2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 207

Controls in detail Dual-zone automatic climate control (USA only) Deactivating the climate control system Deactivating Press button ´ ( page 204). Operating the climate control system in automatic mode Activating Press button U ( page 204) while the engine is running. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically. Use temperature controls 1 and 6 ( page 204) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically. i When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume and air distribution. In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is switched on. This function can be switched off if necessary. i 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. Reactivating Make sure the ignition is switched on. Press button ´ ( page 204) again. The previous settings are once again in effect. i To switch the system on, you can also press another button, with the exception of 1. 206