2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class climate control

FunctionPageFHazard warning flasher
switch75
GFront passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp 36
HCOMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
IClimate control119JAshtray133Cigarette lighter134KSeat ventilation switch,
driver’s side66Lower partFunctionPage:Storage compartment130;Gear selector lever87=Transfer case switch91?Parking brake lever86Center console29At a glance463_AKB; 2; 52, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.7.12008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 29Z

Vehicle equipment ..............................58
Locking and unlocking .......................58
Starter switch positions .....................62
Seats ....................................................62
Multifunction steering wheel .............67
Mirrors .................................................69
Memory function .................................70
Lighting ................................................72
Wipers ..................................................79
Power windows ...................................81
Driving and parking ............................82
Automatic transmission .....................87
Transfer case .......................................91
Differential locks .................................93
Instrument cluster ..............................95
Control system ....................................97
Driving systems ................................112
Climate control system ....................119
Front windshield defroster ..............124
Rear window defroster .....................125
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ...............125
Loading and storing ..........................126
Useful features .................................131
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Climate control system
Control panel
Climate control
FunctionRecommendation/Notes1Air volume control(Y page 123)Climate control on/
off
iSwitches on the climate control system.(Y page 121)2Temperature
control, driver’s side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 121)3Temperature
control, passenger
side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 121)4Air distribution
control
(Y page 123)5ª Rear window
defroster (USA only)
(Y page 125)£ Rear window
defroster (Canada
only)
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XIncreasing/decreasing: Turn
temperature control ; and/or =
(Y page 119) slightly clockwise or
counterclockwise.
iIf you turn the temperature control fully
clockwise or counterclockwise for one side
of the vehicle, you are increasing or
decreasing the temperature for the other
side of the vehicle as well.
Adjusting air vents
GWarning!
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature). This
may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
For best possible performance of the climate
control:
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and
any other debris.
XAlways keep all air vents and grilles in the
passenger compartment free from
obstruction.
iFor draft-free ventilation, move the
adjustable center and side air vents to the
middle position.
Center air vents:Left center air vent, adjustable;Right center air vent, adjustable=Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable right center air vent
?Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable left center air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheels =
and ? in the required direction.
Side air vents
Example illustration passenger side
:Right side defroster air vent, fixed;Right side air vent, adjustable=Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable right side air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel = in
the required direction.
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Rear center console air vents:Thumbwheel for air volume control for
rear center air vents
;Right rear center air vent, adjustable=Left rear center air vent, adjustableXOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :
upward or downward.
Adjusting air distribution
The symbols on the control represent the
following functions:
SymbolFunctionMDirects air to the windshield and
through the side defroster air
vents
QDirects air into the entire
vehicle interior
ODirects air to the footwells and
through the side air vents
PDirects air through the center
and side air vents
The air distribution can be adjusted manually.
XTurn air distribution control ?
(Y page 119) to the desired symbol.
The air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols.
Adjusting air volume
XDecrease/increase: Turn air volume
control : (Y page 119) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
side windows.
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear
again.
XActivating: Press button ¥4 or z5.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the following
functions automatically:
Rcooling on to dehumidify
Rmost efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside temperature
Rair flows onto the windshield and the front
side windows
Rthe air recirculation mode is switched off
iIf you have activated on the defrost
function with button ¥ or z, you
cannot make any other settings.
XDeactivating: Press button ¥ or z
again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
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The windshield defroster switches off
automatically after 10 minutes.
If you switch on the windshield defroster for
the fourth time in succession, it will switch off
automatically after 5 minutes.
You cannot switch on the windshield
defroster if the outside temperature is above
50‡ (10†).
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press windshield defroster
switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
XSwitching off: Press windshield defroster
switch : once more.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
! If too many electrical consumers are
operating simultaneously and there is
insufficient voltage in the battery, indicator
lamp ; in windshield defroster switch :
starts flashing. After approximately
30 seconds the system responds
automatically by switching the windshield
defroster off.
Rear window defrosterGWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation
depending on the outside temperature.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press button ª6 or |7 on the respective climate control panel.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
XSwitching off: Press button ª or
| again.
XSwitch off consumers that are currently not
needed if required.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage,
the rear window defroster switches back on
automatically.
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
GWarning!
When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The opening procedure of the tilt/sliding
sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof
switch was moved past the resistance point
and released, by moving the sunroof switch in
any direction.
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Treadwear indicator : appears as a solid
band across the tread.
Storing tires
! Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Protect tires from contact with oil, grease
and fuels.
Cleaning tires
! Never use a round nozzle to power wash
tires. The intense jet of water can result in
damage to the tire.
Always replace a damaged tire.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S.
Government requirement designed to give
drivers consistent and reliable information
regarding tire performance. Tire
manufacturers are required to grade tires
based on three performance factors:
treadwear :, traction ;, and temperature
resistance =. Although not a Government of
Canada requirement, all tires made for sale in
North America have these grades branded on
the sidewall.
iFor illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
Quality grades can be found, where
applicable, on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
TreadwearTractionTemperature200AAA
All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to
these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
U.S. Government test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
GWarning!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
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GWarning!
Never turn the vehicle around on steep
inclines. The vehicle might roll over. If the
vehicle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear.
Traction in steep terrain
Be easy on the accelerator and watch for
continuous wheel traction when driving in
steep terrain.
iThe 4-ETS helps greatly when starting out
on a steep incline when the front wheels
have then the tendency to slip due to the
weight shifting away from the front axle.
The 4-ETS recognizes the situation and
limits the torque for the front wheels by
braking them.
Simultaneously the torque for the rear
wheels is increased.
Driving across a hilltop
Decelerate just ahead of a hilltop (do not shift
automatic transmission into neutral position
N), to prevent the vehicle from speeding up
too much after climbing a hill.
Use the momentum of the vehicle to drive
across the hilltop.
After climbing a hill, driving in this manner
prevents the vehicle from:
Rlosing ground contact when cresting hills
Rlosing its forward momentum
Rspeeding up too much after climbing the hill
Driving downhill
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 1 (Y page 89).
RDrive downhill observing the same rules as
driving uphill (Y page 181).
iThe special LOW RANGE – ABS
(Y page 51) setting allows for precise and
brief (cyclical) blocking of the front wheels,
permitting them to dig into loose ground.
Remember that, when stopped, the front
wheels slide across a surface and thus lose
their ability to steer the vehicle.
Driving through water
:Fording depth, 20 in (50 cm)
RBefore driving through water, determine its
depth.
! The water depth must not exceed 20 in
(50 cm). The ground under the water might
not be firm which could result the water
being deeper than expected when driving
the vehicle through it. Please note that the
water level is correspondingly lower for
flowing water.
RComply with the warnings (Y page 179) and
rules for off-road driving (Y page 180).
RSwitch off the exterior lamps as well as the
climate control.
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 1 or 2 (Y page 89).
RAvoid high engine speeds.
REnter and leave the water only at a shallow
spot, driving at walking speed.
! Never accelerate before driving into the
water. The bow wave could force water into
the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
RDrive through the water slowly and at a
constant speed.
RDo not stop vehicle while immersed in
water, and do not shut off the engine.
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