Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Air conditioning
127
H Environmental note
The cooling system uses the refrigerant
R134A. This refrigerant does not damage
the earth's ozone layer.
i
Condensation may drip from the under-
side of the vehicle when Thermatic is in
cooling mode.
The "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available with 2-zone Thermatic*
or Thermotronic*.
X
To activate: press the 9
14
/ œ
15
but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the
9 / œ but-
ton lights up.
X
To deactivate: press the 9
14
/ œ
15
button.
The indicator lamp in the
9 / œ but-
ton goes out. The cooling with air dehumid-
ification has a delayed switch-off feature.
Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
Only Thermotronic* features the "control air
conditioning automatically" function.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained at a constant level fully automat-
ically. To do so, the system automatically
regulates the temperature of the dispensed
air, the airflow and the air distribution.
The automatic air conditioning will achieve
optimal operation if "cooling with air dehu-
midification" is also activated. If necessary,
cooling with air dehumidification can be deac-
tivated.
X
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.
X
Set the desired temperature.
X
To activate: press the U button.
The indicator lamp in the U button
comes on.
X
To deactivate: press the U button.
The indicator lamp in the U button goes
out. The airflow is set to level 2. The air dis-
tribution is set to position b .
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
Heatmatic/2-zone Thermatic*
X
To increase/reduce: turn thumb-
wheels 1 and 4 clockwise or anti-clock-
wise (
Y
page 120), (
Y
page 122). Only
adjust the temperature in small incre-
ments. Start at 22 †.
Thermotronic *
X
To increase/reduce: press the $ or
% button. Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †.
The temperature is shown in the display.
14 Vehicles with 2-zone Thermatic*.
15 Vehicles with Thermotronic*.
Controls
* optional
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