2006 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 181

Controls in detail Climate control Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 2 and 3 ( page 177) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C). The climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible. Increasing Turn temperature control 2 and/or 3 ( page 177) slightly clockwise. The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. Decreasing Turn temperature control 2 and/or 3 ( page 177) slightly counterclockwise. The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. Adjusting air distribution and volume Use air distribution control 4 ( page 177) to adjust the air distribution. The following symbols are located on the controls: Symbol Function Directs air through the center, side and rear passenger compartment air vents Directs air to the windshield and the side defroster vents Directs air into the entire vehicle interior Directs air to the footwells Turn air distribution control 4 ( page 177) to the desired symbol. Opening center and side air vents Turn thumbwheels 3, 4, 7 and 8 ( page 176) upward. The center air vents 5 and 6 and side air vents 2 and 9 are open. Closing center and side air vents Turn thumbwheels 3, 4, 7 and 8 ( page 176) downward. The center air vents 5 and 6 and side air vents 2 and 9 are closed. a Z b Y Press button U ( page 177). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The automatic air distribution is switched off. The air distribution is controlled according to the selected control setting. 180