2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 Button

177 Automatic climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The function switches off automatically:
•if the electronic key in starter switch is turned to
position 2,
•after approximately 30 minutes (if residual engine
heat utilization is selected on the optional rear air
conditioner: after approximately 15 minutes),
•if the battery voltage drops.
Note:
The battery symbol # will appear in the automatic
climate control display some time before the residual
engine heat utilization is switched off if the battery
voltage drops.Switching the automatic climate control on and off
To switch off:
Press buttonM. The display shows “0”.
The fresh air supply to the vehicle interior is shut off.
While driving, use this setting only temporarily,
otherwise the windshield could fog up.
To switch on:
•press buttonM or P,
•press one of the U buttons so that it pops out and
then click it back in,
•press one of the temperature selector buttons or the
air volume switch.

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Rear passenger compartment climate control
(optional, standard on model S 600)
1On / off
Residual engine heat utilization, see page 176.
2Display
Depending on the ambient light conditions, the
figures on the display will be shown as dark figures
on a bright background (in daylight) or as, bright
figures on a dark background (at night).3Air distribution up / down
4Temperature control, right
5Air volume (automatic, manual)
6Temperature control, left
7Adjustable rear center air outlet, left
8Adjustable rear center air outlet, right
Note:
The rear air conditioner will not cool the air if the
AC
OFF
button on the automatic air conditioner is
pressed.
The temperature on both sides is automatically set to
the settings of the automatic air conditioner if the rear
seats are not occupied (rear seat belts unbuckled).
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181 Automatic climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Automatic maximum cooling (MAXCOOL)
With the rear automatic climate control set to automatic,
the system will automatically switch to maximum
cooling output when necessary to achieve the set
temperature quickly, see page 171. The display shows
“AUTO MAXCOOL”.
The temperature setting cannot be changed during
maximum cooling operation.
Note:
By pressing the temperature control button, the system
will display briefly (approx. 5 seconds) the set
temperature in the display.Automatic climate control, rear basic setting
We recommend that automatic mode be selected and
that the temperatures on the left and right set to
72
°F(22
°C). Please make changes from this setting to
suit your personal requirements.
Press A on the air volume switch. The display shows
“AUTO”. Air volume is set automatically.
Air volume, manual
Press the air volume switch up or down. Seven blower
speeds can be selected.

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Controlling the rear air conditioner from the front
automatic climate control panel
The rear air conditioner can be switched off and the
blower and temperature settings can be changed from
the automatic climate control panel in the center
console.
Press A on the air volume switch and hold until the
display illustrated above is shown.The rear automatic climate control can be switched on
and off by pressing the Mbutton. The blower setting
for the rear automatic climate control can be controlled
with the air volume switch and the temperature setting
for the rear air conditioner can be set with the
temperature control switches.
Notes:
The message in the display disappears approximately
4 seconds after the button is pressed for the last time
and the automatic air conditioner switches to normal
operation.
During maximum cooling the display in the rear
passenger compartment shows “MAXCOOL”.

183 Automatic climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rear window defroster
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
To select:
Press the F button in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
To c a nc el:
Press the F button in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button goes out.
Note:
Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed
before activating the defroster. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power.
To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the
defroster as soon as the rear window is clear.
The defroster is automatically turned off after
approximately 6–17 minutes of operation depending on
the outside temperature and vehicle speed.
If several power consumers are turned on
simultaneously, or the battery is only partially charged,
it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn
itself off. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside
the switch starts blinking.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
defroster automatically turns itself back on.

185 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Express opening and closing of windows
Press k or j on the switch past resistance point
and release – window opens or closes completely.
To interrupt procedure, briefly press j or k.
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.
Note:
The power windows can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening / convenience feature, see
page 43, or pressing button O or e in the control
panel of the automatic climate control, see page 174
and 175.
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 door window is being closed by
pressing the switch to its resistance point and
holding it there, or when using the electronic key.The closing procedure of door windows can be
immediately reversed by either pressing the switch
or pressing buttonŒon the electronic key and
holding it, or (vehicle with KEYLESS-GO) when
carrying the KEYLESS-GO-card, pull and hold a
door handle.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you, 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.

188 Interior equipment
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Opening the sliding / pop-up roof automatically
To select a sliding / pop-up roof opening position, press
the switch to resistance point and release it when the
sliding / pop-up roof has reached the required position.
The sliding / pop-up roof now opens to the position set if
the switch is pressed past resistance point in the “open”
direction.
If you wish to change the opening position of the
sliding / pop-up roof, move the switch to resistance point
in the direction you require.
Stopping the sliding / pop-up roof:
Move the switch in any direction.
Note:
Opening the sliding / pop-up roof automatically almost
fully (less approximately 1 inch [3 cm]), the sliding /
pop-up roof must have been opened first by pressing the
switch to resistance point and releasing it when the
sliding / pop-up roof has reached an almost fully open
position.
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.If the automatic closing operation of the sliding /
pop-up roof is blocked while attempting to lower
the roof, the roof cannot be re-opened
automatically. In this case, the roof must be opened
manually.When closing the sliding / pop-up roof with the
convenience feature and the closing procedure is
blocked, the sliding / pop-up roof will not open
automatically.The closing procedure of the sliding / pop-up roof
can be immediately reversed by either moving the
switch in any direction, or pressing buttonŒon
the electronic key and holding it; or (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO) when carrying the KEYLESS-GO-
card, pull and hold a door handle.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you 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.

189 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 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.Notes:
The sliding / pop-up roof can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening / convenience feature, see
page 43, or pressing button O or e in the control
panel of the automatic climate control, see page 174 and
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To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any
objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the
sliding / pop-up roof.
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 377.
Synchronizing the sliding / pop-up roof
The sliding / pop-up roof must be resynchronized if the
power supply has been interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), the sliding / pop-up roof has been
closed manually or the sliding / pop-up roof does not
open smoothly or malfunctions.
•Press the switch in the “raise” (3) direction, wait
until the sliding / pop-up roof is fully raised at rear
and hold the switch for approximately 1 second.
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