2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV climate control

Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce: turn control 0043 or
0084 clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 127).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control 9Automatic climate control zones
You can select different
temperature
settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front: turn control 0043 or 0084 clockwise
or counter-clockwise (Y page 130).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †

).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press the 00D6 button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6

button goes
out. X
Turn control 0043 clockwise or counter-
clockwise (Y page 130).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase/reduce the

temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press the 0063 or 0064
button on the rear control panel.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
i If you leave the vehicle parked for longer
than 30 minutes, the temperature setting
for the rear compartment then switches
back to 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings Dual-zone climate control: the air distribution
can be set individually for the driver's and
front-passenger sides.
0061
Directs air through the defroster vents
009C Directs air through the center and side
air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air
vents
009F Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents 10
008F Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior 11
0087 Directs air through the defroster,
center and side air vents 11
0086 Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
9 Canada only.
10 Only for USA.
11 Canada only. Operating the climate control systems
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Climate control

Adjusting
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X Press the 008F button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the 0058
button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce: press the 0097 or
0095 button.
i You can use 3-zone automatic climate
control to set the airflow in the rear
compartment separately.
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
blower output may be reduced. As soon as
the battery is
sufficiently charged,

full blower
output will be available. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
X To activate: press the 00D6 button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6

button lights
up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
not adopted for the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment.
When the buttons for temperature, airflow or
air distribution are activated, the

temperature
setting for the driver's side is not adopted for
the other climate control zones. X
To deactivate: press the 00D6 button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6

button goes
out.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side and
the rear compartment. 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 "windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield is
clear again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X To activate: press the 0064 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064

button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
blower output may be reduced. As soon as
the battery is sufficiently charged,

full blower
output will be available.
X To deactivate: press the 0064 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064

button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
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Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

X
Press the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064
button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn temperature control 0043 or 0084
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 127), ( Y page 130).
or
X Press the 0097 or 0095 button. MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on
X To activate: press the 00C9 button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press the 00C9 button again.
The indicator lamp goes out.

The previously
selected settings are restored. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the 005A cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X Adjust the side air vents so that the warmed
air is directed to the side windows.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "windshield defrosting" function
(Y page 134).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Press the 008F button repeatedly until the
009B or 009C symbol appears in the
display.
X Adjust the side air vents so that no air is
directed to the side windows. Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X Press the 006C button.
The indicator lamp in the 006C

button lights
up or goes out. Operating the climate control systems
135Climate control

Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsThe rear window
defroster has
deactivated
prematurely or cannot
be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again. Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in
particular at low temperatures. Only use air-
recirculation mode briefly to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculation mode
is the
same for all control panels.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X To activate: press the 0072 button.
The indicator lamp
in the
0072

button lights
up.
i In the event of high
pollution levels12
or at
high outside temperatures, air-
recirculation mode is automatically
activated. When air-recirculation mode is
activated automatically, the indicator lamp
in the 0072 button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press the 0072 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0072

button goes
out. i
Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡(5

†) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
The residual heat function is

only available in
vehicles for Canada with 3-zone automatic
climate control.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the vehicle
for approximately 30 minutes after the engine
has been switched off. The heating time
depends on the temperature that has been
set.
i The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
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Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141) or remove it.
X To activate: press the 004B button.
The indicator lamp in the 004B
button lights
up.
i If the residual heat function is activated,
the windows may fog up on the inside.
X To deactivate: press the 004B button.
The indicator lamp in the 004B

button goes
out.
i Residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
R when the auxiliary heating is activated Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in

burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
i For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position. Setting the center air vents
X
To open the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents 0043
counter-clockwise.
X To close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents 0043
clockwise until it engages. Setting the side air vents
0043
Side window defroster vent
0044 Side air vent
X To open a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent 0044 counter-clockwise.
X To close a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent 0044

clockwise until it
engages. Setting the glove box air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance Setting the air vents
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Climate control Z

to cool its contents. The level of airflow
depends on the airflow and air distribution
settings.
!
Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged. 0043
Air vent thumbwheel
0044 Air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 0043
clockwise or counter-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
0043
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
0044 Rear-compartment air vent, right 0087
Rear control panel, only with 3-zone
automatic climate control 13
0085 Rear-compartment air vent, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 0043 up or
down.
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Setting the air ventsClimate control

X
Push a round pen into opening
0087(Y page 294) for approximately three
seconds.
The zone currently selected appears in
compass display 0044(Y page 294).
X To select the zone: push
a round
pen into
opening 0087(Y page 294) until the desired
zone is selected.
If, after a few seconds, the display in
compass display 0044(Y page 294) changes
direction, the zone has been selected.
Calibrating the compass X
Make sure that there is sufficient space for
you to drive in a circle without impeding
traffic.
In order to calibrate the compass correctly,
do the following:
R calibrate the compass in the open and not
in the vicinity of steel structures or high-
voltage transmission lines.
R switch off electrical consumers such

as the
climate control, windshield wipers or rear
window defroster.
R close all doors and the tailgate.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Push a round pen into opening
0087(Y page 294) for approximately six
seconds, until symbol C is shown in
compass display 0044(Y page 294).
X Drive your vehicle in a full circle at
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) to 6 mph
(10 km/h).
When the

calibration has successfully been
completed, the current direction is shown
in compass display 0044(Y page 294).Floormat on the driver's side
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the
pedals.

Do not use
loose floormats. X
Slide the seat backwards.
X To install: place the floormat in the
footwell.
X Press studs 0043 onto retainers 0044.
X To remove: pull the floormat off
retainers 0044.
X Remove the floormat. Features
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Stowage and features Z

Maximum tire load
0043 is the maximum
permissible weight for which the tire is
approved. Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
Overview of Tire Quality Grading
Standards
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards are
U.S. government specifications. Their
purpose is to provide drivers with uniform
reliable information on tire
performance
data.
tire manufacturers have to grade tires using
three performance factors: tread wear 0043,
tire traction 0044 and heat resistance 0087. All
tires sold in North America are provided with
the corresponding quality class mark on the
sidewall of the tire, even though these
regulations do not apply to Canada.
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration.
Where applicable, the tire grading
information can be found on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and maximum
tire width.
For example: Treadwear Traction Temperature
200 AA A All passenger car tires must conform to the
statutory 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 course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
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 conditions. Traction
G
WARNING
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.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of

asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy
road is always lower than on dry road
surfaces.
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
the freezing point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum
tread depth of 00CF in (4 mm) for all four winter
tires ( Y page 330) to maintain normal driving
characteristics in winter. Winter tires can 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Wheels and tires