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

Contents
Instrument cluster ............................. 152
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination .................................. 152
Coolant temperature indicator ..... 153
Trip odometer .............................. 153
Tachometer .................................. 153
Outside temperature indicator ..... 154
Control system .................................. 155
Multifunction display .................... 155
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 156
Menus .......................................... 158
Standard display menu ................ 161
AMG menu ................................... 161
AUDIO menu ................................ 165
NAV* menu .................................. 167
Distronic* menu........................... 167
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 168
Settings menu .............................. 169
Trip computer menu..................... 183
TEL* menu ................................... 184
Automatic transmission ..................... 187
Gear selector lever ....................... 187
Shifting procedure ....................... 188
Gear selector lever positions ....... 189
Driving tips ................................... 191Gear ranges .................................. 192
Automatic shift program ............... 193
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting ................................... 194
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting E 63 AMG . 195
Manual shift program E 63 AMG ... 197
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 199
Good visibility ..................................... 200
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 200
Rear view mirrors .......................... 200
Sun visors ..................................... 203
Roller sunblind in the rear doors* . 204
Rear window defroster .................. 204
Dual-zone automatic climate control . 206
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 211
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 211
Setting the temperature................ 212
Adjusting air distribution............... 213
Adjusting air volume ..................... 214
Front defroster.............................. 214
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
(USA only) ..................................... 216Air recirculation mode .................. 216
Air conditioning ............................ 218
Residual heat and ventilation
(Canada only)................................ 219
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents ...................... 220
4-zone automatic climate control ....... 222
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 227
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 228
Setting the temperature ............... 229
Adjusting air distribution .............. 230
Adjusting air volume ..................... 231
Front defroster ............................. 231
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
(USA only) ..................................... 232
Air recirculation mode .................. 233
Air conditioning ............................ 235
Residual heat and ventilation
(Canada only)................................ 236
Rear climate control ..................... 237

210 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlThe climate control is operational whenev-
er the engine is running. You can operate
the climate control system in either the au-
tomatic or manual mode. The system cools
or heats the interior depending on the se-
lected interior temperature and the cur-
rent outside temperature.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated
(
page 218).
Warning!
G
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite to unpro-
tected skin in the immediate area of the air
vents. Always keep sufficient distance be-
tween unprotected parts of the body and the
air vents. If necessary, use the air distribu-
tion control (
page 208) to direct the air to
air vents in the vehicle interior that are not
in the immediate area of unprotected skin.
Warning!
G
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
i
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before its
scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce
the air volume to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
before driving off, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (page 241). The climate control will then
adjust the interior temperature to the set value
much faster.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.
Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on the
air flow-through exhaust slots below the rear
window.

211 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Deactivating the climate control system
Deactivating
Press button´ (
page 208) or
(
page 209).
Reactivating

Make sure the ignition is switched on.

Press button´ (
page 208) or
(
page 209) again.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Operating the climate control system
in automatic modeActivating

Press buttonU (
page 208) or
(
page 209) while the engine is run-
ning.
The indicators for automatic air volume
and air distribution in display4
(page 208) or (
page 209) come
on. Air volume and air distribution are
automatically controlled

Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 208) or (
page 209) to sepa-
rately adjust the air temperature on
each side of the passenger compart-
ment.
The temperature of the vehicle interior
is adjusted automatically.
Warning!
G
When the climate control is switched off, the
outside air supply and circulation are also
switched off. Only choose this setting for a
short time. Otherwise the windows could
fog up, impairing visibility and endangering
you and others.
i
To switch the system on, you can also press
another button, with the exception of 1 or
F.
i
When operating the climate control system
in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to
adjust the temperature, air volume and air distri-
bution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off.Warning!
G
If you switch off the cooling function the
windows can fog up more quickly. Window
fogging may impair visibility and endanger
you and others.

215 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Activating
Press button0 or
P(
page 208) or (
page 209).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following func-
tions:


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 offDeactivating

Press button0 or
P(
page 208) or (
page 209)
again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 58).
If the automatic air distribution is switched
off:

Turn air distribution control5 to a
or Y (
page 208) or (
page 209).
i
If you have switched on the defrost function
using the0 or Pbutton, you cannot
make any other settings.
i
The cooling remains switched on.
i
Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.

216 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlMaximum 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 button8 (
page 208).
MAX COOL
appears in the display4
(
page 208).
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:


maximum cooling


maximum blowing power


the air recirculation mode is switched
onDeactivating

Press button8 (
page 208) again.
MAX COOL
disappears in the display4
(
page 208).
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before a driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
i
To switch the maximum cooling function off,
you can also press button ´, U, 0 or
1 (
page 208).
Warning!
G
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 218) is activated, or
press button0 or P.

227 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode (
page 235) is
deactivated. Deactivating the climate control
system
Deactivating
Press button´ (
page 224) or
(
page 225) until the display4
(page 224) or (
page 225) is
cleared.
Warning!
G
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
i
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before its
scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce
the air volume to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
before driving off, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (page 241). The climate control will then
adjust the interior temperature to the set value
much faster.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.
Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on the
air flow-through exhaust slots below the rear
window.
Warning!
G
When the climate control is switched off, the
outside air supply and circulation are also
switched off. Only choose this setting for a
short time. Otherwise the windows could
fog up, impairing visibility and endangering
you and others.

228 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate controlReactivating
Make sure the ignition is switched on.

Press button´ (
page 224) or
(
page 225) again.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Operating the climate control system
in automatic modeActivating

Press buttonU (
page 224) or
(
page 225) while the engine is run-
ning.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
AUTO
appears in the
display4 (
page 224) or
(
page 225). The air volume and air
distribution are adjusted automatically.

Use temperature rocker switches3
and5 (
page 224) or (
page 225)
to separately adjust the air tempera-
ture on each side of the passenger
compartment.
The temperature of the vehicle interior
is adjusted automatically.
i
To switch the system on, you can also press
another button, with the exception of 1
(USA only) (
page 224) or F and T
(Canada only) (page 225).
i
When operating the climate control system
in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to
adjust the temperature, air volume and air distri-
bution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off.Warning!
G
If you switch off the cooling function the
windows can fog up more quickly. Window
fogging may impair visibility and endanger
you and others.i
You can switch the automatic climate con-
trol system on and off for each side of the pas-
senger compartment as desired.

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.
i
Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the windows are clear again.
i
If you have switched on the defrost function
using the0 or P button, you cannot
make any other settings.
i
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.
i
Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
i
To switch the maximum cooling function off,
you can also press button ´, U, 0 or
1 (
page 224).

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.
i
For draft-free ventilation, move sliders for
the center air vents1 and2 upward.
i
You can also press button5 or ™
(
page 224) or (
page 225) once more to
switch back to the standard display.