2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 88

1 Temperature selector, left side passenger compartment 2 Temperature selector, right side passenger compartment 3 Air volume control switch 4 Air distribution control switch 5 Rear window defroster 6 Economy mode 7 Air recirculation, Residual engine heat utilization 8 Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel up to open. 9 Air volume control for side air outlet and side window defroster outlet, turn wheel up to open. 10 Center air outlets, adjustable 11 Side air outlet, adjustable 12 Windshield air outlet 13 Side window defroster outlet, adjustable The system is always at operational readiness, except when manually switched off. The climate control only operates with the engine running. The temperature selector should be left at the desired temperature setting. The temperature selected is reached as quickly as possible. The system will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a higher or lower temperature. The climate control removes considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode. It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody. Climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 85 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index