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Activating/deactivating airrecirculation mode

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating the climate control systems / Activating/deactivating airrecirculation mode

Points to observe before use

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.

If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the windows can fog up more quickly, in particular at low temperatures. Only use airrecirculation mode briefly to prevent the windows from fogging up.

Activating/deactivating

The operation of air-recirculation mode is the


The operation of air-recirculation mode is the same for all control panels.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock  .

To activate: press the button.


The indicator lamp in the lights button
lights up.

In the event of high pollution levels (3- zone automatic climate control only) or at high outside temperatures, airrecirculation mode is automatically activated. When air-recirculation mode is activated automatically, the indicator lamp in the button is not lit.


Outside air is added after about 30 minutes.

To deactivate: press the button.
button.

The indicator lamp in the goes button
goes out.

Air-recirculation mode deactivates automatically:

after approximately five minutes at outside temperatures below approximately 41 ) (5
• after approximately five minutes if)
after approximately five minutes if cooling with air dehumidification is deactivated
after approximately 30 minutes at outside temperatures above approximately 41 ) if the "Cooling(5
with air dehumidification" function is) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is activated

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