Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 223)

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls 1 and 7
( ୴ page 218) 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 218) slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
̈ Turn temperature control 1 and/or
7 ( ୴ page 218) slightly counterclock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution
Press air distribution button 5, 9, or a
( ୴ page 218) 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 218).
The indicator lamp on the button U
goes out.
Adjusting air volume
Five blower speeds are available.
̈ Press button ˜ to decrease or
button Q to increase air volume
( ୴ page 218) to the desired level.
The indicator lamp on button U
( ୴ page 218) goes out. The automatic
operation of air volume switches off.
The selected blower speed is shown in
the air volume display
b (
୴ page 218).
Adjusting air volume for the center and
side air vents
Opening the center air vents
̈ Turn thumbwheels 5 and 6
( ୴ page 216) upward.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are open.
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