2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 170

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 168 Version: 2.11.8.1 168 Climate control system Adjusting air distribution The symbols on the control represent the following functions: Symbol M Function Directs air to the windshield and through the side defroster air vents Directs air into the entire vehicle interior Directs air to the footwells and through the side air vents Directs air through the center and side air vents Automatic climate control X Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume control : (Y page 163) clockwise or counterclockwise. Controls in detail Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if it is iced up. You can also defog the windshield and the door windows. Q O P i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the door windows are clear again. X Climate control The air distribution can be adjusted manually. X Turn air distribution control = (Y page 162) to the desired symbol. The air distribution is adjusted according to the chosen setting. You can also turn the control to a position between two symbols. Activating: Press button ¬. The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The climate control switches to the following functions automatically: Rmost efficient blower speed and heating power, depending on outside temperature Rair flows onto the windshield and the door windows (side air vents must be open) air conditioning compressor switches on at outside temperatures above approximately 41‡ (5†) for airdrying Automatic climate control Turn air distribution control D (Y page 163) to the desired symbol. The air distribution is adjusted according to the chosen setting. You can also turn the control to a position between two symbols. X Rthe Rthe air recirculation mode is switched off X Deactivating: Press button ¬ again. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The previous settings are once again in effect. Adjusting air volume Climate control X i The cooling remains switched on. Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume control ; (Y page 162) clockwise or counterclockwise.