2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 Control arm

185 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
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.

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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sliding/pop-up roof
1to slide roof open
2to slide roof closed
3to raise roof at rear
4to lower roof at rearTurn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
To open, close, raise or lower the sliding/pop-up roof:
Move the switch to resistance point in the required
direction.
Release the switch when the roof has reached the
required position.
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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.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.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
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.

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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rear window sunshade (optional)
The switch is located on the dashboard above the center
display.
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Press the switch briefly:
1to raise
2to lowerAlways raise the sunshade fully for its support against
the window frame.
Wa r n i n g !
When operating the rear window sunshade, be sure
that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the raising or lowering procedure.The raising or lowering procedure can be
immediately halted by briefly pressing the upper or
lower half of the switch.Briefly press upper or lower half of the switch
again to raise or lower the rear window sunshade
completely.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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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
5Illuminated vanity mirror
Rear seats:
Touch the cover to lower the mirror. The lamp will
switch on automatically.
Close the cover and the lamp will go out.Interior
Storage compartments and armrests
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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. Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Storage compartments in the center console
5The storage space is located in the lower portion of
the center console.
Lower storage space
To o pen :
Slide the mark on the cover forward.
To c lo se:
Lightly press the mark on the cover forward. The cover
closes automatically.Storage compartment in front of armrest
6Storage compartment in front of armrest
To o p e n :
Touch the top of the cover lightly.
To c l o s e :
Lightly push the cover up until it engages in lock.
To remove the insert:
Grasp in the recess and pull out the insert.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Storage compartment below the front armrest
A coin holder is also located in the storage compartment
below the armrest.
Storage tray in the armrest
To open: Press button (9) and raise the armrest.
To close: Lower the armrest until it engages in lock.
Vehicles with rear air conditioner:
Do not place any objects in the well under the storage
tray.Storage space below the armrest
Vehicles without rear air conditioner:
To open: Press button (10) and raise the armrest.
To close: Lower the armrest until it engages in lock.
Notes:
The storage compartment can be heated or cooled, see
page 178.
The compartment can get very warm due to its confined
space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the
compartment, close the air outlet while heating the
passenger compartment.
Do not obstruct the air outlet in the storage
compartment.

201 Interior equipment
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Armrest with integrated storage compartment
(rear seat)
Pull down the armrest (12) by its strap.
To open, press the handle (13) and lift lid.
Before storing the armrest in the backrest, close its
storage compartment lid.Storage compartments in the rear passenger
compartment (Vehicles with individual seats)
Opening the storage space:
Slide the cover (14) back to open, forward to close.