Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual page 146

Operating the climate control systems
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Activating/deactivating
Example: ¿ button
To activate: press the ¿ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights
up.
To deactivate: press the ¿ or Á
X
button.
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 ¿ or Á button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times or remains off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Setting climate control to automatic
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.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If necessary, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
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.
i
3-zone automatic climate control: when
automatic mode is activated, you can
select a climate mode setting
( page 145).
Y
To select manually: press the _
X
button.
or
Press the I or K button.
X
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out.