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:
Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before
inserting it into the key hole or use the
Intelligent Key system. ...
Cruise Control Messages
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays whenever the cruise control is set. See Cruise Control
for more information. ...
Important safety notes
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section.
WARNING
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her p ...
