2001 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 167

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control Front center console storage compartment ventilation 158 The air volume is dependent on the setting of: • air distribution control, • air volume control, • air outlets in the dashboard. The air temperature is about the same as that of the dashboard air outlets. It cannot be regulated separately. Notes: The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the compartment, close the air outlet while heating the passenger compartment. Do not allow articles to obstruct the air outlet in the storage compartment. The front center console compartment has its own air outlet. To open: Raise lever (1). To close: Lower lever (1).