Rear Window Defroster Problem (Malfunction); Defroster - Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Operator's Manual

If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Press the ¤ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights
up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window

defroster

If the indicator lamp in the ¤ rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board
voltage is too low or the roof is open. The rear
window defroster has deactivated
prematurely or cannot be activated.
Switch off any consumers that are not
X
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically.
or
Close the roof.
X
The rear window defroster can be activated
again.
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
G WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the ¬
button.
Operating the climate control systems
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
To activate: press the g button.
X
The indicator lamp in the g button lights
up.
i
Air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures. When air-recirculation mode
is activated automatically, the indicator
lamp in the g button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
To deactivate: press the g button.
X
The indicator lamp in the g button goes
out.
i
Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
after approximately five minutes at
R
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
after approximately five minutes if
R
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
after approximately 30 minutes at
R
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after
the engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the temperature that has
been set.
Depending on the equipment level, the
control panel has either the Ì or the
Á button.
The "residual heat" function is only available
in Canada.
i
The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
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