Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Air vents
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Air vents

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
keep the air inlet between the windshield and
R
the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow
or leaves.
never cover the air vents or air intake grilles in
R
the vehicle interior.
Setting the air vents
Example
Defroster vent
:
; Side air vent
= Thumbwheel for side air vent
To open or close: turn thumbwheel = up or
X
down.
Setting the glove box air vent
!
Close the air vent when heating the vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu-
midification" function. Otherwise, tempera-
ture-sensitive items stored in the glove box
could be damaged.
Air vent control
:
Air vent
;
When the climate control system 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.
To open or close: turn control : to the
X
clockwise or counter-clockwise.