2008 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 196

Controls in detail 4-zone automatic climate control Setting the temperature Use temperature control rocker switches 3 and 5 ( page 190) or ( page 191) 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 adjusted temperature appears in display 4 ( page 190) or ( page 191). The climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible. Increasing Push top of temperature control rocker switch 3 and/or 5 ( page 190) or ( page 191). The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. Decreasing Push bottom of temperature control rocker switch 3 and/or 5 ( page 190) or ( page 191). The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution controls 1 and 7 ( page 191) or ( page 190) to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment. 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 through the side air vents Directs air into the entire vehicle interior Directs air to the footwells a Z X Y i You can also adjust the temperature in the rear passenger compartment ( page 202). i When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume and air distribution. 195