2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER climate control

Useful information
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Overview of climate control sys-
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Operating the climate control sys-
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Setting the air vents .........................134 121Climate 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 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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Air-conditioning system control panel
Canada only
:
Sets the temperature (Y page 129)
; Activates/deactivates the residual heat function (Y page 133)
= Sets the air distribution (Y page 130)
? Defrosts the windshield (Y page 131)
A Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Ypage 127)
B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 133)
C Sets the airflow (Y page 130)
D Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 131)USA only
:
Sets the temperature (Y page 129)
; Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off (Y page 131) Overview of climate control systems
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=
Sets the air distribution (Y page 130)
? Defrosts the windshield (Y page 131)
A Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 127)
B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 133)
C Sets the airflow (Y page 130)
D 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 ¿
button. The indicator lamp in the ¿
button lights up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: set theOand¯ settings.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: set thePsetting.
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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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 129)
; To defrost the windshield (Y page 131)
= To switch the ZONE function on/off
? To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
To switch the residual heat function on/off (Y page 133)
A To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 131)
B To set the temperature, right (Y page 129)
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 133)
D To set the air distribution (Y page 130)
E To increase the airflow (Y page 130)
F To reduce the airflow (Y page 130)
G To switch climate control on/off (Y page 127)
H To set climate control to automatic (Y page 129) Overview of climate control systems
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USA only
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 129)
; To defrost the windshield (Y page 131)
= To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 131)
? To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
A To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 131)
B To set the temperature, right (Y page 129)
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 133)
D To set the air distribution (Y page 130)
E To increase the airflow (Y page 130)
F To reduce the airflow (Y page 130)
G To switch climate control on/off (Y page 127)
H 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 Ãand
¿ buttons or the Ábutton on the
control panel of the climate control. The
indicator lamps in the Ãand¿
buttons or the Ábutton 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 ábutton goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior 126
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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
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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 à 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 C
clockwise to the desired position (except
position 0) (Ypage 123).
X To deactivate: turn airflow control C
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 theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To switch off: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button 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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Activating/deactivating
X
To activate: press the¿orÁ
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ
button lights up.
X To deactivate: press the¿orÁ
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ
button goes out. The "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function has a delayed
switch-off feature. 128
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