2003 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 155

Controls in detail Climate control Ventilated storage compartment The front center console storage compartment has its own air vent that allows for cooling ventilation when the automatic climate control system is activated. Opening the air vent Raise lever 1. Closing the air vent Lower lever 1. Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents i You should keep this air vent closed when outside temperatures are low. i The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the compartment, close the air vent while heating the passenger compartment. ! Do not obstruct the air vent in the storage compartment. 1 Center air vent, left 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Center air vent, right To open center air vents: Turn thumbwheel 2 upward. 1 Lever i The temperature at the air vents for the rear passenger compartment 1 and 3 is the same as at the dashboard center air vents. 155