2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE climate control

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 110)
; To set climate control to automatic (Y page 110)
= To switch climate control on/off (Y page 108)
? To switch the MONO function on/off
A To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 108)
B To defrost the windshield (Y page 111)
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 113)
D To set the temperature, right (Y page 110)
E To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 112)
F To increase the airflow (Y page 111)
G To reduce the airflow (Y page 111)
H Display
I To set the air distribution (Y page 110)USA only
:
To set the temperature, left
; To set climate control to automatic (Y page 110)
= To switch climate control on/off (Y page 108)
? To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 111)
A To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 108) Overview of climate control systems
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B
To defrost the windshield (Y page 111)
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 113)
D To set the temperature, right (Y page 110)
E To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 112)
F To increase the airflow (Y page 111)
G To reduce the airflow (Y page 111)
H Display
I To set the air distribution (Y page 110)Notes on using dual-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 Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and¿ buttons 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 MONO function if you want to
adopt the temperature and air distribution
settings from the driver's side for all
climate control zones. The indicator lamp
in the ºbutton lights up. 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 à button (Y page 110).
Activating/deactivating X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To activate: 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 deactivate: 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 cooled108
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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.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button goes
out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The indicator lamp in
the
¿ button
flashes three times or
remains off. The
"Cooling with air
dehumidification"
function cannot be
switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air
distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
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.
Activating/switching X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X Set the desired temperature. X
To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press the
à button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To increase/reduce: turn controls:and
D clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 107).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings ¯
Directs air through the defroster vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
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S
Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
_ Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
b Directs air through the defroster,
center and side air vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
Setting the air distribution X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X To increase/reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the mono function on/off
The MONO function is only available in
vehicles for Canada.
You can use the MONO function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press the ºbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ºbutton lights
up or goes out. Defrosting the windshield
i You should only select the "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield is
clear again. X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The system automatically 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 the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls :orD clockwise or
counter-clockwise ( Ypage 107).
or
X Press the KorI button. Switching maximum cooling on/off
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Operating the climate control systems
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X
To activate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To deactivate: press theÙbutton
again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previously selected settings come into
effect again.
i To deactivate MAX COOL press the ^,
Ã, or ¬button. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function ¿.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" function ¬.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
O orP 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. Activating/deactivating X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out. 112
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Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The rear window
defroster has
deactivated
prematurely or cannot
be activated. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again. Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
General notes You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in
particular at low temperatures. Only use air-
recirculation mode briefly to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
Activating/deactivating X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To activate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp in the gbutton lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures. When air-recirculation mode
is activated automatically, the indicator
lamp in the gbutton is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To deactivate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp in the gbutton goes
out. i
Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡(5 †) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior. Setting the air vents
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In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet on the right-hand side of
the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
i For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position. Setting the center air vents
1
To open the center air vent
2 To close the center air vent
= Center air vent, right
? Center air vent, left
X To open the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in center air vent =or? in the
direction of the arrow to position 1.
X To close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in center air vent =or? in the
direction of the arrow to position 2. Setting the side air vents
1
To open the side air vent
2 To close the side air vent
= Side window defroster vent
? Side air vent
X To open the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent ?in the direction
of the arrow to position 1.
X To close the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent ?in the direction
of the arrow to position 2. Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents (Roadster)
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior. G
WARNING
When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air
can flow from the vents in the head restraints.
This could result in burns in the immediate
vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Reduce the heater output before it becomes
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