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Air conditioning
162 Function Recommendation/Notes
5 {
Directs the airflow through the demister vents (Y
page 171) 6 9
Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation i
Switch on the air conditioning with air-dehumidifica-
tion function. The indicator lamp in the 9button
lights up. (Y
page 167) 9
Switches the residual heat function on/off i
You can use the residual heat to heat or ventilate the
vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition. (Y
page 174) 7 Sets the temperature, right i
Set the temperature to 22 †. (Y
page 168) 8 <
Switches the rear-compartment air-conditioning
on/off (Y
page 166) 9 a
Directs the airflow through the centre and side air
vents (Y
page 171) a Y
Directs the airflow to the footwells and side air
vents (Y
page 171) b Displays the airflow level
c ·
Reduces the airflow (Y
page 172) d 1
Switches the rear window heating on/off i
At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is
only switched on once the vehicle interior has warmed
up. (Y
page 173) e :
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows could mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (Y
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165Function Recommendation/Notes
d 9
Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation i
Switch on the air conditioning with air-dehumidifica-
tion function. The indicator lamp in the 9button
lights up. (Y
page 167) 9
Switches the residual heat function on/off i
You can use the residual heat to heat or ventilate the
vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition. (Y
page 174) e Display
f ·
Reduces the airflow (Y
page 172) g :
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows could mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (Y
page 173) h 7
Directs the airflow through the centre and side air
vents, left (Y
page 171) j 8
Directs the airflow to the footwells and side air
vents, left (Y
page 171) k Interior temperature sensor
l ;
MONO function i
The settings made for the driver's side are adopted in
three air-conditioning zones. (Y
page 172) Cont
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166
Rear-compartment air conditioning*
1
Q Increases the airflow
2 Sets the temperature
3 U Controls the air conditioning auto-
matically
4 Z Directs the airflow through the rear
air vents
5 Y Directs the airflow through the foot-
well vents
6 ´ Activates/deactivates the rear-
compartment air conditioning
7 · Reduces the airflow Switching the air conditioning on/off
i When the air conditioning is switched off,
the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefly,
otherwise the windows may mist up.
i Activate the air conditioning primarily
using the Ubutton.
Activating/deactivating the front-com-
partment air conditioning via 2-zone
Thermatic/multi-zone Thermotronic* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: press the´button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
or
X Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton
comes on. Airflow and air distribution are
set to automatic mode.
X To deactivate: press the´button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button
comes on. Activating and deactivating the rear-
compartment air conditioning via 2-
zone Thermatic X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate/deactivate: press the<
button (Y page 161).
The indicator lamp in the up or goes out.
Activating and deactivating the rear-
compartment air conditioning via multi-
zone Thermotronic* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on: press the™button
(Y page 163).
ON and MODE are shown in the multi-zone
Thermotronic* display behind the )
symbol. The MODEdisplay goes out after
three seconds. The display switches back
to the standard display. Cont
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167
X
To deactivate: press the™button
(Y page 163).
MODE is shown in the display behind
the ) symbol.
X Press the ´button (Y page 163).
OFF is shown in the display behind
the ) symbol.
Activating and deactivating the rear-
compartment air conditioning via the
rear-compartment air-conditioning sys-
tem* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Activate multi-zone Thermotronic*.
X To activate: press theUbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton
comes on.
X To deactivate: press the´button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button
comes on. Switching cooling with air-dehumidi-
fication on/off
The "cooling with dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selec-
ted. This prevents the windows from misting
up. G
Risk of accident
If the "cooling with air dehumidification"
function is deactivated, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled (during warm
weather) or dehumidified. The windows
could mist up more quickly. This may pre-
vent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions, thereby causing an accident. H
Environmental note
The cooling system uses the refrigerant
R134A. This refrigerant does not damage
the earth's ozone layer.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when Thermatic is in cooling
mode. X
To activate: press the9button.
The indicator lamp in the 9button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the9button.
The indicator lamp in the 9button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic air conditioning will achieve
optimal operation if "cooling with air dehu-
midification" is also activated. If necessary,
cooling with air dehumidification can be deac-
tivated. Cont
rols
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169
Setting the temperature in the front
compartment using 2-zone Thermatic X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheels
1 and 7clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 161). Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †.
Setting the temperature in the front
compartment using multi-zone
Thermotronic* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheels
1 and 9clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 163). Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †. Setting the temperature in the rear
compartment using multi-zone
Thermotronic* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the ™button.
The multi-zone Thermotronic* display
switches to the settings for the rear-com-
partment air conditioning.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
9 clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 163). Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †.
The set temperature is shown in the multi-
zone Thermotronic* display. The multi-
zone Thermotronic* display changes back
to the standard display about three sec-
onds after a button is pressed.
Setting the temperature in the rear
compartment using the rear-compart-
ment air conditioning* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
2 clockwise or anti-clockwise (Y
page 166). Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †. Adjusting the air vents
G
Risk of injury
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the
air vents. This could cause burns or frost-
bite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity
of the vents. Keep bare skin away from
these air outlets. If necessary, direct the
airflow away to a different area of the vehi-
cle interior.
Please observe the following notes to ensure
that the air can flow freely through the air
vents:
R keep the air inlet between the windscreen
and the bonnet free of deposits, such as ice
and snow, to guarantee the supply of fresh
air into the vehicle interior.
R never cover the vents or air inlet and outlet
grilles in the vehicle interior.
i Position the sliders for the centre air
vents in the central position to provide vir-
tually draught-free ventilation. Cont
rols
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176
Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using the remote control Your vehicle comes with one remote control.
You may use two additional remote controls
for your vehicle. For further information, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The remote control has a maximum range of
approximately 300 metres. This range may be
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 A battery symbol appears in the display
when the batteries in the remote control
are low. Replace the remote control bat-
teries (Y page 305). i
More information about the auxiliary
heating can be found in the "Practical
advice" section (Y page 300). Auxiliary heating remote control
1
Display
2 To check the status
3 OFF – to deactivate auxiliary heating/
ventilation
4 ON – to activate auxiliary heating/venti-
lation
5 To check the status
Using the remote control, you can:
R activate or deactivate the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation
R check the status of the auxiliary heating/
ventilation Activating the auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X
Press the ONbutton.
The following messages can appear in the
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ventilation is activated.
A malfunction has occur-
red in the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation. The
heating/ventilation
function selected by the
system is not available.
The vehicle battery is not
charged sufficiently or
the system is faulty.Cont
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177The signal transmission
between the transmitter
and the vehicle is faulty.
The heating system has a
fault or there is insuffi-
cient fuel in the fuel tank.
The auxiliary heating is
not working. The auxili-
ary ventilation is still
functioning. Deactivating the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation
The auxiliary heating switches off automati-
cally after 50 minutes.
i
This time limit can be altered. To do this,
visit a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Press the OFFbutton. The following messages can appear in the
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ventilation is deactiva-
ted.
The signal transmission
between the transmitter
and the vehicle is faulty.
Checking the status of the auxiliary heat-
ing
X
Press the por obutton.
The following messages can appear in the
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ventilation is deactiva-
ted. A malfunction has occur-
red in the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation. The
heating or ventilation
function selected by the
system is not available.
The vehicle battery is not
charged sufficiently or
the system is faulty.
The signal transmission
between the transmitter
and the vehicle is faulty. 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. Cont
rols
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Loading and stowing
194order. If you attempt to fold down the seat
cushion before the seat backrest has been
folded into the upright position, the seat
cover may be damaged.
X Grip loop 8(Ypage 193) and pull seat
backrest 3(3rd row of seats)
(Y page 193) into an upright position.
X Pull release handle 1(Ypage 192) and put
backrest 3(3rd row of seats)
(Y page 193) into the desired position.
X Bring seat cushion 7(3rd row of seats)
(Y page 193) into the vertical position.
X After putting it into an upright position, fold
seat cushion 7(3rd row of seats)
(Y page 193) further back until it audibly
engages in place. Resetting seats in the 2nd row of seats 1
Backrest
2 Release catch
3 Seat cushion
X Pull release lever 2upwards beyond the
pressure point to the stop and fold backrest
1 upwards by about 45°.
X Insert the head restraint (Y page 83).
X Pull release lever 2to the pressure point
and adjust backrest 1to the desired posi-
tion.
X Check that the seat is correctly engaged.
X Set the seat head restraint to the desired
position (Y page 83). Lock verification indicator for outer seats
in the 2nd row of seats Seat unlocked
1
Lock verification indicator
2 Indicator area
When the seat is unlocked, locking display
1 is folded out and indicator area 2is
clearly visible.
X When the seat is locked, fold the backrest
back until you hear the seat engage. Controls
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195Seat locked
1
Lock verification indicator
2 Indicator area
When the seat is locked, locking display 1is
folded in and indicator area 2is barely visi-
ble. Resetting the middle seat in the 2nd row
of seats Armrest position
1
Release loop
2 Seat
X Pull release loop 1of seat 2in the direc-
tion of the arrow and hold it securely.
The seat is released and folds up.
X Press seat 2further down until the back
of the seat engages in the armrest position.
X Pull release loop 1of the backrest in the
direction of the arrow and hold it securely.
X Fold the backrest back until it is heard to
engage in the driving position. Centre console for the 2nd row of
seats*
The centre console contains a stowage com-
partment (Y page 203) and a cup holder
(Y page 183).
If you are using the fully extended luggage
compartment and want an even loading area
(Y page 190), you must remove the centre
console.
Removing the centre console G
Risk of injury
Before removing the centre console, take
out all containers from the centre console
cup holder. Liquids could otherwise spill
onto the passengers and /or the vehicle
interior. Hot liquids could scald passen-
gers. Liquids spilt on the vehicle interior
could damage it.
! To avoid damage to the centre console or
to its components, make sure that the
stowage compartment is closed before
removing the centre console.
i Remove all objects from the stowage
compartment (Y page 203) to reduce the
weight of the centre console. Controls
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Features
209Example illustration
1
To engage the mobile phone
2 Connector contact
3 Mobile phone bracket
X Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
into connector contact 2in mobile phone
bracket 3.
X Push the top part of the mobile phone in
the direction of arrow 1until it engages in
mobile phone bracket 3.
The mobile phone is connected to the
hands-free system and to the multi-func-
tion steering wheel.
The battery is charged depending on the
charge status and the position of the key in
the ignition lock. The charging process is
shown in the mobile phone display. i
The system reads the phone book stored
on the SIM card and in the mobile phone
memory. If the same entry is stored in both
of the phone books, both of these entries
will be shown in the multi-function display.
You can make a call using the sand
t buttons on the multi-function steering
wheel. You can control other mobile phone
functions via the on-board computer
(Y page 138).
i When you remove the key from the igni-
tion lock, the mobile phone remains
switched on for approximately ten minutes
(run-on time). If you make a call during this
time, the mobile phone will be switched off
approximately ten minutes after you have
ended the call.
Run-on time:
You can change the run-on time by making
an additional phone book entry on the SIM
card. For the name, enter "Idletime" and for
the number, enter a figure between "1" and
"30" (minutes). If you have not entered a
number or have entered a different num-
ber, the run-on time of ten minutes will still
apply. For information on how to create a phone
book entry, refer to the mobile phone oper-
ating instructions.
Own number sending:
The hands-free system does not recognise
whether own number sending is enabled or
disabled in the mobile phone. The phone
number is therefore always sent by default.
By creating an additional phone book entry
on the SIM card, you can switch the own
number sending function on and off. For
the name, enter "CALLID" and for the num-
ber, enter a "0" or a "1". Entering "0" will
prevent the telephone number from being
sent; entering "1" will allow it to be sent.
For information on how to create a phone
book entry, refer to the mobile phone oper-
ating instructions. Controls
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