Mercedes-Benz 2013 CL Operator's Manual page 268

Setting the air vents
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Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature). This
could cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
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 intake grille on the hood free
R
of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves
never cover the air vents or air intake grille
R
in the vehicle interior.
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For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position.
Setting the center air vents
Fixed center air vent
:
Center air vent, right
;
Center vent thumbwheel, right
=
Center vent thumbwheel, left
?
Center air vent, left
A
To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
X
and ? up or down.
Setting the side air vents
To open/close: turn thumbwheel = up or
X
down.
i
Side window defroster vent : is never
completely shut, even if side air vent ; is
shut.
Setting the air vents in the stowage
compartment
When automatic climate control is activated
the stowage compartment can be ventilated,
for instance to cool its contents. The level of
airflow depends on the airflow and air
distribution settings. The temperature of the
air is approximately the same as that of the
air flowing from the center air vents.
! Close the stowage compartment air vent
when heating mode is activated and
activate "cooling with air dehumidification"
if the outside temperature is high.
Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items
stored in the stowage compartment could
be damaged.