climate control MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .........46
Warning lamp ................................. 308
Accident
Notes ............................................. 313
Acoustic warning signal
see Warning tone
Active partition (US Bdevices only)
Selecting ........................................ 189
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYS TPLUS service interval
display ........................................... 279
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 49
Adaptive brake lamps .........................46
Address book Calling up ....................................... 149
Changing an entry .......................... 154
Connecting acall........................... 154
Creating an entry ........................... 151
Deleting an entry ........................... 153
Detail sabout an entry ................... 153
Importing data ............................... 155
Menu overview .............................. 151
Searching for an entry ...................152
Selecting an entry ..........................151
Starting route guidance .................155
Voice entry .................................... 155
Address input menu
Calling up ........................................ .93
Airbag
Fron tpassenger kneebag ................39
Headbag .......................................... 40
Airbags
Activation ......................................... 35
Control unit ...................................... 35
Driver's ............................................ 38
Driver's knee airba g......................... 39
Front ................................................ 38
Front passenger ............................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .............................................. 307
Sidebag ............................................ 39
System ............................................. 37
Airc onditioning
Activating/deactivating .................253
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 256Controlling automatically
...............253
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculatio nmode) ................. 256
Cooling with aird ehumidification..253
Demisting the windscreen .............255
Malfunction indicator lamp ............307
Misted-up windows ........................255
Rea rwindow heatin g..................... 256
Setting the aird istribution.............254
Setting the airflow .........................255
Setting the airv ents...................... 254
Setting the temperature ................254
THERMOTRONIC 2-zone auto-
matic climate control .....................252
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Alphabetical track selection ............188
Alternative route ............................... 117
AMG Button ............................................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............241
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ..241
SETUP ............................................ 241
Anti-loc kBraking System
se eA BS ........................................... 46
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA ............................................ 49
Anti-theft systems ............................... 49
Area Avoiding ........................................... 86
Ashtray ............................................... 259
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 279
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ..................................................... 279
Calling up the date (on-board
computer) ...................................... 280
Display message ............................ 279
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ............49
Switching off the alarm ....................49
Audio
On-board computer .......................235
Audio AUX mode ............................... 1894
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Centre console
Upper section
Function Page
0001
Operates COMAND APS 63
0002
Hazard warning lamps 216
0015
PARKTRONIC 248
0014
Seat heating, right 205
0012
000A
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp 42 Function Page
0013
Operates THERMOTRONIC
2-zone automatic climate
control
252
000A
Seat heating, left 205Centre console
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Doors
.................................................. 200
Opening/closing the boot ................201
Key positions .................................... 202
Seats .................................................. 203
Steering wheel .................................. 206
Mirrors ............................................... 207
Memory functions* ...........................210
Seat belts ........................................... 210
Lights ................................................. 214
Windscreen wipers ...........................217
Side windows .................................... 218
Driving and parking ..........................220
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission .........................223
Instrument cluster ............................229
On-board computer ..........................230
Driving systems ................................ 243
Climate control ................................. 251
Loading and stowing ........................257
Features ............................................. 259 199Controls
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You can also switch off the display of the area
behind the vehicle in the COMAND display.
Climate control
General notes
THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate
control controls the temperature and the
humidity of the vehicle interior and filters out
undesirable substances fro mthe air.
THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate
control is only operational when the engine is
running. Optimum operation is achieved only
when you drive with the side windows closed.
i When 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 more
quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust and completely filters out
pollen. Aclogged 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. Otherwise, the windows
could mist up. This may obstruct your view of
the traffic situation and, as a result, you may
cause an accident. Climate control
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Overview of climate control system functions
THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate control THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate control combines an automatic heating and ven-
tilation system with a cooling system. You can control the temperature separately for the
driver's and front-passenger sides. Function
0001
Sets the temperature, left
0002
Sets climate control to automatic
0015
Switches climate control on/off
0014
Switches the mono function on/off
0012
Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off
0013
Demists the windscreen
000A
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
000B
Sets the temperature, right
000C
Switches the rear window heating on/off
000D
Increases the airflow
000E
Reduces the airflow
000F
Display
0010
Sets the air distribution
i
Notes and recommendations for optimum climate control:
R Activate climate control using the 0001and0004 buttons. The indicator lamps in the
0001 and0004 buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 22 †.
R Only use the "demisting" function briefly until the windscreen is clear again. 252
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Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odours or when
in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise mist up as in air-recirculation mode no fresh air
is drawn into the vehicle.
R Use the "MONO" function if you want to adopt the temperature and air distribution set-
tings from the driver's side for all air-conditioning zones. The indicator lamp in the
0005 button lights up. Switching climate control on/off
i When climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefly;
otherwise, the windows may mist up.
i Activate climate control primarily using
the 0001 button (Y page 252).
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0006button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
X To deactivate: press the0006button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006button lights
up. Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
The cooling with air 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. G
Risk of accident
If the "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated, the air inside the vehicle
will not be cooled (during warm weather) or
dehumidified. The windows could mist up more quickly. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby caus-
ing an accident.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when THERMOTRONIC is in cool-
ing mode.
X To activate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Setting climate control to automatic
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system auto-
matically regulates the temperature of the
dispensed air, the airflow and the air distri-
bution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera-
tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also
activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To deactivate: press the0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Climate control
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Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: turn controls0001and
000B clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 252). Only change the temperature
settingi n small increments. Start at 22 †. Adjusting the air vents
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Risk of injury
Very hot or very cold ai rcan flow from the air
vents .This could cause burns or frostbite to
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
to a different area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet on the right-hand side of
the bonnet free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the ventsora ir inlet and outlet
grilles in the vehicle interior
Setting the centre air vents 0003
To open the centre air vent
0004 To close the centre air vent 0015
Centre air vent, right
0014 Centre air vent, left
X To open the centre air vent: turn the
adjuster in centre air vent 0015or0014 in the
direction of the arrow to position 0003.
X To close the centre air vent: turn the
adjuster in centre air vent 0015or0014 in the
direction of the arrow to position 0004.
Setting the side air vents 0003
To open the side air vent
0004 To close the side air vent
0015 Side window demister vent
0014 Side air vent
X To open the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent 0014in the direction
of the arrow to position 0003.
X To close the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent 0014in the direction
of the arrow to position 0004. Setting the air distribution
0006 directs the airflow through the demis-
ter vents
0017 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
0016 directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
0008 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents, as well as the foot-
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directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
0012 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents, as well as the demis-
ter vents
0011 directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: press the0015or
0014 button. Switching the MONO function on/off
You can use the mono function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press the 0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up or goes out. Demisting the windscreen
i You should only select the demisting
function until the windscreen is clear again.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0009button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button lights
up. The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow 16
R high temperature 16
R air distribution to the windscreen and
fron tside windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the0009button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehu-
midification function remains on. Air-recir-
culation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the 0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls 0001or000B clockwise or anti-
clockwise (Y page 252).
or
X Press the 0015or0014 button. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on th einside X
Activate the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function.
X Activate automatic mode.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the demisting function.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
0016 or0017 symbol appears in the dis-
play.
16 Depending on the outside temperature. Climate control
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i
You should only selec tthis 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 setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
i The rear window heating has ahigh cur-
ren tdraw.Y ou should therefore switch it
off as soon as the window is clear, as it only
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window heating may switch off.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Bbutton 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 mode
briefly at low outside temperatures. Other-
wise, the windows could mist up, thus impair-
ing visibility and endangering yourself and
others. This may prevent you from observing
the traffic conditions, thereby causing an
accident. X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0010button.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the
0010 button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To deactivate: press the0010button.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button 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 five minutes if cool-
ing with air dehumidification is deactiva-
ted
R after approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
5 †
Convenience opening/closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
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
windows when they are being opened or
closed. You or the object scould 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
0010 button again. Press the button for stop-
ping, opening or closing the side windows in
the opposite direction as appropriate. 256
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Warning and indicator lamps in switches and buttons
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The sea
theating has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on. The on-board voltage is too low, because too many consumers are
switched on.
X Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. rear window
heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will
switch back on automatically. The indicator lamp in
the
0004 button on the
control panel of the
THERMOTRONIC
luxury 2-zone auto-
matic climate control
goes out. The cooling has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
X
Press the 0004switch again.
The indicator lamp flashes three times and goes out. The cooling
system cannot be switched on.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The rear-window heat-
ing has switched off
prematurely or cannot
be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low, because too many consumers are
switched on.
X Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. seat heating or
interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window heating
will switch back on automatically. Vehicles with auto-
matic child seat recog-
nition on the front-
passenger seat:
The
000A0017 indica-
tor lamp on the centre
console is lit. As
pecial Mercedes-Benz child seat with automatic child seat rec-
ognition has been fitted on the front-passenger seat. The front-
passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as desired. G
Risk of injury
There is no child seat fitted to the front-passenger seat. The auto-
matic child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
X Remove electronic devices from the front-passenger seat, for
example:
R
notebooks
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or access passes
If the 000A0017indicator lamp remains lit:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Troubleshooting
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