2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 ignition

263 Controls in detail
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

Switch off the ignition (
page 38) and
remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Switch off the ignition (
page 39).

Open the driver’s door (this puts the
starter switch in position 0, same as
with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch). The driver’s door then
can be closed again.

Remove the fuse securing the
tilt/sliding panel from the fuse box
(page 504).

Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box.

Switch on the ignition (
page 38).

Push and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 (
page 260) un-
til the roller sunblinds are fully closed.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 (
page 260) for
approximately 1 second.

Pull and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow1 (
page 260) un-
til the roller sunblinds are fully opened.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow1 (
page 260) for
approximately 1 second.

Press and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow3 (
page 260) un-
til the tilt/sliding panel is fully raised at
the rear.

Push and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 (
page 260) un-
til the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 (
page 260) for
approximately 1 second.

Open the tilt/sliding panel using the
Express-open feature (
page 262).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens com-
pletely, the roof is synchronized.
If the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
completely:

Repeat the above steps.
iFor information on which fuse box con-
tains the fuse for the power tilt/sliding
panel, see the fuse chart provided with
the vehicle tool kit (
page 455).

274 Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic* (Parking assist)
The Parktronic system is an electronic aid
designed to assist the driver during
parking maneuvers. It visually and audibly
indicates the relative distance between the
vehicle and an obstacle.
The Parktronic system is automatically
activated when you switch on the ignition,
release the parking brake, and set the
automatic transmission to positionD,R,
orN.
The Parktronic system deactivates at
vehicle speeds exceeding approximately
11 mph (18 km/h). At lower vehicle
speeds, the Parktronic system turns on
again.The Parktronic system also deactivates
when you set the automatic transmission
to positionP or depress the parking brake
pedal.
The Parktronic system monitors the sur-
roundings of your vehicle with six sensors
in the front bumper and four sensors in the
rear bumper.
1Sensors in the front bumperWarning!
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Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is
not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always rests with the driver.
Special attention must be paid to objects
with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes
(e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road
curbs). Such objects may not be detected by
the system and can damage the vehicle.
The operational function of the Parktronic
system can be affected by dirty sensors,
especially at times of snow and ice. See
“Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors”
(page 399).
Interference caused by other ultrasonic
signals (e.g. working jackhammers, car
wash, or the air brakes of trucks) can cause
the system to send erratic indications, and
should be taken into consideration.
Warning!
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Make sure no persons or animals are in the
area in which you are maneuvering. Other-
wise you run the risk of causing injury.

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Driving systems
As your vehicle approaches an object, one
or more distance segments will illuminate,
depending on the distance. When the
seventh distance segment illuminates, you
have reached the minimum distance.

Front area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red
distance segment illuminates and a
constant acoustic warning lasting a
maximum of 2 seconds will sound for
the second red distance segment. The
signal is canceled when the automatic
transmission is set to positionP or the
parking brake is set.


Rear area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red
distance segment illuminates and a
constant acoustic warning lasting a
maximum of 2 seconds will sound for
the second red distance segment. The
signal is canceled when the automatic
transmission is set to positionD, P, or
the parking brake is set.Switching the Parktronic system
on/off
You can switch off the Parktronic system
manually.
The Parktronic switch is located in the
upper part of the center console.
1Parktronic switch
2Indicator lampSwitching off the Parktronic system

Press Parktronic switch1.
Indicator lamp2 comes on.
Switching on the Parktronic system

Press Parktronic switch1 once more.
Indicator lamp2 goes out.iThe Parktronic system switches on
automatically when you switch on the
ignition (
page 38).

278 Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic system malfunction
If only the red distance segments illumi-
nate and an acoustic warning sounds,
there is a malfunction in the Parktronic
system. The Parktronic system will auto-
matically switch off after 20 seconds and
the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch
comes on.
Have the Parktronic system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible.
If only the red distance segments illumi-
nate and no acoustic warning sounds, the
Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g.
slush, snow or ice) or there is an interfer-
ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals
(e.g. working jackhammers, car wash or
the air brakes of trucks). The Parktronic
system will automatically switch off after
20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the
Parktronic switch comes on.

Switch off the ignition (
page 38).

Clean the Parktronic system sensors
(page 399).

Switch on the ignition (
page 38).
or

Check the Parktronic system operation
at another location to rule out interfer-
ence from outside radio or ultrasonic
signals.

305 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cigarette lighter*
Switch on the ignition (
page 38).1Cover plate
2Cigarette lighter

Open cover plate1 (
page 302).

Push in cigarette lighter2
(page 303).
The cigarette lighter will pop out auto-
matically when hot.
Warning!
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended 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.
!The lighter socket can accommodate
12V DC electrical accessories (up to a
maximum of 85 W) designed for use
with the standard “cigarette lighter”
plug type. Keep in mind, however, that
connecting accessories to the lighter
socket (for example extensive connect-
ing and disconnecting, or using plugs
that do not fit properly) can damage the
lighter socket. With the socket dam-
aged, the lighter may no longer be able
to be placed in the heating (pushed-in)
position, or the lighter may pop out too
early with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette
lighter socket, we recommend con-
necting 12V DC electrical accessories
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type to the
12V power outlets (
page 306) in
your vehicle whenever possible.

306 Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outletsPower outlets are located


in the additional storage compartment
in front center console (
page 306)


in the front passenger footwell
(page 307)


in the second-row footwell
(page 307)


on the right-hand side of the cargo
compartment (
page 307)Power outlet in front center console
1Cover plate
2Power outlet cover

Open cover plate1 (
page 296).

Switch on the ignition (
page 38).

Pull out cover 2 and insert electrical
plug (cigarette lighter type).
!The cigarette lighter is not designed for
use with the electric air pump
(page 483). Use a power outlet
(page 306) for electric air pump
operation.
iIf the engine is off, and the cigarette
lighter is being used extensively, the
vehicle battery may become dis-
charged.!If you use all power outlets in the vehi-
cle, make sure that the maximum cur-
rent drawn does not exceed 55 A.
iThe power outlets can be used to
accommodate electrical consumers
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a
maximum of 240 W.
If the engine is off, and the outlets are
being used extensively, the vehicle
battery may become discharged.
iIf your vehicle is equipped with a
smoking package*, the storage
compartment contains an ashtray with
cigarette lighter (
page 303) instead.

307 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet in front passenger
footwell
Switch on the ignition (
page 38).

Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).Power outlets in second-row footwell

Switch on the ignition (
page 38).

Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).Power outlet in cargo compartment

Switch on the ignition (
page 38).

Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).

312 Controls in detailUseful featurestrol counterclockwise or press
buttonç on the multifunction steering
wheel.
To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated
(the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ stay on longer
than 10 seconds or do not come on). The
message
Malfunction. Drive to work-
shop
appears in the multifunction display.
iThe SOS button is located in the over-
head control panel.
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 (G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem) 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.
iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the Modular COMAND System audio is
muted and the selected mode (radio,
CD etc.) pauses. The optional cellular
phone (if installed) inserted in cradle
switches off. If you must use this
phone, we recommend that you use it
only with the vehicle at a standstill in a
safe location. Remove the phone from
the cradle and place the call. The 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 Modular
COMAND System. A pop-up window
will appear in the Modular COMAND
System display to indicate that a Tele
Aid call is in progress. After the Tele Aid
call has ended, the optional cellular
phone inserted in the cradle switches
on again. A PIN entry might be neces-
sary.