2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 141

Operating the control systems Function 139 i Notes/tips G Sets climate control to Activate climate control using the à and ¿ automatic (FOCUS/MEDIUM/ buttons. The indicator lamps above the à and DIFFUSE) ¿ buttons light up. You can also set the airflow and air distribution of the automatic climate control to one of three levels (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). You can set the desired level using button G. The MEDIUM level is recommended. H Sets the airflow I Sets the air distribution J Sets the temperature, left Rear control panel K Increases the temperature L Display M Reduces the temperature Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). Operating the control systems Switching the control on/off Important information G Warning! When the climate control system is deactivated, the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. Activating/deactivating X i Activate climate control primarily using the à button (Y page 140). Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To activate: press the à button. The indicator lamp above the à button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode. or X Press the ^ button. The indicator lamp above the ^ button goes out. The previously selected settings come into effect again. X To deactivate: press the ^ button. The indicator lamp above the ^ button lights up. Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off Important information The cooling with air dehumidification function is only available when the engine is running. Z Climate control