climate control MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2013 Owner's Manual
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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)
When you press the 0056 button, the indicator lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the cooling with air dehumidification function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
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. In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained at a constant level. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air
distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.130
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To switch on: press the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0058 button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To deactivate: press the 008F button.
or
X Press the 0095 or 0097 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0058 button goes
out. Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature separately for
the driver's and front-passenger sides with
controls 0043 or 0084(Y page 119).
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Set control 0043 or 0084(Y page 119) to the
desired temperature.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).Setting the air distribution
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press the 008F button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
009C Directs the airflow through the center
vents
009B Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
009F Directs the airflow through the center
and footwell vents
0061 Directs air through the defroster vents
0087 Canada only: directs the airflow
through the defroster and
center vents0086
Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
008F Canada only: directs the airflow
through the defroster, center
and side
air vents and the footwell Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To increase: press the 0097 button.
X To reduce: press the 0095 button.
i The airflow from the rear-compartment
vents and the center vents is the same. Activating/deactivating the zone
function
X To switch on: press the 00D6 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 00D6 button lights
up.
i The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted
for the front-passenger
side and the rear compartment. The
temperature for the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment must be set
separately.
X To switch off: press button 00D6.
The indicator lamp in
the 00D6 button goes
out.
i The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for
the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment. Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
i You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield
is clear again. Operating the climate control systems
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To activate: press the 0064 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0064 button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification (only
with engine running)
R high airflow (depending on the outside
temperature)
R high temperature (depending on the
outside temperature)
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the 0064 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0064 button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. The cooling with air
dehumidification function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0064 button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls 0043 or 0084 clockwise or
counter-clockwise ( Y page 119).
or
X Press the 0097 or 0095 button. Activating/deactivating MAX COOL
maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA. MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
X
To activate: press the 00C9 button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press off-road button 00C9
again.
The indicator lamp goes
out. The previously
selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the 0056 cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function (Y page 131).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Switch on the windshield wipers
(Y page 114).
X Press the 008F button repeatedly until the
009C or 009B symbol appears in the
display. 132
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i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Switching the windshield defroster
on/off
G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Otherwise, your vision may be impaired,
which could endanger you or others. X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button 0044.
Indicator lamp 0043 lights up.
X To switch off: press button 0044.
Indicator lamp 0043 goes out.
i At outside temperatures above
50 ‡(10 †), the windshield
heating
cannot
be activated. Indicator lamp 0043 lights up
briefly when you attempt to activate it and
then goes out again.
i The windshield defroster has a high
current draw. You should therefore switch
it off as soon as the windshield is clear. The
windshield heating otherwise switches
itself off automatically after 10 minutes.
i If you turn on the windshield heating for
the fourth consecutive time, the windshield
heating will automatically switch off after
5 minutes.
i If the vehicle's electrical system voltage
is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on, indicator
lamp
0043 flashes. After approximately
30 seconds, the windshield heating turns
off automatically. Switching the rear window defroster
on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear
window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X USA only: press the 0065 button.
The indicator lamp
in
the 0065 button lights
up or goes out.
i The rear window defroster has a high
current draw. You should therefore switch
it off as soon as the rear window is clear.
as it only switches off automatically after
several minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
Problems with the rear window
defroster If the indicator lamp in the
0065 rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board
voltage is
too low. The rear window defroster
has deactivated prematurely or cannot be
activated.
X Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically. Operating the climate control systems
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Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
G
WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the 0064
button.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the 0089 button.
The indicator lamp
in
the 0089 button lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is automatically
activated at high levels of pollution or at
high outside temperatures. When air-
recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the
0089 button is not lit.
Outside air is added after approximately
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press the 0089 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0089 button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †) Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
The "residual heat" function is only available
in Canada.
It is possible to
make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after
the engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the coolant temperature and
on the interior temperature that has been set.
i The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
0(Y page 139) in the ignition lock or
remove it.
X To activate: press the 0056 button.
The indicator lamp
in
the 0056 button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the 0056 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0056 button goes
out.
i Residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
R if the coolant temperature is too low Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the
set temperature). This
could cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents. 134
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Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct
the
air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin. General notes
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents
into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air intake grill on the hood free of
blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
i For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position.
i If the automatic climate control
constantly differs from the set temperature
or if undesired drafts are noticeable,
proceed as follows:
XOpen the side air vents
X Open the center air vents
X Open the rear air vents
X Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
The automatic climate control adjusts
itself to the set temperature. Setting the center air vents
Center air vents
0043
Center air vent, left
0044 Center air vent, right
0087 Center vent thumbwheel, right
0085 Center vent thumbwheel, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheels 0087
and 0085 to the right or left. Setting the side air vents
Side air vents
0043
Side air vent
0044 Swiveling side air vent
0087 Control for side air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel
0087 to
the
left or right. Setting the air vents
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Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
X
To open/close: turn thumbwheel 0043 up or
down.
X To set the air direction: move slider 0044
for the corresponding rear-compartment
air vent to the left, right, up or down. 136
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R
the vehicle is stationary.
R the outside temperature is within the
comfort range.
R the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
R the set temperature for
the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the hood is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If conditions for automatic engine switch-off
have not been fulfilled, the 00A7 symbol will
be shown in yellow.
In addition, the Stop/Start inactive
message is shown in the AMG menu in the
multifunction display.
i If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again once the 00A7 symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.
i The engine can be automatically switched
off an unlimited number of times.
i You can still activate the HOLD function
when the vehicle is stationary, even if the
engine has been switched off
automatically. It is then not necessary to
continue applying the brakes during the
automatic stop phase. When you depress
the accelerator pedal, the engine starts
automatically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated. Depress the
accelerator pedal carefully, as the engine
must be started first.
i During automatic engine switch-off, the
climate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop
function can be deactivated by pressing the
ECO button ( Y page 142). Automatic engine start The engine starts automatically if:
R
In general:
-you switch off the ECO start/stop
function by pressing the ECO button.
- you release the brakes when in
transmission position D or N and when
the HOLD function is not active.
R By the driver:
-you release the brakes when in
transmission position D or N.
- you depress the accelerator pedal.
- you engage reverse gear R.
- you move the transmission out of
position P.
- you switch to drive program S or M.
- you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
R By the system:
-the vehicle starts to roll.
- the brake system requires this.
- the temperature in the vehicle interior
deviates from the set range.
- the system detects moisture on the
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
- the charge level of
the battery is too low.
i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine. Driving
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Canada. Nevertheless, all tires sold in North
America are provided
with
the corresponding
quality grading markings on the sidewall of
the tire.
Where applicable, the tire grading
information can be found on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and maximum
tire width.
Example:
R Treadwear grade: 200
R Traction grade: AA
R Temperature grade: A
All passenger car tires must conform to the
statutory safety requirements in addition to
these grades.
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration. Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
U.S. government course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government test track as
a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm, due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate conditions. Traction
G
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics. !
Avoid wheelspin. This can
lead to damage
to the drive train.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy
road is always lower than on dry road
surfaces.
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum
tread depth of 00CF in (4 mm) on all four winter
tires. Observe the legally required minimum
tire tread depth (Y page 319). Winter tires can
reduce the braking distance on snow-covered
surfaces in comparison with summer tires.
The braking distance is still much further than
on surfaces that are not icy or covered with
snow. Take appropriate care when driving.
Further information on winter tires (M+S
tires) (Y page 320). Temperature
G
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
excessive heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C. These represent the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
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R
Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use
products that have been
tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com .
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the
auxiliary heating before
refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure
that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children. If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R
Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity Total capacity
All models
25.4 US gal
(96.0 l) Of which reserve
All models
Approximate
ly 3.7 US gal (14.0 l) Gasoline (EN 228)
Fuel grade
!
Do not use diesel
to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel result in damage to the fuel
system and engine.
! You should only refuel with unleaded
premium-grade gasoline as this avoids
damaging the catalytic converter.
If engine running problems are apparent,
have the cause checked immediately and
repaired. Excess unburned fuel can
otherwise enter the catalytic converter,
leading to overheating and possibly
causing a fire. Service products and filling capacities
351Technical data Z