2000 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 178

Switching the automatic climate control on and off Front center console storage compartment ventilation The front center console compartment has its own air outlet. To open: Slide the lever up. To close: Slide the lever down. The air volume is dependent on the setting of: • air distribution control, To switch off: Press button 0. The display shows "0". The fresh air supply to the vehicle interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting only temporarily, otherwise the windshield could fog up. To switch on: Press button 0 or P or at least one of the U buttons so that it pops out and then click it back in. • 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. Note: 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. Automatic climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving 175 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index