2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV climate settings

and processed only in the vehicle itself. Only a
small part of the data is stored in event or mal-
function memories.
When you use services, the technical data from
the vehicle can be read out by service network
employees (e.g. workshops, manufacturers) or
third parties (e.g. breakdown services). Services
can include repair services, maintenance pro-
cesses, warranty cases and quality assurance
measures. The data are read out via the con-
nection for the diagnostics connection in the
vehicle, which is required by law. The relevant
offices in the service network or third parties
collect, process and use the data. This data
documents the vehicle's technical states, is
used to help in finding malfunctions and improv-
ing quality and is sent to the manufacturer
where necessary. In addition, the manufacturer is subject to product liability. The manufacturerneeds technical data from vehicles for this pur-
pose.
Malfunction memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service center during repair or service
work.
You can incorporate data into the vehicle's com- fort and infotainment functions yourself as part of the selected equipment.
These include, for example:
R multimedia data such as music, films or pho-
tos for playback in an integrated multimedia
system
R address book data for use in conjunction with
an integrated hands-free system or an inte-
grated navigation system
R navigation destinations that have been
entered
R data about using Internet services
This data can be saved locally in the vehicle or
located on a device that you have connected to
the vehicle (e.g. smartphone, USB memory stick or MP3 player). If this data is saved in the vehi-
cle, you can delete it at any time. This data is
sent to third parties only at your request, par-
ticularly when you use online services in accord- ance with the settings that you have selected.
You can save and change comfort settings/
customizations in the vehicle at any time.
Depending on the equipment in question, these
can include:
R seat and steering wheel position settings
R suspension and climate control settings
R custom settings such as interior lighting If your vehicle is equipped appropriately, you
can connect your smartphone or another mobile
end device to the vehicle. You can control this by
means of the control elements integrated in the vehicle. The smartphone's picture and sound
can be output via the multimedia system. Spe-
cific items of information are also sent to your
smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration, this can
include:
R general vehicle information
R position data
This allows the use of selected smartphone
apps, such as navigation or music player apps.
There is no additional interaction between the
smartphone and the vehicle, particularly active
access to vehicle data. The type of additional
data processing is determined by the provider of the app being used. Whether you can configure
settings for it and, if so, which ones, depends on
the app and your smartphone's operating sys-
tem. Online services
Wireless network connection If your vehicle has a wireless network connec-
tion, data can be exchanged between your vehi-
cle and other systems. The wireless network
connection is made possible by the vehicle's
own transmitter and receiver or by mobile devi- ces that you have brought into the vehicle (e.g.
smartphones). Online functions can be used via this wireless network connection. These include
online services and applications/apps provided by the manufacturer or other providers.
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for this purpose takes place via a secure con-
nection, e.g. with the manufacturer's IT systems
intended for the purpose. Collecting, processing
and using personal data beyond the provision of
services is permitted only on the basis of a stat-
utory permit or declaration of consent. Data stored in the vehicle
33Introduction Z

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:
R Switch off climate control only briefly
R Switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
R Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function
R Activate the "Windshield defrosting" 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
(Y page 131).
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (Y page 89). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior temperature will be reached more
quickly. If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is reac-
tivated (Y page 137).
i The 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.
Depending on the operating conditions and
environmental influences, the interval for
replacing the filter may be shorter than speci- fied.
i Vehicles with ionization of the interior
air with air filter: in addition to ionization,
the vehicle has an air filter with anti-allergenic properties that contribute to improved air fil-
tration.
i It 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.
i Plug-in hybrid vehicles:
observe the notes
on climate control in the separate operating
instructions. 122
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Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
USA only
Front control panel
0043 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
0087 Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Y page 130)
0085 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
006B Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)
006C Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
006D Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
006E Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
006F Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
0070 Display
0071 Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 128)
0072 Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
0073 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Rear control panel
0074 Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
0075 Sets the temperature (Y page 128)
0076 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
0077 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
0078 Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
0079 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
007A Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
007B Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
007C Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101) Overview of climate control systems
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Canada only
Front control panel
0043 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
0087 Switches the residual heat on or off (Y page 131)
0085 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
006B Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)
006C Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
006D Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
006E Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
006F Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
0070 Display
0071 Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 128)
0072 Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
0073 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Rear control panel
0074 Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
0075 Sets the temperature (Y page 128)
0076 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
0077 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
0078 Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
0079 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
007A Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
007B Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
007C Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101)126
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Optimum use of automatic climate
control
The following contains notes and recommenda-
tions on optimum use of the dual-zone auto-
matic climate control or 3-zone automatic cli-
mate control.
R You can switch on climate control by using the
0058 and005A or0058 and0056 buttons.
The indicator lamps in the 0058and
005A buttons or the 0058and0056 buttons
light up.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: in automatic mode, you can also use
the 00F0 button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM
level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting" function
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 otherwise fog up,
since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side and the rear com-
partment as well. The indicator lamp above
the 00D6 button goes out.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: use the "residual heat" function if
you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle inte- rior when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated or
deactivated with the ignition switched off.
R If 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 (Y page 140). 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
0058 button (Y page 128).
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control on and off using the 0058and
0078 buttons.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
X To deactivate: press the0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button lights
up. Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the005Aor0056 button.
The indicator lamp in the 005Aor0056 button
lights up.
X To deactivate: press the005Aor0056 but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the 005Aor0056 button
goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function has a delayed switch-off fea-
ture. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The indicator lamp in the
005A or0056 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.
X Visit 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 0058button.
Automatic control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press the008F
button.
3-zone automatic climate control: when auto-
matic mode is activated, you can select a cli-
mate mode (Y page 128). 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 X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Press the 0058button.
X Press the 00F0button 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.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To increase or decrease: turn control0043or
0084 counter-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 123).
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.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To increase or decrease temperature in
the front compartment:
turn control0043or
0084 counter-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 125).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase or reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front con-
trol panel: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6button goes
out. 128
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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
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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
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rol