Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 189)

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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*
Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes, depending on the
temperature setting of the climate control.
This feature makes use of the residual heat
produced by the engine.
Activating
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 1 or 0, or remove it from
the starter switch.
̈ Press residual heat/ventilation
switch
T ( ୴ page 185).
The indicator lamp on the residual
heat/ventilation switch
T comes
on.
Deactivating
̈ Press residual heat/ventilation
switch
T again ( ୴ page 185).
The indicator lamp on the residual
heat/ventilation switch
T goes out.
The residual heat switches off
automatically
ț when you switch on ignition
(
୴ page 35)
ț after about 30 minutes
ț if the battery voltage drops
Defrosting
Windows fogged up on the inside
̈ Press defrosting switch P
( ୴ page 185).
The indicator lamp on defrosting
switch
P comes on.
The temperature rises and the ventila-
tion operates with maximum blower
speed.
̈ Press defrosting switch P again.
The previous automatic climate control
settings will be activated again.
i
How long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on the coolant tempera-
ture and the temperature set by the
operator. The blower will run at speed
setting 1 regardless of the air distribu-
tion control setting.