2002 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 climate control

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Basic setting – automatic mode
In the automatic mode the climate control cools or heats
the interior depending on outside temperature and the
selected interior temperature. With the automatic mode
switched off, the air volume and distribution can still be
set manually.
Press U button. Air volume and distribution are
controlled automatically.
We recommend to set the left and right temperature
to 72
°F (22
°C). Pleas e make chan ges f rom t his s etting to
suit your personal requirements.
Special settings (use only for short duration)
Air distribution and air volume, manual
Press U button. The indicator lamp in the button will
go out.
Select any of the six air volume speeds and the air
distribution.
The air distribution for the right and left side operate
together.Air distribution, manual:
hAir from the center, side and rear passenger
compartment air outlets.
jAir from the windshield and side defroster air
outlets.
kAir from the footwell and rear passenger footwell
air outlets.
VAir from the windshield, center, side defroster,
footwell, rear passenger footwell and rear
passenger compartment air outlets.
To return to automatic mode:
Press the U button. The indicator lamp in the button
illuminates.
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Press the P button. The indicator lamp in the button
illuminates and the fan is set to a higher speed. The
warm air is directed to the defroster and windshield air
outlets.
Switch off air recirculation, if selected. Press
buttonO, the indicator lamp in the button will go
out.
Close center air outlets.
Turn thumbwheels (6, page 140) to the right to open lef t
and right side air outlets. Adjust side air outlets upward.
Pressing the P button again returns the system to
the previous setting.
Notes:
Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed
before activating the defroster.
The defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the
battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as
soon as the windshield is clear.Windows fogged up on the inside
Switch off the economy mode, if selected. Press
button AC
OFF
. The indicator lamp in the button will go
out.
Switch off air recirculation, if selected. Press
buttonO. The indicator lamp in the button will go
out.
Press the P button. The indicator lamp in the button
illuminates.
Increase temperature setting.
Open the side air outlets and direct them onto the side
windows.
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Windshield fogged up on the outside
Switch on the windshield wiper.
Switch to manual mode.
Turn air distribution switch to positionh ork.
Air recirculation
Select air recirculation:
Press button O briefly. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
To switch off the air recirculation:
Press button O briefly. The indicator lamp in the
button will go out. The system automatically switches from air
recirculation to fresh air:
•after 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above
about 40
°F(5
°C),
•after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below
about 40
°F(5
°C),
•after 5 minutes if economy mode AC
OFF is selected.
The system switches automatically to air recirculation at
high outside temperatures. A quantity of outside air is
added after about 30 minutes.
If the windows should fog up from the inside, switch
from recirculated air back to fresh air.
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To switch the climate control off, set the air volume
control switch to position 0.
The fresh air supply to the vehicle interior is shut off.
While driving, use this setting only temporarily,
otherwise the windshield could fog up.
To switch the climate control on again, set air volume
control switch to any speed.Economy mode
The function of this setting corresponds to the
automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning
compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not
possible to air condition in this setting.
Press AC
OFF
button to activate. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
Press AC
OFF
button once again to return to the previous
setting. The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
Important!
In the AC
OFF
mode the windows could fog up on the
inside. Switch off AC
OFF
mode.
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Residual engine heat utilization
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue
to heat or ventilate the interior for a short while,
dependent of the temperature setting of the climate
control. Air volume and distribution are controlled
automatically.
To select:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 0 or remove it altogether.
Press button T. The indicator lamp in the button
illuminates.
Set the left and right temperature to your personal
requirements.
This function selection will not activate if the battery
level is insufficient. Press button T again to switch off. The indicator
lamp in the button will go out.
The function switches off automatically:
•if the electronic key in starter switch is turned to
position 2,
•after approximately 30 minutes,
•if the battery voltage drops.
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Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
To select:
Press the F button in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
To c a nc el:
Press the F button in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button goes out.Notes:
Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed
before activating the defroster.
The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power.
To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the
defroster as soon as the rear window is clear.
The defroster is automatically turned off after
approximately 6–17 minutes of operation depending on
the outside temperature and vehicle speed.
If several power consumers are turned on
simultaneously, or the battery is only partially charged,
it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn
itself off. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside
the switch starts blinking.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
defroster automatically turns itself back on.
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Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets 1Air volume control for center air outlets
To open: Turn the thumbwheel upward.
2Center air outlet, left, adjustable
3Center air outlet, right, adjustable
Note:
The air temperature can be set on the control panel (see
page 142) using the temperature wheels for the left and
right compartments separately.
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If the electronic key is left in the starter switch
position 0 for a extended period of time, it can no longer
be turned in the lock. In this case, remove electronic key
from starter switch and reinsert.
Caution!
To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible
dead battery, always remove the electronic key from the
starter switch. Do not leave the electronic key in starter
switch position 0.Notes:
A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened
with the electronic key is in starter switch position 1
or 0.
If the electronic key cannot be turned in the starter
switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently
charged. See battery on page 319 or jump starting on
page 321.
With the engine at idle speed, the charging rate of the
alternator (output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended that you turn off
unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop-
and-go traf fic. This precaution helps to avoid draining of
the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and charging system
may be minimized by turning off the following power-
consuming devices, for example:
Heated seats, rear window defroster. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume control should be set to
the lowest position.
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