1. Air volume (fan speed)
Auto/Manual
Briefly press (1); system automatically
determines air volume for
optimum efficiency
2. Temperature selector
Turn left/right to select interior
temperature with auto setting
3. Air distribution Auto/Manual
Briefly press (3); system
automatically determines air flow
distribution for optimum efficiency
Air to face
Air to face and windshield
Air to face and floor
Air to face, windshield
and floor
7.
Rear window defroster
Press (7) on/off; shuts off
automatically after 6-17 minutes
depending on outside temperature
and vehicle speed
8.
Residual heating
Allows heating and ventilation of
interior after the engine has been
shut off
To activate: Ignition key must be
OFF, then press
To deactivate: Press
again; also
deactivated if ignition key turned ON
System automatically shuts off after
30 minutes or if battery voltage is low
Cold weather
Fresh air is passed through the
heater core, a comfort feature when
an occupant is waiting in a parked car
or to keep the interior warm for your
return after a short stop
REST
REST
REST
4.
Defogging windows
(fogged up inside)
To activate: Press (4), indicator
lamp in button illuminates
To deactivate: Press (4) again or (9)
Defogging windshield
(fogged up outside)
Switch on windshield wipers;
set air distribution knob to
,
close vents
5.
Air recirculation
To recirculate interior air: Press
Press again to admit outside air
6.
Air conditioning off
To turn compressor on/off:
Press/press again
Provides automatic operation
except air conditioning compressor
is shut off; use to save fuel or when
only fresh, uncooled air is desired
A/C
OFF
9.
On/Off
10. Vent adjustment tabs
11. Outboard dash vents
12. Center dash vents
13. Center/side vents temperature
settings
Press blue button: Lower temperature
than control panel setting
Press red button: Returns temperature
back to control panel settings
14. Outboard thumbwheel adjusters
15. Center thumbwheel adjuster
Tips: To open/close center (12)
or outboard vents (11), turn
thumbwheels (15) or (14)
up/down
Move tabs (10) left/right, to
direct air flow side-to-side;
rotate vents up/down to direct
air toward ceiling/floor
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Activated charcoal filter
In addition to an electrostatic filter,
your car has an activated charcoal
filter to reduce bad odors and remove
many pollutants from air entering
the vehicle
System automatically switches to
recirculation air mode (5) if carbon
monoxide or nitric oxides in air
exceed a predetermined level;
when pollution drops below the
threshold value, the system
switches off the recirculation air
mode and returns to fresh air mode
Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
page 18
page 19
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CLIMATE
CONTROLS
CLIMATE
CONTROLS
Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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