MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC WAGON 2007 S211 Owner's Manual

230 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate controlAdjusting air distribution
Use the air distribution controls1 and7
(page 224) or (
page 225) to separate-
ly adjust the air distribution on each side of
the passenger compartment.
The following symbols are located on the
controls:

Turn air distribution controls1
and7 (
page 224) or (
page 225)
on each side of the passenger compart-
ment to the desired symbol.
The indicator lamp on the correspond-
ing button goes out and the automatic
air distribution is switched off for the
corresponding side. The air distribution
is controlled according to the thumb-
wheel setting.
Opening the cockpit air vent (Canada
only) and center air vents

Turn thumbwheels 1 and 5
(page 222) upward.
The cockpit air vent 3 and the center
air vents 2 and 4 are open.Closing the cockpit air vent (Canada
only) and center air vents

Turn thumbwheels 1 and 5
(page 222) downward.
The cockpit air vent 3 and the center
air vents 2 and 4 are closed.
Opening the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels 8 and a
(page 222) upward.
The side air vents 7 and b are open.
Closing the side air vents

Turn thumbwheels 8 and a
(page 222) downward.
The side air vents 7 and b are
closed.
Symbol
Function
a
Directs air through the cockpit
(Canada only), side and rear
passenger compartment air
vents
Z
Directs air to the windshield
and through the side air vents
X
Directs air into the entire vehi-
cle interior
Y
Directs air to the footwells
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You can also turn the air distribution control
to a position between two symbols.

231 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control
Adjusting air volume
Use buttonsU (
page 224) or
(
page 225) for automatic mode or air
volume buttons
orQ
(page 224) or (
page 225) to adjust air
volume manually.
Nine blower speeds are available.

Press button
to decrease or
buttonQ to increase air volume to
the desired level.
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 224) or
(
page 225) goes out. The selected
blower speed is shown in the
display4. Automatic air distribution
remains switched on.
The indicator lamps on the U but-
tons remain lit.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
windows.
Activating
Press button0 or P
(page 224) or (
page 225).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Display4 (
page 224) or
(
page 225) is cleared.The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:


cooling on to dehumidify


maximum blowing and heating power
(depends on cooling temperature)


air flows onto the windshield and the
front windows


the air recirculation mode is switched
off
Deactivating

Press button0 or P
(page 224) or (
page 225) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the windows are clear again.
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If you have switched on the defrost function
using the0 or P button, you cannot
make any other settings.
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The cooling remains switched on.

232 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate controlWindshield fogged on the outside
Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 57).
If the automatic mode of the climate con-
trol is switched off:

Turn air distribution controls1 and 7
to a or Y (
page 224) or
(
page 225).Maximum cooling MAX COOL
(USA only)
You can use this setting to provide the fast-
est possible cooling of the vehicle interior
(when windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or
tilt/sliding panel* are closed).
Activating
Press buttone (
page 224).
MAX COOL
appears in the display4
(
page 224).
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:


maximum cooling


maximum blowing power


the air recirculation mode is switched
onDeactivating

Press buttone (
page 224) again.
MAX COOL
disappears in the display4
(
page 224).
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
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To switch the maximum cooling function off,
you can also press button ´, U, 0 or
1 (
page 224).

233 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.Activating

Press button, (
page 224) or
(
page 225).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Deactivating

Press button, (
page 224) or
(
page 225).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Warning!
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Fogged windows impair visibility, endanger-
ing you and others. If the windows begin to
fog on the inside, switching off the air
recirculation mode immediately should clear
interior window fogging. If interior window
fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning (
page 235) is activated, or
press buttonP or0.
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The air recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures and if the
concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) and ni-
trogen oxide in the outside air increases, for ex-
ample in a tunnel.
The indicator lamp on button, is not lit when
the air recirculation mode is automatically
switched on.
A quantity of outside air is added after approxi-
mately 30 minutes.
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The air recirculation mode is deactivated au-
tomatically:


after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is
below approximately 41°F (5°C)


after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off


after 30 minutes if the outside temperature
is above approximately 41°F (5°C)

234 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate controlAir recirculation mode with conve-
nience closing or opening featureConvenience closing

Press button, (
page 224) or
(
page 225) for approximately
2 seconds.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
will close. You can release button,
once the closing procedure has begun.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
continue closing until they are fully
closed. The indicator lamp on the but-
ton comes on. The air recirculation
mode is activated.Convenience opening

Press button, for approximately
2 seconds.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
will return to their previous posi-
tion.You can release button , once
the opening procedure has begun. The
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof con-
tinue opening until they have reached
their previous position. The indicator
lamp on the button goes out. The air re-
circulation mode is deactivated.
Warning!
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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 the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the closing of the windows
can be immediately halted by pressing or
pulling the respective window switch. The
closing of the tilt/sliding sunroof can be im-
mediately halted by moving the switch for
the tilt/sliding sunroof in any direction.
The closing of the windows and the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof can be reversed by again press-
ing and holding the, button.
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A window or tilt/sliding sunroof will only re-
turn to its previous position if it has not been
moved to another position using the respective
window switch or tilt/sliding sunroof switch af-
ter it was closed with button,.
A window or tilt/sliding sunroof that has been
moved will remain in its current position if
button, is used to reopen the remaining
windows or tilt/sliding sunroof.

235 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control
Combination filter with pollutant-sensi-
tive air-recirculation mode
The combination filter reduces pollutants
and unpleasant odors in the outside air.
The pollutant-sensitive air-recirculation
mode automatically switches off the sup-
ply of outside air when pollutants are de-
tected in the air.
Air conditioning
The cooling function, only operational
when the engine is running, cools the vehi-
cle interior down to the selected tempera-
ture. The cooling function also
dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior,
thus preventing the windows from fogging
up.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.

Press button2 (
page 224) or
(
page 225).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.

Press button2 (
page 224) or
(
page 225) 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.
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The pollutant-sensitive air-recirculation
mode is not possible if you have switched off the
air conditioning or if the temperature falls below
41°F (5°C).
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Condensation may drip out from underneath
the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication
of a malfunction.Warning!
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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.

236 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate control
Residual heat and ventilation (Canada 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

Switch off the ignition.

Press buttonT (
page 225).
REST
in the display4 (
page 225)
comes on.
Deactivating

Press buttonT (
page 225) again.
REST
in the display4 (
page 225)
goes out.
!
If the air conditioning cannot be turned on
again, this indicates that the air conditioning is
losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned it-
self off.
Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If you switch on the residual heat function
when temperatures are high, only the ventilation
will be switched on.
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Regardless of the selected air volume, the
blower operates at low speed.
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How long the system will provide heating de-
pends on


the coolant temperature


the temperature set by the operator
The blower will run at speed setting 1 regardless
of the air distribution control setting.
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The residual heat is automatically turned off:


when the ignition is switched on


after about 30 minutes


if the battery voltage drops


if the coolant temperature is too low

237 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control
Rear climate control
The rear climate control is adjusted via the
front climate control panel (
page 224) or
(
page 225) or the rear climate control
panel.
The rear climate control panel is located in
the rear center console.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature control rocker
switches4 and6 to separately adjust
the air temperature on each side of the
rear passenger compartment.
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments, preferably
starting at 72°F (22°C). The adjusted tem-perature appears in the display 5. The
rear climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.
1Temperature, left
2Temperature, right

Adjust the temperature to the desired
setting for each side of the passenger
compartment using the left and right
temperature buttons.
The temperature in the rear passenger
compartment is adjusted automatical-
ly.
1
Left rear center air vent, adjustable
2
Right rear center air vent, adjustable
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
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You can also adjust the rear temperature us-
ing the front climate control panel (
page 224)
or (
page 225).
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The rear climate control will not cool the air
when the air conditioning is switched off
(
page 235).

238 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate controlAdjusting air distribution
Push the slider for the left center air
vent1 or right center air vent 2 to
the left, right, up, or down.
The air flow is directed in the
corresponding direction.
Adjusting air volume

Turn thumbwheel3 or 7 up or down.
The air volume is increased or
decreased.Adjusting the rear settings with the
front control panel
You can adjust the temperature for the
rear climate control from the front climate
control panel.

Press button5 or ™
(page 224) or (
page 225).
The display switches over.
1Rear climate control display

Set the desired temperature for the
rear passenger compartment using
temperature rocker switches4
and6.
After approximately 5 seconds after
the last adjustment, the display switch-
es back to its standard display.
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For draft-free ventilation, move sliders for
the center air vents1 and2 upward.
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You can also press button5 or ™
(
page 224) or (
page 225) once more to
switch back to the standard display.

239 Controls in detail
Power windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
The windows are opened and closed elec-
trically. The switches for all of the windows
are on the driver’s door. The switches for
the respective windows are on the front
passenger door and the rear doors.
1Left front window
2Right front window
3Right rear window
4Left rear window
Warning!
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When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
The closing of the windows can be immedi-
ately halted by releasing the switch or, if
switch was pulled past the resistance point
and released, by either pressing or pulling
the respective switch.
The windows are equipped with the ex-
press-close and automatic reversal func-
tion. If the window encounters an
obstruction that blocks its path in a circum-
stance where you pulled the switch past the
resistance point and released it to close the
window, the automatic reversal function will
stop the window and open it slightly.
If the window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the window by pulling and
holding the switch, by pressing and holding
button ‹ on the SmartKey, by pressing
and holding the lock button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*) on an outside door handle,
or by pressing and holding the air recircula-
tion button, on the climate control, the
automatic reversal function will not operate.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac-
cess to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.i
You can also open or close the windows us-
ing the SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (page 241) and “Convenience closing
feature” (page 242).
Depending on current position, the windows may
also open or close when the air recirculation
button, in the control panel of the climate
control (
page 208), (
page 224) or
(
page 225) is pressed and held.