MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV 2008 Owners Manual

interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Service Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Service Booklet. G
Risk of accident
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. Otherwise, the windows could mist up. This may obstruct your view of
the traffic situation and, as a result, you may
cause an accident.
Overview of air-conditioning system functions
2-zone Thermatic Function
:
Sets the temperature, left
;
Sets the air-conditioning system to
automatic
=
Switches the air conditioning on/
off
?
Switches the mono function on/off
A
Switches cooling with air dehumid-
ification on/off
B
Demists the windscreen
C
Activates/deactivates air-recircu-
lation mode
D
Sets the temperature, right
E
Switches the rear window heating
on/off Function
F
Increases the airflow
G
Reduces the airflow
H
Display
I
Sets the air distribution
i
Instructions and recommendations for
optimum air conditioning:
R activate the air conditioning using
the à and¿ buttons. The indica-
tor lamps in the Ãand¿ buttons
come on.
R set the temperature to 22 †.
R only use the "demisting" function briefly,
until the windscreen is clear again.
R only use the "air-recirculation" mode
briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant out-
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wise, the windows could mist up due to
a lack of fresh air.
R use the "MONO" function if you want to
adopt the temperature and air distribu- tion settings from the driver's side for the
front-passenger side. The indicator lamp
in the
ºbutton comes on. Air conditioning
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3-zone Thermotronic*
Function
Front control unit
:
Sets the temperature, left
;
Sets the air-conditioning system to
automatic
=
Switches the air conditioning on/
off
?
Switches the mono function on/off
A
Switches cooling with air dehumid-
ification on/off
B
Switches the residual heat function
on/off
C
Demists the windscreen
D
Sets the temperature, right
E
Switches the rear window heating
on/off
F
Sets the air distribution, right
G
Increases the airflow Function
H
Reduces the airflow
I
Display
J
Sets the air distribution, left
K
Activates/deactivates air-recircu-
lation mode
Rear control panel
L
Increases the temperature
M
Display
N
Increases the airflow
O
Reduces the airflow
P
Reduces the temperature
i
Instructions and recommendations for
optimum air conditioning:
R activate the air conditioning using
the à and¿ buttons. The indica- 120 Air conditioningControls
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tor lamps in the
Ãand¿ buttons
come on.
R set the temperature to 22 †.
R only use the "demisting" function briefly,
until the windscreen is clear again.
R only use the "air-recirculation" mode
briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant out-
side odours or when in a tunnel. Other-
wise, the windows could mist up due to
a lack of fresh air.
R use the "MONO" function if you want to
adopt the temperature and air distribu-
tion settings from the driver's side for all
air-conditioning zones. The indicator
lamp in the ºbutton comes on.
R use the "residual heat" function if you
want to heat or ventilate the vehicle inte-
rior when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only be acti-
vated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off. Switching the air conditioning on/off
i When the air conditioning is switched off,
the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefly,
otherwise the windows may mist up.
i Activate the air conditioning primarily
using the Ãbutton ( Ypage 122). X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
X To switch off: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up. Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
The "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected. This prevents the windows from
misting up. G
Risk of accident
If the "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated, the air inside the vehicle
will not be cooled (during warm weather) or
dehumidified. The windows could mist up
more quickly. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby caus-
ing an accident.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when Thermatic is in cooling
mode.
X To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button
comes on.
X To switch off: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Air conditioning
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Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic air conditioning will achieve
optimal operation if "cooling with air dehu-
midification" is also activated. If necessary,
cooling with air dehumidification can be deac-
tivated.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch off: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
2-zone Thermatic Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumb-
wheels :and Dclockwise or anti-clock-
wise ( Ypage 118). Only change the tem-
perature setting in small increments. Start
at 22 †. 3-zone Thermotronic* Air-conditioning zones for 3-zone Thermotronic*
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce the front tempera-
ture: turn thumbwheels :and Dclock-
wise or anti-clockwise (Y page 120). Only
change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 22 †.
X To increase/reduce temperature in the
rear compartment: press button9
or : . Only change the temperature set-
ting in small increments. Start at 22 †. Adjusting the air vents
G
Risk of injury
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could cause burns or frostbite to
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
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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 inlet between the windscreen
and the bonnet free of blockages, such as
ice, snow or leaves.
R never cover the vents or air inlet and outlet
grilles in the vehicle interior.
i For draught-free ventilation, adjust the
sliders of the air vents to the centre detent
position.
Setting the centre air vents :
Centre air vent, left
; Centre air vent, right
= Thumbwheel for centre air vent, right
? Thumbwheel for centre air vent, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
and ?up or down.
Setting the side air vents X
To open/close: turn thumbwheel =up or
down.
i Demister vent :is never completely
shut, even if side air vent ;is shut.
Setting the glove compartment air vent The glove compartment can be ventilated
when 2-zone Thermatic/3-zone
Thermotronic* is activated, e. g. for cooling
its contents. The level of airflow depends on
the airflow and air distribution settings.
!
Close the glove compartment air vent
when heating mode is activated. At high
outside temperatures, open the air vent
and activate the "cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function. Otherwise, tempera-
ture-sensitive items stored in the glove
compartment could be damaged. :
Air vent thumbwheel
; Air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel :
clockwise or anti-clockwise. Air conditioning
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Setting the rear-compartment air vents
:
Thumbwheel for rear-compartment air
vents
; Rear-compartment air vent, right
= Rear control panel for 3-zone
Thermotronic*
? Rear-compartment air vent, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel :up or
down. Setting the air distribution
3-zone Thermotronic*: you can set the air
distribution individually for the driver's and
front-passenger sides.
¯ directs the airflow through the demis-
ter vents
P directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
S directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the foot-
well air vents
_ directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
b directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the demis-
ter vents
a directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. The automatic control is deactivated
and the air distribution is controlled
according to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the Mono function on/off
You can use the mono function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press button º.
The indicator lamp in the ºbutton lights
up or goes out. Demisting the windscreen
i You should only select the "demisting"
function until the windscreen is clear again.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in button ¬lights up.
The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow 25
R high temperature 25
25 Depending on the outside temperature. 124 Air conditioningControls
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R
air distribution to the windscreen and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To switch off: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehu-
midification function remains on. Air-recir-
culation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn thumbwheels :orD clockwise or
anti-clockwise (Y page 118),(Ypage 120).
or
X Press the KorI button. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the "cooling function with air dehu-
midification" function.
X Activate the automatic mode.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the "demisting" function.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
O orP symbol appears in the dis-
play.
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again. Switching the rear window heating
on/off
G
Risk of accident
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
i The rear window heating has a high cur-
rent draw. You should therefore switch it
off as soon as the window is clear, as it only
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window heating may switch off.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the ¯button.
The indicator lamp in the ¯button lights
up or goes out. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated. G
Risk of accident
Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
briefly at low outside temperatures. Other-
wise, the windows could mist up, thus impair-
ing visibility and endangering yourself and
others. This may prevent you from observing
the traffic conditions, thereby causing an
accident.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To activate: press the,button.
The indicator lamp in the ,button
comes on. Air conditioning
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i
Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in
the , button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To deactivate: press the,button.
The indicator lamp in the ,button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
5 †
R after approximately five minutes if cool-
ing with air dehumidification is deactiva-
ted
R after approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
5 †
Convenience opening/closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
as the side windows are opened and closed.
Do not place objects or lean against the side
windows when they are being opened or
closed. You or the objects could be drawn in
or become trapped between the side window
and the door frame as the window moves. If
there is a risk of entrapment, press
the , button again. Press the button for
stopping, opening or closing the side windows
in the opposite direction as appropriate.
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as the panorama sliding sunroof* is opened
and closed. If there is a risk of entrapment,
press the ,button again. Press the button
for stopping, opening or closing the panorama
sliding sunroof* in the opposite direction as
appropriate. X
Convenience closing: press and hold
the , button until the side windows and
the panorama sliding sunroof* have
closed.
The indicator lamp in the ,button
comes on. Air-recirculation mode is activa-
ted.
X Convenience opening: press and hold
the , button until the side windows and
the panorama sliding sunroof* have
reached their original position.
The indicator lamp in the ,button goes
out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
i If you open the side windows or the pan-
orama sliding sunroof* manually after clos-
ing with the convenience closing feature,
they will remain in this position when
opened using the convenience opening fea-
ture. Switching the residual heat on/off
The residual heat function is only available in
vehicles featuring 3-zone Thermotronic*.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the station-
ary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the
engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the set interior temperature.
i The blower will run at a low speed regard-
less of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the "residual heat" function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock or remove it.
X To activate: press theTbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Tbutton lights
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X
To deactivate: press theTbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Tbutton goes
out.
i The residual heat automatically switches
off after around 30 minutes or if:
R the ignition is switched on
R the battery voltage drops Sliding sunroof
General notes
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when closing the sliding sunroof. If there is a
risk of entrapment, release the switch and
push it briefly in any direction to stop the slid-
ing sunroof. G
Risk of injury
Children could injure themselves if they oper-
ate the sliding sunroof.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
a short time. G
Risk of injury
The glass in the panorama sunroof could
break in an accident. If you are not wearing a
seat belt, there is a risk that you could be
thrown through the opening in the event of the
vehicle overturning. Therefore, always wear a
seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. The seals could otherwise
be damaged.
i When the sliding sunroof is open, apart
from the normal airflow noises resonance
noises may also occur. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle
interior. Change the position of the sliding
sunroof or open a side window slightly to
reduce or eliminate these noises.
i Related topics:
R convenience opening from the outside
(Y page 82) or from the inside
(Y page 126)
R convenience closing from the outside
(Y page 82) or from the inside
(Y page 126)
R automatic closing of the sliding sunroof
(PRE-SAFE) (Y page 40) Panorama sliding sunroof*
:
To open
; To close/lower
= To raise
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull or push the switch in the corresponding
direction.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again. Sliding sunroof
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