Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 178)

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while
the engine is running and cools the interior
air to the temperature set by the operator.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.
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 air condition on/off switch °
( ୴ page 175).
The indicator lamp on the air condition
on/off switch
° comes on.
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If you press the air recirculation
switch
, and keep it pressed
and no side window was operated
manually, the side windows will reopen
to their previous position.
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Condensation may drip from under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
Warning!
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If you turn off the cooling function, the vehi-
cle will not be cooled when the weather con-
ditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.