Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate control:use the "Residual heat" function if you want toheat or ventilate the vehicle interior when theignition is switched off. The residual heat func-tion can only be activated or deactivated withthe ignition switched off. The residual heat func-tion is deactivated when the ignition is switchedon.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (except
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC/
GLC 63 S 4MATIC)
You can choose between various drive programswith the DYNAMIC SELECT switch(Ypage 139).
If you have selected drive programE:
Rwhen heating, the electrical heater booster isdeactivated and heat output is reduced as aresult
Rthe rear window defroster running time isreduced
If you have selected drive programC,SorS+,the current climate settings are maintained.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climatecontrol system only operates at a reduced capa-city. If you require the full climate control output,you can switch off the ECO start/stop functionby 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 airsupply and air circulation are also switched off.The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch offclimate control only briefly
Switch on climate control primarily using the Xrocker switch (Ypage 123).
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position Hin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 131).
XTo switch on:set the airflow to level1orhigher using theHrocker switch.
XTo switch off:set the airflow to level0usingtheHrocker switch.
i3-zone automatic climate control: when cli-mate control is switched off, "OFF" appears inthe rear-compartment display.
Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function, the air inside the vehicle will notbe cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up morequickly. Therefore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engine is running. The airinside 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 normaland not a sign that there is a malfunction.
Activating/deactivating
XPress the Zrocker switch up or down.The indicator lamp above the rocker switch lights up or goes out.
122Operating the climate control systems
Climate control
