Adjusting Air Distribution - Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 320 CDI 4MATIC Operator's Manual

Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*

Adjusting air distribution

Use the air distribution buttons 3, h,
or j for the driver's side, or 7, b, or c
( page 224) for the passenger side to
separately adjust the air distribution on
each side of the passenger compartment.
The following symbols are found on the
buttons:
Symbol Function
Driver's Passen-
side ger side
6 Z
Directs air to the
windshield and
side air vents
7 a
Directs air through
the center, side
and rear passen-
ger compartment
air vents
8 Y
Directs air to the
footwells and side
air vents
228
Press the desired air distribution
button ( page 224).
The indicator lamp on the desired
button comes on.
Adjusting the air distribution for the
center and side air vents
Opening the center air vents
Turn thumbwheels 6 and 7
( page 222) upward.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are open.
Closing the center air vents
Turn thumbwheels 6 and 7
( page 222) downward.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are closed.
Opening the side air vents
Turn thumbwheels 3 and 8
( page 222) upward.
The corresponding side air vents on the
left and right are open.
Closing the side air vents
Turn thumbwheels 3 and 8
( page 222) downward.
The corresponding side air vents on the
left and right are closed.