Climate control, Operating the climate control systems – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual
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a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents as
well as the footwell air vents
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i
Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
Setting the airflow
Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To increase: press the K button.
X
To reduce: press the I button.
Switching the ZONE function on/off
X
To switch on: press the á button.
The indicator lamp in the á button lights
up. The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
X
To switch off: press button á.
The indicator lamp in the á button goes
out. The temperature setting for the
driver's side is adopted for the front-
passenger side.
Defrosting the windshield
Example: ¬ button
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.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To activate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R
high airflow
R
high temperature
R
air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R
air-recirculation mode off
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Canada only.
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