2011 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 265

Setting the air vents X 263 To open/close: turn thumbwheel = up or down. i Side window defroster vent : is never completely shut, even if side air vent ; is shut. Setting the stowage-compartment air vent When automatic climate control is activated the stowage compartment can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution settings. The temperature of the air is approximately the same as that of the air flowing from the center air vents. ! Close the stowage compartment air vent when heating mode is activated and activate "cooling with air dehumidification" if the outside temperature is high. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items stored in the stowage compartment could be damaged. X To open: turn thumbwheel : counterclockwise from position 3 to position 2. X To close: turn thumbwheel : clockwise from position 2 to position 3. Setting the rear-compartment air vents Setting the center vents in the rear compartment X To switch the ventilation on/off: push rocker switch down ; or up :. Setting the air vent in the glove box When automatic climate control is activated, the glove box can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution settings. : Rear-compartment air vent, left ; Rear-compartment air vent, right = Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel, right ? Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel, left Z Climate control ! Close the air vent when heating the vehicle. At high outside temperatures, open the air vent and activate the "cooling with air dehumidification" function. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged.