2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON lock

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index To open, close, raise or lower the sliding/pop-up roof:
Move switch to resistance point in the required
direction.
Release the switch when the roof has reached the
required position.
The switch is illuminated when the exterior lamps are
switched on (except standing lamps).
With the roof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid
into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When
sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding / pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by either moving the switch in direction (1) or (3),
or pressing button Πon the remote control, and
holding it.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.

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Express opening of sliding / pop-up roof
Move switch past resistance point and release — the
sliding / pop-up roof slides open half-way. Move again to
open fully.
To interrupt procedure, briefly move switch in any
direction.Synchronizing sliding / pop-up roof
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), or if the sliding/pop-up roof is
blocked during closing/opening procedure, the system
has to be synchronized.
To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to
position 2, move and hold switch in direction (3) until
the sliding/pop-up roof is completely raised at rear, and
hold for additional 1 second.
Notes:
The sliding / pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 301.
The sliding / pop-up roof can also be opened or closed
with the electronic main key while unlocking or locking
the vehicle doors, see page 32.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior lighting
1Automatic interior lighting
Press once and the interior lighting is activated.
Interiors lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade)
delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or
when opening or closing a door. However, there will
be no (soft fade) delay when the electronic key is in
steering lock position 2.
Press again and interior lamps remain switched off,
even when centrally unlocking or opening a door.2Press to switch interior and reading lamps on or off.
3Press to switch rear passenger compartment lamp
(including reading lamps) on or off.
4Press to switch reading lamp on or off.
Notes:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
with reading lamps switched on manually and
electronic key in steering lock position 0 or removed,
the reading lamps go out after approximately 30
minutes.
Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors
The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact
switches.
Notes:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
with doors open all interior lamps go out after
approximately 5 minutes.

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Glove box
1Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position
and remove.
2Locking: Turn me chanical key to the right and
remove.
3Opening: Pull on handle.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 25 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic main
key (e.g. for valet parking service).Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid
Caution!
Keep glove box lid closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
P68.10-2383-26

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storage compartment above ashtray
in center console
To o pen :
Touch bottom of cover slightly. The cover opens
automatically.Storage compartments in center console
To open compartment in armrest:
Lift lid with handle (4).
To open compartment under armrest:
Lift lid with handle (5).
To c l o s e :
Lower lid until it engages in lock.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Lighter
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Push in lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when
hot.The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to maximum 85 W.
Wa r n i n g !
Never touch the heating element or sides of the
lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access
to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause serious personal injury.

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Split rear bench seat
The two sections can be folded down separately to
enlarge the cargo area.
1. Slip seat belt webbing behind belt retainer (1) and
move buckle latch plate upward to belt outlet.
2. Slip fingers into recess (2) and lift seat cushion to a
vertical position (move front seat forward a little, if
necessary).3. Pull head restraint up to its highest position.
Depress the release button (3) until it engages and
pull out the head restraint.
4. Insert head restraint into the openings provided in
the seat cushion.
5. Pull locking handle (4) up and fold backrest forward.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care IndexSet up:
Pull backrest up until it locks in its upright position.
A red indicator (5) on the pull locking handle is visible
in the unlocked position. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest. Follow remaining
steps in reverse order listed above.
Note:
Do not interchange the front head restraints with the
rear head restraints.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not drive the vehicle without head restraints.
Always reinstall head restraints when returning
cushions to seating use. Head restraints help
reduce injuries should an accident occur.
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