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

Setting the air vents
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Setting the air vents

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could cause burns or frostbite to
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
vents. If necessary, direct the airflow away to
a different 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
R
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
R
in the vehicle interior.
Setting the center air vents
: Center air vent, left
; Center air vent, right
= Center vent thumbwheel, right
? Center vent thumbwheel, left
X
To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
and ? up or down.
Setting the side air vents
X
To open/close: turn thumbwheel = up or
down.
i
Side window defroster vent : is only
open when side air vent ; is open.
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
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged.
Air vent thumbwheel
:
Air vent
;
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.