clock setting MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2012 R172 Owner's Manual

X
To deactivate: press and hold button 0002
for abou tfive seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button 0003for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 193). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unloc kand
open the driver's door, the anti-thef talarm
system will be triggered ( Ypage 65).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 70).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 0005.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door and the
trunk lid.
X Press the locking button (Y page 75).
X Check whether the locking knob on the
front-passenger door is still visible. Press
down the locking knob by hand, if
necessary.
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 70).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0005.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. 76
DoorsOpening/closing

compartment as well
.The indicator lamp in
the 0003 button 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 heat" function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off. Operating the climate control
systems
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Important information G
WARNING
When the 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
(vario-roof) is closed. Otherwise, the windows
could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
i Activate climate control primarily using
the 0005 button (Y page 122).
Activating/deactivating Air-conditioning system
X
To activate: turn airflow control 0014
(Y page 117) clockwise to the desired
position (except position 0).
X To deactivate: turn airflow control 0014
(Y page 117) counter-clockwise to position
0. Dual-zone automatic climate control
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To activate: press the0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Dbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Dbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
X To deactivate: press the000Dbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Dbutton lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
Important information The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
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.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
Depending on the equipment level, the
control panel has either the 0004button or
0006 button.
i The cooling with air dehumidification
function uses refrigerant R134a. This
coolant does not contain
chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does
not damage the ozone layer. Operating the climate control systems
121Climate control Z

Activating/deactivating
X
To switch on: press the0006or0004
button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006or0004
button comes on.
X To deactivate: press the0006or0004
button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006or0004
butto ngoes off. The cooling with air
dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function If the
0006 or0004 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 2in the
ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch off: press the0015button.
or
X Press the 0016or0017 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button goes
out. Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn
thumbwheel 0002clockwise 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 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn controls0002and
0021 (Ypage 119) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 † ). 122
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings Air-conditioning system
0007
Directs the airflow through the
defroster vents
0018 Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
0019 Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents
i You can also activate several air
distribution settings simultaneously .To do
this, press multiple air distribution buttons.
The air is then directed through various
vents.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
0019 Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents
0018 Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
001A Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents
0007 Directs the airflow through the
defroster vents
0014 Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents. 10
0013 Directs the airflow through the
footwell and defroster vents
0015 Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents as
well as the footwell air vents 10
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. You can only close the side air
vents, by fully closing the adjuster on the
side air vents (Y page 127). Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press one or more of the 0019,0018,
0007 buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lights up
briefly.
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the 0015button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display. Setting the airflow
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
0014 clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 117).
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: press the0017or
0016 button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with automatic
climate control.
X To switch on: press the0003button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
10 Canada only. Operating the climate control systems
123Climate control Z

Back button
0001
Press briefly:
R
Back
R Switches off the Voice Control
System; see the separate
operating instructions
R Hides display messages or calls
up the last Trip menu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 0001
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip menu
Multifunction display
Values and settings as well as display
messages are shown in the multifunction
display. Example: multifunctio
ndisplay for automatic
transmission
0002 Transmission position
0003 Drive program
0023 Description field
0022 Menu bar 0020
Outside temperature or speed
(Ypage 192)
0021 Time
X To show menu bar 0022:press the 0002
or 0005 button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar 0022disappears afte rafew seconds.
Text field 0023shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using Audio 20 or
COMAND; see the separate Operating
Instructions.
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
clock and the outside temperature or speed
are show ninstead of transmission
position 0002and drive program 0003.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunctio ndisplay:
0008 Shift recommendation
(Ypage 139)
00090013000A Parking Guidance (Y page 173)
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 156)
0001 ATTENTION ASSIS T(Ypage 176)
0001 HOLD function (Y page 168)
0001 PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 62) Displays and operation
183On-board computer and displays Z