2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS clock setting

iIt is only possible to lock the vehicle
centrally if all doors are closed.XTo unlock: press button :.XTo lock: press button ;.
You can open a front door from inside the
vehicle even if it has been locked. Only open
the door when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the central
locking button:
R and the SmartKey is restored to the factory
settings, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a
front door is opened from inside the
vehicle.
R and the SmartKey is set to an individual
setting, only the front door that is opened
from inside the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey, it does not unlock if you use
the central locking button.
Automatic locking feature
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels of the
vehicle are moving at a speed of more than
9 mph (15 km/h) . There is therefore a risk of
being locked out when the vehicle is being
pushed, towed or tested on a dynamometer.
You can switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer ( Y page 165).
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked
centrally with the SmartKey:XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 63).XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.XTurn mechanical key ; counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.XTurn mechanical key ; back and remove
it.
Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be locked
centrally with the SmartKey:
XClose the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.XPress the locking button ( Y page 67).XMake sure that the locking knobs on the
doors are still visible. Press down the
locking knobs by hand, if necessary.XClose the driver's door from the outside.68DoorsOpening and closing
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otherwise fog up as, in air-recirculation
mode, no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off.
R At very low temperatures, the rear window
defroster is only switched on once the
vehicle interior has warmed up.
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Important information
GWarning!
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button ( Y page 109).
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XTo switch on: turn control : clockwise to
the desired position (except position 0)
( Y page 107).XThe previously selected settings come into
effect again.XTo switch off: turn control : counter-
clockwise to position 0(Y page 107).Switching cooling with air
dehumidification on/off
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
GWarning
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
i The cooling with air dehumidification
function uses refrigerant R134a. This
coolant does not contain
chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does
not damage the ozone layer.
Activating/deactivating
! If the cooling with air dehumidification
does not switch on, it is possible that the
climate control system has lost coolant.
Have the cooling with air dehumidification
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
XTo activate: press the Á button.
The indicator lamp in the Á button lights
up.XTo switch off: press the Á button.
The indicator lamp in the Á button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
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Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function
If the indicator lamp in the Á button does
not go out or flashes when switched on, the
cooling with air dehumidification function is
switched off due to a malfunction. You can no
longer switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification function.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
GWarning
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XSet the desired temperature.XTo switch on: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.XTo switch off: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XTo increase/reduce: turn controls ; and
= clockwise or counter-clockwise
( Y page 107).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
i If you turn the temperature control on one
side of the vehicle fully clockwise or
counter-clockwise, you will increase or
reduce the temperature on the other side
of the vehicle at the same time.
Setting the air distribution
You can set the air distribution for the entire
vehicle.
The symbols for the air distribution have the
following meanings:
SymbolMeaningMDirects the airflow through the
defroster vents to the
windshield and side windowsQDirects the airflow to the entire
vehicle interiorODirects the airflow through the
footwell and side air ventsPDirects the airflow through the
center and side air ventsXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XPress the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out.XTurn control ?(Y page 107) to the
corresponding symbol. The control can
also be turned to the area between two
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Setting the airflowXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XPress the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out.XTo increase/reduce: turn
thumbwheel : clockwise or counter-
clockwise ( Y page 107).
i
The airflow from the rear-compartment
vents and the center vents is the same.
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
i You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield is clear again.
i When you switch on the "defrosting"
function using the ¥7
or z 8
button,
you cannot adjust any of the other settings.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XTo switch on: press the ¥7
or z 8
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¥7
or z 8
button comes on.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
i If necessary, also activate the windshield
defroster ( Y page 110).
XTo deactivate: press the ¥7
or z 8
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¥7
or z 8
button goes off. The previously selected
settings come into effect again.
or
XPress the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. The indicator lamp in the z button
goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the "defrosting" function.XIf necessary, activate the windshield
defroster ( Y page 110).
i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
XSwitch on the windshield wipers.XClose the center air vents.
When automatic air distribution is switched
off:
XTurn the air distribution thumbwheel to the
O or P symbol.
i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
XIf necessary, activate the windshield
defroster ( Y page 110).
Activating/deactivating windshield
heating
GWarning
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
7 USA only.
8 Canada only.110Operating the climate control systemClimate control
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XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress and hold the reset button on the left
of the instrument cluster for approximately
three seconds.
A prompt appears in the multifunction
display asking you to confirm by pressing
the reset button again.XPress the reset button again.
The settings of most functions are restored
to the factory settings.
or
XIf you want to retain the settings, do not
press the reset button a second time.
The Settings menu appears again after
approximately five seconds.XPress the V or U button to select a
different menu.
Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
R the odometer and the trip odometer
R the trip computer
R the digital speedometer
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. Cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Disp.
Unit Speed-/Odom.XPress the W or X button to select
Km (kilometers) or Miles as the unit of
measurement for distance.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.Selecting the language
The Language function allows you to select
the language for the instrument cluster.XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Language.XPress the W or X button to select the
desired language.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Selecting the status line display
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Status
line display .XPress the W or X button to select the
status line display: speed ( Speed) or
outside temperature ( Outside temp.).
The selected display now appears
constantly in the lower multifunction
display. When you scroll through the
Standard display menu (Y page 160), you
will see the display you have not selected.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Lighting
Adjusting the instrument cluster lighting
The instrument cluster lighting automatically
adjusts to the ambient light.
XBrighter or dimmer: turn reset button
( Y page 26) clockwise or counter-
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