Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode
You can switch the automatic climate
control system on and off separately for
each zone as needed.
Activating
̈ Press button U (page 224) while
the engine is running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Air volume and air distribu-
tion are controlled separately for each
zone.
̈ Use temperature controls 1 and 9
(
page 224) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The temperature of the interior is
adjusted automatically.
Deactivating
̈ Press one button of the air distribution
(
page 224) or press button
or Q (
page 224).
The indicator lamp on the button U
goes out.
Depending on which button you press –
the air distribution button or the air vol-
ume button or Q – automatic
control of either the air distribution or
air volume is switched off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls 1 and 9
(
page 224) 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 automatic climate control will adjust
to the set temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
̈ Turn temperature control
1 and/or 9 slightly clockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Decreasing
̈ Turn temperature control
1 and/or 9 slightly counterclock-
wise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
i
When operating the automatic climate con-
trol system in automatic mode, you will only
rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume
and air distribution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if
necessary.