Windows MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2008 User Guide

Driving and pa
rking 81
X
To open side windows :Pull back the roof
switch twice in rapid succession in the
direction of the arrow 1.
All side windows open.
i If you then close a side window using the
power window switch on the door, the tri-
angular rear window remains open. To
close the triangular rear window, you must
close the side window using the roof
switch.
X To close side windows :Push the roof
switch forward twice in rapid succession in
the direction of arrow 2and hold it.
The front side windows close first. Afte r
about a second, the rear triangular win-
dows close.
i If the roof is open, only the two front side
windows close.
i If the window is obstructed during clos-
ing, the closing procedure is interrupted
and it opens again slightly. Resetting the side windows
Each side window must be reset if the battery
was disconnected or discharged.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Pull the switch upwards until the window is
closed, and hold it in this position for
another second. Driving and parking
Starting the engine
G
Risk of accident
Do not keep any objects in the driver's foot-
well. If you use a floormat or carpet in the
driver's footwell, make sure that they are
correctly secured and that there is suffi-
cient clearance for the pedals.
Objects could otherwise get between the
pedals in the event of sudden braking or
acceleration. You may then no longer be
able to brake, change gear or accelerate as
intended. This may result in an accident and
injury . G
Risk of poisoning
Never leave the engine running in enclose d
spaces. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust fumes consti-
tutes a health hazard and could lead to loss
of consciousness or even death.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
i If you depress the brake when starting the
engine, pedal travel will be unusually long
and there will be less pedal resistance. Controls
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Air conditionin
g 119General notes
2-zone Thermatic*/Thermotronic* controls
the temperature and the humidity of the vehi-
cle interior and filters out undesirable sub-
stances from the air.
Heatmatic/2-zone Thermatic*/
Thermotronic* is only operational when the
engine is running. Optimum operation is only
achieved when you drive with the side win-
dows closed. i
Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather. This will speed up the
cooling process and the desired interior
temperature will be reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is specified in the Service Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Service Booklet
. G
Risk of accident
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise mist up. This may obstruct your vie w
of the traffic situation, thereby causing an
accident . Cont
rols
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Air conditionin
g 121Function Recommendation/Notes
3 Sets the air distribution (
Y page 129 ) 4 Sets the temperature, right i
Set the temperature to 22 †. (
Y page 127 ) 5 ¯
Switches the rear window heating on/of f i
At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is
only switched on once the vehicle interior has warme d
up. (
Y page 130 ) 6 y
Activates/deactivates the demisting function for
the windscree n i
Only use the "demisting" function until the wind-
screen is clear again. (
Y page 130 ) 7 T
Activates/deactivates the auxiliary heating/venti-
latio n i
You can use the residual heat to heat or ventilate the
vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition. (
Y page 132 ) 8 ,
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mod e i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (
Y page 131 ) Cont
rols
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Air conditionin
g 123Function Recommendation/Notes
5 ¯
Switches the rear window heating on/of f i
At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is
only switched on once the vehicle interior has warme d
up. (
Y page 130 ) 6 y
Activates/deactivates the demisting function for
the windscree n i
Only use the "demisting" function until the wind-
screen is clear again. (
Y page 130 ) 7 9
Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidifi -
cation i
Switch on the air conditioning with air dehumidifica-
tion function. The indicator lamp in the 9button
lights up. (
Y page 126 ) 9
Activates/deactivates the auxiliary heating/venti-
latio n i
You can use the residual heat to heat or ventilate the
vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition. (
Y page 132 ) 8 ,
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mod e i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (
Y page 131 ) Cont
rols
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g126 Function Recommendation/Notes
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Reduces the temperature, left-hand side i
Set the temperature to 22 †. (
Y page 127 ) e ,
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mod e i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (
Y page 131 ) Switching the air conditioning on/off
i When the air conditioning is switched off,
the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefly,
otherwise the windows may mist up.
X To activate Heatmatic/2-zone
Thermatic *:turn thumbwheel 2clock-
wise to the desired position (apart from the
0 position) (Y page 120), (Y page 122).
X To deactivate Heatmatic/2-zone
Thermatic *:turn thumbwheel 2anti-
clockwise to position 0(Y page 120),
( Y page 122). X
To activate Thermotronic*: press the
´ button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
or
X Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton
comes on. Airflow and air distribution are
set to automatic mode.
X To switch off Thermotronic*: press the
´ button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button
comes on. Switching cooling with air-dehumidi-
fication on/off
The "cooling with dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selec-
ted. This prevents the windows from mistin g
up. G
Risk of accident
If the "cooling with air-dehumidification"
function is deactivated, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled (during warm
weather) or dehumidified. The window s
could mist up more quickly. This may pre -
vent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions, thereby causing an accident. Controls
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Setting the AIRSCARF* vents G
Risk of injury
When AIRSCARF is in operation, very hot ai r
can flow from the vents in the hea d
restraints. This could cause burns to bare
skin in the immediate vicinity of the vents.
Make sure that you reduce the heater out-
put in time. 1
AIRSCARF vent
You can adjust the blower output of the AIR -
SCARF vents using the AIRSCARF button
( Y page 62). Setting the air distribution
The symbols for the air distribution have the
following meanings: Symbol Meaning
Z
Directs the airflow through the
demister vents to the wind-
screen and side windows
b
Directs the airflow to the entire
vehicle interior
Y
Directs the airflow to the foot-
well and through the side ai
r
vents a
Directs the airflow through the
centre and side air vents
Heatmatic/2-zone Thermatic
* X
Turn thumbwheel 3to the corresponding
symbol (Y page 120), (Y page 122). The
thumbwheel can also be turned to the area
between two symbols. Thermotronic
* X
Turn thumbwheel 8to the corresponding
symbol (Y page 124). The thumbwheel can
also be turned to the area between two
symbols. Setting the airflow
Heatmatic/2-zone Thermatic* X
To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
2 clockwise or anti-clockwise
( Y page 120), (Y page 122).
Thermotronic * X
To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
1 clockwise or anti-clockwise
( Y page 124). Controls
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Air conditionin
g130 Demisting the windscreen
i You should only select the "demisting"
function until the windscreen is clear again.
X To activate :press the ybutton.
The indicator lamp in the ybutton
comes on.
The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on 16
R high airflow 17
R high temperature 17
R air distribution to the windscreen and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press theybutton.
The indicator lamp in the ybutton goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehu- midification
16
function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the Ubutton. 18
The indicator lamp in the ybutton goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the "cooling with air-dehumidifica-
tion" function. 19
X Activate the automatic air conditioning. 20
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the "demisting" function. Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Turn the air distribution thumbwheel to the
Y ora symbol.
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again. Switching the rear window heating
on/off
G
Risk of accident
Clear all windows of ice or snow before set-
ting off. Impaired visibility could otherwise
endanger yourself and others.
i At very low temperatures, the rear win-
dow heating is only switched on once the
vehicle interior has warmed up .
i The rear window heating has a high cur-
rent draw. You should therefore switch it
off as soon as the window is clear, as it only
16 Vehicles with 2-zone Thermatic*/Thermotronic* .
17 Depending on the outside temperature.
18 Vehicles with Thermotronic*.
19 Vehicles with 2-zone Thermatic*/Thermotronic*.
20 Vehicles with Thermotronic*. Controls
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Air conditionin
g 131
switches itself off automatically after
between six and seventeen minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window heating may switch off.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Press the ¯button.
The indicator lamp in the ¯switch lights
up or goes out. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated. G
Risk of accident
Only switch over to air-recirculation mod e
briefly at low outside temperatures. Other -
wise, the windows could mist up, thus
impairing visibility and endangering your-
self and others. This may prevent you fro m
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident . X
To activate :press the ,button.
The indicator lamp in the ,button
comes on.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in
the , button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To deactivate: press the,button.
The indicator lamp in the ,button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at out -
side temperatures below approximately
5 †
R after approximately 5 minutes if the cool-
ing with air dehumidification function 21
is switched off
R after approximately 30 minutes at out -
side temperatures above approximately
5 † Air-recirculation mode with the conve-
nience opening/closing feature G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap -
ped between the side window and the door
frame as the side windows are opened and
closed. Do not place objects or lean against
the side window when it is being opened or
closed. You or the objects could be drawn
in or become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the window
moves. If there is a risk of entrapment,
press the ,button again. If necessary,
press the switch that stops, opens or closes
the side window in the opposite direction.
X Convenience closing: press and hold
the , button until the side windows
have closed.
The indicator lamp in the ,button
comes on. Air-recirculation mode is activa-
ted.
X Convenience opening: press and hold
the , button until the side windows
have returned to their original position .
The indicator lamp in the ,button goes
out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
21 Vehicles with 2-zone Thermatic*/Thermotronic*. Controls
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Opening/closing the roof
132
i
If you open the side windows manually
after closing using the convenience closing
feature, it will remain in this position when
opened using the convenience opening fea-
ture. Switching the residual heat/auxiliary
ventilation on/off
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the station-
ary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the
engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the set interior temperature .
i The blower will run at a low speed regard-
less of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the "residual heat" function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed. X
Make sure that the key is in position 0in
the ignition lock or that it has been
removed.
X To switch on: press theT22
/9 23
button.
The indicator lamp in the T/9 but-
ton lights up.
X To deactivate: press theT22
/9 23
button.
The indicator lamp in the T/9 but-
ton goes out.
i The auxiliary heating/ventilation is auto-
matically deactivated after about 30
minutes, or when:
R the ignition is switched on
R the battery voltage drops Opening/closing the roo
f
For safety reasons, the roof can only be
opened and closed when the vehicle is sta-
tionary. G
Risk of accident and injury
Always open or close the roof fully before
driving .
If the roof does not open or close fully, the
roof hydraulic system is depressurised and
the roof lowers itself
R after about seven minutes if the ignition
is switched on
R after about 15 seconds if the ignition is
switched off
A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand.
The message Vario-roof lowering
appears in the multi-function display.
Lock the roof again before driving on. Oth-
erwise the unlocked roof could open durin g
the journey and cause you to lose control
of your vehicle. You or other persons could
be injured as a result.
! Never sit on the rear shelf and never store
heavy objects there. You will otherwis e
22 Vehicles with Heatmatic/Thermotronic*.
23 Vehicles with Thermatic*. Controls
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Opening/closing the roof
134 With the key
G
Risk of injury
When opening or closing the roof, make
sure that nobody is trapped or injured by
moving parts such as the boot lid, the
hinged roof or the roof linkage .
If danger threatens, immediately release
the k orj button on the key. The
roof folding mechanism stops immediately. Using the key to open and close the roof Opening X
Point the tip of the key at the door handle.
X Press and hold the kbutton until the
roof is fully opened.
All side windows open.
To close X
Point the tip of the key at the door handle.
X Press and hold the jbutton until the
roof is fully closed.
The roof and side windows close. Locking the roof again
The roof is unlocked when:
R the Vario-roof in operatio nmessage
appears in the multi-function displa y
R you hear a warning tone for up to ten sec -
onds when pulling away or while driving
You can lock the roof again if it is not locked
fully. Before driving on X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Push the roof switch forwards.
While driving X
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions .
X Push the roof switch forwards. Boot separator
The boot separator can be used to cover lug-
gage and loads in the boot.
! To avoid damaging the roof or luggage
when folding back the roof, you should:
R only load the boot to below the boot sep-
arator
R not place any objects on or in front of the
boot separator
R not place any objects on the cover
behind the roll-over bars
R not allow the load to push up the boot
separator Controls
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