2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV clock setting

You could therefore be locked out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer. X
To deactivate: press and hold button :
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button ;for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 232). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered ( Ypage 74).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 78).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X Press the locking button (Y page 82).
X Check whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs manually, if necessary ( Ypage 81).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 78).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. Doors
83Opening and closing Z

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 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 145).
X To increase/reduce: turn control:or
B clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 129).
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 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 145).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front: turn control :orB clockwise
or counter-clockwise (Y page 132).
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 theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out. X
Turn control :clockwise or counter-
clockwise (Y page 132).
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 the9or:
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.
¯
Directs air through the defroster vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
S Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents 10
_ Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior 11
b Directs air through the defroster,
center and side air vents 11
a 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. 136
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

X
Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn temperature control :orB
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 129), (Y page 132).
or
X Press the KorI 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 theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press theÙbutton again.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings are restored. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the ¿cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
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.
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 _button repeatedly until the
O orP symbol appears in the
display.
X Adjust the side air vents so that no air is
directed to the side windows. Rear window defroster
General notes 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.
Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 145).
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out. 138
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

i
If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (Y page 145) or remove it.
X To activate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ìbutton lights
up.
i If the residual heat function is activated,
the windows may fog up on the inside.
X To deactivate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ìbutton 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 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 :
counter-clockwise.
X To close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents :
clockwise until it engages. Setting the side air vents
:
Side window defroster vent
; Side air vent
X To open a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent ;counter-clockwise.
X To close a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent ;clockwise until it
engages. 140
Setting the air ventsClimate control

Setting the glove box air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
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. :
Air vent thumbwheel
; Air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or counter-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
:
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
; Rear-compartment air vent, right
= Rear control panel, only with 3-zone
automatic climate control 13
? Rear-compartment air vent, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel :up or
down.
13 Canada only. Setting the air vents
141Climate control Z