2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 177

Controls in detail Climate control Decreasing Turn temperature control 1 and/or 4 ( page 174) slightly counterclockwise. The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution control 3 ( page 174) to adjust the air distribution. The following symbols are found on the control: Opening the center air vents Turn thumbwheels 2 and 9 ( page 172) upward to the first stop. Center air vents 1, 3, 8 and a are open. Turn thumbwheels 2 and 9 ( page 172) upward all the way. Only center air vents 1 and a are open. Closing the center air vents Turn thumbwheels 2 and 9 ( page 172) downward all the way. Center air vents 1, 3, 8 and a are closed. Opening and closing side air vents Turn thumbwheels 6 and b ( page 172) in the required direction. Side air vents 5 and c are open or closed. Symbol Function Directs air through the center and side 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 and through the side air vents a Z b Y Turn the air distribution control to the desired symbol ( page 174). The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air distribution. i You can also turn the control to a position between two symbols. 176