2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 222

Controls in detail Climate control Operating the climate control system in automatic mode Activating Press button U ( page 218) while the engine is running. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically. Use temperature controls 1 and 7 ( page 218) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. The interior air temperature is adjusted automatically. Deactivating Press button ˜ or Q ( page 218). The indicator lamp on the U button goes out. The automatic operation of air volume switches off. The selected blower speed is shown in the air volume display b ( page 218). or Press air distribution button 5, 9, or a ( page 218). The indicator lamp on the button U goes out. The automatic operation of air distribution switches off. i When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume and air distribution. In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is switched on. This function can be switched off if necessary ( page 227). i The settings for the passenger side are also used for the rear passenger compartment. 221