display MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2012 Owner's Guide

You can use this function to set the head-
lamps to change betwee
ndipped beam and
main beam automatically. The system recog-
nises vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching fro mthe opposite direction or
travelling in front of your vehicle, and conse-
quently switches the headlamps from main
beam to dipped beam.
The system automatically adapts the dipped-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac-
tivates the main-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel. Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off :
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To activate: activate the Adaptive High-
beam Assist function using the on-board
computer (Y page 260).
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up if it is dark and the
light sensor activates the dipped-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above
45 km/h:
the headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
55 km/h and no other road users are rec-
ognised:
the main-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically .The K indicator lamp in
the instrumentc luster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
45 km/h or other road users are recog-
nised or the roads are adequately lit:
the main-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrumen tcluster goes out. The _132
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps misted up on the inside
The headlamps may mist up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the lights and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes, depend-
ing on the length of the journey and the
weathe rconditions (humidity and temper-
ature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
u Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off
; | Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
= p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off ?
c Switches the front interior lighting
on/off
A p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off Rear-compartment overhead control panel
:
p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
; p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the key is in position
2in the
ignition lock.
The colour and brightness of the ambient
lighting may be set using the on-board com-
puter (Y page 260). Interior lighting
133Lights and windscreen wipers Z

Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone)
:
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 149)
; Demists the windscreen (Y page 148)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 148)
? Display
A Sets climate control to automatic mod e(Ypage 146)
B Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 145)
C Switches the rear window heating on/off (Y page 149)
D Switches climate control on/off (Y page 145)
E Sets the temperature, right (Y page 147)
F Sets the air distribution (Y page 147)
G Sets the airflow (Y page 148)
H Sets the temperature, left (Y page 147)Information about using THERMATIC
automatic climate control
The following contains notes and recommen-
dations on optimum use of THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control.
R Activate climate contro lusing the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 22 †.
R Only use the demisting function briefly until
the windscreen is clear again.
R Only use the air-recirculation mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odours
or when in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise mist up as 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.T he indi-
cator lamp above the ábutton goes
out. Overview of climate control systems
143Climate control Z

Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (3-zone)
Fron
tcontrol panel
: Sets climate control to automatic mode (Y page 146)
; Demists the windscreen (Y page 148)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 148)
? Display
A Activates/deactivates air-recirculatio nmode (Y page 149)
B Activates/deactivates the residual heat function (Y page 150)
C Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off( Ypage 145)
D Switches the rear window heating on/off (Y page 149)
E Switches climate control on/off (Y page 145)
F Sets the temperature, right (Y page 147)
G Sets climate control to automatic (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE )(Y page 146)
H Sets the airflow (Y page 148)
I Sets the air distribution (Y page 147)
J Sets the temperature, left (Y page 147)
Rear control panel
K To increase the temperature (Y page 147)
L Display
M Increases the airflow (Y page 148)144
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Setting the temperature
THERMATIC automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: press switchEor
H up or down (Y page 143).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 22 †.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control zones
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front compartment: press switchF
or J up or down (Y page 144).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 22 †.
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out.
X Press switch ForJ up or down
(Y page 144). Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 22 †.
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press buttonKor
O(Y page 144).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 22 †. Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings P
Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air vents
S Directs airflow through the centre,
side and footwell air vents( only for
certain countries).
¯ Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter vents
b Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter, centre and side air vents (only for
certain countries).
a Directs the airflow through the foot-
well and demister 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 when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
THERMATIC automatic climate control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press switch Fup or down repeatedly until
the desired symbol appears in the display
(Y page 143). Operating the climate control system
147Climate control Z

THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press switch Iup or down repeatedly until
the desired symbol appears in the display
(Y page 144). Setting the airflow
THERMATIC automatic climate control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: press switchGup
or down (Y page 143).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce the front-compart-
men tairflow: press switch Hup or down
(Y page 144).
X To increase/reduce the rear airflow:
press switch MorN(Y page 144). Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To switch on: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
lights up.
THERMATIC automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: the temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side and the rear compartment.
X To switch off: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out. THERMATIC automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: the temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment. Demisting the windscreen
You can use this function to demist the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the wind-
screen and the side windows.
Switch off the "demisting" function as soon
as the windscreen is clear again.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
lights up.
The climate control syste mswitches to the
following functions:
R heating with dehumidificatio non
R high airflow (depending on the outside
temperature)
R high temperature (depending on the out-
side temperature)
R air distribution to the windscreen and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
goes out. The previous settings are reacti-
vated. The heating with air dehumidifica-
tion function remains on. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp above the ¬button
goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or 148
Operating the climate control systemClimate control

X
THERMATIC automatic climate control:
press temperature button EorH up or
down (Y page 143).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control: press temperature button For
J up or down (Y page 144).
or
X THERMATIC automatic climate control:
press switch Gup or down (Y page 143).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control: press button Hup or down
(Y page 144). Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the ¿cooling with ai rdehu-
midification function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the demisting function (Y page 148).
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside X
THERMATIC automatic climat econtrol:
press switch Fup or down ( Ypage 143)
until the PorO symbol appears in
the display.
X THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control: press button Iup or down
(Y page 144) until the PorO symbol
appears in the display.
i You should only selec tthis setting until
the windscreen is clear again. Rear window heating
Switching on/off G
WARNING
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
The rear window heating has ahigh current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear .Itotherwise
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rea rwin-
dow heating may switch off.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp above the ¤button
lights up or goes out.
Problems with the rea rwindow heating The rear window heating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be activated.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window heating is activated again
automatically. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
G
WARNING
Only switch over to air-recirculatio nmode
briefly at low outside temperatures. Other-
wise, the windows could mist up, thus impair-
ing visibility and endangering yourself and
others. This may prevent you from observing
the traffic conditions, thereby causing an
accident.
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle Operating the climate control system
149Climate control Z

when the system is set to automatic mode.
Set the temperature to 22 †.
The auxiliary heating/ventilatio ncan be acti-
vated or deactivated using the remote control
or the button on the centre console.
The on-board computer can be used to spec-
ify up to three departur etimes, one of which
may be preselected (Y page 262).
Switching the auxiliar yheating/venti-
lation on/off using the centre console
button The colours of the indicator lamps on the but-
to nh ave the following meanings:
Blue Auxiliary ventilatio nswitched on
Red Auxiliary heating switched on
Yellow Departure time preselected (Ypage 262) Switch in the centre console
X
To switch the auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion on: press button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton :lights up.
X To switch the auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion off: press button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton :goes out. Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using the remote control Points to observe before use
Your vehicle comes with one remote control.
You may use two additional remote controls
for your vehicle. For more information, please
contac
taqualified 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 Abattery symbol appears in the display
when the battery in the remote control is
low. Replace the remote control battery
(Y page 154).
Switching the auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion on/off Auxiliary heating remote control
: Display
; . To check the status/set the depar-
ture time
= ^ To switch off the auxiliary heating/
ventilation 152
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?
u To switch on the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
A , To check the status/set the depar-
ture time
X To switch on: press theubutton.
ON is shown in the remote control display.
X To deactivate: press the^button.
OFF is shown in the remote control display.
Checking the status of the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation
X Press the ,or. button.
The following messages may appear in the
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ventilation is switched
off. The auxiliary ventilation
is switched on. The num-
ber in the display shows
the remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
ventilation. The auxiliary heating is
switched on. The number
in the display shows the
remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
heating. Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The
departure time appears
in the display. Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary ventilation is cur-
rently selected. The
departure time appears
in the display. Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary heating is currently
selected. The departure
time appears in the dis-
play. Setting the departure time
X
Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the time to be changed appears in the
display.
X Press the uand^ buttons simulta-
neously.
The Îsymbol in the remote control dis-
play flashes.
X Press the ,or. button to set the
desired departure time.
i The longer you press the ,or.
button, the faster the time changes.
X Press the uand^ buttons simulta-
neously.
The new departure time is stored.
Activating the set departure time
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the desired departure time appears in
the display.
X Press the ubutton.
The Ísymbol and the departure time
appear in the display. Operating the climate control system
153Climate control Z

Deactivating a set departure time
X
Press the ,or. button.
The status of the auxiliary heating is shown
in the display.
X Press the .button.
The first departure time stored appears in
the display.
X Press the ^button.
The display message OFF appears in the
display.
Replacing the remote control battery G
WARNING
Batteries contain poisonous substances.
Swallowing/ingesting batteries can result in
serious personal injury or death.
Always keep batteries away from children .If
a battery is swallowed, seek immediate med-
ical attention. H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of them
with the household rubbish.
They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in an
environmentally responsible
recycling system.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner
.Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialis tworkshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies. One 6 V pin battery, type 2CR11108 is
required.
X
Prise apart the side arms of battery
cover ;and pull off battery cover ;.
X Remove old battery :.
X Insert the new battery. Observe the polarity
signs on the back of the remote control
when doing so.
X Slide battery cover ;back onto the
remote control.
X Use the remote control to check the vehi-
cle's auxiliary heating functions. 154
Operating the climate control systemClimate control