Residual Heat And Ventilation; Defrosting - Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Operator's Manual

Residual heat and ventilation

With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes, depending on the
temperature setting of the climate control.
This feature makes use of the residual heat
produced by the engine.
Activating
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 1 or 0, or remove it from
the starter switch.
Press residual heat/ventilation
switch T ( page 185).
The indicator lamp on the residual
heat/ventilation switch T comes
on.
Deactivating
Press residual heat/ventilation
switch T again ( page 185).
The indicator lamp on the residual
heat/ventilation switch T goes out.
The residual heat switches off
automatically
when you switch on ignition
( page 35)
after about 30 minutes
if the battery voltage drops
i
How long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on the coolant tempera-
ture and the temperature set by the
operator. The blower will run at speed
setting 1 regardless of the air distribu-
tion control setting.
Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*

Defrosting

Windows fogged up on the inside
Press defrosting switch P
( page 185).
The indicator lamp on defrosting
switch P comes on.
The temperature rises and the ventila-
tion operates with maximum blower
speed.
Press defrosting switch P again.
The previous automatic climate control
settings will be activated again.
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