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Defrosting the windshield

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating the climate control systems / Defrosting the windshield

You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to defrost the inside of the windshield and the side windows.

Switch off the "defrosting" function as soon as 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 lights button
lights up.

The climate control system switches to the following functions:
high airflow high temperature air distribution to the windshield and front side windows
air-recirculation mode off

To deactivate: press the button.
button.

The indicator lamp in the goes button
goes out. The previously selected settings are restored. Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated.

or
Press the The indicator lamp in the  button button.


The indicator lamp in the goes button
goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode.

or
Turn controls 1 or 6 clockwise or counter-clockwise:
Dual-zone automatic climate control  3-zone automatic climate control  or
Press the button. or
MAX COOL maximum coolingbutton.


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