2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 warning light

124 Controls in detailLightingSwitching on the hazard warning
flasher
Press the hazard warning flasher
switch.
All turn signals will flash.
Switching off the hazard warning
flasher

Press hazard warning flasher switch
again.
Interior lighting
1Switch for reading lamp, left
2Switch for rear compartment lighting
3Switch for automatic function
4Switch for interior lighting in front
5Switch for reading lamp, right
6Ambient lighting
7Interior lighting
8Reading lampsThe controls are located in the overhead
control panel.
Activating automatic control

Press the switch3.
Interior lamps are switched on in dark-
ness, when you

unlock the vehicle


open a door


remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
The interior lamps are switched off follow-
ing an adjustable time delay (
page 149).
iWith the hazard warning flasher acti-
vated and the combination switch set
for either left or right turn, only the re-
spective left or right turn signals will
operate when the SmartKey in the
starter switch is in position1 or2.iIf the hazard warning flasher was acti-
vated automatically, press switch1
twice.
iIf the door remains open, the interior
lamps switch off automatically after ap-
proximately five minutes when the
SmartKey is removed or in starter
switch position0.
An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically.

138 Controls in detailControl system
Press buttonk orj.
The stored messages will now be dis-
played in order. See the “Practical
hints” section for malfunction and
warning messages (
page 318).
Should any malfunctions occur while driv-
ing, the number of malfunctions will reap-
pear in the display when the SmartKey in
the starter switch is turned to position0 or
removed from the starter switch.
Settings menu
In the
Settings
menu there are two func-
tions:


The function
To reset: Press reset
button for 3 seconds
, with which you
can reset all the settings to the original
factory settings.


A collection of submenus with which
you can make individual settings for
your vehicle.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the
Settings
menu is seen in the
display.Resetting all settings
You can reset all the functions of all sub-
menus to the factory settings.

Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 22) for approxi-
mately three seconds.
In the display you will see the request
to press the reset button again to con-
firm.

Press the reset button again.
The functions of all the submenus will
reset to factory settings.
iThe message memory will be cleared
when you turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position1 or2. You
will then only see high priority malfunc-
tions. These are highlighted by red
background (
page 318).
iThe settings you have changed will not
be reset unless you confirm the action
by pressing the reset button a second
time.

168 Controls in detailGood visibility
Good visibilityInformation on the windshield wipers
(page 48) and for setting the rear view
mirrors (
page 38) is found in the “Get-
ting started” section.
Rear view mirror
Automatic antiglare rear view mirror
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when:

the ignition is switched on, and


incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view mir-
ror
The rear view mirror will not react if


reverse gear is engaged


the interior lighting is turned on
Warning!
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The automatic antiglare function does not
react if incoming light is not aimed directly
at sensors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, if the rear window sun-
shade is in raised position.
Glare can endanger you and others.Warning!
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In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte
may escape from the mirror housing if the
mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
Warning!
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Exercise care when using the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
terior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.!Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can be
completely removed only while in the
liquid state by applying plenty of water.

172 Controls in detailGood visibilityRear window sunshade*
The switch is located in the center console.
Turn the SmartKey to starter switch po-
sition 1 or 2. Vehicles with KEY-
LESS-GO*: press the start / stop
button once or twice.

Press the switch briefly at 1 to raise
the sunshade.

Press the switch briefly at 1 to lower
the sunshade.
Always raise the sunshade fully for its sup-
port against the window frame.
Roller sunblind* in the rear doors
Pull the roller sunblind out using the
hooks.

Attach the hooks at the top.
iIf sunlight enters through a side win-
dow, disengage sun visor from
mounting1 and pivot to the side.
Mirror lamp3 will switch off.
Warning!
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When operating the rear window sunshade,
be sure that there is no danger of anyone be-
ing harmed by the raising or lowering proce-
dure.
The raising or lowering procedure can be im-
mediately halted by briefly pressing
switch1. To reverse direction of move-
ment, press switch1 again.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey 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 equip-
ment can cause an accident and / or serious
personal injury.

197 Controls in detail
Power windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
The side windows can be opened and
closed electrically. The switches for all of
the side windows are on the driver’s door.
The switches for the respective windows
are on the front passenger door and the
rear doors.
1Rear window override switch
(
page 72)
2Right front window
3Right rear window
4Left rear window
5Left front window
Warning!
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When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
The closing of the door windows can be im-
mediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
If the window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you pulled the switch past the resistance
point and released it to close the window,
the automatic reversal function will stop the
window and open it slightly.
If the window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the window by pulling and
holding the switch, by pressing and holding
button ‹ on the SmartKey, or by press-
ing and holding the lock button (vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO*) on the door handle,
the automatic reversal function will not op-
erate.
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 can cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.iYou can also open or close the win-
dows using the following:

SmartKey (summer opening/con-
venience feature) (
page 199)


ButtonO in the control panel of
the climate control (
page 176)


Buttone in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(page 186)

198 Controls in detailPower windows
Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to
position1 or2 or press the KEY-
LESS-GO* start / stop button once or
twice.
Opening the windows

Press switch2 to 5 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the windows

Pull switch2 to 5 to the resistance
point.The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.
Fully opening the windows
(Express-open)

Press switch2 to 5 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window opens com-
pletely.
Fully closing the windows
(Express-close)

Pull switch2 to 5 past the resis-
tance point and release.The corresponding window closes com-
pletely.
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the
window will stop and open slightly.
iYou can still operate the windows when
the key is in starter switch position0 or
has been removed:

until the driver’s or front passenger
door has been opened


though for no more than five min-
utes
Warning
G
If you pull and hold the switch up when clos-
ing the window, and upward movement of
the window is blocked by some obstruction
including but not limited to arms, hands, fin-
gers, etc., the automatic reversal will not op-
erate.
Warning!
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Driver’s door only:
If within five seconds switch is again pulled
past the resistance point and released, the
automatic reversal will not operate.

202 Controls in detailSliding / pop-up roof*
Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to
position1 or2 or press the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once
or twice.
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 desired position.Fully opening (Express-open) and clos-
ing (Express-close) the
sliding/pop-up roof

To open, close, raise or lower the slid-
ing/pop-up roof, move the switch past
the resistance point in the required
direction1to4 and release.
The sliding/pop up roof opens or clos-
es completely.
Stopping the sliding / pop-up roof

Move the switch in any direction.Opening and closing the
sliding / pop-up roof with the SmartKey
The power windows (
page 199) will also
be opened or closed when you operate the
sliding / pop-up roof with the SmartKey.

Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.
iIf the movement of the sliding/pop-up
roof is blocked during the closing pro-
cedure, the roof will stop and reopen
slightly.
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 case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the remote control button.
To reverse direction of movement
pressŒ for opening or ‹ for closing.

242 Controls in detailUseful features
Useful featuresInterior storage spaces Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Compartment for mobile
phone / glasses
Opening the glove box

Push lid release1.
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-
g a g e o r c a r g o i n t h e t r u n k i f p o s s i b l e . D o n o t
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.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.
Warning!
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The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.