2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 ESP

181 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Warning!
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The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sen-
sors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, if the wind screen is in-
stalled.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
(incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic con-
ditions and could cause an accident.
Warning!
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In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may
escape from the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
Warning!
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Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
terior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact with
the vehicle paint finish can be completely re-
moved only while in the liquid state by applying
plenty of water.

182 Controls in detailGood visibilitySun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.
1Mounting
2Vanity mirror cover
3Vanity mirror lamp
4Holder for gas cards
Glare through the windshield

Make sure the sun visor is properly
engaged in mounting 1.

Swing the respective sun visor down.

When you do not experience glare any-
more, swing the sun visor up.Glare through a door window

Swing respective sun visor down.

Disengage the sun visor from
mounting1.

Pivot the sun visor to the side.
Vanity mirror

Swing respective sun visor down.

Flip up vanity mirror cover2 to access
the vanity mirror.
Vanity mirror lamp 3 comes on.

After using the vanity mirror, flip down
vanity mirror cover 2.

Swing the sun visor up.
Warning!
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Do not use the driver’s-side vanity mirror
while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected
glare can endanger you and others.
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When the sun visor is disengaged from
mounting1, vanity mirror lamp3 switches
off.
!
To avoid damage to vanity mirror cover 2,
make sure it is closed before pivoting the sun
visor to the side.

183 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery
drain to a minimum, switch off the defrost-
er as soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is automatically deactivated af-
ter approximately 6 to 17 minutes of oper-
ation depending on the outside
temperature.
Switch on the ignition (
page 39).
Activating

Press button F on the automatic cli-
mate control panel (
page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Deactivating

Press button F (
page 185) once
more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Warning!
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Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driv-
ing. Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
!
The rear window defroster cannot be
switched on when the retractable hardtop is
open. The indicator lamp will start flashing if the
hardtop is open.


Close the retractable hardtop.
The rear window defroster can then be switched
on.
!
If the rear window defroster switches off too
soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, too
many electrical consumers are operating simul-
taneously and there is insufficient voltage in the
battery. The system responds automatically by
switching the rear window defroster off.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
rear window defroster automatically switches
back on automatically.

188 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAir distribution in automatic mode
You can separately adjust the air distribu-
tion for each side of the passenger com-
partment.
Activating
Press control button1 or 5
(page 185).
The control button is engaged.
TheU symbol on the control button
comes on. Air distribution for the re-
spective side of the passenger com-
partment is adjusted automatically.
Deactivating

Press control button 1 or 5
(page 185) once more.
The control button sticks up slightly.
The U symbol on the control button
goes out. Automatic air distribution for
the respective side of the passenger
compartment is switched off. Adjust
the air distribution manually
(page 189).Air volume in automatic mode
The air volume settings are the same for
the entire passenger compartment.
Activating

Press control button 9 (
page 185).
The control button is engaged.
TheU symbol on the control button
comes on.
Deactivating

Press control button 9 (
page 185)
once more.
The control button sticks up slightly.
The U symbol on the control button
goes out. Adjust the air volume manu-
ally (
page 190).
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls6 andb
(page 185) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The automatic climate control will adjust
to the set temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing

Turn temperature control6
and/orb (
page 185) slightly
clockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Decreasing

Turn temperature control6
and/orb (
page 185) slightly
counterclockwise.

189 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Adjusting air distribution
Use air distribution controls1 and5
(page 185) to separately adjust the air
distribution on each side of the passenger
compartment. The following symbols are
found on the controls:

Press control button 1 or 5
(page 185) until the control button
sticks up slightly and the U symbol
on the control button is out.Automatic air distribution for the re-
spective side of the passenger com-
partment is switched off.

Turn control button to the desired sym-
bol.
The air distribution is adjusted accord-
ing to the chosen setting.
Opening the center air vents

Turn thumbwheel 7 (
page 184) up-
ward to the first stop.
Center air vents 2 and 4
(
page 184) are open.
Opening the cockpit air vent and center
air vents

Turn thumbwheel 7 (
page 184) up-
ward all the way.
Cockpit air vent 3 and center air vents
2 and 4 (
page 184) are open.Closing the cockpit air vent and center
air vents

Turn thumbwheel 7 (
page 184)
downward.
Cockpit air vent 3 and center air vents
2 and 4 (
page 184) are closed.
Opening the side air vents

Turn thumbwheel 6 and 8
(page 184) upward.
The corresponding side air vent is
open.
Closing the side air vents

Turn thumbwheel 6 and 8
(page 184) upward.
The corresponding side air vent is
closed.
Symbol
Function
h
Directs air through the cen-
ter and side air vents
j
Directs air to the windows
V
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
k
Directs air to the footwells
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You can also turn the air distribution control
to a position between two symbols.
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The air vents are continuously variable.

190 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAdjusting air volume
Use air volume control9 (
page 185) for
both automatic (
page 187) and manual
air volume adjustment. Nine blower
speeds are available.

Press control button9 (
page 185).
The control button sticks up slightly.
The U symbol on the control button
goes out. Automatic air volume control
is switched off. The air volume is ad-
justed corresponding to the set blower
speed.
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
If the left and right air distribution controls
as well as the airflow volume control are
set to U and there is a high need for
cooling, MAXCOOL is activated.
“MAX COOL” appears on the temperature
controls 6 and b (
page 185).
This provides the fastest possible cooling
of the vehicle interior (when retractable
hardtop is closed).
Automatic climate control panel with
MAXCOOL activated
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
side windows.i
Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear again.

192 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlActivating
Briefly press button,
(page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Deactivating

Briefly press button,
(page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
At outside temperatures above 79°F
(26 °C) the system will not automatically
switch back to outside air.Air recirculation mode with conve-
nience closing or opening feature
Activating

Press and hold button,.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air recirculation mode is
activated. The windows will close.
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The air recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically


at high outside temperatures


if the concentration of carbon monoxide
(CO) and/or nitrogen oxide (NO
x) in the out-
side air increases, for example in a tunnel
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 approxi-
mately 30 minutes.
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The manually selected air recirculation
mode is deactivated automatically


after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is
below approximately 41°F (5 °C)


after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off


after 30 minutes if the outside temperature
is above approximately 41°F (5 °C)
Warning!
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Never operate the 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 windows
can be immediately halted by releasing
the, button or by pressing and pulling
the respective window switch.

193 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Deactivating
Press and hold button,.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The air recirculation mode is deac-
tivated. The windows will return to their
previous position.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning (cooling) function is
operational when the engine is running and
cools the vehicle interior down to the se-
lected temperature. In addition, the cool-
ing function dehumidifies the air in the
vehicle interior, thus preventing the win-
dows from fogging up.Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the cooling
function of the automatic climate control
system. The air in the vehicle will then no
longer be cooled or dehumidified.

Press button 2 (
page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The cooling function switches off
after a short delay.
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A window will only return to its previous po-
sition if it has not moved to another position us-
ing the respective window switch after it was
closed with button
,
.
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Condensation may drip out from underneath
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
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.