Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 226)

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Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
The automatic climate control is a 3-zone
intelligent automatic climate control
system. Your vehicle interior is divided
into 3 zones.
With the help of a sun sensor, the
automatic climate control determines the
relation of the sun to the vehicle and auto-
matically adjusts the inside temperature
for each individual zone.
The automatic climate control is oper-
ational whenever the engine is running. It
cools the vehicle’s interior according to the
angle and intensity of the sun’s rays, the
outside temperature and the selected tem-
perature. You can operate the automatic
climate control in either the automatic or
manual mode.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air
enters the passenger compartment
through the air distribution system.
Warning!
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When operating the automatic climate
control, the air that enters the passenger
compartment through the air vents can be
very hot or very cold (depending on the set
temperature). This may cause burns or frost-
bite to unprotected skin in the immediate
area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
controls ( ୴ page 224) to direct the air to air
vents in the vehicle interior that are not in
the immediate area of unprotected skin.
Warning!
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Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval.
A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to
the interior and the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others. Have a clogged filter replaced as
soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.