Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
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C
LIMATE
C
ONTROLS
CLIMATE
CONTROLS
CLIMATE
CONTROLS
Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Tips: Temperatures higher/lower
than 72°F can be set by adjusting
controls (2); manually changing
temperature setting does not take
system out of automatic operation
To close center or outboard vents,
turn thumbwheels (15) or (14) fully
down to 0 position
Move tabs (10) left/right, up/down
to direct air flow
In cold weather center vents
receive no air
60
64
68
72
76
80
84
AC
OFF
0
REST
AUTO
60
64
68
72
76
80
84
AUTO
AUTO
4
5
7
2
11
11
12
12 13
13
2
8
6
10
10
10
10
3
1
3
9
15
14
14
In warm weather floor vents
receive no air
The system will not heat or cool
any quicker by setting a higher or
lower temperature; the temperature
selected is reached as quickly
as possible
To switch off the climate control
system, press 0 (9); while driving,
use this setting only temporarily,
otherwise the windows could
fog up
Dual climate controls
Allow driver and front passenger
to set temperature and air flow
distribution to the various floor, dash
and windshield vents individually
The automatic climate control system
provides fully automatic or manual
override control
To switch on/off: Press
(9)
AUTO (AUTOMATIC OPERATION)
In this mode the system automatically
determines air flow distribution and
volume for optimum efficiency
The following settings are recom-
mended for consistent year-round
comfortable cabin temperatures
0
1. Air volume (fan speed) Auto/Manual
2. Temperature selector
3. Air distribution Auto/Manual
4.
Windshield defrost
5.
Air recirculation
6.
Air conditioning off
7.
Rear window defroster
8.
Residual heating
9.
On/Off
10. Vent adjustment tabs
11. Outboard dash vents
12. Center dash vents
13. Center/side vents temperature
settings
14. Outboard thumbwheel adjusters
15. Center thumbwheel adjuster
0
REST
A/C
OFF
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