2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 rear view mirrors

107 Rear view mirrors
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror, antiglare
mode
Antiglare mode:
With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, the
mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in
light sensitivity.
With the gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the
interior light switched on, the mirror brightness does
not respond to changes in light sensitivity.
Note:
The automatic antiglare function does not react, if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the
inside rear view mirror.
The automatic antiglare function will not react for
example, if the rear window sun shade is in the raised
position.Important!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle
paint finish can only be completely removed while in
their liquid state, by applying plenty of water.
Wa r n i n g !
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may
escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass
breaks.Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the
liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin,
clothing, or respiratory system. In cases it does,
immediately flush affected area with water, and
seek medical help if necessary.

108 Memory function
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Memory function
The memory and stored position buttons are located on
the doors.
1Memory button, used to store selected positions
which can be retrieved by pressing the buttons (2)
2Stored position buttonsThree sets of seat and multicontour backrest positions
may be stored into memory.
Together with the driver’s seat position you can store
the positions for steering wheel, exterior rear view
mirrors and inside rear view mirror.
For the front passenger you can store the seat position.
Three stored positions are available for each of the two
electronic keys or for both KEYLESS-GO-cards
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO).
For notes regarding the storing of key dependent
memory positions, see page 111.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not activate the memory function while driving.
Activating the memory function while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

109 Memory function
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storing positions into memory
Driver’s seat: with the electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2 or with the driver’s door open.
Front passenger seat and rear seats: with electronic key
in starter switch position 1 or 2 or the relevant doors
open.
Adjust the seat and multicontour backrest to the desired
position. You can also adjust the steering wheel, the
exterior rear view mirrors electrically and the inside
rear view mirror by hand for the driver’s seat. See
page 104 for exterior rear view mirror adjustment and
page 102 for steering wheel adjustment.
Push memory button “M”, release and push a stored
position button “1”, “2” or “3” within 3 seconds.Recalling positions from memory
To recall a seat / steering wheel and rear view mirror
position, push and hold button “1”, “2” or “3” until seat /
steering wheel and rear view mirror movement has
stopped.
The seat / steering wheel and rear view mirror
movement stops when the button is released.
Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory
button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear
seats.
First move backrest to an upright position.

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Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check
and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position
fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should
also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag
section for proper seat positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the
inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted
for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger-
side front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.

415 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Exterior mirror adjustment .......................................... 104
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ........................................................ 105
Exterior rear view mirrors
Electrically folding .................................................... 106
Parking position ........................................................ 105
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 336
Flat tire
See changing wheels ................................................ 351
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 149
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 192
Front airbags .................................................................... 91
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ........................... 178
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 64
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................406
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 297, 403, 405
Fuel cap placement warning
See CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 302
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 376
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 405Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 305
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 402
Fuse box ......................................................................... 337
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 337
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 210
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 406
Fuel requirements ................................................... 405
Premium unleaded .................................................. 405
General notes on the central locking system .............. 32
Glove box ......................................................................... 197HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 165
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................68
Head restraints, rear seat ............................................... 76
Power head restraints .................................................77
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 161
Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS) .................................. 159
Headlights ....................................................................... 158

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Heated seats ..................................................................... 71
High beams
See Combination switch .......................................... 162
Hood ................................................................................. 339
HOOD - malfunction and warning messages ............ 326
IIdentification labels ....................................................... 393
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 195
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................. 302
Individual settings ......................................................... 138
INST. CLUSTER (Instrument cluster) ..................... 140
LIGHTING ................................................................... 142
VEHICLE .................................................................... 146
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 99
Installation ................................................................. 101
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 223
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 214
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 103
Instrument cluster ..........................................................112
Activating ....................................................................114
Illumination ................................................................114
Indicator lamps .................................................112, 302Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 196
Interior lighting .............................................................. 190
Rear reading lamp ..................................................... 191
JJack .................................................................................. 347
Jump starting ................................................................. 359KKEY - malfunction and warning messages ............... 325
Key dependent memory settings ..................................111
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................36
Changing batteries ................................................... 374
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card locking mode ..... 41
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 41
Starting the engine .................................................. 236
Turning off the engine ............................................ 236
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 30
Keys, changing battery .................................................. 371
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28

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RRadio
See Audio systems .................................................... 124
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 216
Rain sensor
See Intermittent wiping ........................................... 163
Rear door window sunshade ........................................ 194
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 179
Rear passenger compartment climate control .......... 180
Rear view mirror, exterior
Adjusting .................................................................... 104
Rear view mirrors .......................................................... 103
Automatic antiglare .................................................. 103
Exterior ....................................................................... 104
Interior ........................................................................ 103
Parking position ........................................................ 105
Storing mirror positions ................................. 103, 104
Rear window defroster .................................................. 183
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 193Remote control .......................................................... 28, 33
Battery replacement ................................................. 371
Removal and installation of front
seat head restraints .................................................... 68
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 364
Replacing wiper blades ................................................ 378
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 176
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid .............................................................. 222
Roof rack ......................................................................... 380
SSeat belts ........................................................................... 81
Fastening ......................................................................84
Operation ......................................................................85
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................82
Unfastening .................................................................. 85
Warning lamp ........................................................... 308
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 81
Seat heater ........................................................................ 71
Seat ventilation system ................................................... 74