Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1985 Owner's Manual page 27

Temperature Selection (° C)
The interior temperature can be adjusted by turn­
ing the temperature selector wheel. The selected
temperature is reached as quickly as possible
and maintained. A basic setting of 22° C/72° F is
recommended. In order to avoid undesirable tempera­
ture fluctuations, a set temperature should be read­
justed in small increments.
To override the automatic climate control, turn the
temperature selector wheel to either extreme end
position "MAX" or "MIN".
"MIN" = Peak cooling performance, the system
operates mostly with recirculated air and a small
amount of fresh air is added. If the fan control is set
to "AUTOM", it will run continuously in speed No. 5.
"MAX" = Maximum heating performance. If the fan
control is set to "AUTOM", it will run continuously in
speed No. 5.
Fan Setting
Selection for fan settings can be made as
§
follows:
Push upper button for maximum fan speed
(6th speed).
Push lower button for minimum fan speed
(1st speed).
Push middle button (spring loaded) for automatic
control of air supply within 2nd through 5th fan
speed range.
Setting © = Always maximum fan speed.
Functions
<§) Off
In this setting, the air fresh supply to the interior of
the car is shut off, (to prevent entrance of odors, i.e.
while driving through tunnels, etc. or to prevent the
entrance of water from automatic car wash). Use this
setting only temporarily while driving.
Automatic Climate Control
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