climate control MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2005 S211 User Guide

202 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlAdjusting manually
Press air distribution rocker switch4
(page 198) or (
page 199) until the
display shows the desired setting.
The indicator lamp on the Ubutton
goes out and the current air distribu-
tion appears in the air distribution
display9 (
page 198) or8
(
page 199).
Adjusting automatically

Press button U(
page 198) or
(
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air distribution is adjust-
ed automatically.Adjusting center air vents:
The thumbwheels for left2 and right6
(
page 197) center air vents are automat-
ically positioned for optimum interior air-
flow. In this position, center air vent4
(page 197) and adjustable left and right
center vents3 and5 (
page 197) are
fully opened.
Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 52).

Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Adjusting air volume
Adjusting manually
Five blower speeds are available.
Press
to decrease orQ to in-
crease air volume (
page 198) or
(
page 199) to the desired level.
The indicator lamp on the Ubutton
(page 198) or (
page 199) goes
out. The selected blower speed is
shown in the display.
Adjusting automatically

Press button U(
page 198) or
(
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the Ubutton
comes on. The air volume is adjusted
automatically.

203 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Adjusting center air vents:
The thumbwheels for left2 and right6
(page 197) center air vents are automat-
ically positioned for optimum interior air-
flow. In this position, center air vent4
(page 197) and adjustable left and right
center vents3 and5 (
page 197) are
fully opened.
Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 52).

Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Defrosting
Activating
Press buttonP (
page 198)
or0 (
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following func-
tions:


maximum blowing and heating
power


air flows onto the windshield
and the front side windows


the air recirculation mode is
switched off
Deactivating

Press buttonP (
page 198)
or0 (
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
iThese settings should only be selected
for a short time.

204 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlAir recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside. This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.Activating

Press buttonO (
page 198) or
(
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Warning!
G
When the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), only switch to air recirculation
mode for short periods to prevent window
fogging.
Window fogging may impair visibility and
endanger you and others.
iIf you keep buttonO pressed, the
side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof*
or tilt/sliding panel* will close.
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows and tilt/sliding
sunroof* if there is the possibility of anyone
being harmed by the opening or closing pro-
cedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger:
The closing of the side windows can be im-
mediately halted by pressing or pulling the
respective window switch. The closing of the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately halt-
ed by moving the switch for the tilt/sliding
sunroof in any direction.
The closing of the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be reversed by again
pressing and holding theO button.

205 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Deactivating
Press buttonO (
page 198) or
(
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.The air recirculation mode is deactivated
automatically:


after five minutes if the outside temper-
ature is below approximately 41°F
(5°C)


after five minutes if the air conditioning
is turned off


after 30 minutes if the outside temper-
ature is above approximately 41°F
(5°C)
At outside temperatures above 79°F
(26°C), the system will not automatically
switch back to outside air. A quantity of
outside air is added after approximately
30 minutes.
iThe air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside tempera-
tures.
If you have turned off the air condition-
ing (
page 206) or the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the
air recirculation mode will not switch
on automatically.
iIf you keep buttonO pressed, the
side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof*
will return to their previous position.

206 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlAir conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while
the engine is running and cools the interior
air to the temperature set by the operator.Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.
Climate control panel design A

Press button± (
page 198).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The cooling function is switched off.
Climate control panel design B

Press buttonœ (
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The cooling function is switched off.Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.
Climate control panel design A

Press button± (
page 198) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Climate control panel design B

Press buttonœ (
page 199) again.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.
iCondensation may drip out from under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.Warning!
G
If you turn 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.

207 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Residual heat and ventilation*
(available on climate control panel de-sign A only)
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.
Activating
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0or1, or remove it from
the starter switch.

Press buttonT (
page 198).
The indicator lamp on button comes
on.Deactivating

Press buttonT (
page 198).
The indicator lamp on button goes out.
The residual heat is automatically turned
off:


when the ignition is switched on


after about 30 minutes


if the battery voltage drops
!If the air conditioning cannot be turned
on again, this indicates that the air con-
ditioning is losing refrigerant. The com-
pressor has turned itself off.
Have the air conditioning checked at
the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
iHow long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on the coolant tempera-
ture and the temperature set by the
operator. The blower will run at speed
setting 1 regardless of the air distribu-
tion control setting.

208 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate control*

209 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control*
1
Climate control panel
2
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left center air vent
3
Left center air vent, adjustable
4
Air vent, fixed
5
Right center air vent, adjustable
6
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right center air vent
7
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for side air vent
8
Side defroster vent, fixed
9
Side air vent, adjustable
1
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for side air vent
2
Side air vent, adjustable
1
Left rear center air vent, adjustable
2
Right rear center air vent, adjust-
able
3
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right rear center air vent
4
Temperature rocker switch, right
5
Display
6
Temperature rocker switch, left
7
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left rear center air vent

210 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate control*Depending on production date, your vehi-
cle is equipped with either climate controldesign panel A or B.Climate control panel design A1
Air distribution, left
2
Defrosting
3
Temperature rocker switch, left
4
Display
5
Temperature rocker switch, right
6
Rear window defroster
7
Air distribution, right
8
Air distribution and air volume, right
(automatic, manual)
9
AC cooling on/off
a
Rear air-conditioning remote control
b
Increase air volume
c
Climate control on/off
d
Decrease air volume
e
Residual heat/ventilation
f
Air recirculation
g
Air distribution and air volume, left
(automatic, manual)

211 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control*
Climate control panel design B1
Air distribution, left
2
Defrosting
3
Temperature rocker switch, left
4
Display
5
Temperature rocker switch, right
6
Rear window defroster
7
Air distribution, right
8
Air distribution and air volume, right
(automatic, manual)
9
AC cooling on/off
a
Rear air-conditioning remote control
b
Increase air volume
c
Climate control on/off
d
Decrease air volume
e
Air recirculation
f
Air distribution and air volume, left
(automatic, manual)