2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class climate settings

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 371
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 372
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 371
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 371
Important safety notes .................. 370
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 335
General notes ................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 35
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 333
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 333
Gasoline ............................................. 410
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ...........................................3 07
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 94
Hazard warning lamps ......................127
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 112
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 11
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 111
General notes ................................ 111
Important safety notes .................. 111
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 112
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 255
Displays and operating .................. 242
Function/notes .............................2 41
Important safety notes .................. 241
Selecting displays .......................... 254
Setting the position ....................... 254
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 413
Fogging up ..................................... 128 see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 26
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Hill start assist .................................. 157
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 195
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes .............................1 94
General notes ................................ 194
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 39
Display message ............................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 338
Opening ......................................... 338
Horn ...................................................... 32
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 180
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 301
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 339
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 238
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 29
Emergency lighting ........................ 130
Overview ........................................ 129
Reading lamp ................................. 129
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Stowage compartmentsArmrest (under) ............................. 308
Center console .............................. 307
Cup holders ................................... 318
Door ............................................... 308
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 307
Glove box ....................................... 307
Important safety information ......... 306
Map pockets ..................................3 08
Rear ............................................... 308
Stowage net ................................... 308
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 308
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 376
Sun visor ............................................ 319
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................1 96
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 25
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 147
T
Tachometer ........................................ 239
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 288
Emergency unlocking ....................... 97
Limiting the opening angle ...............9 7
Obstruction detection ......................9 2
Opening dimensions ......................4 15
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 93
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 409
Information ....................................4 06
Tires/wheels ................................. 399
Trailer loads ................................... 416 Vehicle data ................................... 415
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 250
Display message ............................ 289
Introduction ................................... 250
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 250
Number from the phone book ........2 51
Redialing ........................................ 251
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 250
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 239
Outside temperature ......................2 39
Setting (climate control) ................ 145
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 381
Checking manually ........................ 381
Display message ............................ 285
Maximum ....................................... 380
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 359
Notes ............................................. 379
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 359
Recommended ............................... 377
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 383
Function/notes .............................3 81
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eneral notes ................................ 381
Important safety notes .................. 381
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 384
Restarting ...................................... 383
Warning lamp ................................. 302
Warning message .......................... 383
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 356
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 358
Tire pressure not reached .............. 359
Tire pressure reached .................... 359
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 394
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 393
Bar (definition) ............................... 392
Changing a wheel .......................... 395
Characteristics .............................. 392
Checking ........................................ 375
Curb weight (definition) ................. 394
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Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Climate control systems140
;£Hazard warning
lamps
127
=Vehicle functions/system
settings button (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
?Telephone button (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
APASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
43
ATA indicator lamp78
FunctionPage
BMedia button (see the sep-
arate operating instruc-
tions)
CRadio button (see the sep-
arate operating instruc-
tions)
DNavigation button (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
Eþ Inserts or ejects a CD
or DVD (see the separate
operating instructions)
Center console37
At a glance

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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 27).
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:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and air humidity in the vehicle interior. The
interior filter cleans the air, thus improving
the interior climate.
If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is
reactivated (
Ypage 156).
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the con-
venience opening feature (
Ypage 99). This
will speed up the cooling process and the
desired interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
iThe 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.
iIt is possible that the blower may be acti-
vated automatically 60 minutes after the
SmartKey has been removed depending on
various factors, e.g. the outside tempera-
ture. The vehicle is then ventilated for
30 minutes to dry the climate control sys-
tem.
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Climate control

In automatic mode, if you adjust the airflow or
air distribution manually, the indicator lamp
above theÃrocker switch goes out. The
function which has not been changed man-
ually, however, continues to be controlled
automatically. When the manually set func-
tion switches back to automatic mode, the
indicator lamp above the Ãrocker switch
lights up again.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 153).
XTo increase or reduce: press thew
rocker switch up or down.
or
XSet the temperature using Audio 20 or
COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
¯ 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 air through the center, side and
footwell vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs air through the defroster, cen-
ter, side and footwell vents
b Directs air through the defroster, cen-
ter and side air vents
W Sets the air distribution to automatic
Adjusting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2
(
Ypage 153).
XPress the _rocker switch up or down.
The various air distribution settings appear
in Audio 20 or COMAND.
XPress and hold the _rocker switch
upwards until the desired position is
reached.
or
XSet the air distribution using Audio 20 or
COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
Setting the airflow
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 153).
XTo increase or reduce: press theH
rocker switch up or down.
or
XSet the airflow using Audio 20 or COMAND
(see the separate operating instructions).
Activating or deactivating the syn-
chronization function
General notes
Climate control can be set centrally using the
synchronization function. The temperature
setting is adopted for the front-passenger
side.
Switching on/off
XPress the top or bottom section of the 0
rocker switch.
The indicator lamp above the 0rocker
switch lights up or goes out.
or
XActivate or deactivate the synchronization
function using Audio 20 or COMAND (see
the separate operating instructions).
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Climate control

The synchronization function deactivates if
the settings for the front-passenger side are
changed.
Defrosting the windshield
General notes
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or
front side windows on the inside.
Switch off the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion as soon as the windshield is clear again.
Switching the "Windshield defrosting"
function on or off
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 153).
XTo activate: press the¬rocker switch
on the front control unit up or down.
The indicator lamp above the ¬rocker
switch lights up. The current climate con-
trol settings are deactivated.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
Rhigh airflow
Rhigh temperature
Rair distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
Rair-recirculation mode off
iIf necessary, the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function is activated. In this
case, the indicator lamp above the
¿ rocker switch remains switched off.
XTo deactivate: press the¬rocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp above the ¬rocker
switch goes out. The previously selected
settings are restored. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
XPress the top or bottom section of the Ã
rocker switch.
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function with the ¿rocker switch.
or
XActivate the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function via Audio 20 or COMAND (see
the separate operating instructions).
XSwitch on automatic mode using the Ã
rocker switch.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" function using
the ¬ rocker switch.
iYou should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
XActivate the windshield wipers.
XSwitch on automatic mode using the Ã
rocker switch.
iIf you clean the windows regularly, they
do not fog up so quickly.
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 auto-
matically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win-
dow defroster may switch off.
Switching on/off
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 153).
XPress the ¤rocker switch up or down.
The indicator lamp above the ¤rocker
switch lights up or goes out.
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Climate control