Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quiz
Climate Control

Set temperature. Set air distribution. Set air volume. Switch ZONE function on or off

In this manual: Climate Control
Introduction — 5At a glance — 6Safety — 25Opening and Closing — 17Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 12Lights and windshield wipers — 11Climate Control — 11Driving and parking — 44On-board computer and displays — 29Stowing and Useful Information. Good to Know — 1Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options — 10Stowage and convenience features. Convenience features — 7Maintenance and care — 11Roadside assistance — 13Wheels and tires — 13Technical data — 13
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Temperature control, air distribution and air volume in the Mercedes E-Class (4th gen, W212, 2009–2016) can be adjusted individually. This not only increases comfort but also safety, as fogged windows are avoided. With the ZONE function, different climate zones can be created for driver, front passenger and rear.

Adjusting the temperature

THERMATIC automatic climate control

You can set the temperature for the driver and front passenger sides separately.

Turn the key in the ignition to position 2.

Increase or decrease: buttonorPress up or down to set the temperature.

Change the temperature only in small steps. Start at 22°C.

THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control

Klimatisierungsautomatik THERMOTRONIC

THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control zones

You can set the temperature for the driver and front passenger sides as well as the rear compartment separately.

Turn the key in the ignition to position 2.

Increase or decrease front temperature: buttonorPress up or down to set the temperature.

Change the temperature only in small steps. Start at 22°C.

Increase or decrease rear temperature via front control unit: buttonpress.

  • The indicator lamp above the buttongoes out.

    ButtonorPress up or down to set the temperature.

    Change the temperature only in small steps. Start at 22°C.

    Increase or decrease rear temperature via rear control unit: buttonorPress on the rear control unit.

    Change the temperature only in small steps. Start at 22°C.

    Set air distribution

    Air distribution settings

    Directs air through the center and side vents.
    Directs air through the footwell vents.
    Directs air through the center, side and footwell vents.
    Directs air through the defroster vents.
    Directs air through the defroster, center and side vents.
    Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents.
    Directs air through the defroster, center, side and footwell vents.

    Info

    Regardless of the selected air distribution, air is always directed through the side vents. Only when you turn the controls on the side vents downward can you close the side vents.

    Set air distribution

    Turn the key in the ignition to position 2.THERMATIC automatic climate control: The button to set air distributionPress up or down until the desired symbol appears in the display.THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control: The button to set air distributionPress up or down until the desired symbol appears in the display.

    Set air volume

    THERMATIC automatic climate control

    Turn the key in the ignition to position 2.Increase or decrease: buttonPress up or down to set the air volume.

    THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control

    Turn the key in the ignition to position 2.Increase or decrease front air volume: buttonPress up or down to set the air volume.Increase or decrease rear air volume: buttonorpress.

    If the battery is not sufficiently charged, this may reduce blower output. Once the battery is sufficiently charged again, full blower output is available.

    Switch ZONE function on or off

    Switching on: press buttonpress.
  • The indicator lamp above the buttoncomes on.

    THERMATIC automatic climate control: The driver side temperature setting is not applied to the front passenger side.

    THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control: The driver side temperature setting is not applied to the front passenger side or the rear compartment.

    Switching off: press buttonpress.
  • The indicator lamp above the buttongoes out.

    THERMATIC automatic climate control: The driver side temperature setting is applied to the front passenger side.

    THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control: The driver side temperature setting is applied to the front passenger side and the rear compartment.

    The Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) offers a wide range of settings for temperature, air volume and air distribution. This allows the cabin climate to be individually adjusted to personal preferences and weather conditions.

    Thanks to the ZONE function, comfort can be further increased by controlling the driver and front passenger sides as well as the rear compartment independently.

    With this, the E-Class sets standards in climate comfort and functionality.

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