Operating The Climate Control System - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2012 Operator's Manual

Operating the climate control system

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Defrosts the windshield (
B
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (
C
Sets the temperature, right (
D
Switches the rear window defroster on/off (
E
Increases the airflow (
F
Reduces the airflow (
G
Display
H
Sets the air distribution (
I
Notes on using 2-zone automatic
climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
Activate climate control using the à and
R
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and ¿ buttons light up.
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 † ).
R
Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
R
until the windshield is clear again.
Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
R
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up as in air-recirculation
mode no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
Use the MONO function if you want to
R
adopt the temperature and air distribution
settings from the driver's side for all
climate zones. The indicator lamp in the
º button lights up.
Operating the climate control system
Activating/deactivating climate
control
G WARNING
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
page 108)
Y
page 107)
Y
Y
page 108)
Y
page 108)
Y
page 107)
Y
i
X
X
or
X
X
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
G
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.
page 109)
Y
page 109)
Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button ( page 107).
Y
Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop
button.
To switch on: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
Press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
To switch off: press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights
up.
WARNING