Defrosting The Windows; Defrosting The Windshield; Maximum Cooling - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Operating the climate control systems
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Defrosting the windshield

You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Switch off the "defrosting" function as soon
as the windshield is clear again.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
To activate: press the ¬ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
cooling with air dehumidification (if
R
desired)
high airflow (depending on the outside
R
temperature)
high temperature (depending on the
R
outside temperature)
air distribution to the windshield and
R
front side windows
air-recirculation mode off
R
To deactivate: press the ¬ button.
X
The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
Press the à button.
X
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
vehicles 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 activate: press off-road button Ù
X
again.
The indicator lamp 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 cooling with air
X
dehumidification function .
Activate automatic mode Ã.
X
If the windows continue to fog up, activate
X
the defrosting function (
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You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
Activate the windshield wipers.
X
Press the _ button repeatedly until the
X
P or O symbol appears in the
display.
i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating
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WARNING
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
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