Defrosting The Windows - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
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To activate: press the Ù button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
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To deactivate: press the Ù button
again.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings come into effect again.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
maximum cooling
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maximum airflow
R
air-recirculation mode on
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Defrosting the windows

Windows fogged up on the inside
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Activate the ¿ cooling with air
dehumidification function.
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Activate automatic mode Ã.
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If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function (
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
X
Activate the windshield wipers.
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Press the _ button repeatedly until the
P or O symbol appears in the
display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Operating the climate control systems
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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 window is clear. It otherwise
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
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Press the ¤ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights
up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has deactivated
prematurely or cannot be activated.
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Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically.
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