2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 186

Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution controls 2 and 6 ( page 181) to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment. The following symbols are found on the controls: Symbol Function Directs air through the center and side air vents Directs air to the windows Directs air into the entire vehicle interior Directs air to the footwells Turn control button to the desired symbol. The air distribution is adjusted according to the chosen setting. Closing the cockpit air vent and center air vents Turn the thumbwheel 7 ( page 180) downward. Cockpit air vent 2 and center air vents 1 and 5 ( page 180) are closed. Opening the side air vents Turn the thumbwheel 6 and 8 ( page 180) upward. The corresponding side air vent is open. Closing the side air vents Turn the thumbwheel 6 and 8 ( page 180) upward. The corresponding side air vent is closed. i You can also turn the air distribution control to a position between two symbols. Opening the center air vents Turn the thumbwheel 7 ( page 180) upward to the first stop. Center air vents 1 and 5 ( page 180) are open. Opening the cockpit air vent and center air vents Turn the thumbwheel 7 ( page 180) upward all the way. Cockpit air vent 2 and center air vents 1 and 5 ( page 180) are open. h j V k Press control button 2 or 6 ( page 181) until the control button sticks up slightly and the U symbol on the control button is out. Automatic air distribution for the respective side of the passenger compartment is switched off. i The air vents are continuously variable. 185