2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class Owner's Manual

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
USA only
Fron tcontrol panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches maximum cooling on/off (Y page 155)
0020 Switches cooling with air dehumidificatio non/off (Y page 151)
001E Switches the rea rwindow defroster on/off (Y page 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right (Y page 153)
0013 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 157)
0014 Sets the air distribution (Y page 154)
0015 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0016 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0017 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0018 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152) Overview of climate control systems
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Fron tcontrol panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 155)
0020 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidificatio n(Ypage 151) or activates/
deactivates the residual heatin gfunction ( Ypage 157)
001E Switches the rear window defroste ron/off ( Ypage 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right ( Ypage 153)
0013 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 157)
0014 Sets the ai rdistribution (Y page 154)
0015 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0016 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0017 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0018 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)Rear control panel
0002 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic
0003 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off 144
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0021
Directs the airflow through the rear air vents
0020 Directs the airflow throug hthe footwell vents Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dual-
zone automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0006and
0007/0005 buttons. The indicator lamps in
the 0006 and0007/0005 buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield 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 above the 0004button goes
out. Overview of climate control systems
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Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
USA only
Fron tcontrol panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches maximum cooling on/off (Y page 155)
0020 Switches cooling with air dehumidificatio non/off (Y page 151)
001E Switches the rea rwindow defroster on/off (Y page 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right (Y page 153)
0013 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 155)
0014 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0015 Sets the air distribution (Y page 154)
0016 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0017 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0018 Display
0019 Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 153)
001A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 157)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
Rear control panel
001C Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
001D Sets the temperature (Y page 153)
0023 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
0024 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 154)
0025 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 154)146
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0026
Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0027 Reduces the airflow (Y page 154)Canada only
Front control panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left ( Ypage 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches the residual hea tfunction on/off (Y page 157)
0020 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 151)
001E Switches the rear window defroste ron/off ( Ypage 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right ( Ypage 153)
0013 Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Ypage 155)
0014 Switches climate control on/off ( Ypage 150)
0015 Sets the ai rdistribution (Y page 154)
0016 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0017 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0018 Display
0019 Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 153)
001A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 157)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
Rear control panel
001C Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
001D Sets the temperature (Y page 153)
0023 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
0024 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 154)
0025 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 154) Overview of climate control systems
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0026
Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0027 Reduces the airflow (Y page 154)Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-
compartment climate control Canada only
Front control panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left ( Ypage 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 155)
0020 Activates/deactivates cooling with ai rdehumidification ( Ypage 151) or activates/
deactivates the residual heating function (Y page 157)
001E Switches the rear window defroster on/off(Y page 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right (Y page 153)
0013 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off
0014 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0015 Sets the air distribution (Y page 154)
0016 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0017 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0018 Display
0019 Adjusts the climate control settings (Y page 153)
001A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode(Y page 157)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
Rear control panel
001C Increases the airflow (Y page 154)148
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

001D
Sets the temperature ( Ypage 153)
0023 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic ( Ypage 152)
0024 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 154)
0025 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 154)
0026 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0027 Reduces the airflow (Y page 154)USA only
Front control panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left ( Ypage 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Ypage 155)
0020 Activates/deactivates cooling with ai rdehumidification ( Ypage 151) or activates/
deactivates the residual heating function (Y page 157)
001E Switches the rear window defroster on/off(Y page 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right (Y page 153)
0013 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 155)
0014 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0015 Sets the air distribution (Y page 154)
0016 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0017 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154) or switches off climate control
0018 Display
0019 Adjusts the climate control settings (Y page 153)
001A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode(Y page 157)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
Rear control panel Overview of climate control systems
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001C
Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
001D Sets the temperature (Y page 153)
0023 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
0024 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 154)
0025 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 154)
0026 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0027 Reduces the airflow (Y page 154)Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0006and
0007/0005 buttons. The indicator lamps
above the 0006and0007/0005 buttons
lightu p.
R In automatic mode, you can also use the
000C button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield 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 and the rear
compartment as well. The indicator lamp
above the 0004button goes out.
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. Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
Points to observe before use When the climate contro
lis switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the 0006 button (Y page 152).
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control on and off using the 0006and
000C buttons.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 163).
X To activate: press the0006button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton lights
up. 150
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