Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 214)

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
̈ Press button ˜ or Q
( ୴ page 210).
The indicator lamp on button U
goes out. The automatic operation of
air volume switches off. The selected
blower speed is shown in the air
volume display
b ( ୴ page 210).
or
̈ Press air distribution button 5, 9,
or a ( ୴ page 210).
The indicator lamp on button U
goes out. The automatic operation of
air distribution switches off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls 1 and 7
( ୴ page 210) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
̈ Turn temperature control 1 and/or
7 ( ୴ page 210) slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air
temperature.
Decreasing
̈ Turn temperature control 1 and/or
7 ( ୴ page 210) slightly counterclock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air
temperature.
Adjusting air distribution
Press air distribution button 5, 9, or a
( ୴ page 210) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are found on the
buttons:
̈ Press the desired air distribution
button
5, 9, or a ( ୴ page 210).
The indicator lamp on button U
goes out.
Symbol Function
a Directs air through the center
and side air vents
Z Directs air to the windshield
and side air vents
Y
Directs air to the footwells and
side air vents