2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 settings

185 Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
Press buttonP (
page 179) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 56).

Turn air distribution control3 to
positionaorY (
page 179).
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.
iThe cooling remains switched on.
Warning!
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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.

188 Controls in detailClimate controlMaximum cooling
Turn thumbwheels5and8
(page 178) upwards to the first stop.
The fixed center air vents4and9
(page 178) and the adjustable air
vents6and7 (
page 178) are
open.

For draft-free ventilation, move the
sliders for the center air vents
6and7 (
page 178) to the middle
position.

Turn thumbwheels1andc
(page 178) for the adjustable side air
vents2andb (
page 178) to the
fully open position.

Set air distribution control3
(page 182) to positiona.
The air distribution directs the air
through the center and side air vents.

Set air volume control2 (
page 183)
to position5.
The ventilation operates with maximum
blower speed.

Turn temperature controls1and4
(page 179) completely counterclock-
wise to their end stops.
The lowest temperature for both sides
is set.
Residual engine heat utilization
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.
iWhen the vehicle’s interior has cooled
down enough, reduce the air volume
and increase the air temperature to
comfortable settings if desired.

193 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*
The automatic climate control is operation-
al whenever the engine is running. You can
operate the automatic climate control sys-
tem in either the automatic or manual
mode. The system cools or heats the inte-
rior depending on the selected interior
temperature and the current outside tem-
perature.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the interior through the air distribution
system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/Cmode is deactivated
(
page 192).
Warning!
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When operating the automatic climate con-
trol, the air that enters the passenger com-
partment through the air vents can be very
hot or very cold (depending on the set tem-
perature). This may cause burns or frostbite
on unprotected skin in the immediate area
of the air vents. Always keep sufficient dis-
tance between unprotected parts of the
body and the air vents. If necessary, use the
air distribution controls (
page 192) to di-
rect the air to air vents in the vehicle interior
that are not in the immediate area of unpro-
tected skin.
Warning!
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Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
iSevere conditions (e.g. strong air pollu-
tion) may require replacement of the fil-
ter before its scheduled interval.
A clogged filter will reduce the air vol-
ume to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate
the interior before driving off. The cli-
mate control will then adjust the interi-
or temperature to the set value much
faster.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.
When the retractable hardtop is closed,
do not obstruct air flow by placing ob-
jects on the air flow-through exhaust
slots below the rear window.

194 Controls in detailAutomatic climate control*Deactivating the climate control system
Deactivating
Press button´ (
page 192).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Reactivating

Switch on the ignition (
page 36).

Press button´ (
page 192) again.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
or

Press buttonU (
page 192).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Air volume and air distribu-
tion are adjusted automatically.Operating the climate control system
in automatic mode
iWhen the climate control system is
switched off, the outside air supply and
circulation are also switched off. Only
choose this setting for a short time.
Otherwise the windows could fog up.
iWhen operating the climate control
system in automatic mode, you will
only rarely need to adjust the tempera-
ture, air volume and air distribution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehu-
midify is switched on. This function can
be switched off if necessary.

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.

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!
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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.

205 Controls in detail
Audio system
Item
Page
1
CD changer mode selector
219
2
Single CD mode selector
222
3
Radio mode selector
4
Mute function (radio)
212
Pause (CD)
229
5
Volume distribution
208
6
Sound settings
207
7
Display
8
Alphanumeric keypad
Item
Page
9
Speed dialing memory (tele-
phone*) in descending order
a
Accepting a call
(telephone*)
235
b
Telephone* mode selector
229
c
Speed dialing memory (tele-
phone*) in ascending order
231
d
Terminating a call
(telephone*)
235
e
CD slot
f
CD ejection
222
Item
Page
g
Soft keys
206
h
Volume
207
j
Switching on/off
206
k
Manual tuning / seek
tuning (radio)
211
Track search, reverse (CD)
228
l
Manual tuning / seek
tuning (radio)
211
Track search,
fast forward (CD)
228

207 Controls in detail
Audio system
Switching off
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
or

Press
D
button.
Adjusting the volume

Turn rotary control of
E
button.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.Adjusting sound functions
The bass and treble functions are called up
by pressing the O button.
Settings for bass and treble are stored
separately for the AM and FM wavebands,
weather band, CD mode and telephone
mode.
Bass

Press O button repeatedly until BASS
appears in the display.

Press
+ or
– soft key to increase or
decrease tone level accordingly.
or

Press
RES
soft key briefly to reset bass
tones to their center level.
The radio switches back to the
standard radio menu 8 seconds after
the last soft key is pressed.
iShould excessively high temperatures
occur while the audio system is being
operated, the display will dim. If tem-
peratures continue to rise,
HIGH TEMP

will appear in the display, after which
the audio system will be switched off
for a cooling-down period.
iIf your vehicle equipment includes a
Mercedes-Benz specified mobile
telephone*, you can adjust its volume
separately from the volume of the
audio system while the telephone is
being used.