MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2015 Owners Manual

Installing the wiper blades
XPosition new wiper blade :with recess B
on lug A.
X Fold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
X Make sure that wiper blade :is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
Windshield wipers119
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. X
For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
or X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the center of the wind-shield.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work- shop.
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Lights and windshield wipers

Useful information............................122
Overview of climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 122
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 127
Setting the air vents .........................134
121
Climate control

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops ( Ypage 25).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
R switch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
R switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when
the engine is running. Optimum operation is
only achieved with the side windows and roof closed.
The residual heat function can only be acti-
vated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off ( Ypage 133).
iWhen the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed up the cooling process and the desired vehicle
interior temperature will be reached morequickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and soot and completely fil-
ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol-
lutants and odors. A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle
interior. For this reason, you should alwaysobserve the interval for replacing the filter, which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental
conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
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Climate control

Air-conditioning system control panel
Canada only :
Sets the temperature (Ypage 129)
;Switches the residual heat function on/off ( Ypage 133)
=Sets the air distribution ( Ypage 130)
?Defrosts the windshield ( Ypage 131)
ASwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 127)
BActivates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( Ypage 133)
CSets the airflow ( Ypage 130)
DSwitches the rear window defroster on/off ( Ypage 132)
USA only :
Sets the temperature ( Ypage 129)
;Switches maximum cooling on/off ( Ypage 131)
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=Sets the air distribution (Ypage 130)
?Defrosts the windshield ( Ypage 131)
ASwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 127)
BActivates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( Ypage 133)
CSets the airflow ( Ypage 130)
DSwitches the rear window defroster on/off ( Ypage 132)
Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Air-conditioning system
Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use the air-
conditioning system optimally.
R Switch on cooling with air dehumidification
using the ¿button. The indicator lamp
in the ¿button lights up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: set theOand¯ settings.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: set thePsetting.
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop function can be deactivated by pressing the ECO but-
ton ( Ypage 147).
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Climate control

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only :
Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 129)
;Defrosts the windshield ( Ypage 131)
=Switches the ZONE function on/off
?Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 127)
Switches the residual heat function on/off ( Ypage 133)
ASwitches the rear window defroster on/off ( Ypage 132)
BSets the temperature, right ( Ypage 129)
CActivates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( Ypage 133)
DSets the air distribution ( Ypage 130)
EIncreases the airflow ( Ypage 130)
FReduces the airflow ( Ypage 130)
GSwitches climate control on/off ( Ypage 127)
HSets climate control to automatic ( Ypage 129)
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USA only :
Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 129)
;Defrosts the windshield ( Ypage 131)
=Switches maximum cooling on/off ( Ypage 131)
?Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 127)
ASwitches the rear window defroster on/off ( Ypage 132)
BSets the temperature, right ( Ypage 129)
CActivates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( Ypage 133)
DSets the air distribution ( Ypage 130)
EIncreases the airflow ( Ypage 130)
FReduces the airflow ( Ypage 130)
GSwitches climate control on/off ( Ypage 127)
HSets climate control to automatic ( Ypage 129)
Optimum use of dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and rec-
ommendations to enable you to get the most
out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons or the Ábutton on the
control panel of the climate control. The
indicator lamps in the Ãand¿ but-
tons or the Ábutton light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). R
Only use the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side as well. The indi-
cator lamp in the ábutton goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want to
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when
the ignition is switched off. The residual
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heat function can only be activated or deac-tivated with the ignition switched off.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced capa-city. If you require full climate control capa-
city, the ECO start/stop function can be
deactivated by pressing the ECO button( Y page 147).
Operating the climate control sys- tems
Switching climate control on/off
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control onlybriefly
iActivate climate control primarily using
the à button ( Ypage 129).
Air-conditioning system
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock ( Ypage 139).
X To switch on: turn airflow control C
clockwise to the desired position (except position 0) ( Y page 123).
X To switch off: turn airflow control C
counter-clockwise to position 0
( Y page 123).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock ( Ypage 139).
X To switch on: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings arerestored.
X To switch off: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi- cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi-
cle will also not be dehumidified. The win-
dows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-dehumidifica-
tion function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperatureselected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This isnormal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
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Climate control

Switching on/off
XTo activate: press the¿orÁ but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ
button lights up.
X To deactivate: press the¿orÁ
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ
button goes out. The "Cooling with air dehu- midification" function has a delayed switch-
off feature.
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