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Power windows
Power window switches located on center console
Switches for:
1left, front
2left, rear
3right, front
4right, rear
5Switch for rear door window overridePower window switches located in rear doors
6Individual switches (rear doors)
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Press switch in to resistance point:
kto open
jto close
Release switch when window is in desired position.
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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 Œ on the remote control, and
holding it.
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Synchronizing power windows
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or
closed by the Express feature.
To resynchronize the express feature, press j side
of power window switch to resistance point until the
window is completely closed and hold for additional 2
seconds. Repeat procedure for each window.
The automatic full opening and closing procedure of the
windows should now be restored.
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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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Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage
visor from inner mounting, pivot to the side and slide it
to the desired position.Illuminated vanity mirrors
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting, the lamp
is switched on by opening the cover.
The lamp goes out automatically after approximately
5minutes.
P68.00-2430-26
Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
P68.60-2026-26
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Interior
Armrest, rear bench
Pull down the armrest by its strap.Cup holder in rear bench armrest
Press button (1) and pull out drawer to its detent.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
Wa r n i n g
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
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Cellular telephone
The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular
telephone. For further information and installation
contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Shelf below rear window
Wa r n i n g !
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Whether
or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the
driver should not use the cellular telephone while
the vehicle is in motion. Stop the vehicle in a safe
location before answering or placing a call.
Wa r n i n g !
The shelf below the rear window should not be
used to carry objects. This will avoid such objects
from being thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver.The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects.
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If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system
does not reset, contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.
Notes:
The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until
the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer Assistance Center
representative except Roadside Assistance and
Information calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing ìbutton on the multifunction steering
wheel.When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the audio
system or the COMAND system audio (only vehicles
with COMAND) is muted and the selected mode (radio,
tape or CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the
vehicle must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and
place the call. The navigation system (if engaged) will
continue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is
available for use and spoken commands are only
available by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND
unit. A pop-up window will appear in the COMAND
display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress.
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