2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E430 lock

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Express opening and closing
Press switch k or j past resistance point and
release — window opens or closes completely.
To interrupt procedure, briefly press k or j.
If the upward movement of the window is blocked
during the closing procedure, the window will stop
during the last few inches before closure and open
slightly.
When pressing and holding the switch j to close the
window, and upward movement of the window is
blocked during the last few inches before closure, it will
stop but not
open slightly.Blocking of rear door window operation
If no operation of the rear windows by switch (6), (for
instance by children) is desired, slide override
switch (5) to right, symbol N becomes visible, see
page 154.
Note:
The power windows can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening/convenience feature, see
page 31.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the
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.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will
not operate if a window is being closed by pressing
the switch to its resistance point and holding it
there, or when using the remote control.The closing procedure can be immediately
reversed by either pressing the switch k, or
pressing button Πon the remote control, and
holding it.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sliding / pop-up roof (optional for USA)
1to slide roof open
2to slide roof closed
3to raise roof at rear
4to lower roof at rear
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2,
see page 190.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).
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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 steering lock, 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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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.
Express opening of sliding / pop-up roof
Move switch past resistance point and release — the
sliding / pop-up roof slides open automatically.
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 298.
The sliding / pop-up roof can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening/convenience future, see
page 31.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior lighting
1Automatic interior lighting
Press once and the automatic 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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Reading lamps rear compartment (optional)
1Reading lamp
2Press to switch reading lamp on or off.
The lamp is located above the rear center seat.
Notes:
If you turn the electronic key in steering lock position 0,
the reading lamps go out after approximately 30
minutes.Rear window sunshade (optional)
1Hold to raise
2Hold to lower
The switch is located on center console.
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
The sunshade should always be either fully raised or
fully lowered.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Glove box
1Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position
and remove.
2Locking: Turn mechanical 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 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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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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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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