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Rear window defroster

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating the climate control systems / Rear window defroster

Activating/deactivating

The rear window defroster has a high current


The rear window defroster has a high current draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise, the rear window defroster switches off automatically after several minutes.

If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock  .

Press the button.


The indicator lamp in the lights button
lights up or goes out.

Problems with the rear window defroster

Activating/deactivating airrecirculation


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