Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 198)

Climate control system
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X Turn air distribution control 3
( Y page 188) 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 8 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 Decrease/increase: Turn air volume con-
trol 2 ( Y page 188) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Automatic climate control
X Decrease/increase: Turn air volume con-
trol 1 clockwise or counterclockwise.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the wind-
shield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
side windows.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear
again.
X Activating: Press button y .
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the follow-
ing functions automatically:
R most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside tempera-
ture
R air flows onto the windshield and the
front 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 y again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
i The cooling remains switched on.
Windshield fogged on the outside
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
Controls in detail