Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 600 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Activating
̈ Press button P (page 190).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning switches to the
following functions automatically:
ț cooling on to dehumidify
ț maximum blower speed and
heating power
ț air flows onto the windshield
and the front side windows
ț the air recirculation mode is
switched off
Deactivating
̈ Press button P (page 190).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are in effect
again.
Windshield fogged on the outside
̈ Switch the windshield wipers on
(
page 58).
If the automatic air distribution and air vol-
ume are switched off:
̈ Turn air distribution controls 1 and 5
(
page 190) to position h or k.
or
̈ Press control buttons 1, 5 and 9
(
page 190).
The control buttons are engaged.
The U symbol on the control
buttons come on. Air distribution and
air volume are adjusted automatically.
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside. This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
i
The cooling remains switched on.
i
Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
Warning! G
Fogged windows impair visibility, endanger-
ing you and others. If the windows begin to
fog on the inside, switching off the air
recirculation mode immediately should clear
interior window fogging. If interior window
fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning (
page 198) is activated, or
press button P.