2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class climate settings

Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 213
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 297
Hiding a service message .............. 297
Notes ............................................ .296
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 297
Service message ............................ 296
Special service requirements ......... 297
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 73
Function .......................................... .73
Switching off the alarm .................... 73
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 241
Function/note s............................. 197
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 210
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 237
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 298
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 146
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 145
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 151
Automatic drive program ............... 153
Changing gear ............................... 151
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 148
Drive program display .................... 149
Drive program display (selector
lever) ............................................. 150
Driving tips .................................... 151
Emergency running mode .............. 157
Engaging drive position .................. 150
Engaging neutral ............................ 150 Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 151
Engaging reverse gear ................... 149
Engaging the park position ............ 149
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 151
Kickdown ....................................... 152
Manual drive progra m.................... 154
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Program selector button ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 144
Selector lever ................................ 150
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 153
Transmission positions .................. 151
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 157 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 236
Bag hook ............................................ 272
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
Basic settings see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Replacing ......................................... 78
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 313
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 311
Jump starting ................................. 315
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 242
Notes/function .............................. 198
Blower
see Climate control
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Index
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Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 275
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 215
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 335
Locking (in an emergency )............... 83
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 351
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 162
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 349
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 349
Towing away .................................. 317
Tow-starting ................................... 317
Transporting .................................. 320
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 368
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 368
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 369
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 369
Maximum water depth ................... 369
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 368
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 360
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 306
Ventilation see Climate control
Video (DVD) ........................................ 211
VIN Seat ............................................... 361
Type plate ...................................... 360 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 254
Brakes ........................................... 254
Check Engine ................................. 260
Coolant .......................................... 260
Distance warning ........................... 262
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 262
ESP ®
.............................................. 256
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 260
Overview .......................................... 34
Reserve fue l................................... 260
Restraint system ............................ 259
Seat belt ........................................ 252
SPORT handling mod e................... 257
Tire pressure monitor .................... 263
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 251
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 351
Wheel chock ...................................... 349
see Wheel chock
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 347
Checking ........................................ 325
Cleaning ......................................... 300
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 348
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 324
Information on driving .................... 324 Index
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 28). Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
R switch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
R switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
The air-conditioning system/dual-zone auto-
matic climate control regulates the tempera- ture and the humidity of the vehicle interior
and filters out undesirable substances from
the air.
The air-conditioning system/dual-zone auto-
matic climate control can only be operated
when the engine is running. Optimum opera-
tion is only achieved with the side windows
and panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel closed.
The residual heat function can only be acti-
vated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 137).
Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the
side trim panel in the cargo compartment clear (Y
page 119). Otherwise the vehicle will
not be ventilated correctly.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the con-
venience opening feature (Y page 88). This
will speed up the cooling process and the
desired interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and soot and completely fil-
ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol- lutants and odors. A clogged filter reduces
the amount of air supplied to the vehicle
interior. For this reason, you should always observe the interval for replacing the filter,which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental
conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
i It is possible that the residual heat func-
tion may be activated automatically an hour after the SmartKey has been removed in
order to dry the air-conditioning system.
The vehicle is then ventilated for
30 minutes. 126
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0085
To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 137)
0083 To set the airflow (Y page 134)
0084 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 131)
006B To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 136)Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Air-conditioning system Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use the air-
conditioning system optimally.
R Switch on the air-conditioning system by
turning control knob 0083clockwise to the
desired position (except position 0).
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Recommendation for avoiding misted
windows at low exterior temperatures
or in rain: switch on the 005Acooling with
dehumidification function (Y page 131).
Set air distribution to 0061and if possible
switch off 009Cand009B (Ypage 134).
In air-recirculation mode, switch 008Aoff
(Y page 137).
Set airflow control 0083to a setting between
3 and 6(Y page 134).
R Recommendation for rapid cooling or
heating of the vehicle interior: briefly set
airflow control 0083to a setting between 3
and 6(Y page 134).
R Recommendation for a constant vehi-
cle interior temperature: set airflow con-
trol 0083to a setting between 1and 3
(Y page 134).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
the winter: set009B and0061
(Y page 134).
Recommendation for air distribution in
the summer: set009C or009C and0061
(Y page 134).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion 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 oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Vehicles with COMAND: if you change the
settings of the climate control system, the
climate status display appears for three
seconds at the bottom of the screen in the
COMAND display. See also the separate
COMAND operating instructions. You will
see the current settings of the various cli-
mate control functions.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full cli-
mate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 146). 128
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Canada only
0043
To set the temperature, left (Y page 133)
0044 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 133)
0087 To defrost the windshield (Y page 135)
0085 To increase the airflow (Y page 134)
0083 To set the air distribution (Y page 134)
0084 Display
006B To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 137)
006C To switch climate control on/off (Y page 131)
006D To set the temperature, right (Y page 133)
006E To switch the residual heat function on/off (Y page 137)
006F To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 131)
0070 To reduce the airflow (Y page 134)
0071 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 136)
0072 To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 134)Optimum use of dual-zone automatic
climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains instructions and rec-
ommendations to enable you to get the most
out of your dual-zone automatic climate con- trol.
R Activate climate control using the 0058and
005A buttons. The indicator lamps in the
0058 and005A buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). R
Only use the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion 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 oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side as well. The indi-
cator lamp in the 00D6button goes out. 130
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R
Only available on vehicles for Canada:
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 deac-
tivated with the ignition switched off.
R Vehicles with COMAND: if you change the
settings of the climate control system, the
climate status display appears for three
seconds at the bottom of the screen in the COMAND display. See also the separate
COMAND operating instructions. You will
see the current settings of the various cli-
mate control functions.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full cli-
mate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 146). Operating the climate control sys-
tems Switching climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 143).
X To switch on: turn control0083clockwise to
the desired position (except position 0)
(Y page 127).
X To switch off: turn control0083counter-
clockwise to position 0(Y page 127). Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 143).
X To activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button lights
up.
i Dual-zone automatic climate control:
switch on climate control primarily using
the 0058 button. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi-
cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi-cle will also not be dehumidified. The win-
dows can fog up more quickly. Therefore, only
deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidifi-
cation" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
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 malfunc- tion. Operating the climate control systems
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change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air-conditioning system Air distribution settings
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
i You can also activate several air distribu-
tion settings simultaneously. To do this,
press multiple air distribution buttons. The air is then directed through various vents.
Setting the air distribution X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 143).
X Press one or more of the 009C,009B, 0061
buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lights up briefly.
Dual-zone automatic climate control Air distribution settings
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
0087 Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
defroster vents
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 if the adjusters are turned clockwise until they engage. Setting the air distribution
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 143).
X Press the 004For004A button repeatedly
until the desired symbol appears in the dis- play. Setting the airflow
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 143).
X To increase/reduce: turn control0083
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 127).
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 143).
X To increase/reduce: press the0097or
0095 button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with dual-zone
automatic climate control.
X To activate: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6button lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
X To deactivate: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6button goes
out.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger
side. 134
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Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to defrost the inside of the wind-
shield 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 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 143).
X To activate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button 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
i The "Windshield defrosting" function
automatically sets the blower output to the optimum defrosting effect. As a result, the
airflow may increase or decrease automat-
ically after the button is pressed.
i You can adjust the blower output man-
ually while the "Windshield defrosting"
function is in operation:
R Air-conditioning system: turn airflow
control 0083clockwise or counter-clock-
wise (Y page 127).
R Dual-zone automatic climate control:
press the 00F2or00F3 button.
X To deactivate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or X Dual-zone automatic climate control: press
the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode. or
X Air-conditioning system: turn temperature
control 0043clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 127).
Dual-zone automatic climate control: turn
temperature control 0043or006D clockwise or
counter-clockwise (Y page 129). 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. X To activate: press the00C9button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To deactivate: press the00C9button
again.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate con-
trol switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside Air-conditioning system
X Activate the 005A"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the 0064 "Windshield defrosting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Operating the climate cont
rol systems
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