2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 controls

196 Controls in detailAutomatic climate control*Adjusting air distribution
Use the air distribution
control8(
page 192) to adjust the air
distribution. The following symbols are
found on the control:

Turn air distribution control8
(page 192) to the desired position.
The indicator lamp on the buttonU
(page 192) goes out.
The automatic air distribution is
switched off. The air distribution is
controlled according to the selected
control setting.Opening the cockpit air vent and center
air vents

Turn thumbwheels5anda
(page 190) to the first stop and turn
thumbwheel8 (
page 190) upward
all the way.
The cockpit air vent7 and the center
air vents4,6,9andb are open.

Turn thumbwheels5anda
(page 190) upward all the way.
Only center air vents6and9 are
open.
Symbol
Function
a
Directs air through the
center, side and cockpit air
vents
Z
Directs air to the windows
and side air vents
b
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
Y
Directs air to the footwells
and side air vents
iYou can also turn the control to a
position between two symbols.

197 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*
Closing the cockpit air vent and center
air vents
Turn thumbwheels5,8anda
(page 190) downward.
The cockpit air vent and the center air
vents are closed.
Opening and closing side air vents

Turn thumbwheels1ande
(page 190) in the corresponding di-
rection.
Side air vents2andd are open or
closed.
Adjusting air volume
Use buttonU (
page 192) for auto-
matic mode or air volume control1
(
page 192) to adjust air volume
manually.
Eleven blower speeds are available.

Turn air volume control1
(page 192) to the desired position.
The indicator lamp on the buttonU
(page 192) goes out.
The automatic operation of air volume
switches off.
Defrosting windshield
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the side windows.
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are
clear again.

198 Controls in detailAutomatic climate control*Activating
Press buttonP (
page 192).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning switches
automatically to the following functions:


cooling on to dehumidify


maximum blowing and heating
power


air flows onto the windshield and
the front side windowsDeactivating

Press buttonP (
page 192) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Windows fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 56).

Press buttonU (
page 192).
The indicator lamp on the button come
on. Air distribution and air volume are
adjusted automatically.
If the automatic air distribution and air vol-
ume are switched off:

Turn air distribution control8 to
positionaorY (
page 192).
iThe cooling remains switched on.
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.

199 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
When operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic modeU
and there is a high need for cooling,
MAX COOL is activated. This provides the
fastest possible cooling of the vehicle’s in-
terior (when retractable hardtop is closed).MAX COOL
will appear in displaye
(
page 192).
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the interior.Activating

Press button, (
page 192).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Warning!
G
Fogged windows impair visibility, endanger-
ing you and others. If the windows begin to
fog on the inside, switching off the air
recirculation mode immediately should clear
interior window fogging. If interior window
fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning (
page 187) is activated, or
press buttonP.
iThe air recirculation mode activates au-
tomatically at high outside tempera-
tures.
The indicator lamp on button, is
not lit when the air recirculation mode
is automatically switched on.
A quantity of outside air is added after
approximately 30 minutes.


200 Controls in detailAutomatic climate control*
Deactivating
Press button, (
page 192) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Air conditioning
The cooling function, only operational
when the engine is running, cools the vehi-
cle interior down to the selected tempera-
ture. The cooling function also
dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior,
thus preventing the windows from fogging
up.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.
Warning!
G
Never operate the side windows if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the closing of the door win-
dows can be immediately halted by
releasing the, button or by pressing the
respective power window switch.
The closing of the rear side windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the
,button.iIf you press button, and keep it
pressed, the side windows will close.
The closing of the windows can be im-
mediately halted by releasing
button,.
iThe air recirculation mode is deactivat-
ed automatically:

after 5 minutes if the outside tem-
perature is below approximately
41°F (5°C)


after 5 minutes if the air condition-
ing is turned off (
page 200)


after 30 minutes if the outside tem-
perature is above approximately
41°F (5°C)
iIf you press button, and keep it
pressed, the side windows will open.
The opening of the windows can be im-
mediately halted by releasing
button,.


201 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the automatic
climate control system. The air in the vehi-
cle will then no longer be cooled or dehu-
midified.
Press buttonœ (
page 192).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.

Press buttonœ (
page 192).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Warning!
G
If you turn off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog
up more quickly. Window fogging may
impair visibility and endanger you and
others.iCondensation may drip from under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.

202 Controls in detailAutomatic 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. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.Activating

Switch off the ignition (
page 36).

Press buttonT (
page 192).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The display in the automatic
climate control panel remains switched
off.Deactivating

Press buttonT (
page 192) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
iHow long the system will provide
heating depends on

the coolant temperature


the temperature set by the operator
The blower will run at speed setting1
regardless of the air volume control
setting.
iThe residual heat is automatically
turned off:

when the ignition is switched on
(page 36)


after about 30 minutes


if the battery voltage drops

203 Controls in detail
Audio system
Audio system
Audio and telephone*, operation
These instructions are intended to help
you become familiar with your
Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con-
tain useful tips and a detailed description
of the user functions.
Operating safety
Warning!
G
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a
standstill and operate the system only when
road and traffic conditions permit. Always
pay full attention to traffic conditions first
before operating system controls while
driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
Warning!
G
Any alterations made to electronic
components can cause malfunctions.
The radio, amplifier, CD changer*, satellite
radio* and telephone* are interconnected.
When one of the components is not opera-
tional or has not been removed/replaced
properly, the function of other components
may be impaired.
This condition might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any service
work on electronic components carried out
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.