Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 124)

Activating/deactivating
X To switch on: press the ¿ or Á
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ or Á
button comes on.
X To deactivate: press the ¿ or Á
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ or Á
button goes off. The cooling with air
dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function
If the ¿ or Á button is pressed, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times or stays off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
G WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
The "automatic climate control" function is
only available in conjunction with automatic
climate control.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch off: press the _ button.
or
X Press the I or K button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out.
Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To increase/reduce: turn
thumbwheel : clockwise or counter-
clockwise (
Y
page 117).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 † ).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To increase/reduce: turn controls : and
B (
Y
page 119) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 † ).
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Operating the climate control systems
Climate
control