Overview Of Climate Control System Functions And Air Vents - Mercedes-Benz 2010 GL-Class Operator's Manual

Overview of climate control system functions and air vents

For best possible performance of the climate
control:
X
Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and
any other debris.
X
Always keep all air vents and grilles in the
passenger compartment free from
obstruction.
i
For draft-free ventilation, move the
adjustable center and side air vents to the
middle position.
Center air vents
Left center air vent, adjustable
:
Right center air vent, adjustable
;
Thumbwheel for air volume control for
=
adjustable right center air vent
Thumbwheel for air volume control for
?
adjustable left center air vent
X
Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheels =
and ? in the required direction.
Side air vents
Example illustration driver's side
Left side defroster air vent, fixed
:
Left side air vent, adjustable
;
Thumbwheel for air volume control for
=
adjustable left side air vent
X
Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel = in
the required direction.
Rear center console air vents
Left rear center air vent, adjustable
:
Right rear center air vent, adjustable
;
Rear climate control panel
=
When the front climate control panel is
switched on or off, the air supply through the
rear center air vents is also switched on or
off.
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