Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class - Manual (Page 150)

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.
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control for the rear seats to automatic
mode using the à button.
Activating/deactivating
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
i 3-zone automatic climate control: when
automatic mode is activated, you can
select a climate mode setting
(
Y page 148).
X To select manually: press the _
button.
or
X Press the I or K button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out.
Adjusting the climate mode settings
You can select the following climate mode
settings in automatic mode:
FOCUS
high airflow that is set slightly
cooler
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow that is set slightly
warmer and with less draft
ñ button (example)
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the à button.
X Press the ñ button repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the
display.
Setting the temperature
Climate control
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn control : or
B clockwise or counter-clockwise
(
Y page 139).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
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Operating the climate control systems
Climate control