2011 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 122
2011 Mercedes GLK-Class Manual
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120 Operating the control systems Function G Reduces the airflow H Display I Sets the air distribution i Notes/tips Operating the control systems Switching the control on/off Important information G Warning! When the climate control system is deactivated, the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off Important information The cooling with air dehumidification function is only available when the engine is running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected. Climate control G Warning i Activate climate control primarily using the à button (Y page 121). Activating/deactivating X 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. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To activate: press the à button. The indicator lamp in the à button 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 deactivate: press the ^ button. The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights up. Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when automatic climate control is in cooling mode. This is normal and not a sign that there is a malfunction. i The cooling with air dehumidification function uses refrigerant R134a. This coolant does not contain chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does not damage the ozone layer. Activating/deactivating i The evaporator is ventilated when the airconditioning system is operated. The blower switches on automatically approximately one hour after the vehicle is locked. The blower runs for 30 minutes on the lowest level. The blower noise is normal and not a sign that there is a malfunction. If you unlock the vehicle during this time, the ventilation will be interrupted. To save battery power, the evaporator will not