2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R500 window

252 Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles without tilt/sliding panel
Press and hold buttonŒon the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* until the windows and
the tilt/sliding sunroof* have reached
the desired position.

Release buttonŒon the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to in-
terrupt the opening procedure.
Vehicles with tilt/sliding panel*
If roller sunblinds are closed:

Press and hold buttonŒon the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
The windows and roller sunblinds begin
to open after approximately 1 second.

Release buttonŒon the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to
interrupt the opening procedure.

With the windows and roller sunblinds
fully opened, press and hold
buttonŒon the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* once
more.
The tilt/sliding panel opens.

Release buttonŒon the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to in-
terrupt the opening procedure.
If roller sunblinds are open:

Press and hold buttonŒon the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
The windows and the tilt/sliding panel
begin to open after approximately
1 second.

Release buttonŒon the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to in-
terrupt the opening procedure.
Convenience closing feature
When locking the vehicle, you can close
the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(or tilt/sliding panel*) simultaneously.Warning!
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When closing the windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof* (or tilt/sliding panel*),
make sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release button‹to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold but-
ton Œ. To continue the closing proce-
dure after making sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure, press and hold but-
ton ‹.

253 Controls in detail
Power windows
Vehicles without tilt/sliding panel
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle
(page 251).
The SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* must be in close proxim-
ity to the driver’s door handle.

Press and hold button‹on the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* until the windows and
the tilt/sliding sunroof* are completely
closed.

Release button‹on the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to in-
terrupt the closing procedure.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Press and hold the lock button on an
outside door handle (
page 68) until
the windows and the tilt/sliding sun-
roof* are completely closed.

Release the lock button on the outside
door handle to interrupt the closing
procedure.Vehicles with tilt/sliding panel*
If tilt/sliding panel is closed:

Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle
(page 251).
The SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* must be in close proxim-
ity to the driver’s door handle.

Press and hold button‹on the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* until the windows and
the roller sunblinds are completely
closed.

Release button‹on the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to in-
terrupt the closing procedure.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*

Release the lock button (
page 68) on
the driver’s outside door handle to stop
the closing procedure.


Pull on the driver’s outside door handle
and hold firmly. The windows and the
tilt / sliding sunroof* (or tilt/sliding pan-
el*) will open for as long as the door
handle is held but the door not opened.


254 Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press and hold the lock button on an
outside door handle (
page 68) until
the windows and the roller sunblinds
are completely closed.

Release the lock button on the outside
door handle to interrupt the closing
procedure.If tilt/sliding panel is open:

Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle
(page 251).
The SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* must be in close proxim-
ity to the driver’s door handle.

Press and hold button‹on the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* until the windows and
the tilt/sliding panel* are completely
closed.

Release button‹on the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to in-
terrupt the closing procedure.

With the windows and the tilt/sliding
panel completely closed, press and
hold button‹on the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* once
more.
The roller sunblinds close.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Press and hold the lock button on an
outside door handle (
page 68) until
the windows and the tilt/sliding panel*
are completely closed.

Release the lock button on the outside
door handle to interrupt the closing
procedure.

With the windows and the tilt/sliding
panel completely closed, press and
hold the lock button on an outside door
handle (
page 68) once more.
The roller sunblinds close.


288 Controls in detailLoadingCargo compartment cover blind*
The cargo compartment cover blind can be
installed behind the third-row seats or the
second-row seats.
Blind installed behind third-row seats1Handle
2Mount
Rolling out blind
Pull blind on handle1 across the car-
go compartment.

Guide blind into mounts2 and re-
lease.
Rolling up blind

Disengage blind and guide retraction
by its handle1.Removing blind
Blind installed behind second-row seats1Release button
2Blind
Roll the blind up.

Push release button1.

Pull blind 2 to the left against the
spring pressure until the spring in the
blind audibly engages.

Remove the blind.
!With the cargo compartment cover
blind installed, do not pile luggage high-
er than the lower edges of the rear side
windows.iThe cargo compartment cover blind
has two extensions which are connect-
ed to the cargo compartment cover
blind by cords.
The cargo compartment cover blind
must be extended for installation be-
hind the second-row seats
(page 288).

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.

328 Controls in detailUseful featuresFloormats*
1Retainer pin
2Eyelet
Removing

Pull floormat off of retainer pins 1.

Remove the floormat.
Installing

Lay down the floormat in the respective
footwell.

Press floormat eyelets 2 onto retainer
pins 1.
Infrared reflecting windshield*
1Infrared transparent areas
Your vehicle is equipped with infrared re-
flecting glass, which reduces the amount
of radiated heat entering the vehicle interi-
or 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, infrared transparent areas are
placed in the windshield.
Warning!
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Whenever you are using floormats, make
sure there is enough clearance and that the
floormats are securely fastened.
Floormats should always be securely fas-
tened using eyelets 2 and retainer pins 1.
Before driving off, check that the floormats
are securely in place and adjust them if nec-
essary. A loose floormat could slip and
hinder proper function of the pedals.iTo install or remove the floormats more
easily, move the driver’s seat or front
passenger seat as far to the rear as
possible (
page 43).

337 Operation
Driving instructions
Winter driving instructions
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid
abrupt acceleration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
system under such conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move gear selector lever to positionN. Try
to keep the vehicle under control by
corrective steering action.Road salts and chemicals can adversely af-
fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce
the normal brake effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically
when traveling at length on salt-strewn
roads can bring road-salt-impaired braking
efficiency back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking efficien-
cy should be tested as soon as possible af-
ter driving is resumed.
For more information, see “Winter driving”
(
page 390).
iFor information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains”
(page 391).
Warning!
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On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of control loss.
Warning!
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Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers.
Warning!
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If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the vehicle with the
engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in-
terior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.Warning!
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The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.

344 OperationAt the gas stationCoolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant level” (
page 351) and
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 521).
Brake fluidWindshield / rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system*
For more information on refilling the reser-
voir, see “Windshield / rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 352).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For infor-
mation on replacing light bulbs, see “Re-
placing bulbs” (
page 465).
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 147).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information, see “Checking tire
inflation pressure” (
page 365).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately. Noti-
fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center immediately. Do not add
brake fluid as this will not solve the
problem. For more information, see
“Brake fluid” (
page 523).