Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 97

Operating the climate control system
94
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Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button (
Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop
X
button.
To switch on: press the à button.
X
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
Press the ^ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ^ button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
To switch off: press the ^ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights
up.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selec-
ted.
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WARNING
If the "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated, the air inside the vehicle
will not be cooled (during warm weather) or
dehumidified. The windows could mist up
more quickly. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby caus-
ing an accident.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active.
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Switching on/off
To activate: press the ¿ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights
up.
To switch off: press the ¿ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function
When you press the ¿ button, the indica-
tor lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the
cooling with air dehumidification function.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Setting climate control to automatic
mode
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system auto-
matically regulates the temperature of the
dispensed air, the airflow and the air distri-
bution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera-
tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also
activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop
X
button.
Set the desired temperature.
X
To activate: press the à button.
X
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
To switch off: press the à button.
X
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.