2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV climate control

The temperature setting for the driver's side
is adopted for the rear compartment and the
front-passenger side.
X Turn thumbwheel 0043to the left or right
(Y page 125).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase or decrease the rear compart-
ment temperature using the rear control
panel: turn control 0075counter-clockwise or
clockwise on the rear control panel
(Y page 125).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings Front control panel
009C
Directs the airflow through the center
vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air vents
009F Directs the airflow through the center
and footwell vents
0061 Directs air through the defroster vents
0087 Directs the airflow through the defroster
and center vents (Canada only)
0086 Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
008F Directs the airflow through the defroster,
center and footwell air vents (Canada
only)
Rear control panel
0099 Directs the airflow through the rear cen-
ter and B-pillar air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air vents
i Using 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.
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. Setting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Press the 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display. Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To increase: press the0097button.
X To reduce: press the0095button.
i You can use 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol to set the airflow in the rear compartment
separately. Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To activate: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp above the 00D6button
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.
X To deactivate: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp above the 00D6button
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. Operating the climate control systems
129Climate control

Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To activate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following settings:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated. MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in vehi-
cles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running.
X To activate: press the00C9button.
The indicator lamp in the 00C9button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the00C9button.
The indicator lamp in the 00C9button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate control
switches to the following functions: R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Removing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the 005Aor0056 cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate the
"windshield defrosting" function
(Y page 129).
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 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
009C or009B symbol appears in the display.
i You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
i If 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 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 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Press the 006Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 006Cbutton lights
up or goes out. 130
Operating the climate control systemsClimate cont
rol

Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The rear window
defroster has deactiva-
ted prematurely or can-
not be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window defroster can be activated again. Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from
outside. The air already inside the vehicle will
then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can fog up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows from fog-
ging up.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To activate: press the0089button.
The indicator lamp in the 0089button lights
up.
i In the event of high pollution levels (3-zone
automatic climate control only) or at high out-
side temperatures, air-recirculation mode is
automatically activated. When air-recircula-
tion mode is activated automatically, the indi-
cator lamp in the 0089button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press the0089button.
The indicator lamp in the 0089button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode deactivates auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 41 ‡
(5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if cooling
with air dehumidification is deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 41 ‡ (5 †) if the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function is activated Switching the residual heat on or off
General notes The residual heat function is only available on
vehicles for Canada.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of
the engine to continue heating the stationary
vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off. The heating time depends on
the set interior temperature.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the004Bor0056 button.
The indicator lamp in the 004Bor0056 button
lights up.
i The blower will run at a low speed regardless
of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the ventilation will be
activated. The blower runs at medium speed.
X To deactivate: press the004Bor0056 but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the 004Bor0056 button
goes out.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops Ionization
Ionization is used to purify the air in the vehicle interior and attain an improved interior climate. Operating the climate control systems
131Climate control

The ionization of the interior air is odorless and
cannot be perceived directly in the vehicle inte- rior.
You can switch ionization on and off via the mul-
timedia system (see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual).
Ionization can only be operated when the auto-
matic climate control is switched on. The side air vent on the driver's side must be open. 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 out-
lets. 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 grille on the hood and in the
engine compartment on the front-passenger
side 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
0043
Center air vent, left
0044 Center air vent, right
0087 Center vent thumbwheel, right
0085 Center vent thumbwheel, left
X To open or close: turn thumbwheels0087
and 0085to the left or right. Setting the side air vents
Example
0043
Side window defroster vent
0044 Side air vent, left
0087 Thumbwheel for side air vent
X To open or close: turn thumbwheel0087up or
down. Setting the glove box air vent
! Close the air vent when heating the vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu-
midification" function. Otherwise, tempera-
ture-sensitive items stored in the glove box
could be damaged. 132
Setting the air ventsClimate control

0043
Air vent control
0044 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.
X To open or close: turn thumbwheel0043to the
right or left. Setting the rear air vents
Setting the center vents in the rear com-
partment Example: center vents with rear control panel
0043
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
0044 Rear-compartment air vent, right
0087 Rear control panel
0085 Rear-compartment air vent, left
X To open or close: turn thumbwheel0043up or
down. Setting the B-pillar air vent
0043
B-pillar air vent
0044 Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent
X To open or close: turn thumbwheel0044to the
left or right. Setting the air vents
133Climate control Z

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation. G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
General notes Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
the catalytic
converter is preheated for up to 30 seconds
after a cold start. The sound of the engine may
change during this time.
Automatic transmission X
Shift the transmission to position 005D
(Y page 144).
The transmission position indicator on the
multifunction display shows 005D
(Y page 145). i
You can start the engine in transmission
position 005Dand 005C.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey X
To start a diesel engine: turn the SmartKey
to position 0048in the ignition lock
(Y page 135).
The 0028 indicator lamp on the instrument
cluster lights up.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0049in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135) and release it as soon
as the engine is running.
i Vehicles with a diesel engine:
you can
start the engine without preglow if the engine
is warm.
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine The Start/Stop button can be used to start the
vehicle without inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock. The Start/Stop button must be
inserted in the ignition lock and the SmartKey
must be in the vehicle. This mode for starting the engine operates independently of the ECO
start/stop automatic engine start function.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 135).
Vehicles with a gasoline engine: the engine
starts.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: preglow is
activated and the engine starts.
Starting procedure via smartphone Observe the important safety notes on starting
the engine (Y
page 136).
You can also start your engine via your smart-
phone from outside the vehicle. In this case, the previously selected climate control setting is
activated. In this way you can cool or heat the
interior of the vehicle before starting the jour-
ney.
Only start the engine via your smartphone if it is
safe to start and run the engine where your vehi-
cle is parked.
Observe the legal stipulations in the area where your vehicle is parked. Engine start via smart-
phone may be limited to certain countries or
regions. Driving
137Driving an d parking Z

Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions using the
007D favorites button and call them up by press-
ing the button (Y page 289). Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites X
To call up: press the007Dbutton on the con-
troller.
X Select a favorite, e.g. Vehicle
Vehicle.
The favorites are displayed.
X To exit: press the 007Dbutton again.
Adding favorites Adding predefined favorites
X
Press the 007Dbutton.
X COMAND: slide6the controller.
X Audio 20: slide5or6 the controller.
The menu bar is displayed.
X Select Reassign
Reassign.
The categories are displayed.
X Select a category.
The favorites are displayed.
X Select a favorite.
X COMAND: to add the favorite to the desired
position, turn and press the controller.
If a favorite has already been added at this
position, it will be overwritten.
X Audio 20: to add the favorite to the desired
position, turn, slide 5or6 and press the
controller.
If a favorite has already been added at this
position, it will be overwritten.
Adding your own favorites
You can add climate control as a favorite, for
example. X Select Vehicle
Vehicle007BVehicle Settings Vehicle Settings.
X Press and hold the 007Dbutton until the
favorites are displayed.
X Add a favorite to the desired position.
If a favorite has already been added at this
position, it will be overwritten. Navigation mode
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving whenoperating the navigation system.
General notes Among other things, correct functioning of the
navigation system depends on GPS reception. In
certain situations, GPS reception may be
impaired, there may be interference or there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Audio 20 is equipped with Garmin ®
MAP PILOT
(see the manufacturer's operating instructions).
The Garmin ®
MAP PILOT operating instructions
are stored on the SD card as a PDF file. The SD card box contains a quick guide.
The following descriptions apply to navigation
with COMAND. Further information can be
found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options Multimedia system:
X Select Navi
Navi007BNavigation Navigation.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
X Slide 6the controller.
X Select Options
Options007BRoute Settings Route Settings.
Notes for route types:
R Eco Route Eco Route
R Dynamic Traffic Route
Dynamic Traffic Route Operating system
289Multimedia system Z

from the data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the front right-hand door.
X Open cover 0043in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
The VIN can be seen. The VIN can also be found in the following loca-
tions:
R on the lower edge of windshield 0044
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 382) Engine number
0043
Emission control information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federal and Cali-
fornian emissions standards
0044 Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
0087 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following: R Fuels
R Exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
DEF
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant Service products and filling capacities
383Technical data Z