Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Climate control
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls 2 and 3
(
page 175) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
̈ Turn temperature control 2 and/or
3 (
page 175) slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
̈ Turn temperature control 2 and/or
3 (
page 175) slightly counterclock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution and volume
Use air distribution control 4
(
page 175) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are located on the
controls:
̈ Press button U ( page 175).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The automatic air distribution is
switched off. The air distribution is
controlled according to the selected
control setting.
i
If you turn the temperature control
clockwise until it stops for one side of
the vehicle, you increase the tempera-
ture for the other side at the same
time.
i
If you turn the temperature control
counterclockwise until it stops for one
side of the vehicle, you decrease the
temperature for the other side at the
same time.
Symbol Function
a Directs air through the center,
side and rear passenger
compartment air vents
Z Directs air to the windshield
and the side defroster vents
b Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
Y Directs air to the footwells