Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 170)

Adjusting air distribution
The symbols on the control represent the
following functions:
Symbol Function
M Directs air to the windshield and
through the side defroster air
vents
Q Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
O Directs air to the footwells and
through the side air vents
P Directs air through the center
and side air vents
Climate control
The air distribution can be adjusted manually.
X Turn air distribution control =
(
Y page 162) to the desired symbol.
The air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols.
Automatic climate control
X Turn air distribution control D
(
Y page 163) to the desired symbol.
The air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols.
Adjusting air volume
Climate control
X Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control ; ( Y page 162) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Automatic climate control
X Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control : ( Y page 163) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
door windows.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the door windows are clear
again.
X Activating: Press button ¬.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the
following functions automatically:
R
most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside
temperature
R air flows onto the windshield and the
door windows (side air vents must be
open)
R
the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41‡ (5†) for air-
drying
R
the air recirculation mode is switched off
X Deactivating: Press button ¬ again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
i The cooling remains switched on.
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Climate control system
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