Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 144)

X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock or remove it (
Y
page 147).
X To activate: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp in the Ì button lights
up.
i If the residual heat function is activated,
the windows may fog up on the inside.
i The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
X To deactivate: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp in the Ì button goes
out.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
Setting the center air vents
: Center air vent, left
; Center air vent, right
= Center vent thumbwheel, right
? Center vent thumbwheel, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
and ? up or down.
Setting the side air vents
: Defroster vent
; Side air vent
= Control for side air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel = up or
down.
Setting the glove box air vent
! Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
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Setting the air vents
Climate
control