2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG lock

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.


191 Controls in detail
Sliding / pop-up roof
Sliding / pop-up roof
Opening and closing the sliding /pop-up roof
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened
and closed electrically. The switch for the
sliding/pop-up roof is on the overhead
control panel.
1Push up to raise roof at rear
2Pull down to lower roof at rear
3Push forward to slide roof closed
4Push back to slide roof openWith 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.
Warning!
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When closing the sliding / pop-up roof, make
sure that there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The closing procedure of the sliding / pop-up
roof can be immediately halted by releasing
the switch or, if the switch was moved past
the resistance point and released, by mov-
ing the switch in any direction.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from starter switch, take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un-
attended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and / or serious personal injury.

192 Controls in detailSliding / pop-up roof

Switch on ignition.
Opening and closing the sliding /
pop-up roof

To open, close, raise or lower the
sliding / pop-up roof, move the switch
to resistance point in the required
direction1to4.
Release the switch when the roof has
reached the required position.
Express-opening and Express-closing
the sliding/ pop-up roof

To open, close, raise or lower the
sliding/pop-up roof, move the switch
past the resistance point in the re-
quired direction1to4 and release.
The sliding/pop up roof opens or clos-
es completely, or opens to the last set
opening position.Stopping the sliding / pop-up roof

Move the switch in any direction.
!To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the
sliding /pop-up roof.
Do not open the sliding / pop-up roof if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
The sliding / pop-up roof can be opened
or closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur (
page 335).
iYou can also open or close the
sliding /pop-up roof using the:

SmartKey (summer opening/con-
venience future) (
page 188)


button, in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(page 175)


buttone in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(page 175)
iSelecting a sliding/pop-up roof open-
ing position
To select a sliding/pop-up roof opening
position, press the switch to the resis-
tance point and release it when the
sliding/pop-up roof has reached the
desired position.
The sliding/pop-up roof now opens to
the position set when the switch is
pressed past the resistance point in the
“open” direction.iIf the movement of the
sliding/pop-up roof is blocked during
the closing procedure, the roof will
stop and reopen slightly.

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!
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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!
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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.

221 Controls in detail
Useful features
Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box
1Unlocked
2Locked
3Glove box lid release
Locking the glove box

Insert the mechanical key
(page 331) into the glove box lock.

Turn the mechanical key to
position2.Unlocking the glove box

Insert the mechanical key
(page 331) into the glove box lock.

Turn the mechanical key to
position1.
Opening the glove box

Press button3.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.

222 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in the glove box
A storage compartment is located in the
cover of the glove box. It can be used to
store check cards, pens, a flashlight, etc.
1Storage compartment in glove box
Lightly press the marking on the lid of
storage compartment1.
The lid opens upward.Storage compartment in front of arm-
rest
1Storage compartment
Opening
The compartment contains a cup holder
(
page 224).

Lightly touch cover plate1.
The cover opens automatically.
Closing

Lightly push the cover plate1 up until
it engages in lock.Storage compartment below the front
armrest
The storage compartment below the front
armrest is illuminated with the exterior
lamps switched on.
The buttons are located under the cushion
of the armrest.
1Button to open storage compartment
(except CL 55 AMG)
2Button to open storage tray and tele-
phone holder*

224 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments under the front
seats
1Lid
2Buttons
Opening
Press buttons2 together and fold
lid1 down.
Closing

Close lid1 until both buttons2 of
lock engage.Cup holder in front of seat armrest
Folding out cup holder
1Button for folding out the cup holder

Open the storage compartment in front
of the armrest (
page 222).

Push button1.
The cup holder opens automatically.
2Button for folding out the second cup
holder

Push button2.
The second cup holder folds out in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
Warning!
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When not in use, keep the cup holder closed
while traveling. Place only containers that fit
into the cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids
on open containers and do not fill containers
to a height where the contents, especially
hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneu-
vers.