MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2013 Owners Manual

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
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0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130) Overview of climate control systems
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0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130) Information about using automatic
climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of
automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using
the 0058 and
0056 buttons. The indicator lamps in the
0058 and 0056 buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again. R
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since
no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well. The
indicator lamp in the 00D6 button goes out.120
Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

Operating the climate control systems
Activating/deactivating climate control
Points to observe before use G
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.
Switching the air conditioning on Canada only
0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130) Operating the climate control systems
121Climate control Z

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058 button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0078 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078 button goes out. The previously selected settings are
restored. USA only
0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)122
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058 button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0078 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078 button goes out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
Switching off climate control Canada only
0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the 0078 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078 button lights up. Operating the climate control systems
123Climate control Z

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0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the 0078 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078 button lights up.Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification
Points to observe before use G
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.
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. 124
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

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.
i
The cooling with air dehumidification function uses refrigerant R134a. This coolant does
not contain chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does not damage the ozone layer.
Activating the cooling with air dehumidification function !
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. Canada only
0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the 0056 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0056 button lights up. Operating the climate control systems
125Climate control Z

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0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the 0056 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0056 button lights up.126
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

Deactivating the cooling with air dehumidification function
Canada only
0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the 0056 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0056 button goes out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Operating the climate control systems
127Climate control Z

USA only
0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
X Press the 0056 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0056 button goes out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. 128
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control