Defrosting The Windows - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Operating the climate control systems
110
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
high airflow
R
high temperature
R
air distribution to the windshield and front
R
side windows
air-recirculation mode off
R
To switch off: press the ¬ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
3-zone automatic climate control: press the
X
à button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in vehi-
cles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the engine
is running.
To activate: press the Ù button.
X
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
To deactivate: press the Ù button.
X
The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The
previously selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate control
switches to the following functions:
maximum cooling
R
maximum airflow
R
air-recirculation mode on
R

Defrosting the windows

Windows fogged up on the inside
Activate the ¿ or Á cooling with air
X
dehumidification function.
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning: acti-
X
vate the à mode button.
If the windows continue to fog up, activate the
X
¬ "Windshield defrosting" function.
i
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
Activate the windshield wipers.
X
Air-conditioning system: press the P or
X
O button.
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning: press
X
the _ button until the P or O sym-
bol appears in the display.
i
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
General notes
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon
as the rear window is clear. Otherwise, the rear
window defroster switches off automatically
after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window
defroster may switch off.
Activating/deactivating
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 115).
Y
Press the ¤ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights
up or goes out.