2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE ignition

238 Controls in detailPower windows
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).Opening the windows

Press switch1 or2 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the windows

Pull switch1 or2 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.Fully opening the windows
(Express-open)

Press switch1 or2 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window opens com-
pletely.
Fully closing the windows
(Express-close)

Pull switch1 or2 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window closes com-
pletely.
iYou can also open or close the power
windows using the SmartKey (summer
opening/convenience closing feature)
(page 239).
You can close and reopen the windows
using the air recirculation button,
in the climate control panel
(page 173) or automatic climate
control panel (
page 183).
You can close and reopen the windows
using the charcoal filter button e in
the automatic climate control
panel*(
page 183).
Warning
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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.

240 Controls in detailPower windows
Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door
handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)

Press and hold buttonΠafter
unlocking the vehicle.
The windows and panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel* (
page 241)
begin to open after approximately
one second.

Release the Œbutton to stop
procedure.Closing (Convenience feature)

Press and hold button‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel* begin to close
after approximately one second.

Release the ‹button to stop
procedure.
Make sure all side windows and the pan-
orama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
are properly closed before leaving the
vehicle.
Synchronizing 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).

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Pull the power window switches until
the side windows are closed.
Hold the switches for approximately
one second.
The power windows are synchronized.


241 Controls in detail
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
The tilt/sliding panel and the roller sun-
blinds are opened and closed electrically.
The switch for the tilt/sliding panel and the
roller sunblinds is on the overhead control
panel.
The roller sunblinds only operate with the
tilt/sliding panel closed.Roof panel switch1, 4 Open roller sunblinds
2, 3 Close roller sunblinds

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
Warning!
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When opening or closing the tilt/sliding pan-
el, make sure there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the opening or closing pro-
cedure.
If the tilt/sliding panel is closed with the
convenience closing feature and becomes
blocked, it will not open automatically.
Should this occur, press the Œbutton on
the SmartKey and hold it down; the tilt/slid-
ing panel opens again.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is made out of glass. In the event of an
accident, the glass may shatter. This may
result in an opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury
for occupants wearing their seat belts prop-
erly as entire body parts or portions of them
may protrude from the passenger compart-
ment.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment can cause an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury.

244 Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).Opening and closing the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel

To open, close, raise, or lower the
tilt/sliding panel, move the roof panel
switch to resistance point in the re-
quired direction of arrows1to4.
Release the roof panel switch when the
tilt/sliding panel has reached the de-
sired position.
Fully opening (Express-open) the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel

Move the roof panel switch past the
resistance point in the direction of
arrow4 and release.
The tilt/sliding panel opens
completely.
Stopping the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel during Express-open

Move the roof panel switch in any
direction.Opening the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with the SmartKey
The power windows (
page 237) will also
be opened or closed when you operate the
tilt/sliding panel with the SmartKey.
iYou can also open or close the tilt/slid-
ing panel using the SmartKey (summer
opening/convenience closing feature)
(page 244).
You can close and reopen the tilt/slid-
ing panel using the air recirculation
button, in the climate control pan-
el (page 173) or automatic climate
control panel (
page 183).
You can close and reopen the tilt/slid-
ing panel using the charcoal filter but-
ton e in the automatic climate
control panel*(page 183).
Warning!
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Never operate the windows or tilt/sliding
panel if there is the possibility of anyone be-
ing harmed by the opening or closing proce-
dure.
In the event that the procedure causes po-
tential danger, the procedure can be imme-
diately halted by releasing the button on the
SmartKey. To reverse direction of move-
ment, press Œ for opening or ‹ for
closing.

246 Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Synchronizing the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds
The tilt/sliding panel after must be
synchronized

after the battery has been
disconnected or discharged


after the tilt/sliding panel has been
closed manually


the tilt/sliding panel has been opened
with an abrupt movement


after a malfunction.

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow3 (
page 242)
until the roller sunblind are fully closed.
Hold the roof panel switch for approxi-
mately one second.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow4 until the roller
sunblinds are fully opened.
Hold the roof panel switch for
approximately one second.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow4 until the
tilt/sliding panel is approximately 4 in
(10 cm) opened.
Release the roof panel switch.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow3 until the
tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.
Hold the roof panel switch for
approximately one second.

Check the Express-open feature of the
tilt/sliding panel (
page 244).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens com-
pletely, the tilt/sliding panel is
synchronized. Otherwise repeat the
above steps.

259 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cigarette lighter
1Cover plate
2Cigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Briefly press the bottom of cover
plate1.
The ashtray opens automatically.

Push in cigarette lighter2.
The cigarette lighter will pop out
automatically when hot.

Push down cover plate1 to close
ashtray.
The cover plate engages.
Warning!
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.
iThe lighter socket can be used to
accommodate electrical accessories
up to a maximum 85 W.

260 Controls in detailUseful featuresElectrical outlet
Socket in the rear passenger
compartment
1Cover
2Electrical outlet cover

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Pull at top of cover1 to open ashtray.

Flip electrical outlet cover2 to the left
and insert electrical plug (cigarette
lighter type).
Telephone*
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.
iThe electrical outlet can be used to
accommodate electrical consumers
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a
maximum of 180 W.
Warning!
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

262 Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Tele Aid system
(Telematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:


automatic and manual emergency


roadside assistance and


information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular and GPS coverage is available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
be adjusted when using the volume control
on the multifunction steering wheel. To
raise, press buttonæ and to lower,
press buttonç. The volume can also
be adjusted using the volume knob on your
audio system or COMAND* head unit.

To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.Shortly after the completion of your Tele
Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a
user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock and
more.System self-check
Initially, after switching on ignition, mal-
functions are detected and indicated (the
indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ stay on longer
than ten seconds or do not come on). The
message
Tele Aid malfunction. Drive
to workshop
appears for approximately
ten seconds in the multifunction display.
iThe SOS button is located above the in-
side rear view mirror.
The Roadside Assistance button•
and the Information button¡ are
located below the center armrest
cover.!The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular
network for communication and the
GPS (Global Positioning System) satel-
lites for vehicle location. If either of
these signals are unavailable, the
Tele Aid system may not function and if
this occurs, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.