Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to defrost the inside of the windshield and the side windows.
You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield is clear again.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
► To activate: press the
button.
The indicator lamp in the
button
lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the following functions:
• cooling with air dehumidification on
• high airflow
• high temperature
• air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
• air-recirculation mode off
► To switch off: press the
button.
The indicator lamp in the
button
goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air
dehumidification function remains on. Airrecirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
► Press the
button.
or
► Press the
button.
or
► Turn the temperature control clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
or
► Press the
button.
Activating/deactivating the MONOfunction
The MONO function is only available with
automatic climate control.18
You can use the MONO function to adopt the
settings configured for temperature, air
distribution and airflow on the driver's s ...
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
► Activate the cooling with air
dehumidification function .
► Activate automatic mode
.
► If the windows continue to fog up,
activate
the defr ...
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
• frontal impacts (driver's and
frontpassenger
front air bags and driver's k ...
Side and curtain air bags
The seat mounted side air bags are designed to protect the thorax region of the
torso and will deploy only in the event of a side impact and then, only on the side
of the impact.
The curtain air ...
Adjusting the head restraints manually
The head restraints must only be removed
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.
► If the head restraint is f ...






