Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 134

To switch the rear window heating on/off (
I
To switch the ZONE function on/off (
J
Information on operating
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control
Automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and recom-
mendations to enable you to get the most out of
your THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol.
Activate climate control using the à and
R
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and ¿ buttons light up.
Set the temperature to 22 †.
R
Use the "Windscreen demisting" function only
R
briefly until the windscreen is clear again.
Use the "Air-recirculation mode" function only
R
briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside
odours or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode.
Use the ZONE function to adopt the temper-
R
ature settings on the driver's side for the
front-passenger side as well. The indicator
lamp in the á button goes out.
Use the "Residual heat" function if you want to
R
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the
ignition is switched off. The "Residual heat"
function can be switched on or off only with
the ignition switched off.
If you change the settings of the climate con-
R
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display; see separate operating
instructions. You will see the current settings
of the various climate control functions.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can choose between various drive programs
with the DYNAMIC SELECT button
( page 151).
Y
Operating the climate control systems
page 135)
Y
page 134)
Y
If you have selected drive program E:
when heating, the electrical heater booster is
R
deactivated and in the warming-up phase
heat output is reduced
the rear window heating running time is
R
reduced
Depending on the configuration, the climate set-
tings can also be influenced in drive program I.
If you have selected drive program C or S, the
climate settings are not affected.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine stop, the climate con-
trol operates only at a reduced capacity. If you
require the full climate control output, you can
switch off the ECO start/stop function by press-
ing the ECO button (
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Switching the climate control on/off
General notes
When climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could mist up. Therefore, switch
off climate control only briefly.
Air-conditioning system
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock
X
( page 144).
Y
To switch on: turn control A clockwise to
X
the desired position (except position 0)
( page 129).
Y
To switch off: turn control A anti-clockwise
X
to position 0 (
page 149).
Y
page 129).
Y
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