2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 168

Controls in detail Climate control system Adjusting air vents G Warning! When operating the 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 frostbite 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 adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin. Please comply with the following instructions in order for the climate control to function optimally: X Keep the air intake grille in front of the windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and any other debris. X i For draft-free ventilation, move the adjustable center and side air vents to the middle position. Center air vents Side air vents Example illustration driver's side 1 Left side defroster air vent, fixed 2 Left side air vent, adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for 1 Left center air vent, adjustable 2 Right center air vent, adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for adjustable left side air vent X adjustable right center air vent 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control for Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel 3 in the required direction. adjustable left center air vent X Always keep all air vents and grilles in the passenger compartment free from obstruction. Front center console storage compartment ventilation The center console storage compartment can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents, when the climate control system is activated. The level of airflow to the center console storage compartment depends on the airflow and air distribution settings. The Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheels 3 and 4 upward or downward. 166