2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 169

Controls in detail Climate control system temperature of the air is approximately the same as that of the air flowing from the center air vents. Rear center console air vents Adjusting air distribution The air distribution can be adjusted separately on each side of the passenger compartment. The symbols on the control represent the following functions: Symbol Z Function Directs air through the center, side and defroster air vents to the windshield and side windows Directs air through the center and side air vents Directs air into the entire vehicle interior Directs air through the center and side air vents and to the footwells ! Close the center console storage compartment air vent when heating the vehicle interior. Activate the air conditioning (cooling function) when the outside temperature is high. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items stored in the center console storage compartment could be damaged. 1 Left rear center air vent, adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent, adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for a X Y right rear center air vent 4 Rear climate control panel 5 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left rear center air vent X 1 Lever X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel 3 or 5 upward or downward. X Opening/closing air vent: Slide lever 1 up or down. Turn air distribution control 1 or 7 (Y page 160) to the desired symbol. Z You can also turn the air distribution control to a position between two symbols. 167