Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Activating/deactivating the residualheat function
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off. The heating time depends on the temperature that has been set.
The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock or remove it.
► To activate: press the
button.
The indicator lamp in the button
lights
up.
► To switch off: press the
button.
The indicator lamp in the button
goes
out.
Residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
• after about 30 minutes
• when the ignition is switched on
• if the battery voltage drops
• if the coolant temperature is too low
Activating/deactivating airrecirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculati ...
See also:
Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod
The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed
below.
To use the softkeys:
1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions ...
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
t ...
Xenon lamps
WARNING
High voltage is required to ignite the gas and metal vapor which are used to
power Xenon lamps. Contact with this voltage can cause serious injury. Replacement
or maintenance of Xeno ...
