Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1989 Owner's Manual
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MERCEDES-BENZ
Owner's Manual
1989
560 SL
Kindly observe
the
followinginyour
own
best
interests:
We
recommend
using
MERCEDES-BENZ
original
parts
as
well
as
conversion
parts
and
accessories
explicitly
approved
by
us
for
your
vehicle
model.
We
have
subjected
these
parts
to
a special
testinwhich
their
reliability,
safety
and
their
special
suitability
for
MERCEDES-BENZ
vehicles
have
been
determined.
We
are
unabletomake
an
assessment
for
other
pro-
ducts
and
therefore
cannot
be
held
responsible
for
them,
evenifin
individual
cases
an
official
approvalorauthori-
zation
should
exist.
MERCEDES-BENZ
original
parts
as
well
as
conversion
parts
and
accessories
approved
byusare
available
at
your
MERCEDES-BENZ
service
station
where
you
will
receive
comprehensive
information,
also
on
permissible
technical
modifications,
and
where
expert
installation
will
be
performed.
Printed in
Germany
We reserve the
righttomodify
the
technical
detailsofthe
vehicleasgiveninthe
data
and
illustrationsofthis
Owner's
Manual
(S.8.80.).
Reprinting,
translation
and
copying,
even
of
excerpts,isnot
permitted
without
our
prior
authorization
in
writing.
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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase
of
your new
MERCEDES-BENZ.
Your selectionofour
product is a demonstrationofyour
trust in
our
company name. Further, it exemplifies your
desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and provide years
of
service.
Your MERCEDES-BENZ represents the efforts
of
many
skilled engineers and craftsmen.
To
ensure your pleasure
of
ownership, we ask you to make a small investment
of
your time:
• Please read this manual carefully before putting it
aside.
s Please consider the recommendations contained in this
manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the
operation
of
your
MERCEDES-BENZ.
We
extend
our
best wishes for many milesofsafe,
pleasurable driving.
Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
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Introduction
This Owner's Manual contains a great deal of useful
information.
We
urge you to read it carefully and
familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For
your
own safety and longer service life of the
vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and
warnings. Ignoring them could result
in
damage to
the vehicle or personal injury.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment
described.
Therefore,
you
may
find
explanations
of
equipment not installedinyour vehicle. If you have
any questions about the operation of any equipment,
your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be glad
to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Owner's Service and Warranty Policy
The Owner's Service and Warranty Policy Booklet
contains detailed information about the warranties
covering your MERCEDES-BENZ, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty
• Emission System Warranty
• Emission Performance Warranty
• California Emission Control System
Warranty (California Only)
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Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary
maintenance work which should be performed at
regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when
you take the vehicle to your authorized MERCEDESBENZ dealer for service. The Service Advisor will
record each service.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
provides factory trained technical help
in
the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-222-0100
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year.
On-site service calls by a local Mercedes-Benz
Roadside Assistance technician are available weekdays from 5:00
PM
ti11
9
midnight, weekends and legal
holidays from 8:00
AM
till midnight.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz
Roadside Assistance Program brochure
in
your glove
compartment.
ChangeofAddressorOwnership
If
you change your address, be sure to sendinthe
"Change of Address Notice" found
in
the Owner's
Service and Warranty Policy Booklet.
Itisin
your own
interest that we can contact you should the need
arise.
If
you sell your Mercedes, please leave all owner's
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the
next owner.
If
you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send
in
the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" foundinthe
Owner's Service and Warranty Policy Booklet.
Operating
Your Vehicle
Outside
the
U.S.A.orCanada
If
you plan to operate your vehicleinforeign coun-
tries, please be aware that:
• unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels
will damage the catalysts,
• fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating,
and improper fuel can cause engine damage,
• service facilities
or
replacement parts may not be
readily available.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery
in
Europe under our European Delivery Program.
For details, consult your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer
or
write to:
Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc.
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale,
NJ
07645
In
Canada write to:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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Optional equipment is also described in this manual,
including operating instructions wherever necessary.
Since they are special-order items, the descriptions
and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual
equipmentofyour vehicle.
If
there are any equipment details that are not shown
or
described in this Owner's Manual, your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be glad to inform you
of
correct care and operating procedures.
The
Owner's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are im-
portant documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
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The First 1500
km
(1000 Miles)
Check Regularly and
Before a Long Trip
See page
112
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The more cautiously you treat
your
vehicle during the break-in period,
the more satisfied you will be with
its performance later on. Therefore,
drive
your
vehicle during
the
first
1500 km (1000 miles) at moderate
vehicle and engine speeds.
During
this
period, avoid heavy
loads (full throttle driving) and high
RPMs (no more than
2/3
of maxi-
mum permissible
speedineach
gear).
Avoid accelerating
by
kickdown.
It
is not
recommendedtobrake
the
vehiclebymanually shiftingtoa
lower gear.
We
recommendtose-
lect positions
"3"or"2" only at
moderate
speeds
(for hill driving).
After 1500 km (1000 miles)
speeds
may gradually be increasedtothe
permissible maximum.
What
You
Should Know
at the Gas Station
See last page
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
Fuel
consumption, to a great extent,
depends on driving habits and operating conditions.
To
save fuel you should:
• keep tires at the recommended
inflation pressures
• remove unnecessary loads
• remove ski racks or roof-
mounted luggage racks when
not
in
use
• allow engine to warm up under
low load use
• avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration
• have all maintenance work per-
formed at regular intervals by
an
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer.
Fuel
consumptionisalso increased
by driving
in
cold weather,instop-
and-go traffic,
on
short trips and in
hilly country.
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What You
Should
Knowatthe
Gas
Station
• Fuel: Use premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane
91
(Average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Fuel tank capacity approx. 85
I (22.5 US gal),
this includes approx.
11.5
I (3.0
US
gal) reserve.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out - do not overfill.
• Engine Oil: Engine oil level check, see page
74.
Quantity differential between upper and lower
dipstick marking level: 2.0
I
(2.1USqt).
Year-round multigrade oils10W-40,10W-50,
15
W-40,15W-50.
For further information, refer to page 100.
•
Automatic
Transmission: MB Automatic transmis-
sion fluid.
For level checks and replenishment, refer to
page
75.
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Coolant: For normal replenishment, use water
(potable water quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), refer to page 103.
• Bulbs: High and low beams: Halogen type
NO.1
and2,fog lamps H3, turn signal, parking and
standing lamps, front 21/5
W/32/3
cp, turn signal
lamps, rear21W/32 cp, tail and standing lamps,
rear
10W,stop lamps21W/32 cp, license plate
lamps 5
W.
•
Spark
Plugs: Bosch W 9
DC,
W 9
DCO,
W 9
DP,
Beru 14-9
DU,
14-9
DPU,
Champion N12YC,N12
YCC.
Electrode gap: 0.8 mm (0.032 in).
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Tire
Pressure: Cold tires:
For driving up to
180 km/h
(110
mph).
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Warm tires:
Pressure may rise by up to
+0.5
bar
(+
7 psi).
Never release any air from a warm tire
to offset pressure increase!
1 For driving above 180 km/h
(110
mph)
where permitted, add 0.4 bar (6 psi).
Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip
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1
Fuel
Supply: Turn fuel filler cap
to the left and hold on toituntil
possible pressureintank has
been released, then remove the
cap.
2 Tire Inflation Pressure: Check at
least every two weeks. For
details see page
79.
3
Fluid
LevelinAutomatic Trans-
mission: See page
75.
4 Coolant
Level:
See page
73.
5 Windshield Washer System:
See page
101.
6 Engine
Oil
Level:
See page 74.
7 Brake Ruid: See pages
101
and
102.
Battery: Add distilled or tap water
only, see page 84.
Vehicle Lighting: Check function
and cleanliness. For replacement of
light bulbs, see pages 80,81and
82.
Instruments and Controls
15
Rear window defroster switch (page 44)
For
more
detailed descriptions see specified pages.
16
Automatic antenna switch (page 57)
1
Adjustable air outlets (page 22)
17
Front dome lamps switch (page 45)
2
Slide lever for adjustable air outlets (page 22)
18
Radio (page 50)
3
Parking brake release knob (page 60)
19
Air recirculation switch (page 22)
4
Hood release handle (page 72)
Automatic climate control (page 22)
20
5
Parking brake pedal (page 60)
21
Ashtray with lighter (page 43,
91)
6
Combination switch (page
41)
22
Left power window switch (page 45)
7
Exterior lamp switch (page 40)
23
Left seat heater switch (page 32)
8
Instruction tag (except tourist vehicle).
Use only premium unleaded gasoline
24
Hazard warning flasher switch
9
Cruise control (page 62)
25
Right seat heater switch (page 32)
10
Instrument cluster (page
12)
26
Right power window switch (page 45)
11
Horn control, airbag (page 36)
27
Adjusting switch for exterior mirror on front
passenger side (page 42)
12
Steering lock with ignition/starter switch
(page 39)
28
Glove compartment, illuminated (only with key
in
steering lock positions 1 or
2)
13
Adjustable air outlets (page 22)
To open, slide handle sideways
14
Outside temperature indicator (page 67)
29
Loudspeaker cover, right and left
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Instrument Cluster
1 Turn signal indicator lamp, left (green)
2 Economical driving indicator. See page 68
3 Coolant temperature gauge. See page 66
4 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow).
See page 66
5 Oil pressure gauge (bar). See page 65
6 Reset knob for trip odometer
(depress to reset)
7 Speedometer
12
8 Main odometer
9 Trip odometer
10 Dimmer knob for instrument lamps
(rotate to vary intensity)
11
Knob for
clock
adjustment
(press in and rotate for adjustments)
12
Electric
clock
13
Tachometer
14
Red marking on tachometer:
Excessive engine speed
15 Turn signal indicator lamp, right (green)
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ABS malfunction.
See page 64
SRS malfunction.
See page 36
Fluid level for windshield
washer system low.
See page 66
Exterior light failure.
See page 66
Engine malfunction.
If the lamp comes on when the engine
is running, it indicates a malfunction of
the 02-sensor on Federal version vehicles, and injection system or emission
control system on the California version
vehicles.
In
either case we recommend
that you have the malfunction checked
as soon as possible.
See page 68
High beam
Brake fluid low (except Canada).
Parking brake engaged.
See pages
60, 65
Brake fluid low (Canada only).
Parking brake engaged.
See pages 60, 65.
Brake pad wear.
See page
65
Warning Lamps
(should go out with the engine running unless)
Battery not being charged.
See page
65
Indicator Lamp Symbols
Function Indicator Lamp
Seat belt reminder lamp
See page 33
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Catalytic Converter
Your MERCEDES-BENZ is equipped
with monolithic catalytic converters,
an important element in conjunction
with the
Orsensor
to achieve
substantial control of the pollutants in
the exhaust emissions. Keep
your
vehicle in
proper
operating
condi-
tionbyfollowing
our
recommended
maintenance instructions as outlined in
your
maintenance booklet.
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Caution!
To
prevent damage to the catalytic
converters, use only premium
unleaded gasoline in this vehicle.
Should any noticeable irregularities
in the engine operation occur, excessive unburned fuel may reach
the converter causing it to overheat.
Warning!
As
with any vehicle, do not idle,
park or operate this vehicle
in
areas where combustible
materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system,
as these materials could be
ignited.
Starting and Turning off the Engine
Engage parking brake and move
the gear selector lever in either "P"
or "N" position before starting the
engine.
Turn key to steering lock position
2.
The charge indicator lamp should
come on.
Cold Engine
Turn key in steering lock clockwise
to the stop. Do not depress accelerator. Release key only when the
engine is firing regularly.
Hot Engine
Turn keyinsteering lock clockwise
to the stop. Do not depress accelerator. If the engine has not fired
after approx.
4 seconds, depress
accelerator and continue cranking
until the engine is firing regularly.
Release key and back off accelerator.
At
very high coolant temperatures
the engine starting time can be
shortened if the accelerator is
depressed slowly at the beginning
of the starting process.
Turning
off
Turn the keytosteering lock position
O.
Remove the key only when
the vehicle is stopped.
If
the coolant temperature is very
high (e.g. after hard driving on
mountain roads),donot shut off the
engine immediately, allow it to run
for
1-2
minutes at increased idle
speed.
Important!
Due to the installed starter nonrepeat unit, the key must be
returned to steering lock position
0
before a new starting attempt is
made.
Observe the oil pressure gauge immediately after starting the engine.
In
a very cold engine the oil pressure will only rise slowly, some time
after the engine has started. Do not
speed up the engine before pressure is registered on the pressure
gauge.
The charge indicator lamp should
go out as soon as the engine has
started.
In
areas where temperatures
frequently
drop
below
-25°C
(-13
OF),
we recommend that a
block heater be installed. Your
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will advise you on this
subject.
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Driving Instructions
Power assistance
When the engine is not running, the
brake and steering systems are
without power assistance. Under
these circumstances, a much
greater effort is necessary to stop
or steer the vehicle.
Brakes
Caution!
When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the brakes by shifting into "3", "2"
or
"B". This helps
prevent overheating of the brakes
and reduces brake pad wear. Do
not exceed engine speed limits
(see page 62).
After hard braking it is advisable to
drive on for some time so the air
stream will cool down the brakes
faster.
Warning!
After driving
in
heavy rain for
some time without applying the
brakes or through water deep
enough to wet brake components,
the first braking action may be
somewhat reduced and increased
pedal pressure may be necessary. Be sure to maintain a safe
distance from vehicles
in
front.
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The condition of the parking brake
system is checked each time the
car is
in
the shop for maintenance.
Between maintenance
checks
it is
a good practice to apply the
parking brake once or twice while
driving at approximately 50
km/h
(30 mph) on a dry straight road.
Apply brake lightly until a slight
drag on the wheels is felt. Keep
applying brake for about
10
sec-
onds while pulling the release
knob out before releasing the
parking brake completely. This
practice will keep the parking
brake at maximum efficiency.
Warning!
The stop lamps will not come
on
when applying the parking
brake only. Perform the procedure
in
the previous paragraph
only when the road
is
clear of
other traffic.
Caution!
Resting your foot on the brake pe-
dal will cause excessive and pre-
mature wear of the brake pads.
All
checks
and maintenance work
on the brake system should be
carried out by
an
authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
If
the parking brake is released and
the brake warning lampinthe instrument cluster stays on, the brake
fluid level
in
the reservoir is too low.
Brake pad wearora leak in the
system may be the reason for low
brake fluid
in
the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected
at
an
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer without delay.
Install only brake pads and brake
fluid recommended by MERCEDESBENZ.
If
other than recommended brake
pads are installed, the braking properties of the vehicle can be affected to
an
extent that the safety is
substantially impaired.
Tires
Tread wear indicators
(TWI)
are
required by law. These indicators
are located in six places on the
tread circumference and become
visible at a depth of approx. 2
mm
('/16 in), at which point the tire is
considered worn and should be
replaced.
The tread wear indicator appears
as a solid band across the tread.
Warning!
Do
not
allow
your
tirestowear
down
too
far. With less
than
3
mm
(Va
in)oftread,
the
adhe
m
sion
propertiesona
wet
road
are
sharply
reduced.
Depending
upon
the
weather
and/or
road
surface
(condi-
tions),
the
traction
varies
widely.
Specified tire pressure must be
maintained. This applies particularly
if the tires are subjected to high
loads (e.g. high speeds, heavy
loads, high ambient temperatures).
Aquaplaning
Depending on the depth of the
water layer on the road, aquaplaning may occur, even at low speeds
and with new tires. Avoid track
grooves in the road and apply
brakes cautiously
in
the rain.
Tire
traction
The safe speed on a wet, snow
covered or
icy
road is always lower
than on a
dry
road.
You should pay particular attention
to the condition
of
the road as soon
as the prevailing temperatures fall
close to the freezing point.
Warning!
If
ice has
formedonthe
road,
tire
traction
willbesubstan-
tially
reduced.
Under
such
weather
conditions,
drive,
steer
and
brake
with
extreme
cau
m
tion.
We
recommend M + S radial-ply
tires for the winter season for all
four wheels to insure normal balanced handling characteristics. On
packed snow, they can reduce
your stopping distance as
compared with summer tires. Stopping
distance, however, is still considerably greater than when the road is
wet or dry.
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Parking
Warning!
To
reduce
the
riskofpersonal
injuryasa
resultofvehicle
movement,
before
turning
off
the
engine
and
leaving
the
vehicle
always:
1. Keep
footonbrake
pedal.
2.
Firmly depress
parking
brake
pedal.
3.
Move
the
selector lever
to
position "P".
4.
Slowly
release
brake
pedal.
5.
Turn
front
wheels
towards
the
road curb.
6.
Turn the keytosteering
lock
position 0 and remove.
Note:
It
is advisable to set the parking
brake whenever leaving the vehicle.
Also, when parking on hills, always
apply the parking brake.
In
addition,
move selector lever to position
uP".
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Winter
Driving
Instructions
The most important rule for slippery
or icy roads is to drive sensibly and
to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering action.
Do
not use
the cruise control system under
such conditions.
When the vehicle is
in
danger of
skidding, move selector lever to
position
UN".
Try to keep the
vehicle under control by corrective
steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can
adversely affect braking efficiency.
Increased pedal force may become
necessary to produce the normal
brake effect.
We
therefore recommend depressing the brake pedal
repeatedly when traveling on saltstrewn roads at length. This can
bring road salt impaired braking
efficiency
back
to normal. A prere-
quisite
is,
however, that this is
possible without endangering other
drivers on the road.
If the vehicle is parked after being
driven on salt treated roads, the
braking efficiency should be tested
as soon as possible after driving is
resumed while observing the safety
rules
in
the previous paragraph.
MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
System
A maintenance booklet is included
with your car, listing all the maintenance jobs that must be carried
out after the following mileages:
Routine Maintenance
Inspection at
1300-1600km(800-1000 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24000
km (15000 miles)
Additional Work every
48000
km
(30000
miles)
For additional details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
In
the case of low mileage opera-
tion, the Maintenance Service must
be carried out at least once every
2 years.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Required every 12000 km
(7500 miles), or at least once a
year (fall) when using year-round
multigrade oil; otherwise at least
twice a year (spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations,
see page 100.
Severe Operating Conditions
Under severe operating conditions
or
heavy use, it may be necessary
to carry out prescribed maintenance jobs at shorter intervals, for
example:
Engine: Oil change with filter change
every 6000
km
(3750 miles)
Automatic transmission: Fluid
change without filter change every
24000
km
(15000 miles)
Tires: Inspect every 12000
km
(7500 miles)
Air filter: Cleanorreplace element
every
24000
km
(15000 miles)
Note:
Severe operating conditions or
heavy use include: predominant
cityorshort distance driving,
frequent mountain driving, poor
roads, dusty
or
muddy conditions,
etc
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Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced
annually, preferably in the spring.
It
is recommended to use only
brake fluid approved by
MERCEDES-BENZ. Do not mix
different types of brake fluids.
Have the engine coolant (water/
anticorrosion/antifreeze mixture)
replaced every three years (see
"Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc.").
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the maintenance booklet that all lubrication
and maintenance services have
been carried out at the correct in-
tervals.
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Automatic Climate Control
The engine must be running for the
climate control system to operate.
1 Temperature selector
2 Pushbuttons for function selec-
tion (only press individually)
S Defrost
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(Economy)
@ Off (air supply off)
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3 Fan control buttons
(only press individually)
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Automatic fan speed control
@ Minimum fan speed
4 Air recirculation switch
5 Adjustable air outlets
6 Volume control levers for adjust-
able air outlets
(7),
right and left
7 Adjustable air outlets, right and
left
For maximum operating efficiency,
keep windows closed, the soft top
raised or the hard top mounted.
Heating, cooling and air distribution
within the vehicle's interior will be
automatically controlled. This is
accomplished with the temperature
selector
(1),
the pushbuttons
(2)
and the fan control buttons (3).
The adjustable air outlets
(5)
and
(7)
can be moved to direct the
flow of air as desired. Outlets
(7)
can be openedorclosed with slide
levers
(6).
Slide lever
(6)
towards the center of
the car to open outlet (7).
With the exterior lamps turned on
(except standing lamps), the
symbols on all buttons light up. Each
button shines brighter when
depressed.
Note:
The air conditioner removes
con-
siderable moisture from the air
during operation.
It
is normal for
water to drip on the ground through
openings
in
the underbody.
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The desired temperature can be adjusted by
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turning the temperature selector. The selected
temperature is reached as quickly as possible
and maintained. A basic setting of
22°C
(72
OF)
is re-
commended. To avoid undesirable temperature fluc-
tuations, a set temperature should be readjusted
in
small increments.
To
override the automatic climate control turn the
temperature wheel to either extreme end position
"MIN"
or
"MAX".
"MIN" (detent)
= peak cooling performance.
The system operates with recirculated air, without
additional fresh air.
"MAX" (detent)
= maximum heating performance.
If button
~
is pressed with the temperature selector
in
the "MIN" or "MAX" position, the fan will run
con-
tinuously at a high speed.
Air Recirculation
Pressing the symbol-side of the air recirculation
switch causes air to be recirculated without additional fresh air and the red indicator lamp to light
up.
To
turn the air recirculation switch off, press the
blank side of the switch. The red indicator lamp
should then go out.
The air recirculation mode can be used with high
or
low outside temperatures,orto
prevent
dust
or annoying odors from entering the car's interior. If the
windows should fog up from the inside, the air recirculation switch should be turned off. The red indica-
tor lamp should then go out.
Function Setting
@Off
In
this setting, the Automatic Climate Control system
is shut off including the fresh air supply to the interior
of the
car
(to prevent entrance of odors,
i.e.
while
driving through tunnels, etc.
or
to prevent the en-
trance of water from automatic
car
wash). Use this
setting only temporarily while driving.
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Economy setting - Heating
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Normal setting - Heating
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(ECONOMY) = Economical setting; the air
o conditioning compressor remains off.
In
the remaining three settings, the air conditioning
compressor comes on with ambient temperatures
above+5°C (41°F).
As
a fuel saving measure, we recommend this setting
be
used with cool outside temperatures, so that the
air conditioning compressor remains
off.
In
the ventilation mode, air is emitted from outlets
(5)
and
(7).
In
the heating mode, warm air is primarily supplied to
the foot area.Inaddition, warm air is also supplied to
the ducts
in
the doors. Only enough warm air is sup-
plied to the windshield and air outlets
(7),
to keep the
glass defogged
in
normal weather conditions.Inthe
heating mode, air may be emitted periodically from
outlets
(5),
depending on the interior temperature.
With low outside temperatures,
fan
operation is can-
celled until the engine coolant starts to warm up.
eNormal Setting
This setting is recommended when you wish to cool
the interior of your car.
It
is also recommended for
use
in
humid weather.
The setting~corresponds with setting~but, in
addition, the air can also be cooled as necessary.
8 Bi-Level ventilation - Cooling
8 Bi-Level ventilation - Heating
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@ Bi-Level
This setting is used for clearing a fogged windshield.
As soon as the windshield is clear, reset to
@}
or
~.
In
the heating mode, warm air is supplied to the wind-
shield, foot area, air outlets
(7),
and to the ducts
in
the doors, Additionally, warm air may be emitted
periodically from outlets
(5),
depending on the interior
temperature.
In
the cooling mode, cool air is supplied to the wind-
shield, foot area, door ducts, and air outlets
(5)
and
(7).
Note:
In
warm, humid climates, prolonged useofthis setting may create condensation on the outside of the
windshield, directly above the defroster ducts.
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The maximum amount
of
heated air is directed to the
windshield and side windows (outlets,
7).
This setting
overrides temperature and fan speed settings, and
the air recirculation switch.
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