2016 Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN & MAYBACH Owner’s Manual

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Overview of climate control systems

PLUG-IN HYBRID (Canada only)
Front control panel

1. Sets climate control to automatic, left (page 147)
2. Sets the temperature, left (page 148)
3. Sets the airflow, left (page 150)
4. Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode manually (page 152)
5. Defrosts the windshield (page 151)
6. Calls up the climate control menu of the multimedia system (see separate operating instructions)
   Switches the residual heat on or off (page 152)
7. Switches the rear window defroster on/off (page 151)
8. Activates/deactivates “Immediate pre-entry climate control” (page 158)
9. Sets the airflow, right (page 150)
10. Sets the temperature, right (page 148)
11. Sets climate control to automatic, right (page 147)
    Rear control panel (vehicles with rear-compartment climate control)
12. Sets the temperature, left (page 148)
13. Sets the air distribution, left (page 149)
14. Sets climate control to automatic (page 147)
15. Sets the airflow (page 150)
16. Activates/deactivates climate control (page 145)
    Switches the residual heat on or off (page 152)
17. Sets the air distribution, right (page 149)
18. Sets the temperature, right (page 148)

Notes on using automatic climate control
Climate control system
Below, you can find a number of notes and recommendations to help you use climate control optimally.

• Activate climate control using the Auto rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the Auto rocker switch lights up.
• Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
• Only use the “Windshield defrosting” function
  briefly, until the windshield is clear again. ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
• Use the residual heat function if you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignition is switched off. The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off. The residual heat function is switched off when the ignition is switched on.
  If you are controlling the rear-compartment climate control using the front control panel, note the following:
• If you set the rear-compartment climate control using the front control panel, the appears in the rear-compartment control panel display.
• If the rear-compartment climate control is set using the front control panel, it cannot be set at the same time using the rear control panel. After completing the settings for the rear-compartment climate control using the front control panel, wait five seconds. You will then be able to control the rear climate control using the rear control panel.
• After selecting the rear compartment settings, the front climate control can be controlled automatically again via the multimedia system after five seconds.
  Alternatively, you can select “Cancel rear compartment” in the multimedia system air-conditioning function bar.

ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate control system only operates at a reduced capacity. If you require the full climate control output, you can switch off the ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button (Y page 167).

Adjusting the climate mode settings
In automatic mode you can select the following airflow settings for the driver’s and front-passenger areas:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUMmedium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draft-free setting
To set: set the climate mode using the multimedia system (see the separate operating instructions).

Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature separately for the following areas on vehicles without rear-compartment climate control:

• front footwells, left and right
• driver and front passenger area
  You can set the temperature separately for the following areas on vehicles with rear-compart-ment climate control:
• front footwells, left and right
• driver and front passenger area
• rear compartment left and right

Activating or deactivating the synchronization function 
Climate control can be set centrally using the synchronization function. The settings for temperature, air distribution and airflow on the driv-er’s side are adopted for the front-passenger side and the rear compartment (vehicles with rear-compartment air conditioning).
X To activate or deactivate: activate or deactivate the synchronization function using the multimedia system (see the separate operating instructions).
Vehicles with rear-compartment air conditioning: the SYNC display appears on the rear-compartment display.

The synchronization function is deactivated:
if the settings for the front-passenger side are changed
vehicles with rear-compartment air conditioning: the settings for the rear compartment are changed

Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to clear a fogged-up windshield or front side windows on the inside.
Switch off the “Windshield defrosting” function as soon as the windshield is clear again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 162).
X To switch on: press the¬ rocker switch on the front control unit up or down.
The indicator lamp in the¬ rocker switch lights up.
The climate control system switches to the following functions:

• high airflow
• high-temperature Rair distribution to the windshield and front side windows
  Rair-recirculation mode off windshield heating on
• cooling with air dehumidification
  To deactivate: press the¬ rocker switch up or down.
  The indicator lamp in the¬ rocker switch goes out. The previously selected settings are restored. Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated.

Switching the residual heat on or off
Vehicles with rear-compartment climate control: once the engine is switched off, it is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating or ventilating the rear and front compartments of the vehicle for approximately 15 minutes. If the “Residual heat” function is set for only the front or only the rear compartment, it is possible to continue heating or ventilating for approximately 30 minutes.
Vehicles without rear-compartment climate control: once the engine is switched off, it is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating or ventilating the front compartment of the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes.
The heating or ventilation time depends on the temperature that has been set.

Perfume atomizer
Operating the perfume atomizer

WARNING If children open the vial, they could drink the perfume or it could come into contact with their eyes. There is a risk of injury. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
If the perfume liquid has been drunk, consult a doctor. If perfume comes into contact with your eyes or skin, rinse the eyes with clean water. If you continue to experience difficul-ties, consult a doctor.

Environmental note
Full vials must not be disposed of with household waste. They must be collec-ted separately and recycled to protect the environment.
Dispose of full vials in an environmentally responsible manner and take them to a harmful substance collection point.

The perfume atomizer helps to improve driving comfort.

• switch the perfume atomizer on or off
• regulate the perfume intensity (see the separate operating instructions)
  The following conditions can affect your perception of the perfume intensity:
• operating mode of the climate control system
• interior temperature
• time of year or day
• air humidity
• physiological condition of occupants, e.g. fatigue or hunger

The perfume atomizer can only be operated when the climate control system is switched on and is only active when the glove box is closed.
The perfume atomizer is provided with a pre-fil-led vial. You can also choose from a variety of filled perfume vials and empty vial that you can fill yourself.
If you refill an empty perfume vial, observe the separate information sheet attached to the vial
If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfumes, observe the manufacturer’s safety notices on the perfume packaging.
Do not refill the pre-filled perfume vial when it is empty. Dispose of the used vial after use.

• To insert the perfume vial: open the glove box (Y page 326).
• Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as  it will go.
• To remove the perfume vial: pull out the perfume vial.
• To refill the perfume vial: unscrew the lid of the empty perfume vial to refill it yourself.
  Fill the perfume vial with a maximum of 0.5 fl. oz. (15 ml) of the desired liquid per-fume.
• Screw the lid back on to the vial.
  Only refill the vial when you are outside the vehicle. Otherwise, liquid perfume could drip into the interior and contaminate it.
  Always refill the empty refillable vial with the same perfume. Otherwise, you might not achieve optimum results from the perfume atomizer.

Ionization
You can use the “Ionization” function to purify the air in the vehicle interior and attain an improved interior climate.
The ionization of the interior air is odorless and cannot be perceived directly in the vehicle inte-rior.
You can switch ionization on or off using the multimedia system (see the separate operating instructions).
Ionization can only be switched on if the front climate control system is activated. The side air vent on the driver’s side must be open.

Pre-entry climate control via Smart-Key

General notes
The “Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey” function is only available in PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles.
Before getting in, the driver’s seat area or the whole interior can be briefly warmed or ventila-ted in advance with the air from the air vents being pre-cooled.
The high-voltage battery must be sufficiently charged before “Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey” can be activated. When the vehicle is pre-cooled, the following functions are activated if required:

• Climate control system
• Blower
• Seat ventilation
  When the vehicle is pre-heated, the following functions are activated if required:
• Climate control system
• Blower
• Seat heating
• Steering wheel heating
• Exterior mirror heating
• Rear window defroster
  If you have activated the following functions using the multimedia system, they are activated together with the “Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey” function:
• Armrest heating
• Perfume atomizer
• Ionization
  Activating the perfume atomizer or ionization (see separate operating instructions).

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