Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 22

Automatic Climate Control
The system is always at operational
readiness, except when manually
switched off.
The automatic climate control only
operates with the engine running.
The temperature selector should be left
at the desired temperature setting. The
temperature selected is reached as
quickly as possible.
The system will not heat or cool any
quicker by setting a higher or lower
temperature.
1. Air volume control for left air
outlet, turn left to open
2. Air volume control for center
air outlets, turn left to open
3. Air volume control for right center
air outlet, turn left to open
4. Center air outlets, adjustable
5. Side air outlet, left and right,
adjustable
Push-buttons for center air outlets
6. Heated air supply
7. Non-heated/cooled air supply
Basic mode:
None of the push-buttons
(6 or 7) is pressed.
8. Display and Controls
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