2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Owner's Manual

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
:
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
? Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
E Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
F Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130) Overview of climate control systems
119Climate control Z

USA only
:
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
= Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
? Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
E Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
F Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130) Information about using automatic
climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of
automatic climate control.
R Activate
climate control using the à and
Á buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and Á buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again. R
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise
fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well. The
indicator lamp in the á button goes out.120
Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

Operating the climate control systems
Activating/deactivating climate control
Points to observe before use G
WARNING
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.
Switching the air conditioning on Canada only
:
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
? Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
E Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
F Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130) Operating the climate control systems
121Climate control Z

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button goes out. The previously selected settings are
restored. USA only
:
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
= Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
? Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
E Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
F Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)122
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button goes out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
Switching off climate control Canada only
:
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
? Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
E Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
F Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights up. Operating the climate control systems
123Climate control Z

USA only
:
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
= Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
? Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
E Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
F Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights up.Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification
Points to observe before use G
WARNING
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.
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. 124
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

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 the cooling with air dehumidification function !
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. Canada only
:
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
? Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 133)
B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
E Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
F Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the Á button.
The indicator lamp in the Á button lights up. Operating the climate control systems
125Climate control Z

USA only
:
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
= Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
? Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 133)
B Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
E Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
F Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the Á button.
The indicator lamp in the Á button lights up.126
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control