2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 window

188 Controls in detailPower windowsFully closing the door windows
(Express-close)
Press switch1 to 2 at the
symbolj past the resistance point
and release.
The corresponding window closes com-
pletely.
Stopping windows

Press respective switch again.Opening and closing the windows with
the SmartKey
The sliding/pop-up roof (
page 191) will
also be opened or closed when you oper-
ate the power windows with the SmartKey.

Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door
handle.
!If the upward movement of the window
is blocked during the closing proce-
dure, the window will stop and open
slightly.
Remove the obstruction, press the
switchj again past the resistance
point and release.
If the window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, then hold the
switchj down. The side window
will then close without the obstruction
sensor function.
Warning!
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Driver's door only:
If within five seconds you again press the
switch past the resistance point and re-
lease, the automatic reversal will not func-
tion.
Warning!
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Never operate the windows or sliding /
pop-up roof if there is the possibility of any-
one being harmed by the opening or closing
procedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the procedure can be imme-
diately halted by releasing the remote
control button. To reverse direction of
movement, press Œ for opening or ‹
for closing.

189 Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening (Summer opening feature)
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by simulta-
neously:

opening the sliding/pop-up roof


opening the side windows


turning on the seat ventilation* for the
driver’s seat
To do so, follow the instructions below:

Press and hold button Πafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding / pop-up roof
begin to open after approximately one
second.

Release the Πbutton to stop proce-
dure.Closing (Convenience feature)

Press and hold button ‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and sliding / pop-up roof
begin to close after approximately one
second.

Release the ‹ button to stop proce-
dure.
Make sure that all side windows and the
sliding / pop-up roof are properly closed
before leaving the vehicle.Closing the windows with the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Convenience feature)
The sliding/pop-up roof (
page 191) will
also be closed when the power windows
are operated with KEYLESS-GO.

Press and hold lock button at door
(page 57) until the side windows and
the sliding / pop-up roof are closed.
Warning!
G
When closing the windows and the
sliding /pop-up roof, make sure that there is
no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The windows will not automatically reopen if
blocked during convenience closing.


190 Controls in detailPower windows
Synchronizing the power windows
The power window must be resynchro-
nized each time

after the battery has been disconnect-
ed.


if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close).Synchronizing

Switch on ignition.

Press the power window switches at
the symbolj until the side win-
dows are closed.
Hold the switches for approximately
one second.
The power windows are synchronized.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release the lock button.


Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows and the
sliding / pop-up roof will open for as long
as the door handle is held but the door
not opened.


193 Controls in detail
Sliding / pop-up roof
Opening and closing the sliding /
pop-up roof with the SmartKey
The power windows will also be opened or
closed when you operate the sliding /
pop-up roof with the SmartKey.
Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door
handle.Opening (Summer opening feature)
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by simulta-
neously:


opening the sliding/pop-up roof


opening the side windows


turning on the seat ventilation* for the
driver’s seat
To do so, follow the instructions below:

Press and hold button Πafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/ pop-up roof
begin to open after approximately one
second.

Release the Πbutton to stop proce-
dure.Closing (Convenience feature)

Press and hold button ‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to close after approximately one
second.

Release the ‹ button to stop proce-
dure.
Make sure that all side windows and the
sliding / pop-up roof are properly closed
before leaving the vehicle.
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows or
sliding /pop-up roof if there is the possibility
of anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the procedure can be
stopped immediately by releasing the re-
mote control button. To reverse direction of
movement, pressŒ for opening or ‹
for closing.

194 Controls in detailSliding / pop-up roofClosing the sliding/pop-up roof with
KEYLESS-GO* (Convenience feature)
The power window (
page 186) will also
be closed when the sliding/pop-up roof is
operated with KEYLESS-GO.

Press and hold lock button at door
(page 57) until the sliding / pop-up
roof and the side windows are closed.
Synchronizing the sliding / pop-up roof
The power sliding / pop-up roof must be re-
synchronized each time after:

the battery has been disconnected


the sliding / pop-up roof has been
closed manually


the sliding / pop-up roof does not open
smoothly


a malfunction
Synchronizing

Switch on ignition.

Press and hold the switch in
direction1 until the sliding/pop-up
roof is fully raised at the rear.
Hold the switch for approximately one
second.
The sliding/pop-up roof is synchro-
nized.
Warning!
G
When closing the windows and the
sliding /pop-up roof, make sure that there is
no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The sliding/pop-up roof will not automati-
cally reopen if blocked during convenience
closing.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release the lock button.


Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows and the
sliding / pop-up roof will open for as long
as the door handle is held but the door
not opened.

220 Controls in detailLoading
Cargo tie-down hooks
Six hooks are located in the trunk.
Carefully secure cargo by applying
even load on all hooks with rope of suf-
ficient strength to hold down the cargo.
Warning!
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Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the trunk if possible. Do not pile lug-
gage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the rear-window
shelf.
Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve-
hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness
and death.

237 Controls in detail
Useful features
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not handy:
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.

Then return to your vehicle and press
the trunk lock for a minimum of
20 seconds until the SOS button is
flashing.
The message
EMERGENCY CALL –
CALL CONNECTED appears in the multi-
function display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi-
cle via Internet using the ID and password
sent to you shortly after the completion of
your Acquaintance Call.
!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 Cus-
tomer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in
Canada.iThe indicator lamp in the respective
button flashes until the call is conclud-
ed. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer Assis-
tance Center representative except
Roadside Assistance and Information
calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing buttonton the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the COMAND system audio 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 COMAND navi-
gation system (if engaged) will contin-
ue to run. The display in the instrument
cluster is available for use, and spoken
commands are only available by press-
ing 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.

244 Controls in detailUseful featuresInfrared reflecting windshield
1Mounting location for electronic toll
collection devices (infrared transpar-
ent)
2Infrared transparent area
(pass-through for electronic signals)
331.5 in (80 cm)
419.0 in (48 cm)
51.75 in (4.5 cm)Your vehicle is equipped with infrared re-
flecting glass which reduces the amount of
radiated heat entering the interior through
the windows.
The infrared reflecting glass also prevents
the transmission of signals through the
glass by in-vehicle electronic devices
(e.g. electronic toll collection devices).
To allow the use of these devices in the ve-
hicle, two infrared transparent areas
(1and2) are placed in the windshield.