Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 110)

Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out.
X To increase/reduce: turn control :
clockwise or counterclockwise
(
Y page 105).
i The airflow from the rear-compartment
vents and the center vents is the same.
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
i You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield is clear again.
i When you switch on the "defrosting"
function using the ¥ 5 or z 6 button,
you cannot adjust any of the other settings.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the ¥ 5 or z 6
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¥
5 or z 6
button comes on.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow
R high temperature
R
air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R
air-recirculation mode off
i If necessary, also activate the windshield
defroster ( Y page 108).
X To deactivate: press the ¥ 5 or z 6
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¥
5 or z 6
button goes off. The previously selected
settings come into effect again.
or
X Press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. The indicator lamp in the z button
goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
X Activate the defrosting function.
X If necessary, activate the windshield
heating (
Y page 108).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
X Activate the windshield wipers.
X Close the center air vents.
When automatic air distribution is switched
off:
X Turn the air distribution thumbwheel to the
O or P symbol.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
X If necessary, activate the windshield
heating (
Y page 108).
Switching the windshield defroster
on/off
G WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
5 USA only.
6 Canada only.
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Operating the climate control system
Climate control