2011 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS SUV heating

matically
,the indicator lam pint he d
button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To switch off: press thedbutton.
The indicator lam pint he d button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode deactivates auto-
matically:
R after approximately fiv eminutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
5†
R after approximately five minutes if cool-
ing with air dehumidification is deactiva-
ted
R after approximately 30 minutes at out-
sid etemperatures above approximately
5†
R if you press the ¿/Ábutton and
switch on cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion Convenienc
eopening/closin gusing
th ea ir-recirculation button G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
as the side windows are opened and closed.
Make sure that all object sand bod yparts are
clear of the side windows when they are being
opened or closed. You or the objects could be
drawn in or become trapped between the side
window and the door fram easthe window
moves. If ther eisariskofe ntrapment, oper-
ate the Wswitchto move the side window
in the opposite direction.
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding sun-
roof is ope neda nd closed. If there is arisk of
entrapment, operat ethe 3 switchtom ove
the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding sunroof
in the opposit edirection. X
Convenience closing feature: press and
hold the dbutton until the side win-
dows and the sliding sunroof/panorama
sliding sunroof are closed.
The indicator lamp in the dbutton lights
up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.
X Convenience opening feature: press and
hold the dbutton until the side win-
dows and the sliding sunroof/panorama
sliding sunroof are opened. The side win-
dows and the sliding sunroof/panorama
sliding sunroof move back to their original
position.
The indicator lamp in the dbutton goes
out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
i If you open the side windows or the sliding
sunroof/panorama sliding sunroof man-
ually after closin gthemw ith the conveni-
enc eclosing feature, they will remain in this
position when opened using the conveni-
enc eopening feature. Activating/deact
ivatingthe residual
heat function
It is possibl etomakeu se of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heatin gthe station-
ar yv ehicle for up to 30 minutes after the
engine has been switched off .The heating
tim edepends on the temperature that has
been set.
i The blower will run at alow speed regard-
less of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat func tion
at high temperatures, only the ven tilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock or remov eit.
X To activate: press theÌ/Á button.
The indicato rlamp in the Ì/Á but-
ton lights up. Operating the climate control system
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X
To deactivate: press theÌ/Á but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the Ì/Ábut-
ton goe sout.
i Residual hea tisdeactivated automati-
cally:
R after about 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the batter yvoltage drops
R if the coolant temperatur eistoo low Auxiliar
yheating
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Exhaust fumes are produced when the auxili-
ary heating is in operation. Inhalin gthese
exhaust fumes can be poisonous. You should
therefor eswitch off the auxiliary heating in
confined spaces without an extraction sys-
tem, e.g. agarage. G
WARNING
When operating the auxiliary heating, parts of
the vehicle may become very hot, and highly
inflammable material such as fuels could be
ignited. Operating the auxiliary heating is thus
prohibited at filling stations or when your vehi-
cle is being refuelled .You must therefore
switc hoff the auxiliary heating at filling sta-
tions.
! Operatin gthe auxiliary heating/ ventila-
tion draws on the vehicl ebattery. After you
have heated or ventilated the vehicle a
maximum of two times, drive for alonger
distance.
i Switch on the auxiliary heatin gregularly,
e.g. for about ten minutes ever ymonth.
The auxiliary heatin gheats the air in the vehi-
cle interior to the set temperature without
using the heat of the runnin gengine .The aux-
iliary heating is operated directly usin gthe
vehicle' sfuel. For this reason, the tank con- tent must be at least at reserve fuel level to
ensure that the auxiliary heating functions.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation automati-
cally adjusts to changes in temperature and
weather conditions. For this reason, the aux-
iliary heating could switch from ventilation
mode to heating mode or from heating mode
to ventilation mode.
The auxiliary heating switches off when the
engine is switched off. The auxiliary ventila-
tion switches off when you turn the key to key
position 2.
The auxiliary heating switches off automati-
cally after 30 minutes. This time limit can be
altered. To do this, visit aqualified specialist
workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
You can notu se the auxiliary ven tilation to
cool the vehicle interior to atemperature
lower than the outside temperature.
Before switching on X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Set the temperature.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation can be acti-
vated even when the climate control is being
controlled manually. Optimum comfor tcan
be attained when the system is set to auto-
matic mode. Set the temperature to 22 †.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation can be acti-
vated or deactivated using the remote control
or the button on the centre console.
The on-board computer can be used to spec-
ify up to three departure times, one of which
may be preselected (Y page 250).130
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Switching th
eauxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using the centre console
button Th
ec olour softhe indicator lamps on the but-
ton hav ethe followin gmeanings:
Blue Auxiliar yventilation switched on
Red Auxiliar yheatin gswitched on
Yellow Departur etime preselected
(Y page 250)
Switching on auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X Press button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton :lights up.
Switching off auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X Press button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton :goes out.
Switching the auxiliar yheating/venti-
lation on/off using the remote control Your vehicle comes with one remote control.
You may use two additional remote controls
for your vehicle. For further information, con-
sult aqualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The remote control has
amaximum range of
approximately 300 metres. This range is
reduced by:
R sources of radio interference
R solid objects between the remote control
and the vehicle
R the remote control being in an unfavoura-
ble position in relation to the vehicle
R transmittin gfrom an enclose dspace
i The optimu mrange can be achieved if you
hold the remote control vertically, pointing
upwards when you press one of the but-
tons.
i Abattery symbol appears in th edisplay
when th ebatter yint he remote control is
low. Re placethe remote control battery
(Y page 132). Auxiliar
yheating remot econtrol
: Display
; . To check th estatus/set the depa r-
tur etime
= ^ To switch off th eauxiliar yheating/
ventilation
? u To switch on th eauxiliar yheating/
ventilation
A , To check th estatus/set the depa r-
tur etime
Switching on auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X Press the ubutton.
ON is shown in th
eremot econtrol di splay. Operatin
gthe clima tecontrol system
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Switching of
fauxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X Press the ^button.
OFF is show
ninthe remote con troldisplay.
Checking the status of the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation
X Press the ,or. button.
The following messages can appea rinthe
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ven tilation is switched
off. The auxiliary ventilation
is switched on. The num-
ber in the displa yshows
the remaining tim e(in
minutes) for the auxiliary
ventilation. The auxiliary heating is
switched on. The number
in the displa yshows the
remaining tim e(in
minutes) for the auxiliary
heating. Ad
eparture tim ehas
been activated. The
departure time appears
in the display. Ad
eparture tim ehas
been activated. The aux-
iliary ventilation is cur-
rently selected. The
departure time appears
in the display. Ad
eparture tim ehas
been activated. The aux-
iliary heating is currently
selected. The departure
time appears in the dis-
play. Setting
adeparture time
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the time to be changed appears in the
display.
X Press the uand^ button ssimulta-
neously.
The Îsymbol in the remot econtrol dis-
play flashes.
X Press the ,or. button to set the
desire ddeparture time.
i The longer you press the ,or.
button ,the faster the tim echange s.
X Pres sthe u and^ button ssimulta-
neously.
The new departur etime is stored.
Activating the set departure time
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the desired departur etime appears in
the display.
X Press the ubutton.
The Ísymbol and the departur etime
appear in the display.
Deactivating aset departure time
X Press the ,or. button.
The status of the auxiliary heating is shown
in the display.
X Press the .button.
The first departure time stored appears in
the display.
X Press the ^button.
The display message OFF appears in the
display.
Replacing the remote control battery G
WARNING
Batteries contain poisonous substances.
Swallowing/ingestin gbatteries can result in
serious personal injur yordeath.
Alway skeep batteries away from children .If
ab atter yiss wallowed, seek immediat emed-
ical attention. 132
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Environmenta
lnote Batteries contain pollutants.
It is agains
tthe law to dis-
pose of them with the house-
hold rubbish. They must be
collected separatel yand
recycled in an environmen-
tally responsible manner. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to aqualified spe-
cialist workshop ,e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre, or to aspecial col-
lection point for old batter-
ies.
One 6Vp in battery ,type 2CR11108 is
required. X
Prise apart the side arms of battery
cover ;and pull off battery cover ;.
X Remove old battery :.
X Insert the new battery. Observe the polarity
signs on the back of the remote control
when doing so.
X Slide battery cover ;back onto the
remote control.
X Use the remote control to check the vehi-
cle's auxiliary heating functions. Operating the climate control system
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Problems wit
hthe auxiliary heating/ventilation Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
$
FAIL Th
es ignal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle
is faulty.
X Change your position in relation to the vehicle, movin gcloser if
necessary.
X Make another attempt to switch the auxiliary heating on or off
using the remote control. FAIL
© This display message will only appear if you attempt to activate
the auxiliary heating.
There is not enough fuel in the fuel tank ,orthe auxiliary heating
is faulty.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station.
X Make another attemp ttos witch on the auxiliary heating using
the remote control.
X Have the auxiliary heating checked at aqualified specialist
workshop. FAIL This display messag
emay appear if you attempt to activate the
auxiliary heating or during astatus query.
If the auxiliary heating doe snot switc honorh as switched off while
running, this has occurred due to one of the following reasons:
R the auxiliary heating was started more than twice when the
engine was switched off.
R the starter battery is not sufficiently charged.
R there is too little fuel in the fuel tank.
R the auxiliary heating is faulty.
If the auxiliary heating was switched on more than twice:
X Switch on the engine and let it run for more than 10 seconds.
X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using
the remote control.
If the starter battery is not sufficiently charged:
X Charge the starter battery.
X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using
the remote control.
If there is not enough fuel:
X Refuel at the nearest filling station.
X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using
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Displa
ymessages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
If th
eauxiliar yheating is faulty:
X Hav ethe auxil iaryh eatin gchecked at aqualified specialist
workshop. Adjusting th
eair vents Important safet
ynotes G
WARNING
Ver yhot or ver ycold ai rcan flo wfromt he air
vents. This coul dcause burns or frostbite to
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
to ad ifferent area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vent sinto the vehicl einterior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet grill eonthe bonnet and
in the engin ecompartmen tonthe front-
passenger side free of blockages, such as
ice, snow or leaves.
R never cover the ven tsor ven tilation grilles
in the vehicle interior.
i For virtually draught-free ventilation,
adjust the sliders of the air vent stothe
cen treposition. Setting the centre air vents
:
Centr eair vent ,left
; Centre air ven t, right =
Centre ven tthumbwheel, right
? Centre ven tthumbwheel, left
X To open/close: turnthumbwheels =
and ?to the right or left. Setting th
eside air vents X
To open/close: turnthumbwheel =up or
down. Setting th
eglove compartment air
vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove compartmen tcan be cooled, for
instance to cool its con tents.The level of air-
flo wd epends on the airflow and air distribu-
tion settings.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
ven tand activate the "cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
! Clos ethe air ven tifyou do not wish to
cool the glove compartmen toryou have
not switched on coolin gwith air dehumidi-
fication. Adjusting the air vents
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R
M85 (petrol with 85 %methanol)
R M10 0(100% methanol)
R Petrol wit hmetallic additives
R Diesel
Do not mix fuel ssuch as this with petrol
and do not use any additives. Doing so may
cause engine damage. This does not
include additives for the removal and pre-
vention of residue build-up. Petrol must
only be mixed with additives recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. More information about
recommended additives can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Ben zService Centre.
! Use afilter when adding fuel from afuel
can. The fuel lines and/or the diesel injec-
tion system could otherwis ebeblocked by
particles from the fuel can.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is E10 compatible. You can
refuel your vehicle using E10 premium-
grade petrol.
i If the recommended fuel is not available,
but only as atemporary measure, you may
also use regula runleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON. Thi smay reduce
engine performance and increase fuel con-
sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the fuel grade available
may not be adequate and could cause
deposits to build up. In consultation with a
Mercedes-Ben zService Cent re,this petrol
ma ybem ixed with the additive recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Ben z(part no.
A0009 89254510). Yo umust observe the
notes and mixin gratios specified on the
container.
For further information on "Fuel", see
(Y page 374). !
Only refuel using unleaded, sulphur-free
premium-grade petrol with at least
95 RON/85 MON, which conform stoEuro- pean standar
dEN2 28or an equivalent
specifi cation.
You can otherwise impair engine output or
damage the emission contro lsystem.
i In some countries, the available petrol
may not be sufficiently low in sulphur. This
fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant
odours, especially on short journeys. As
soo nassulphur-free fuel (sulphur content
<10p pm) is used for refuelling, the odours
are reduced. Diesel (EN 590)
Fuel grade !
When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
confor ms to th eEuropean standard EN 590
or is of equivalent quality. You can other-
wise impair engine output or damage the
engine.
! Vehicles with diesel particle filters: in
countries outsid ethe EU ,only use low sul-
phu rEuro diesel with asulphu rcontent of
under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission
con trol system coul dbedamaged.
! Vehicles without adiesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuels
with ahigher sulphur conten tare avail able,
the vehicle's oil change intervals are
shorter. More information about intervals
for changing the oil can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Only use fuel that complies with the EN
590 European standard. Fuel that does not
compl ywithEN5 90can lea dtoincreased
wear, engin edamag eand damage to the
exhaust system.
Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol Refuelling
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