Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 230)

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Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Adjusting air volume
Five blower speeds are available.
̈ Press button ˜ to decrease or
button Q to increase air volume
( ୴ page 224) to the desired level.
The indicator lamp on button U
goes out.
The automatic mode is switched off.
The selected blower speed appears in
the display
e ( ୴ page 224).
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, such as when it is iced up. You
can also use it to defog the windshield and
door windows.
Activating
̈ Press button | ( ୴ page 224).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The automatic climate control switches to
the following functions automatically:
ț most efficient blower speed and
heating power, depending on outside
temperature
ț air flows onto the windshield and the
front door windows (side air vents must
be open)
ț the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41°F (5°C) for
air-drying
Adjustments
You can adjust the air volume and the
temperature when the front defroster is
switched on. The air flow will remain on the
windshield and front door windows.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the door windows are clear again.