climate settings MERCEDES-BENZ R350 2007 R171 Owner's Manual

Contents
Control system .................................. 159
Multifunction display .................... 159
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 160
Menus .......................................... 162
Standard display menu ................ 166
AMG menu ................................... 168
AUDIO menu ................................ 171
Navi* menu .................................. 173
AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ........ 174
Distronic* menu........................... 174
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 174
Settings menu .............................. 176
Distance warning function* ......... 191
Trip computer menu..................... 191
TEL menu* ................................... 193
Automatic transmission ..................... 197
Gear selector lever ....................... 197
Shifting procedure ....................... 200
Transmission positions................. 201
Driving tips ................................... 203
Gear ranges ................................. 205
Automatic shift program .............. 206Steering wheel gearshift control ... 207
Manual shift program
(R 63 AMG only)............................ 209
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 211
Good visibility ..................................... 212
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 212
Rear view mirrors.......................... 212
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors* ........................................ 214
Sun visors ..................................... 215
Rear door window sunshade* ....... 216
Rear window defroster .................. 217
Climate control ................................... 218
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 222
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 222
Setting the temperature................ 223
Adjusting air distribution............... 223
Adjusting air volume ..................... 224
Front defroster.............................. 224
Air recirculation mode .................. 226
Air conditioning............................. 228
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 229
Rear climate control*.................... 2293-zone automatic climate control* ..... 232
Deactivating the automatic
climate control system ................. 236
Operating the automatic
climate control system in
automatic mode............................ 237
Setting the temperature ............... 237
Adjusting air distribution .............. 238
Adjusting air volume ..................... 239
Front defroster ............................. 239
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 240
Air recirculation mode .................. 240
Air conditioning ............................ 243
Using driver-side settings for all
temperature zones........................ 244
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 244
Rear automatic climate control
(second row) ................................ 245
Rear automatic climate control
(second and third row)* ................ 249
Power windows .................................. 251
Opening and closing ..................... 251
Synchronizing the door windows .. 254
Summer opening feature .............. 254
Convenience closing feature......... 256

221 Controls in detail
Climate control
The climate control is operational whenev-
er the engine is running. You can operate
the climate control system in either the
automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on
the selected interior temperature and the
current 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 228).
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 between un-
protected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
controls (
page 220) 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.
iSevere 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 254). 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.

222 Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating the climate control
system
Deactivating
Press button´ (page 220).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Reactivating
Press buttonU (page 220).
Operating the climate control system
in automatic modeActivating
Press buttonU (page 220) while
the engine is running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air volume and air distri-
bution are adjusted automatically.
Use temperature controls1 and7
(
page 220) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The interior air temperature is adjusted
automatically.
Warning!G
When the climate control system is
switched off, the outside air supply and cir-
culation 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.
iYou can also press button´
(
page 220) on the climate control panel.
If you press button0 (
page 220) to reacti-
vate the climate control system, the defrosting
mode is activated.
iWhen 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 if
necessary (
page 228).
iThe settings for the passenger side are also
used for the rear passenger compartment.

224 Controls in detail
Climate control
Adjusting air volume
Five blower speeds are available.
Press button
to decrease or
buttonQ to increase air volume
(
page 220) to the desired level.
The indicator lamp on buttonU
(
page 220) goes out. The automatic
operation of air volume switches off.
The selected blower speed is
shown in the air volume display b
(
page 220).
Adjusting air volume for the center and
side air vents
Opening the center air vents
Turn thumbwheels 5 and 6
(
page 218) upward.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are open.Closing the center air vents
Turn thumbwheels 5 and 6
(
page 218) downward.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are closed.
Opening the side air vents
Turn thumbwheels 2 and 7
(
page 218) upward.
The corresponding side air vents on the
left and right are open.
Closing the side air vents
Turn thumbwheels 2 and 7
(
page 218) downward.
The corresponding side air vents on the
left and right are closed.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up. You
can also use it to defog the windshield and
side windows.
Activating
Press button0 (page 220).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear again.
When the defrost setting has been selected, only
the rear window defroster can be switched on.
No other settings are possible.

225 Controls in detail
Climate control
The climate control switches to the follow-
ing functions automatically:

maximum blower speed and heating
power

air flows onto the windshield and the
front side windows (side air vents must
be open)

the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41°F (5°C) for
air-drying
Deactivating
Press button0 (page 220) once
more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are in effect
again. The air conditioning compressor
remains switched on.Windshield fogged on the outside
Switch the windshield wipers on
(
page 60).
Press button 0(page 220).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.The climate control switches automatically
to the following functions:

maximum blower speed and heating
power

air flows onto the windshield and the
front side windows (side air vents must
be open)

the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41°F (5°C) for
air-drying
If the automatic air distribution is switched
off:
Press air distribution button 9 or a
(
page 220).
iTo switch off, you can also press
button´ orU (
page 220).
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.

230 Controls in detail
Climate control
Rear climate control panel
Activating rear climate control
Press buttonU.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air volume and air distri-
bution are adjusted automatically.
Deactivating rear climate control
Press button´.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The cooling function switches off after
a short delay.
1Rear climate control on
(automatic mode)
2Air distribution (directs air through
the center air vents)
3Rear air conditioning off
4Air distribution (directs air through
the footwells and side air vents)
5Right rear center air vent, adjustable
6Left rear center air vent, adjustable
iThe climate control must be switched on
(
page 231).
iThe temperature is adjusted according to
the settings for the front passenger side made
on the front climate control panel (
page 223).
iSwitch off the rear climate control for
improved cooling or heating output in the front
passenger compartment.
You can also switch off the rear climate control
from the front passenger compartment
(
page 231).

231 Controls in detail
Climate control
Operating from the front
Deactivating
Press button: on the front climate
control panel (
page 220).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Reactivating
Press button: on the front climate
control panel (
page 220).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The rear climate control is
adjusted automatically.Adjusting air distribution
Use the air distribution controls2 or4
to adjust the air distribution for the rear
passenger compartment.
The symbols on the controls represent the
following functions:
Adjusting manually
Press the desired air distribution
control2 or4.
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out.Adjusting automatically
Press buttonU.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air distribution is
adjusted automatically.
Adjusting air volume
The air volume for the rear zone corre-
sponds to the air volume settings for the
front passenger side. You can switch off
the air supply for the rear zone.
You can switch off the supplied amount of
air volume.
Press button´.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
SymbolFunction
ZDirects air to the center air
vents
YDirects air to the footwells and
the side air vents

234 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
1Temperature control, driver’s side
2Air distribution and air volume
(automatic, manual)
3Air distribution, driver’s side
4Front defroster
0USA only
P Canada only
5Increasing air volume
6Rear window defroster
1 USA only
F Canada only
7Air distribution, passenger side
8Rear automatic climate control
on/off
>USA only
™Canada only
9Temperature control, passenger side
aAutomatic climate control on/off
bAir distribution, passenger side
cAir distribution, passenger side
dAC cooling on/off
Residual heat/ventilation
eDisplay
fDecreasing air volume
gAir recirculation
hAir distribution, driver’s side
jAir distribution, driver’s side
kInterior temperature sensor
lAdopting driver’s side settings for all
zones

236 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Deactivating the automatic climate
control system
Deactivating
Press button´ (page 234) until
the displaye (
page 234) is cleared.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Reactivating
Press buttonU (page 234).Warning!G
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
iSevere 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 254). The automatic 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.
Warning!G
When the automatic climate control system
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.
iYou can also press button´
(
page 234) on the automatic climate control
panel.
If you press button0 (
page 234) to reacti-
vate the automatic climate control system, the
defrosting mode is activated.

239 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Adjusting air volume
Five blower speeds are available.
Press button
to decrease or
buttonQ to increase air volume
(
page 234) to the desired level.
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out.
The
AUTO display disappears in the
display e (
page 234) and the
automatic mode is switched off. The
selected blower speed appears in the
displaye (
page 234).
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, such as when it is iced up. You
can also use it to defog the windshield and
side windows.
Activating
Press button0 (page 234).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.The automatic climate control switches to
the following functions automatically:

maximum blower speed and heating
power

air flows onto the windshield and the
front side windows (side air vents must
be open)

the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41°F (5°C) for
air-drying
Deactivating
Press button0 (page 234).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear again.
When the defrost setting has been selected, only
the rear window defroster can be switched on.
No other settings are possible.
iTo switch off, you can also press
button´ orU (
page 234).