Control device integrated in a motor vehicle instrument panel

The ventilation system control comprises a box (3) fixed to the dashboard of the vehicle. This has three controls: a base plate (4) which is mounted to pivot within the box (3); a lever (7) mounted on the base plate, able to turn about a second axis (YY) which is parallel to the front surface of the dashboard; and further control mounted to pivot and lie concentrically with respect to the first control. The control for the ventilation system in a vehicle cabin comprises a box (3) which is to be fixed to the dashboard of the vehicle, and a base plate (4) which is mounted to pivot within the box (3) about an axis perpendicular to the dashboard surface. The rotation of this base plate controls a first function. A lever (7) is mounted on the base plate, and is able to turn about a second axis (YY) which is parallel to the front surface of the dashboard. This lever action controls a second function. A further control is mounted to pivot about the first axis and lie concentrically with respect to the first control. This further control provides a third function. The three controls may be used to regulate temperature, the speed of the fan, and the distribution of the air flow within the cabin.