climate settings MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG 2011 R170 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
911 Emergency calls ........................152 A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............48
Indicator lamp ................................
257
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 237
Accessory weight .............................. 217
Accidents ............................................. 82
Air bags ........................................... 33
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 179
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 152
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 303
Gasoline ......................................... 304
Address change ................................... 19
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 201
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 241, 255
Air bags ................................................ 33
Emergency call upon deployment ..179
Front, driver and passenger ............. 35
Head-thorax ..................................... 36
Knee bags ........................................ 36
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ...................29, 37, 263
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 303
Air distribution .................................. 168
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 217
Air pump (electric) ............................ 280
Air recirculation mode ......................169
AIRSCARF neck-level heating .............65
Air vents ............................................. 166Air volume
.......................................... 168
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems


Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ......279
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ............................................ 97
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................305
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 51
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 51
Immobilizer ...................................... 51
Tow-away alarm ............................... 52
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment ....................175
Ashtray ............................................... 177
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 217
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 100
Audio system ..................................... 112
Adjusting volume ........................... 117
Audio and telephone operation ...... 112
Audio AUX mode ............................ 145
Bluetooth ®
settings ....................... 120
CD mode ........................................ 131
Components .................................. 112
iPod ®
(media interface) .................139
Media interface .............................. 139
MP3 mode ..................................... 131
Operating safety ............................ 112
Radio operation ............................. 121
Satellite radio ................................ 125
Switching on and off ......................117
System settings ............................. 119
Telephone ...................................... 146
USB devices (media interface) .......139
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 69
Automatic central locking ..........59, 108
Automatic climate control see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode ................71
Automatic interior lighting control ....75 4
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Clear button .......................................
116
Climate control see Climate control system

Climate control system ....................162
Air conditioning ............................. 165
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 303
Air distribution ............................... 168
Air recirculation mode ................... 169
Air vents ........................................ 166
Air volume ..................................... 168
Automatic mode ............................ 166
Deactivating system ......................165
Front defroster .............................. 168
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........169
Residual heat and ventilation ......... 169
Temperature .................................. 166
Clock ...................................... 26, 93, 105
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Cold tire inflation pressure ..............217
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) ..........300
Collapsible wheel chock ...................234
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch ............................73
Control system .................................... 93
Multifunction display .......................95
Multifunction steering wheel ............ 94
Resetting to factory settings .......... 102
Control system menus ........................ 96
AMG ................................................. 97
Audio/DVD .................................... 100
Navigation ..................................... 101
Settings ......................................... 102
Standard display .............................. 96
Telephone ...................................... 110
Trip computer ................................ 109
Vehicle status message memory ...101
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 108
Instrument cluster .........................103
Lighting .......................................... 105
Time/Date ..................................... 105
Vehicle ........................................... 108
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 108 Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............305
Capacities ...................................... 301
Checking level ............................... 196
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................... 75
Cruise control .................................... 159
Activating ....................................... 160
Canceling ....................................... 160
Changing the set speed .................161
Last stored speed .......................... 161
Lever .............................................. 160
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Resume function ............................ 161
Setting current speed .................... 160
Cup holders ........................................ 176
Curb weight ....................................... 217
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...21
Customer Relations Department .......21 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Data recording ..................................... 21
Date, Setting ...................................... 105
Daytime running lamp mode ..............72
Switching on or off ......................... 106
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) .....................169
Defroster Front (Climate control system) ......168
Rear window .................................. 170
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 107
Interior lighting .............................. 107
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................... 82
With starting .................................... 80
Digital speedometer ............................ 97
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification 6
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The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C
mode (Y page 165) is
deactivated. G
Warning!
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages.
Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
X Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield 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
window.
i If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the
interior before driving off. The climate
control will then adjust the interior
temperature to the set value much faster. Deactivating the climate control
system
G
Warning!
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. 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.
Climate control X
Deactivating: Set air volume control ;
(Y page 162) to position 0.
X Reactivating:
Set air volume control ; to
any speed.
The previous settings are once again in
effect. Automatic climate control X
Deactivating: Press button ^.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
X Reactivating: Press button ^.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
or
X Press button Ã.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically. Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while the
engine

is running and cools the interior air to
the temperature set by the operator. In
addition, the air conditioning dehumidifies
the interior air and helps prevent window
fogging. G
Warning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, 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.
i Condensated water may drip out from
underneath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which
are harmful to the ozone layer.
Deactivating It is possible to deactivate the air
conditioning. The interior air will then no
longer be cooled or dehumidified.
X
Press button Á 10
/¿ 11
.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
10 Vehicles with climate control
11 Vehicles with automatic climate control Climate control system
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Adjusting air distribution
The symbols on the control represent the
following functions: Symbol Function
M
Directs air to the windshield and
through the side defroster air
vents
Q
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
O
Directs air to the footwells and
through the side air vents
P
Directs air through the center
and side air vents
Climate control
The air distribution can be adjusted manually.
X
Turn air distribution control =
(Y page 162) to the desired symbol.
The
air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols.
Automatic climate control X
Turn air distribution control D
(Y page 163) to the desired symbol.
The

air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols. Adjusting air volume
Climate control X
Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control ; (Y page 162) clockwise or
counterclockwise. Automatic climate control X
Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control : (Y page 163) clockwise or
counterclockwise. Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
door windows.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the door windows are clear
again.
X Activating: Press button ¬.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the
following functions automatically:
R most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside
temperature
R air flows onto the windshield and the
door windows (side air vents must be
open)
R the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41‡ (5†) for air-
drying
R the air recirculation mode is switched off
X Deactivating: Press button ¬ again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
i The cooling remains switched on. 168
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