The rear window heating has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear. It otherwise
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win-
dow heating may switch off.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XPress the ¤ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights
up or goes out.Operating the climate control system133Climate control

Problems with the rear window heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe rear window heat-
ing has switched off
prematurely or cannot
be activated.The battery has not been sufficiently charged.XSwitch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window heat-
ing can be activated again.Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
Points to observe before use
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can mist up more quickly, in partic-
ular at low temperatures. Only use air-recir-
culation mode briefly to prevent the windows
misting up.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XTo activate: press the e button.
The indicator lamp in the e button lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the
e button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
XTo deactivate: press the e button.
The indicator lamp in the e button goes
out.i Air-recirculation mode is deactivated
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below about 5 †
R after approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
5 † if the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function is activated
Convenience opening/closing using
the air-recirculation button
GWARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts
of the body are in the closing area.
GWARNING
During convenience opening parts of the body
could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
There is a risk of injury.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window. If someone
becomes trapped, press the W switch
immediately to open/close the side window
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in the door. The side window stops. To con-
tinue closing the side window, pull on the
W switch.XConvenience closing feature: press and
hold the e button until the side win-
dows and the panorama sliding sunroof are
closed.
The indicator lamp in the e button lights
up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.
If parts of the body are in the closing area
during convenience closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
XTo open/close the side window, press the
W button.
The side window stops.XTo then open the side window, press the
W button again.
or
XPress and hold the e button again for
at least two seconds.
The side windows move in the opposite
direction.XPress the 3 button for opening/closing
the panorama sliding sunroof.
The panorama sliding sunroof stops.XTo then open the panorama sliding sunroof,
press the 3 button again.
iNotes on the automatic reversing func-
tion for:
R the side window ( Y page 87)
R the panorama sliding sunroof
( Y page 90)
XConvenience opening feature: press and
hold the e button until the side win-
dows and the panorama sliding sunroof
have opened. The side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof move back to
their original position.
The indicator lamp in the e button goes
out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
i If you open the side windows or the pan-
orama sliding sunroof manually after clos-
ing with the convenience closing feature,
they will remain in this position when
opened using the convenience opening fea-
ture.
Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
The residual heat function is only available
with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the vehicle
for approximately 30 minutes after the engine
has been switched off. The heating time
depends on the temperature that has been
set for the vehicle interior.
i The blower will run at a low speed regard-
less of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
XTurn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock or remove it ( Y page 145).XTo activate: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp in the Ì button lights
up.XTo deactivate: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp in the Ì button goes
out.
i Residual heat is deactivated automati-
cally:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
R when the auxiliary heating is switched on
Operating the climate control system135Climate controlZ

Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using the centre console
button
Switching on the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation
The colours of the indicator lamps on the but-
ton have the following meanings:
BlueAuxiliary ventilation switched onRedAuxiliary heating switched onYellowDeparture time preselected
( Y page 224)XPress button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton : lights up.
Switching off the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation
XPress button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton : goes out.
Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using the remote control
Your vehicle comes with one remote control.
You may use two additional remote controls
for your vehicle. For more information, please
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
The remote control has a maximum range of
approximately 300 metres. This range is
reduced by:
R sources of radio interference
R solid objects between the remote control
and the vehicle
R the remote control being in an unfavoura-
ble position in relation to the vehicle
R transmitting from an enclosed space
i The optimum range can be achieved if you
hold the remote control vertically, pointing
upwards when you press one of the but-
tons.
i A battery symbol appears in the display
when the battery in the remote control is
low. Replace the remote control battery
( Y page 138).
Switching the auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion on/off
Remote control
:Display;. To check the status/set the depar-
ture time=^ To switch off the auxiliary heating/
ventilation?u To switch on the auxiliary heating/
ventilationA, To check the status/set the depar-
ture timeXTo activate: press the u button.
ON is shown in the remote control display.XTo deactivate: press the ^ button.
OFF is shown in the remote control display.
Checking the status of the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation
XPress the , or . button.Operating the climate control system137Climate controlZ

iWhen the transmission is in position N,
you can also start the engine with the brake
pedal depressed.
Starting procedureXTo start a petrol engine: turn the key to
position 3 in the ignition lock
( Y page 145) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.XTo start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2 in the ignition lock
( Y page 145).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.XWhen the % preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the key to position
3 (Y page 145) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
Pulling away
Manual transmission
! Change gear in good time and avoid spin-
ning the wheels. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the vehicle.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.XDepress the clutch pedal fully.XShift to either first gear or reverse gear R.XRelease the electric parking brake
( Y page 163).XRelease the brake pedal.XSlowly release the clutch pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
i Follow the shift recommendations in the
multifunction display for an economical
driving style ( Y page 152).
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic lock-
ing feature ( Y page 223).
Automatic transmission
i It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then can
the parking lock be deactivated. If you do
not depress the brake pedal, the DIRECT
SELECT lever can still be moved but the
parking lock remains engaged.
i At transmission fluid temperatures below
Ò 20 †, you can only shift out of position P
into another transmission position when
the engine is running.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.XShift the transmission to position D or R.XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The electric parking brake ( Y page 163) is
automatically released.
The red ! indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic lock-
ing feature ( Y page 223).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
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applying the brakes during the automatic
stop phase. When you depress the accel-
erator pedal, the engine starts automati-
cally and the braking effect of the HOLD
function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start
General notes
The engine is started automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button
R you engage reverse gear R
R the vehicle starts to roll
R the brake system requires this
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
R the battery's charge status is too low
R the driver's seat belt is released or the driv-
er's door is opened
Vehicles with manual transmission
! Only engage gear when the clutch pedal
is depressed.
The engine is started automatically if you:
R depress the clutch pedal fully
R depress the accelerator pedal
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is started automatically if you:
R release the brake pedal when HOLD is not
activated and the transmission is in posi-
tion D or N
R depress the accelerator pedal
R move the transmission out of position P
i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again once the ¤ symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function
ECO button
XTo switch off: press button :.
Indicator lamp ; and the ¤ symbol in
the multifunction display go out.XTo switch on: press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
If all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off ( Y page 148) are fulfilled, the
¤ symbol is shown in green in the mul-
tifunction display.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off ( Y page 148) are fulfilled, the
¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the mul-
tifunction display. If this is the case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available.
i If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/
stop function has been deactivated man-
ually or as the result of a malfunction. The
engine will then not be switched off auto-
matically when the vehicle stops.
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