MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 2007 R230 Owner's Manual

180 Controls in detailGood visibilityFor information on windshield wiper opera-
tion, see “Windshield wipers” (
page 57).
Headlamp cleaning system
The button is located on the left side of the
dashboard.
1Headlamp washer button
Switch on the ignition (
page 39).

Press button1.
The headlamps are cleaned with a
high-pressure water jet.
For information on filling up the washer flu-
id reservoir, see “Windshield washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system”
(
page 282).
Rear view mirrors
For information on setting the rear view
mirrors, see “Mirrors” (
page 47).
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when


the ignition is switched on
and


incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view mir-
ror.
The interior rear view mirror will not react if


reverse gear is engaged


the interior lighting is switched on
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The headlamps will automatically be
cleaned when you have


switched on the headlamps
and


operated the windshield wipers with wind-
shield washer fluid fifteen times
When you switch off the ignition, the counter re-
sets.

181 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Warning!
G
The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sen-
sors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, if the wind screen is in-
stalled.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
(incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic con-
ditions and could cause an accident.
Warning!
G
In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may
escape from the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
Warning!
G
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
terior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact with
the vehicle paint finish can be completely re-
moved only while in the liquid state by applying
plenty of water.

182 Controls in detailGood visibilitySun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.
1Mounting
2Vanity mirror cover
3Vanity mirror lamp
4Holder for gas cards
Glare through the windshield

Make sure the sun visor is properly
engaged in mounting 1.

Swing the respective sun visor down.

When you do not experience glare any-
more, swing the sun visor up.Glare through a door window

Swing respective sun visor down.

Disengage the sun visor from
mounting1.

Pivot the sun visor to the side.
Vanity mirror

Swing respective sun visor down.

Flip up vanity mirror cover2 to access
the vanity mirror.
Vanity mirror lamp 3 comes on.

After using the vanity mirror, flip down
vanity mirror cover 2.

Swing the sun visor up.
Warning!
G
Do not use the driver’s-side vanity mirror
while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected
glare can endanger you and others.
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When the sun visor is disengaged from
mounting1, vanity mirror lamp3 switches
off.
!
To avoid damage to vanity mirror cover 2,
make sure it is closed before pivoting the sun
visor to the side.

183 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery
drain to a minimum, switch off the defrost-
er as soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is automatically deactivated af-
ter approximately 6 to 17 minutes of oper-
ation depending on the outside
temperature.
Switch on the ignition (
page 39).
Activating

Press button F on the automatic cli-
mate control panel (
page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Deactivating

Press button F (
page 185) once
more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Warning!
G
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driv-
ing. Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
!
The rear window defroster cannot be
switched on when the retractable hardtop is
open. The indicator lamp will start flashing if the
hardtop is open.


Close the retractable hardtop.
The rear window defroster can then be switched
on.
!
If the rear window defroster switches off too
soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, too
many electrical consumers are operating simul-
taneously and there is insufficient voltage in the
battery. The system responds automatically by
switching the rear window defroster off.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
rear window defroster automatically switches
back on automatically.

184 Controls in detailAutomatic climate control

185 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control panel
Item
1
Defroster air vents, fixed
2
Left center air vent, adjustable
3
Cockpit air vent, fixed
4
Right center air vent, adjustable
5
Right side air vent, adjustable
6
Air volume control for right side air
vent
7
Air volume control for center air
vents
8
Air volume control for left side air
vent
9
Automatic climate control panel
a
Left side air vent, adjustable
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For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders
for center air vent and side air vents to the mid-
dle position.
Item
1
Air distribution, left
2
Front defroster
3
Air recirculation
4
Rear window defroster
5
Air distribution, right
6
Temperature control, right
7
Automatic climate control on/off
(entire system)
8
Residual heat/ventilation
9
Air volume control
a
AC cooling on/off
b
Temperature control, left

186 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlThe automatic climate control is operation-
al whenever the engine is running. You can
operate the automatic climate control sys-
tem in either the automatic or manual
mode. The system cools or heats the inte-
rior depending on the selected interior
temperature and the current outside tem-
perature.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/Cmode is deactivated
(
page 193).
Warning!
G
When operating the automatic climate con-
trol, the air that enters the passenger com-
partment through the air vents can be very
hot or very cold (depending on the set tem-
perature). This may cause burns or frostbite
on unprotected skin in the immediate area
of the air vents. Always keep sufficient dis-
tance between unprotected parts of the
body and the air vents. If necessary, use the
air distribution control (
page 185) to di-
rect the air to air vents in the vehicle interior
that are not in the immediate area of unpro-
tected skin.
Warning!
G
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
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Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before its
scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce
the air volume to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
before driving off. The automatic climate control
will then adjust the interior temperature to the
set value much faster.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.
When the retractable hardtop is closed, do not
obstruct air flow by placing objects on the air
flow-through exhaust slots below the rear win-
dow.

187 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Deactivating the automatic climate control system
Deactivating
Press button ´ (
page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.Reactivating

Press button ´ (
page 185).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The previous settings are in effect
again.
or

Turn one of the temperature controls
on the automatic climate control panel
(page 185).
The indicator lamp on button ´
goes out.Operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode
Air distribution and air volume can be
adjusted automatically by the automatic
climate control system. You can also ad-
just the settings for air distribution and air
volume manually.
Warning!
G
When the automatic climate control system
is switched off, the outside air supply and
circulation are also switched off. Only
choose this setting for a short time when the
retractable hardtop is closed. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility
and endangering you and others.
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When operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode, you will only
rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume
and air distribution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if
necessary (
page 185).

188 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAir distribution in automatic mode
You can separately adjust the air distribu-
tion for each side of the passenger com-
partment.
Activating
Press control button1 or 5
(page 185).
The control button is engaged.
TheU symbol on the control button
comes on. Air distribution for the re-
spective side of the passenger com-
partment is adjusted automatically.
Deactivating

Press control button 1 or 5
(page 185) once more.
The control button sticks up slightly.
The U symbol on the control button
goes out. Automatic air distribution for
the respective side of the passenger
compartment is switched off. Adjust
the air distribution manually
(page 189).Air volume in automatic mode
The air volume settings are the same for
the entire passenger compartment.
Activating

Press control button 9 (
page 185).
The control button is engaged.
TheU symbol on the control button
comes on.
Deactivating

Press control button 9 (
page 185)
once more.
The control button sticks up slightly.
The U symbol on the control button
goes out. Adjust the air volume manu-
ally (
page 190).
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls6 andb
(page 185) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The automatic climate control will adjust
to the set temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing

Turn temperature control6
and/orb (
page 185) slightly
clockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Decreasing

Turn temperature control6
and/orb (
page 185) slightly
counterclockwise.

189 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Adjusting air distribution
Use air distribution controls1 and5
(page 185) to separately adjust the air
distribution on each side of the passenger
compartment. The following symbols are
found on the controls:

Press control button 1 or 5
(page 185) until the control button
sticks up slightly and the U symbol
on the control button is out.Automatic air distribution for the re-
spective side of the passenger com-
partment is switched off.

Turn control button to the desired sym-
bol.
The air distribution is adjusted accord-
ing to the chosen setting.
Opening the center air vents

Turn thumbwheel 7 (
page 184) up-
ward to the first stop.
Center air vents 2 and 4
(
page 184) are open.
Opening the cockpit air vent and center
air vents

Turn thumbwheel 7 (
page 184) up-
ward all the way.
Cockpit air vent 3 and center air vents
2 and 4 (
page 184) are open.Closing the cockpit air vent and center
air vents

Turn thumbwheel 7 (
page 184)
downward.
Cockpit air vent 3 and center air vents
2 and 4 (
page 184) are closed.
Opening the side air vents

Turn thumbwheel 6 and 8
(page 184) upward.
The corresponding side air vent is
open.
Closing the side air vents

Turn thumbwheel 6 and 8
(page 184) upward.
The corresponding side air vent is
closed.
Symbol
Function
h
Directs air through the cen-
ter and side air vents
j
Directs air to the windows
V
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
k
Directs air to the footwells
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You can also turn the air distribution control
to a position between two symbols.
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The air vents are continuously variable.