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Activating/deactivating the residual heat function

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating the climate control systems / Activating/deactivating the residual heat function

The "residual heat" function is only available in Canada.

It is possible to make use of the residual heat


It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off. The heating time depends on the temperature that has been set.

To activate: press the button.


The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
button lights up.

The blower will run at a low speed regardless of the airflow setting.

If you activate the residual heat function at high temperatures, only the ventilation will be activated. The blower runs at medium speed.

To deactivate: press the button.
button.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
button goes out.

Residual heat is deactivated automatically: after approximately 30 minutes when the ignition is switched on if the battery voltage drops when the auxiliary heating is activated

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