2004 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 185

Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating Press button T ( page 175). The indicator lamp on button T goes out. The residual heat is automatically turned off: when the ignition is switched on after about 30 minutes if the battery voltage drops Ventilated storage compartment (except CL 55 AMG) The storage compartment under the front armrest ( page 222) can be ventilated when the automatic air conditioning is switched on. The switch is located inside the storage compartment in the front. The air temperature is about the same as that of the center air vents. The air volume is dependent on the setting of: Air distribution control Air volume control Air vents in the dashboard The air temperature is about the same as that of the dashboard air vents. It cannot be regulated separately. Switching ventilation on Open the storage compartment in front of the armrest, see "Storage compartment below the front armrest" ( page 222) Push upper portion of switch. Switching ventilation off Open the storage compartment in front of the armrest, see "Storage compartment below the front armrest" ( page 222) Push lower portion of switch. i How long the system will provide heating depends on the coolant temperature and the temperature set by the operator. The blower will run at speed setting 1 regardless of the air distribution control setting. ! Do not obstruct the air vent in the storage compartment. 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. 184