Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 225)

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
̈ Press button 0 or, depending on
vehicle production date, button |
( ୴ page 218) once more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are in effect
again. The air conditioning compressor
remains switched on.
Windshield fogged on the outside
̈ Switch the windshield wipers on
(
୴ page 64).
̈ Press button 0 or, depending on
vehicle production date, button |
( ୴ page 218).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The climate control switches automatically
to the following functions:
ț most efficient blower speed and
heating power, depending on outside
temperature
ț air flows onto the windshield and the
door windows (side air vents must be
open)
ț the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41°F (5°C) for
air-drying
If the automatic air distribution is switched
off:
̈ Press air distribution button 9 or a
( ୴ page 218).
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
i The air conditioning compressor remains on
even if the indicator lamp in button 0 or, de-
pending on vehicle production date, button |
goes out. This helps to prevent the windshield
from fogging.
i To switch off, you can also press
button ´ or U ( ୴ page 218).
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
Warning!
G
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 win-
dow fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning ( ୴ page 218) is activated, or
press button 0 or, depending on vehicle
production date, button |.
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