Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual page 151

Controls
Air conditioning
H Environmental note
The cooling system uses the refrigerant
R134A. This refrigerant does not damage
the earth's ozone layer.
i
Condensation may drip from the under-
side of the vehicle when Thermatic is in
cooling mode.
To activate: press the 9
X
The indicator lamp in the 9
up.
To deactivate: press the 9
X
The indicator lamp in the 9
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
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Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained at a constant level fully automat-
ically. To do so, the system automatically
regulates the temperature of the dispensed
air, the airflow and the air distribution.
The automatic air conditioning will achieve
optimal operation if "cooling with air dehu-
button.
midification" is also activated. If necessary,
button lights
cooling with air dehumidification can be deac-
tivated.
button.
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
X
button goes
the ignition lock.
Set the desired temperature.
X
To activate: press the
X
The indicator lamp in the
comes on. Automatic air distribution and
airflow are activated.
To deactivate: press the
X
The indicator lamp in the
out. The airflow is set to level 3. The airflow
is directed through the centre and side air
vents.
or
Press one of the
X
The indicator lamp in the
out. The air conditioning is controlled man-
ually for the corresponding side of the vehi-
cle.
or
Turn the
X
anti-clockwise.
The indicator lamp in the
out. Automatic airflow is deactivated and
the airflow is controlled according to the
level set. Automatic air distribution
remains activated.
Setting the temperature
U button.
Different temperatures can be set for the
U button
driver's and front-passenger sides.
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
X
the ignition lock.
U button.
To increase/reduce: turn thumb-
X
U button goes
wheels
wise to the desired level (
change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 22 †.
Ñ buttons.
U button goes
Q thumbwheel clockwise or
U button goes
7 and c clockwise or anti-clock-
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