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Switching the stationary heater/ventilation on/off via the air conditioning control panel

DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poisonous exhaust gases

If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehicle. This is the case in enclosed spaces or if the vehicle gets stuck in snow, for example.

Always switch the stationary heater off in enclosed spaces without an air extraction systems, e.g. in garages.

Keep the tailpipe and the area around the vehicle free from snow when the engine or the stationary heater are running.

Open a window on the windward side of the vehicle to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air.

WARNING Risk of fire due to hot stationary heater components and exhaust gases

Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite.

When the stationary heater is switched on, make sure that:

hot vehicle parts do not come into contact with flammable materials.

the exhaust gas can flow out of the stationary heater exhaust pipe unhindered.

the exhaust gas does not come into contact with flammable materials.

NOTE Battery discharge caused by stationary heater or stationary ventilation operation

Operating the stationary heater or stationary ventilation drains the battery.

After heating or ventilating the vehicle twice, drive for a longer period of time.

Requirements:

The fuel tank is filled to at least the reserve level.

Set the desired temperature using the

button.

Press button

The red or blue indicator lamp on button will light up or go out.

The colours of the indicator lamp have the following meanings:

Blue: stationary ventilation is switched on.
Red: the stationary heater is switched on.
Yellow: the departure time is preselected.

The stationary heater/ventilation will switch off automatically after 50 minutes.

Operation using the app: the stationary heater/ventilation can also be operated via the Mercedes me connect app. You can find further information in the separate Owner's Manual at Mercedes me connect Interactive Owner's Manual.