MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2016 Owners Manual

Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
US A only
Front control panelC
Sets the temperature, left ( Y
page 134)D
Defrosts the windshield ( Y
page 136)

Canada on ly
Front control panelC
Sets the temperature, left ( Y
page 134)D
Defrosts the windshield ( Y
page 136)

Optimum use of 3-zone automatic cli-
mate control The following contains instructions and recom-
mendations to enable you to get the most out of
your 3-zone automatic climate control. R
Activate climate control using the X and
Z buttons. The indicator lamps above the
X and Z buttons light up.R
In automatic mode, you can also use the

Condensation may drip from the undersi de of
the veh icle when it is in co olin g mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
Switching on/off X
To activate: press the Z or V button.
The indicator lamp in the Z or V button
lights up. X
To deactivate: press the Z or V but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the Z or V button
goes out. The "Coolin g wit h air dehum idif ica-
tion" function has a delayed swit ch-off fea-
ture. Operating the climate control systems 133
Climate control

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The indicator lamp in the
Z or V button
flashes three times or
remains off. The "Cool-
ing with air dehumidifi-
cation" function cannot
be switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal-
function. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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 X button.
Automatic control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 145).X
Set the desired temperature. X
To activate: press the X button.
The indicator lamp in the X button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated. X
To switch to manual mode: press the

3-zone automatic climate control
3-zone automatic climate control zones
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well
as for the rear compartment. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 145).X
To increase or decrease temperature in
the front compartment: turn control C or

i You can use 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol to set the airflow in the rear compartment
separately.
Switching the ZONE function on/off X
To activate: press the

Defrosting th e windows
Windows fogged up on th e insideX
Activat e th e Z or V coolin g wit h air
dehumidification function .X
Activat e automatic mode X .X
If th e windows continue to fo g up, activat e th e
"windshield defrosting" function
( Y
page 136).
i You should only selec t this setting until th e
windshield is clear again .
Windows fogged up on th e outsid eX
Activat e th e windshield wipers .X
Press th e

Problems with the rear window defroster Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The rear window
defroster has deactiva-
ted prematurely or can-
not be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged. X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window defroster
can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from
outside. The air already inside the vehicle will
then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can fog up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows from fog-
ging up.
Switching on/off X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 145).X
To activate: press the