2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV climate settings

Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise 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 dehumidifica-
tion function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances out of the air.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running.
Optimum climate control is only achieved with
the side windows and roof closed.
The residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched off
(
Ypage 128).
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (
Ypage 86).
This will speed up the cooling process and the desired interior temperature will be reached
more quickly. If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is reac-
tivated (
Ypage 134).
iThe integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants
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 Book- let.
iVehicles with AIR-BALANCE package: in
addition to ionization, the vehicle has an air
filter with anti-allergenic properties that con-
tribute to improved air filtration.
iIt is possible that under certain circumstan-
ces the residual heat function may be activa-
ted automatically an hour after the SmartKey
has been removed in order to dry the auto-
matic climate control. The vehicle is then ven-
tilated for 30 minutes.
iHybrid vehicles: observe the information
on climate control in the separate operating
instructions.
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Climate control

ADirects the air distribution through the footwell vents
BSwitches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off
Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
USA only
Front control panel
:Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 125)
;Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 126)
=Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Ypage 127)
?Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 124)
ASwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 127)
BSets the temperature, right (Ypage 125)
CSwitches the ZONE function on/off (Ypage 126)
DActivates/deactivates climate control (Ypage 124)
ESets the air distribution (Ypage 126)
FIncreases the airflow (Ypage 126)
GReduces the airflow (Ypage 126)
HDisplay
IAdjusts the climate mode settings (Ypage 125)
JSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 128)
KSets climate control to automatic (Ypage 125)
Rear control panel
LIncreases the airflow (Ypage 126)
MSets the temperature (Ypage 125)
NSets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Ypage 125)
ODirects the airflow through the rear air vents (Ypage 126)
PSwitches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Ypage 98)
QDirects the airflow through the footwell vents (Ypage 126)
RSwitches the rear climate control on/off (Ypage 124)
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Climate control

Optimum use of automatic climate
control
Optimum use of the automatic climate
control
The following contains notes and recommenda-
tions on optimum use of the dual-zone or 3-zone
automatic climate control.
RYou can switch on climate control by using the
à and¿ orà andÁ buttons.
The indicator lamps in the Ãand
¿ buttons or the ÃandÁ buttons
light up.
RVehicles with 3-zone climate control: in
automatic mode, you can also use the
ñ button to set a climate mode (FOCUS/
MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM level is
recommended.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly 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.
RVehicles with 3-zone climate control: 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 ábut-
ton goes out.
RVehicles with 3-zone climate control: use
the "residual heat" function if you want to heat
or ventilate the vehicle interior when the igni-
tion is switched off. The residual heat function
can only be activated or deactivated with the
ignition switched off.
RIf you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display. You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control functions.
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 137).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
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
Activate climate control primarily using the
à button (
Ypage 125).
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control on and off using the Ãand
^ buttons.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 132).
XTo switch on: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
XTo deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
Activating/deactivating
XTo activate: press the¿orÁ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ button
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press the¿orÁ but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ button
goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function has a delayed switch-off fea-
ture.
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Climate control

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The indicator lamp in the
¿orÁ button
flashes three times or
remains off. The "Cool-
ing with air dehumidifi-
cation" function cannot
be switched on.Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal-
function.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes
In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at a constant level. The
system automatically regulates the temperature
of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis-
tribution.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is activated automatically in automatic mode.
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control for the rear seats to automatic
mode using the Ãbutton.
Automatic control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 132).
XSet the desired temperature.
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
XTo switch to manual mode: press the_
button.
3-zone automatic climate control: when auto-
matic mode is activated, you can select a cli-
mate mode (
Ypage 125).
Adjusting the climate mode settings
You can select the following climate mode set-
tings in automatic mode:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draft- free setting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 132).
XPress the Ãbutton.
XPress the ñbutton repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the display.
Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 132).
XTo increase or decrease: turn control:or
B counter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 120).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well
as for the rear compartment.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 132).
XTo increase or decrease temperature in
the front compartment: turn control:or
B counter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 122).
Only change the temperature setting in small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
XTo increase or reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front con-
trol panel:press the ábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
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Climate control

The temperature setting for the driver's side
is adopted for the rear compartment and the
front-passenger side.
XTurn thumbwheel:to the left or right
(Ypage 122).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
XTo increase or decrease the rear compart- ment temperature using the rear control
panel: turn control Mcounter-clockwise or
clockwise on the rear control panel
(
Ypage 122).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
Front control panel
P Directs the airflow through the center
vents
O Directs air through the footwell air vents
S Directs the airflow through the center
and footwell vents
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
b Directs the airflow through the defroster
and center vents (Canada only)
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs the airflow through the defroster,
center and footwell air vents (Canada
only)
Rear control panel
M Directs the airflow through the rear cen-
ter and B-pillar air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air vents
iUsing the rear control panel, you can also
activate both air distribution positions simul-
taneously. In order to do this, press both air
distribution buttons. The air is then routed
through all rear air vents.
iRegardless 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.
Adjusting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 132).
XPress the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
Setting the airflow
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 132).
XTo increase: press theKbutton.
XTo reduce: press theIbutton.
iYou can use 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol to set the airflow in the rear compartment
separately.
Switching the ZONE function on/off
XTo activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
lights up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side and the rear compartment.
XTo deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is adop-
ted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is adop-
ted for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment.
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" function
as soon as the windshield is clear again.
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Climate control

Activating/deactivating
XTurn theSmartKey to position 2in th eignition
loc k (Ypage 132).
XTo activate: press the¬ button.
The indicator lamp in th e¬ buttonlights
up.
The climat econtrol system switches to th e
followin gsettings:
Rhigh airflow
Rhigh temperature
Rair distribution to th ewindshield and fron t
side windows
Rair-recirculation mod eoff
XTo deactivate: press the¬ button.
The indicator lamp in th e¬ buttongoe s
out .The previously selected setting sare
restored .Air-recirculation mod eremain s
deactivated.
MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MA XCOOL function is only available in vehi-
cle sfor th eUSA.
MA XCOOL is only operational when th eengin e
is running.
XTo activate: press theÙ button.
The indicator lamp in th eÙ buttonlights
up.
XTo deactivate: press theÙ button.
The indicator lamp in th eÙ buttongoe s
out .The previously selected setting sare
restored .
When you activat eMA XCOOL ,climat econtrol
switches to th efollowin gfunctions:
Rmaximum coolin g
Rmaximum airflow
Rair-recirculation mod eon
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up onthe inside
XActivat eth e¿ orÁ coolin gwit hair
dehumidification function .
XActivateautomatic mod eÃ.
XIf th ewindows continu eto fog up, activat eth e
"windshield defrosting "function
(
Ypage 126).
iYou should only select this setting until th e
windshield is clear again .
Windows fogged uponthe outside
XActivat eth ewindshield wipers.
XPress th e_ buttonrepeatedly until th e
P orO symbol appear sin th edisplay.
iYou should only select this setting until th e
windshield is clear again .
iIf you clean thewindows regularly, they do
no tfog up so quickly.
Rear window defros ter
Gene ral notes
The rear window defroste rhas ahigh curren t
draw .You should therefor eswitch it off as soo n
as th erear window is clear. Otherwise ,th erear
window defroste rswitches off automatically
after several minutes.
If th ebattery voltag eis to olow, th erear window
defroste rmay switch off .
Switching on/off
XTurn theSmartKey to position 2in th eignition
loc k (Ypage 132).
XPress th e¤ button.
The indicator lamp in th e¤ buttonlights
up or goe sout .
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Climate control

:Air vent control
;Air vent
When the climate control system 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.
XTo open or close: turn thumbwheel:to the
right or left.
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear com-
partment
Example: center vents with rear control panel
:
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
;Rear-compartment air vent, right
=Rear control panel
?Rear-compartment air vent, left
XTo open or close:turn thumbwheel :up or
down.
Setting the B-pillar air vent
:B-pillar air vent
;Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent
XTo open or close: turn thumbwheel;to the
left or right.
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Climate control

Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites
XTo call up :press th eg buttonon th econ-
troller .
XSelect afavorite ,e.g. Vehicl e.
The favorite sare displayed.
XTo exit :press th eg buttonagain .
Adding favorites
Adding a predefined favorite
:Adds ane wfavorite
;Renames aselected favorite
=Moves aselected favorite
?Deletes aselected favorite
XPress th eg button.
XSlide6thecontroller.
The men ubar is shown.
XSelec tReassign.
The categories are displayed.
XSelec t acategory.
The favorite sare displayed.
XSelec t afavorite .
XAdd a favorite at th edesired position .
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Adding your own favorite
XSelec tVehicl eQClimate Contro l.
XPress and hold theg buttonuntil th e
favorite sare displayed.
XAd d a favorite at th edesired position .
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen tintegrate din th evehi-
cle while driving ,you will be distracte dfrom
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Only operate th eequipmen twhen th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsure that this
is possible ,park th evehicl epayin gattention
to traffic condition sand operate th eequip-
men twhen th evehicl eis stationary.
You must observ eth elegal requirements for th e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydriving when
operating th enavigation system.
General notes
Amon gother things, correct functioning of th e
navigation system depend son GPS reception .In
certai nsituations, GPS reception may be
impaired ,there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Audio 20 is equipped wit hGarmin
®MA PPILOT
(see th emanufacturer' soperating instructions).
The Garmin
®MA PPILOT operating instruction s
are store don th eSD car das aPD Ffile .The SD
car dbox contains aquic kguide .
The followin gdescription sapply to navigation
wit hCOMAND .Further information can be
foun din th eDigital Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelec tNav iQNavigation.
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition .
XSlide6thecontroller.
XSelec tOption sQRout eSettings.
Notes for rout etypes:
REco Route
RDynami cTraffi cRoute
Traffic report son th erout efor th erout eguid-
anc eare taken int oaccoun t(not available in
all countries).
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Multimedia system
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