2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class climate settings

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 24).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
R switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification function
R switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when
the engine is running. Optimum operation is
only achieved with the side windows and roof
closed.
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 133).
i When the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. 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. A clogged 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. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance
Booklet. 122
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0087
Sets the air distribution (Y page 130)
0085 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 131)
0083 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 127)
0084 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 133)
006B Sets the airflow (Y page 130)
006C Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 131)Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
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 005A
button. The indicator lamp in the 005A
button lights up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: set the009Band0061 settings.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: set the009Csetting.
R Only use the "Windshield 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.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop function
can be deactivated by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 145). 124
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USA only
0043
To set the temperature, left (Y page 129)
0044 To defrost the windshield (Y page 131)
0087 To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 131)
0085 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
0083 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 131)
0084 To set the temperature, right (Y page 129)
006B To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 133)
006C To set the air distribution (Y page 130)
006D To increase the airflow (Y page 130)
006E To reduce the airflow (Y page 130)
006F To switch climate control on/off (Y page 127)
0070 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 129)Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control
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 0058and
005A buttons or the 0056button on the
control panel of the climate control. The
indicator lamps in the 0058and005A
buttons or the 0056button light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). R
Only use the "Windshield 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. The
indicator lamp in the 00D6button goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
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when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched
off.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop function
can be deactivated by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 145). Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
i Activate climate control primarily using
the 0058 button (Y page 129).
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To activate: turn airflow control 006B
clockwise to the desired position (except
position 0) (Ypage 123).
X To deactivate: turn airflow control 006B
counter-clockwise to position
0(Y page 123). Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To switch on: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To switch off: press the0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
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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Setting the air distribution
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X Press one or more of the 009C,009B,
0061 buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lights up
briefly.
The following air distribution settings can be
selected:
0061 Directs air through the defroster vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air
vents
009C Directs air through the center and side
air vents
i You can also activate several air
distribution settings simultaneously. To do
this, press multiple air distribution buttons.
The air is then directed through various
vents.
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X Press the 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The following air distribution settings can be
selected:
009C Directs air through the center and side
air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air
vents
009F Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
0061 Directs air through the defroster vents
0087 Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents 20086
Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
008F Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center, side and footwell air
vents3
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. You can only close the side air
vents, by fully closing the adjuster on the
side air vents (Y page 135). Setting the airflow
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To increase/reduce: turn control006B
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 123).
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To increase/reduce: press the0097or
0095 button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with dual-zone
automatic climate control on vehicles for
Canada.
X To switch on: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6button lights
up. The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
X To switch off: press button00D6.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6button goes
out. The temperature setting for the
2 Canada only.
3 Canada only. 130
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driver's side is adopted for the front-
passenger side.
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Switch off the "Windshield defrosting"
function as soon as the windshield is clear
again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To activate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
X Press the 0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode. MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running. X
To activate: press the00C9button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press off-road button 00C9
again.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the 005A/0056cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the 0064 "Windshield defrosting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Press the 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
009C or009B symbol appears in the
display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Rear window defroster
General notes The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.Operating the climate control systems
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