Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 111)

Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function
If the indicator lamp in the Á button does
not go out or flashes when switched on, the
cooling with air dehumidification function is
switched off due to a malfunction. You can no
longer switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
G
Warning
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.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
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.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To switch on: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch off: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn controls ; and
= clockwise or counter-clockwise
(
Y page 107).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
i If you turn the temperature control on one
side of the vehicle fully clockwise or
counter-clockwise, you will increase or
reduce the temperature on the other side
of the vehicle at the same time.
Setting the air distribution
You can set the air distribution for the entire
vehicle.
The symbols for the air distribution have the
following meanings:
Symbol Meaning
M Directs the airflow through the
defroster vents to the
windshield and side windows
Q Directs the airflow to the entire
vehicle interior
O Directs the airflow through the
footwell and side air vents
P Directs the airflow through the
center and side air vents
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out.
X Turn control ?( Y page 107) to the
corresponding symbol. The control can
also be turned to the area between two
symbols.
Operating the climate control system
109
Climate control
Z