Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 181)

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Air conditioning
The cooling function, only operational
when the engine is running, cools the
vehicle interior down to the selected
temperature. The cooling function also
dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior,
thus preventing the windows from
fogging up.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.
̈ Press button 9 ( ୴ page 174).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The cooling function switches off
after a short delay.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.
̈ Press button 9 ( ୴ page 174) again.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.
Maximum cooling
̈ Turn thumbwheels 2 and 9
( ୴ page 172) upwards to the first stop.
The fixed center air vents 3 and 8
( ୴ page 172) and the adjustable air
vents 1 and a ( ୴ page 172) are
open.
̈ For draft-free ventilation, move the
sliders for the center air vents
1 and a (
୴ page 172) to the middle
position.
̈ Turn thumbwheels 6 and b
( ୴ page 172) for the adjustable side air
vents 5 and c ( ୴ page 172) to the
fully open position.
̈ Set air distribution control 3
( ୴ page 176) to position a.
The air distribution directs the air
through the center and side air vents.
Warning!
G
If you turn off the cooling function, the inte-
rior air is not dried. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
i
Condensation may drip from underneath the
vehicle. This is normal and not an indication of a
malfunction.