2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 246

Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* i Switch off the rear automatic climate control for improved cooling or heating output in the front passenger compartment. You can also switch off the rear automatic climate control from the front passenger compartment ( page 235). Adjusting air distribution Use the air distribution controls 3 or 5 to adjust the air distribution for the rear passenger compartment. The symbols on the controls represent the following functions: Symbol Z Y Function Directs air to the center air vents Directs air to the footwells and the side air vents Adjusting manually Press the desired air distribution control. The indicator lamp on button U goes out. Adjusting automatically Press button U. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air distribution is adjusted automatically. Setting the temperature Use temperature control a ( page 244) to separately adjust the air temperature of the rear passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C). The automatic climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible. i The rear automatic climate control will not cool the air when the air conditioning is switched off ( page 242). 245