Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 237)

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Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
̈ Use temperature controls 1 and 9
( ୴ page 232) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The temperature of the interior is ad-
justed automatically.
Deactivating
̈ Press one button of the air distribution
(
୴ page 232) or press button ˜
or Q ( ୴ page 232).
The AUTO display disappears in the
display e ( ୴ page 232).
Depending on which button you press –
the air distribution button or the air vol-
ume button
˜ or Q – automatic
control of either the air distribution or
air volume is switched off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls 1 and 9
( ୴ page 232) 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 automatic climate control will adjust
to the set temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
̈ Turn temperature control 1 and/or
9 slightly clockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Decreasing
̈ Turn temperature control 1 and/or
9 slightly counterclockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Adjusting air distribution
Use the air distribution buttons 3, h,
or j for the driver’s side, or 7, b, or c
( ୴ page 232) for the passenger side to
separately adjust the air distribution on
each side of the passenger compartment.
The following symbols are found on the
buttons:
Symbol Function
Driver’s
side Passen-
ger side
6 Z Directs air to the
windshield and
side air vents
7 a Directs air through
the center, side
and rear passen-
ger compartment
air vents
8 Y Directs air to the
footwells and side
air vents
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