Air Distribution; Air Volume; Front Defroster - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Climate control system
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Adjusting air distribution
The symbols on the control represent the
following functions:
Symbol Function
Directs air to the windshield and
M
through the side defroster air
vents
Directs air into the entire
Q
vehicle interior
Directs air to the footwells and
O
through the side air vents
Directs air through the center
P
and side air vents
Climate control
The air distribution can be adjusted manually.
X
Turn air distribution control =
( Y page 162) to the desired symbol.
The air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols.
Automatic climate control
X
Turn air distribution control D
( Y page 163) to the desired symbol.
The air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols.
Adjusting air volume
Climate control
X
Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control ; ( Y
counterclockwise.
page 162) clockwise or
Automatic climate control
X
Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control : ( Y page 163) clockwise or
counterclockwise.

Front defroster

You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
door windows.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the door windows are clear
again.
X
Activating: Press button ¬.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the
following functions automatically:
most efficient blower speed and heating
R
power, depending on outside
temperature
air flows onto the windshield and the
R
door windows (side air vents must be
open)
the air conditioning compressor
R
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41‡ (5†) for air-
drying
the air recirculation mode is switched off
R
X
Deactivating: Press button ¬ again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
i The cooling remains switched on.