Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 107)

Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode.
Activating/deactivating
X To activate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function
When you press the ¿ button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times or remains off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
G WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air
distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If necessary, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
X Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop
button.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To select manually: press the Ã
button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: turn control : and
D clockwise or counter-clockwise
(
Y
page 103).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the air distribution
¯ Directs the airflow through the
defroster vents
P Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
S Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents
_ Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
b Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents, as well as the
defroster vents
a Directs the airflow through the
footwell and defroster vents
Operating the climate control systems
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