Air Vents - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 Operator's Manual

It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the vehicle
for approximately 30 minutes after the engine
has been switched off. The heating time
depends on the set interior temperature.
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The blower will run at a low speed regard-
less of the airflow setting.
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If you activate the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the ventilation will
be activated. The blower runs at medium
speed.
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You cannot use the ventilation to cool the
vehicle interior to a temperature lower than
the outside temperature.
Activating/deactivating
Turn the SmartKey to position g in the igni-
X
tion lock or remove it (
Press the Ì button.
X
The indicator lamp in the Ì button lights
up or goes out.
The indicator lamp in the button indicates
that the respective function is activated.
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Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
after approximately 30 minutes
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when the ignition is switched on
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if the battery voltage drops
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Air vents

Important safety notes
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WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the
air vents. This could result in burns or frost-
bite 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.
page 125).
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In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
keep the air inlet between the windshield
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and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
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in the vehicle interior.
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For optimal climate control in the vehicle,
open the air vents completely and set the
adjusters to the central position.
Setting the air vents
Side window defroster vent
:
Side air vent
;
Side air vent open
3
Side air vent closed
4
To open a side air vent: turn the adjuster
X
in side air vent ; to the left in position 3.
To close a side air vent: turn the adjuster
X
in side air vent ; clockwise as far as it will
go to position 4.
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The center and rear air vents are adjusted
in the same way.
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