Air Vents Important Safety Notes; Defroster - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe Operator's Manual

Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem
The rear window
defroster has
deactivated
prematurely or cannot
be activated.
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
General notes
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in
particular at low temperatures. Only use air-
recirculation mode briefly to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
Activating/deactivating
Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop
X
button ( page 119).
Y
To activate: press the g button.
X
The indicator lamp in the g button lights
up.
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Air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures. When air-recirculation mode
is activated automatically, the indicator
lamp in the g button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
To deactivate: press the g button.
X
The indicator lamp in the g button goes
out.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
X
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again.
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Setting the air vents
Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
after approximately five minutes at
R
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
after approximately five minutes if
R
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
after approximately 30 minutes at
R
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
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