MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG 2011 W212 Owner's Manual

Problems with the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function
If the indicator lamp in the ¿ button does
not go out when switched off, the cooling with
air dehumidification function is switched off
due to a malfunction. You can no longer
activate the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
GWarning
If you switch 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.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XSet the desired temperature.XTo activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the à button
lights up. Automatic air distribution and
airflow are activated.X3-zone automatic climate control: press
switch G up or down and select the
desired level ( Y page 135).FOCUSAir flow high/air distribution via
the center and side ventsMEDIUMAir flow medium/air distribution
via the center and side ventsDIFFUSEAir flow low/air distribution via the
center, side and defroster ventsi This setting is especially effective in
automatic mode when outside
temperatures are high.XTo deactivate: press the air distribution
button.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
button F (Y page 133).
3-zone automatic climate control: press
button I (Y page 135).
The indicator lamp above the à button
goes out.
or
XPress the airflow button.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
button G (Y page 133).
3-zone automatic climate control: press
button H (Y page 135).
The indicator lamp above the à button
goes out.
Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XTo increase/reduce: press button E or
H up or down ( Y page 133).
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3-zone automatic climate control
Climate zones of 3-zone automatic climate control
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
XTo increase/reduce the temperature in
the front compartment: press button F
or J up or down (Y page 135).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
XTo increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press the á button
(Y page 135).
The indicator lamp above the á button
goes out.
XPress button F or J up or down
(Y page 135).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
XTo increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press button K or
O(Y page 135).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the air distribution¯directs the airflow through the
defroster vents
Pdirects the airflow through the center
and side air vents
Odirects the airflow through the footwell
air vents
Sdirects the airflow through the center,
side, and footwell air vents15bdirects the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents16adirects the airflow through the footwell
and defroster vents
iRegardless 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.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
XPress switch F up or down repeatedly until
the desired symbol appears in the display
(Y page 133).
3-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
XPress switch F or I16up or down
repeatedly until the desired symbol
appears in the display (Y page 135).
15USA only.16Canada only.
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Setting the airflow
Dual-zone automatic climate controlXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XTo increase/reduce: press switch G up
or down ( Y page 133).
3-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XTo increase/reduce front-
compartment airflow: press switch H up
or down ( Y page 135).XTo increase/reduce the rear airflow:
press button M or N(Y page 135).
Switching the ZONE function on/off
XTo switch on: press the á button
( Y page 133), ( Y page 135).
The indicator lamp above the á button
lights up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting on the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side or
the rear compartment.
When the buttons for temperature, airflow or
air distribution are activated, the temperature
setting on the driver's side is not adopted for
the other climate control zones.
XTo switch off: press the á button
( Y page 133), ( Y page 135).
The indicator lamp above the á button
goes out.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side.3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting on the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side or
the rear compartment.
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
i You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield is clear again.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XTo activate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
lights up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow 17
R high temperature 17
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode offXTo deactivate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
goes out. The previously selected settings
come into effect again. The cooling with air
dehumidification function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
XPress the à button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
XDual-zone automatic climate control:
press switch E or H up or down
( Y page 133).17
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3-zone automatic climate control: press
switch F or J up or down ( Y page 135).
or
XDual-zone automatic climate control:
press switch G up or down ( Y page 133).
3-zone automatic climate control: press
switch H up or down ( Y page 135).
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on
XTo activate: press the Ù button.
The indicator lamp above the button lights
up.XTo deactivate: press the Ù button
again.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings come into effect again.
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function ¿.XActivate automatic mode Ã.XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function ( Y page 141).
i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outsideXSwitch on the windshield wipers.XDual-zone automatic climate control:
press switch F up or down ( Y page 133)
until the P or O symbol appears in
the display.X3-zone automatic climate control: press
switch I up or down (Y page 135) until the
P or O symbol appears in the
display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Rear window heating
Activating/deactivating
GWarning
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window heating has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear as it only switches
off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window heating may switch off.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress the ¤ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¤ button
lights up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window heating
The rear window heating has deactivated
itself prematurely or cannot be activated.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
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Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of the air-recirculation mode is
the same for all control panels.GWarning
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering 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 is activated, or press the ¬
button.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XTo activate: press the g button.
The indicator lamp above the g button
lights up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures. When air-recirculation mode
is activated automatically, the indicator
lamp above the g button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
XTo deactivate: press the g button.
The indicator lamp above the g button
goes out.i Air-recirculation mode switches off
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes if
outside temperatures are under about
41 ‡ (5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes if outside
temperatures are over about
41 ‡ (5 †)
Switching the residual heat on/off
Only 3-zone automatic climate control in
vehicles in Canada features the "residual
heat" function.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after
the engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the temperature that has
been set.
i The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the "residual heat" function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
i It is possible that the "residual heat"
function may be activated automatically an
hour after the SmartKey is removed. The
vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to
dry the air-conditioning system.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock or remove it.XTo switch on: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp above the Ì button
lights up.XTo switch off: press the Ì button.
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iResidual heat is deactivated
automatically:
Rafter about 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Rif the coolant temperature is too low
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
GWarning
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
could cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves
Rnever cover the vents or air inlet and outlet
grilles in the vehicle interior.
iFor virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position.
Setting the center air vents:Center air vent, left;Center air vent, right=Center vent thumbwheel, right?Center vent thumbwheel, leftXTo open/close: turn thumbwheels =
and ? up or down.
Setting the side air vents
XTo open/close: turn thumbwheel = up or
down.
iSide window defroster vent : is never
completely shut, even if side air vent ; is
shut.
Setting the air vent in the glove box
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow
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depends on the airflow and air distribution
settings.
! Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged.
:Air vent thumbwheel;Air ventXTo open/close: turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment
:Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel;Rear-compartment air vent, right=Rear control panel for 3-zone automatic
climate control18?Rear-compartment air vent, leftXTo open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or
down.
Setting the rear-compartment side air
vents
:B-pillar air vent;Thumbwheel for B-pillar air ventXTo open/close: turn thumbwheel ; to the
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Vehicle equipment ............................148
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 148
Driving ............................................... 148
Automatic transmission ...................154
Refueling ............................................ 162
Parking ............................................... 169
Driving tips ........................................ 171
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the happier you will be with its
performance in the future.
R Drive at varying vehicle speeds and engine
speeds for the first 1000 miles (1500 km)
for this reason.
R Avoid overstraining the vehicle during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
R Change gear in good time, at the latest
when the tachometer needle is 2
/ 3 of the
way to the red area in the tachometer
display.
R If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
R Only select shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 when
driving slowly, e.g. in mountainous terrain.
After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may
gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and
engine speeds.
Additional breaking-in notes for AMG
vehicles:
R For the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not
exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h).
R Only allow the engine to briefly reach a
maximum engine speed of 4500 rpm.
R Shift gears in good time.
i Also observe these breaking-in notes
when the vehicle's engine or axle gear have
been replaced.
i Always observe the respective limit
speeds.
AMG vehicles with rear axle locking
differential
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking
differential on the rear axle. Change the oil
after a breaking-in period of
2000 miles(3000 km) to improve protection
of the rear axle differential. This oil change
extends the service life of the differential.
Have the oil change carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.
Driving
Important safety notes
GWarning
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents and
injury.
GWarning
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
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