Cooling With Air Dehumidification - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Operating the climate control system
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otherwise fog up as, in air-recirculation
mode, no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
Use the residual heat function if you want
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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.
At very low temperatures, the rear window
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defroster is only switched on once the
vehicle interior has warmed up.
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Important information
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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.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button (
Activating/deactivating
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
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To switch on: turn control : clockwise to
the desired position (except position 0)
( Y page 105).
X
The previously selected settings come into
effect again.
X
To switch off: turn control : counter-
clockwise to position 0(
Y page 107).
Y page 105).
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
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WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
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The cooling with air dehumidification
function uses refrigerant R134a. This
coolant does not contain
chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does
not damage the ozone layer.
Activating/deactivating
! If the cooling with air dehumidification
does not switch on, it is possible that the
climate control system has lost coolant.
Have the cooling with air dehumidification
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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To activate: press the Á button.
The indicator lamp in the Á button lights
up.
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To switch off: press the Á button.
The indicator lamp in the Á button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.