Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL X166 Operator's Manual page 148

Operating the climate control systems
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Rear control panel
Increases the airflow (
L
Sets the temperature (
M
Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (
N
Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (
O
Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (
P
Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (
Q
Reduces the airflow (
R
Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
Activate climate control using the à and
R
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and ¿ buttons light up.
In automatic mode, you can also use the
R
ñ button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R
Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
R
until the windshield is clear again.
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
R
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.
Use the ZONE function to adopt the
R
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment as well. The indicator lamp
above the á button goes out.
Use the residual heat function if you want
R
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off.
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Operating the climate control
systems
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Points to observe before use
G
WARNING
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
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the à button( Y
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control on and off using the à and
^ buttons.
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