2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 170
2009 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Climate control system Automatic mode Air distribution and air volume can be adjusted automatically by the climate control system. You can also adjust the settings for air distribution and air volume manually. When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, the interior air temperature, air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically. In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidification is switched on. This function can be switched off if necessary. or X air flows through the center and side air vents. Press one button Ñ. The indicator lamp in button U goes out. The climate control settings for the respective side of the passenger compartment is adjusted manually. Turn air volume control Q clockwise or counterclockwise. The indicator lamp in button U goes out. Automatic air volume is switched off and is controlled according to the desired position. The automatic air distribution remains switched on. Setting the temperature You can adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72‡ (22†). X Increasing/decreasing: Turn temperature control 7 and/or c (Y page 164) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise. or X Adjusting air vents G Warning! When operating the climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set temperature). This may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents. Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents. If necessary, use the air distribution adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin. G Warning! If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others. X Activating: Press button U. The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically. Deactivating: Press button U. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The blower will run at speed setting 3. The X 168