Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual page 135

Operating the climate control system
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Switching on/off
To activate: press the ¿ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights
up.
To deactivate: press the ¿ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function
When you press the ¿ button, the indica-
tor lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the
cooling with air dehumidification function.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Setting climate control to automatic
mode
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera-
tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also
activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Set the desired temperature.
X
To activate: press the à button.
X
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
To select manually: press the _ but-
X
ton.
or
Press the K or I button.
X
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the climate mode
This function is only available with the
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
In automatic mode you can select the follow-
ing climate modes:
FOCUS high airflow that is set slightly
cooler
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow that is set slightly
warmer and with less of a draught
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Press the à button.
X
Press the ñ button repeatedly until the
X
desired climate mode appears in the dis-
play.
Setting the temperature
THERMATIC automatic climate control
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
To increase/reduce: turn control : or
X
B clockwise or anti-clockwise
( page 129).
Y
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 22 †.