climate control MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class 2015 C117 User Guide

Air-conditioning system control panel
USA only
:
Sets the temperature (Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 133)
= Sets the air distribution (Y page 132)
? Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 135)
A Sets the airflow (Y page 132)
B Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 129)
C Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 134)Canada only
:
Sets the temperature (Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 133)
= Sets the air distribution (Y page 132) Overview of climate control systems
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?
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 135)
A Sets the airflow (Y page 132)
B Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 129)
C Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 134)Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Air-conditioning system Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use the air-
conditioning system optimally.
R Switch on the air-conditioning system by
turning control knob Aclockwise to the
desired position (except position 0).
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Recommendation for avoiding misted
windows at low exterior temperatures
or in rain: switch on the ¿cooling with
dehumidification function (Y page 129).
Set air distribution to ¯and if possible
switch off PandO (Ypage 132).
Deactivate air-recirculation mode e
(Y page 135).
Set airflow control Ato a setting between
3 and 6(Y page 132).
R Recommendation for rapid cooling or
heating of the vehicle interior: briefly set
airflow control Ato a setting between 3
and 6(Y page 132).
R Recommendation for a constant vehi-
cle interior temperature: set airflow con-
trol Ato a setting between 1and 3
(Y page 132).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: select the Oand¯ settings
(Y page 132).
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: select the PorP and
¯ settings (Y page 132).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion 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 oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the Audio/
COMAND display (see separate operating
instructions). You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control func-
tions.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full cli-
mate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button (Y page 146). 126
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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
USA only
:
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 131)
; Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 131)
= Defrosts the windshield (Y page 133)
? Increases the airflow (Y page 132)
A Sets the air distribution (Y page 132)
B Display
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 135)
D Switches climate control on/off (Y page 129)
E Sets the temperature, right (Y page 131)
F Activates/deactivates maximum cooling (Y page 133)
G Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 129)
H Reduces the airflow (Y page 132)
I Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 134)
J Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 132) Overview of climate control systems
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Canada only
:
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 131)
; Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 131)
= Defrosts the windshield (Y page 133)
? Increases the airflow (Y page 132)
A Sets the air distribution (Y page 132)
B Display
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 135)
D Switches climate control on/off (Y page 129)
E Sets the temperature, right (Y page 131)
F Switches the residual heat function on/off (Y page 135)
G Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 129)
H Reduces the airflow (Y page 132)
I Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 134)
J Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 132)Optimum use of dual-zone climate
control
Climate control system The following contains instructions and rec-
ommendations to enable you to get the most
out of your dual-zone automatic climate con- trol.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). R
Only use the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion 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 oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side as well. The indi-
cator lamp in the ábutton goes out. 128
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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 deac- tivated with the ignition switched off.
R If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the Audio/
COMAND display (see separate operating
instructions). You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control func-
tions.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full cli-
mate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 146). Operating the climate control sys-
tems Switching climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X To switch on: turn controlAclockwise to
the desired position (except position 0)
(Y page 125).
X To switch off: turn controlAcounter-
clockwise to position 0(Y page 125). Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
i Dual-zone automatic climate control:
switch on climate control primarily using
the à button. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes 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 fog up more quickly. Therefore, only
deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidifi-
cation" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc- tion. Operating the climate control systems
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Switching on/off
X
To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button goes
out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature. 130
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The 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.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes The automatic function is only available in
conjunction with dual-zone automatic climate
control.
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 necessary, 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 fog up more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidifi-
cation" function briefly.
Setting climate control to automatic X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated. X
To switch to manual mode: press the
É orË button.
or X Press the KorI button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle. The set temperature is automatically
maintained at a constant level.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce: turn control:
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 125). Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 72 ‡
(22 †).
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides. The set
temperature is automatically maintained at a
constant level.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel:
or E to the left or right (Y page 127). Only Operating the climate control systems
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change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air-conditioning system Air distribution settings
¯
Directs air through the defroster vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
i You can also activate several air distribu-
tion settings simultaneously. To do this,
press multiple air distribution buttons. The air is then directed through various 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 if the adjusters are turned clockwise until they engage.
Setting the air distribution X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X Press one or more of the P,O,¯
buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lights up briefly.
Dual-zone automatic climate control Air distribution settings
¯
Directs air through the defroster vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
S Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
b Directs air through the defroster, cen-
ter and side air vents a
Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs air through the defroster, cen-
ter, side 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 if the adjusters are turned clockwise until they engage.
Setting the air distribution
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X Press the ÉorË button repeatedly
until the desired symbol appears in the dis- play. Setting the airflow
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce: turn controlA
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 125).
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with dual-zone
automatic climate control.
X To activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side. 132
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X
To deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger
side. Defrosting the windshield
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to defrost the inside of the wind-
shield and the side windows.
i You should only select the "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield is
clear again.
Activating/deactivating the defrosting
function for the windshield X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X To 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 windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
i The "Windshield defrosting" function
automatically sets the blower output to the optimum defrosting 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 "Windshield defrosting"
function is in operation: R
Air-conditioning system: turn airflow
control Acounter-clockwise or clock-
wise (Y page 125).
R Dual-zone automatic climate control:
press the óorô button.
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
X Dual-zone climate control: press the Ã
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Air-conditioning system: turn temperature
control :counter-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 125).
Dual-zone automatic climate control: turn
temperature control :orE counter-
clockwise or clockwise (Y page 127). 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 theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To deactivate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate con-
trol switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Operating the climate control systems
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Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside Air-conditioning system
X Activate the ¿"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the ¬ "Windshield defrosting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
X Activate the ¿"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the ¬ "Windshield defrosting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Set the air distribution to PorO.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Rear window defroster
General notes The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win-
dow defroster may switch off.
Switching on/off X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 141).
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out. 134
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