2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class Owner's Manual

Useful information
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Overview of climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 120
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 125
Setting the air vents .........................130 119Climate control

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 23).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up. This could preven tyou from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident. G
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. Aclogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control is only operational when the
engine is running. The system only works
optimally when the side windows and the roof
are closed.
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 129). i
Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather .This will speed up the
cooling process and the desired vehicle
interior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust, and completely filters out
pollen. Aclogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior .For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
Since the replacement interval depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air
pollution, the interval may be shorter than
stated in the Maintenance Booklet. 120
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Air-conditioning system control panel
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0003
Sets the temperature (Y page 126)
0004 Activates/deactivates the residual heat function (Y page 129)
0024 Sets the air distribution (Y page 127)
0023 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 128)
0021 Activates/deactivates coolin gwith air dehumidification ( Ypage 125)
0022 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 129)
0015 Sets the airflow (Y page 127)
0016 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 128)USA only
0003
Sets the temperature (Y page 126)
0004 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off (Y page 128) Overview of climate control systems
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0024
Sets the ai rdistribution (Y page 127)
0023 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 128)
0021 Activates/deactivates coolin gwith air dehumidification ( Ypage 125)
0022 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 129)
0015 Sets the airflow (Y page 127)
0016 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 128)Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use the air-
conditioning system optimally.
R Switch on climate control using the 0006
button. The indicator lamp in the 0006
button lights up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: set the001Cand0007 settings.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: set the001Dsetting.
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasan toutside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode. 122
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rol

Control panel for 2-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
0003
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 126)
0004 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 128)
0024 Switches the ZONE function on/off
0023 Activates/deactivates coolin gwith air dehumidification ( Ypage 125)
Activates/deactivates the residual heat function (Y page 129)
0021 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 128)
0022 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 126)
0015 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 129)
0016 Sets the air distribution (Y page 127)
0017 Increases the airflow (Y page 127)
0018 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 127)
0019 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 125)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 126) Overview of climate control systems
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USA only
0003
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 126)
0004 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 128)
0024 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off (Y page 128)
0023 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 125)
0021 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 128)
0022 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 126)
0015 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 129)
0016 Sets the air distribution (Y page 127)
0017 Increases the airflow (Y page 127)
0018 Reduces the airflow (Y page 127)
0019 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 125)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 126)Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0005and
0006 or0004 buttons. The indicator lamps
in the 0005and0006 or0004 buttons light
up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again. R
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well.T he
indicator lamp in the 0003button goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only be 124
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activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off. Operating the climate control
systems
Activating/deactivating climate
control
General notes G
WARNING
When 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 when the retractable hardtop
(vario-roof) is closed .Otherwise, the windows
could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the 0005 button ( Ypage 126).
Air-conditioning system X
To activate: turn airflow control
0015(Y page 121) clockwise to the desired
positio n(except position 0).
X To deactivate: turn airflow control
0015(Y page 121) counter-clockwise to
position 0. 3-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To switch off: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. This may preven tyou from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction. Operating the climate control systems
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Activating/deactivating
X
To switch on: press the0006or0004
button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006or0004
butto nlights up.
X To deactivate: press the0006or0004
button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006or0004
button goes out. The cooling with air
dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function When you press the
0006or0004 button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times or remains off .You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
G
WARNING
If you switch 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.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To deactivate: press the0019button.
or
X Press the 001Aor001B button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button goes
out. Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn control0003
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 121).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn controls0003and
0022 (Ypage 123) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). 126
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