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2014 Merc S350, AC in multimedia settings

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  • 16-05-2021 9:07pm
    #1
    Catglee
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭


    First hot day since I purchased the above.
    Tried to "check" or select the AC box to turn it on in the multimedia settings and it immediately unchecked itself.

    Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

    Thanks


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,636 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    No but a cars a/c system should be used weekly, as the refrigerant also serves as the system lubricant.

    If it's not run the rubber hoses will crack and perish.


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    AlfaZen
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭AlfaZen


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    No but a cars a/c system should be used weekly, as the refrigerant also serves as the system lubricant.

    If it's not run the rubber hoses will crack and perish.

    I leave the a/c on all the time. When its warm it keeps the car cool and in the winter it dehumidifies it. No major difference in mpg with it on.


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    richardsheil
    Registered Users Posts: 691 ✭✭✭richardsheil


    Surely no need to go to multimedia settings.

    Is there not an auto button on the temperature setting dial as on most mercs?


    https://youtu.be/Fo4uH6Qvce0


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    Turbolounge
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Turbolounge


    Plenty of cars have it, many BMWs from the mid 2000s, E60,E65 etc. More common than you would think.


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    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    Turbolounge wrote: »
    Plenty of cars have it, many BMWs from the mid 2000s, E60,E65 etc. More common than you would think.

    E chassis cars have snowflake button to turn a/c on


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    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    Catglee wrote: »
    First hot day since I purchased the above.
    Tried to "check" or select the AC box to turn it on in the multimedia settings and it immediately unchecked itself.

    Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

    Thanks

    Does the air conditioning turn on when you turn on the windscreen demister? Might be a way to check if its an issue with the ac or with how you're turning it on


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    Turbolounge
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Turbolounge


    frozenfrozen wrote: »
    E chassis cars have snowflake button to turn a/c on

    They do, but to get it cold/hot you have to go into climate and change centre vent temperature. It's really confusing.


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    Catglee
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Catglee


    frozenfrozen wrote: »
    Does the air conditioning turn on when you turn on the windscreen demister? Might be a way to check if its an issue with the ac or with how you're turning it on

    Hi, no... When I turn on the demister the AC does not kick in.

    I'm going to contact the dealer tomorrow. I had a guarantee with he car, in people's experience would this come under same? I've got the car 4 weeks.
    Thanks for the suggestions all


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    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    Bring to them it might be showing a code as well for why ac isn't working for you

    Or else they'll show you some button to turn it on that nobody here knew


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    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users Posts: 28,717 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Catglee wrote: »
    Hi, no... When I turn on the demister the AC does not kick in.

    I'm going to contact the dealer tomorrow. I had a guarantee with he car, in people's experience would this come under same? I've got the car 4 weeks.
    Thanks for the suggestions all

    Be wary... if it's your standard "3 months engine and gearbox" warranty they likely won't cover this without charging you for it.


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