Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 134

Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
The indicator lamp in the
¿ or Á button
flashes three times or
remains off. The "Cool-
ing with air dehumidifi-
cation" function cannot
be switched on.
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 à button.
Automatic control
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 140).
Y
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 switch to manual mode: press the _
X
button.
3-zone automatic climate control: when auto-
matic mode is activated, you can select a cli-
mate mode ( page 132).
Y
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
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal-
function.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 140).
Y
Press the à button.
X
Press the ñ button repeatedly until the
X
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.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 140).
Y
To increase or decrease: turn control : or
X
B counter-clockwise or clockwise
( page 125).
Y
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.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 140).
Y
To increase or decrease temperature in
X
the front compartment: turn control : or
B counter-clockwise or clockwise
( page 127).
Y
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
To increase or reduce the temperature in
X
the rear compartment using the front con-
trol panel: press the á button.
The indicator lamp in the á button goes
out.