The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is known for being a pioneer of new technology. This is no different in the new S-Class Cabriolet, which features a system called Thermotronic that’s designed to ensure a perfect climate inside the vehicle, whether the roof is up or down.
The air-conditioning system’s control unit is fully networked and communicates with numerous vehicle components by way of 12 sensors and 18 actuators. In addition to interior and exterior temperature, the sensors also detect the level of solar radiation. A sensor for air quality and harmful gases constantly monitors the quality of the outside air being drawn in. To effectively prevent the windows from fogging up, a dew-point sensor measures the absolute humidity on the front windscreen. Two solar sensors on the dashboard and on the rear shelf ensure that blower level and temperature are adjusted to the selected settings in good time in response to any changes in solar radiation.
