Overview of climate control systems. General information. Control unit for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2 zones). Information on using THERMATIC automatic climate control

The climate control in the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) provides a pleasant interior climate with modern systems such as THERMATIC and effectively filters pollen, dust and pollutants. The system helps prevent windows from fogging up and allows individual settings to increase comfort on every journey. Even after a short standstill, the air stays fresh thanks to the residual heat function.

General Notes

Follow the recommended settings on the following pages. Otherwise the windows may fog up.

To prevent the windows from fogging up, switch on

• switch off the air conditioning only briefly
• switch on recirculation mode only briefly
• switch on the “Cooling with air dehumidification” function
• if necessary, switch on the “Defrost windshield” function briefly.

The climate control regulates the temperature and humidity of the vehicle interior and filters unwanted substances from the air.

The climate control is only ready for operation when the engine is running. It works best when the side windows and the roof are closed.

The “Residual heat” function can only be switched on or off with the ignition switched off.

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In warm weather, ventilate the vehicle briefly, e.g. using the “Comfort open” function.

This speeds up the cooling process so the desired interior temperature is reached more quickly.

The installed filter removes most dust particles and soot and completely removes pollen. In addition, gaseous pollutants and odors in the air are reduced. A clogged filter reduces the airflow into the vehicle interior. Therefore, observe the filter replacement interval specified in the service booklet. As it depends on environmental factors, such as heavy air pollution, it may be shorter than specified in the service booklet.

The “Residual heat” function may switch on automatically one hour after the ignition key is removed. The vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the automatic climate control.

Control unit for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2 zones)

	Switch recirculation mode on or off
	Defrost windshield
	Switch ZONE function on or off
	Display
	Automatic climate control
	Switch cooling with air dehumidification on or off
	Switch rear window heater on or off
	Switch climate control on or off
	Set temperature, right
	Set air distribution
	Set air volume
	Set temperature, left

Information on using THERMATIC automatic climate control

Automatic climate control

The following notes and recommendations explain how to make the best use of THERMATIC automatic climate control.

• Switch on the climate control with the buttonsand. The indicator lamps above the buttonsandlight up.
• Set the temperature to 22 °C.
• Use the “Defrost windshield” function only briefly, until the fogged windshield is clear again.
• Use the “Recirculation mode” function only briefly, e.g. when there are unpleasant outside odors or in a tunnel. Otherwise the windows may fog up, as no fresh air is drawn in in recirculation mode.
• If you want to apply the driver-side temperature settings to the passenger side, use the “ZONE” function. The indicator lamp above the buttongoes out.
• When you make climate control settings, the climate status display appears at the bottom edge of the audio or COMAND display for about three seconds (see separate operator's manual). It shows the current settings of the various climate control functions.

ECO Start/Stop function

During an automatic engine stop of the ECO start/stop function, only reduced climate control output is available. If you need full climate control output, you can switch off the ECO start/stop function using the ECO button.

The Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) impresses with a well-designed climate control system that optimally combines comfort and safety. THERMATIC ensures pleasant temperatures and clear visibility in all weather.

Thanks to the high-performance air filter, pollutants and pollen are effectively filtered from the air, which is particularly beneficial for allergy sufferers. The system shows how Mercedes applies its premium quality standards down to the smallest detail.

The combination of comfort and cutting-edge technology makes the E-Class W212 the ideal choice for every season.