2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE ignition

Air conditioning
176
X
To deactivate: press the,button.
The indicator lamp in the ,button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
5 †
R after approximately five minutes if the air
dehumidification is deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
5 †
Air-recirculation mode with the conve-
nience opening/closing feature G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped between the side window and the door
frame as the side windows are opened and
closed. Do not place objects or lean against
the side window when it is being opened or
closed. You or the objects could be drawn
in or become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the window moves. If there is a risk of entrapment,
press the
,button again. If necessary,
press the switch that stops, opens or closes
the side window in the opposite direction.
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped when you open or close the sliding/
tilting sunroof*/panorama sliding sun-
roof*. If there is a risk of entrapment, press
the , button again. If necessary, press
the switch that stops, opens or closes the
sliding/tilting sunroof*/panorama sliding
sunroof* in the opposite direction.
X Convenience closing: press and hold
the , button until the side windows and
the sliding/tilting sunroof*/panorama
sliding sunroof* have closed.
The indicator lamp in the ,button
comes on. Air-recirculation mode is activa-
ted.
X Convenience opening: press and hold
the , button until the side windows and
the sliding/tilting sunroof*/panorama
sliding sunroof* have reached their original
position.
The indicator lamp in the ,button goes
out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated. i
If you open the side windows or the slid-
ing/tilting sunroof* or panorama sliding
sunroof* manually after closing using the
convenience closing feature, it will remain
in this position when opened using the con-
venience opening feature. Switching the residual heat on and off
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the station-
ary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the
engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the set interior temperature.
i The blower will run at a low speed regard-
less of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the "residual heat" function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
X Make sure that the key is in position 0in
the ignition lock or that it has been
removed.
X To switch on: press theTbutton.
REST appears in the display. Cont
rols
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Air conditioning
177
X
To deactivate: press theTbutton.
REST is no longer shown in the display.
i The residual heat automatically switches
off after around 30 minutes or if:
R the ignition is switched on
R the battery voltage drops Switching auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion* on/off
G
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes are produced when the aux-
iliary heating is in operation. Inhaling these
exhaust fumes can be poisonous. You
should therefore switch off the auxiliary
heating in confined spaces without an
extraction system, e.g. a garage. G
Risk of fire
When operating the auxiliary heating, parts
of the vehicle may become very hot, and
highly inflammable material such as fuels
could be ignited. Operating the auxiliary
heating is thus prohibited at filling stations
or when your vehicle is being refuelled. You must therefore switch off the auxiliary heat-
ing at filling stations.
The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehi-
cle interior to a temperature between 20 †
and 24 †, without depending on heat emitted
by the running engine. The auxiliary heating
is operated using fuel directly from the vehi-
cle's fuel tank. For this reason, the tank con-
tent must be at least at reserve fuel level to
ensure that the auxiliary heating functions.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation automati-
cally adjusts to changes in temperature and
weather conditions. For this reason, the aux-
iliary heating could switch from ventilation
mode to heating mode or from heating mode
to ventilation mode.
You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to
cool the vehicle interior to a temperature
lower than the outside temperature.
Before activating X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Set the temperature to a value between
20 † and 24 †.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation can be acti-
vated even when the air conditioning is being controlled manually. Optimum comfort can
be attained when the system is set to auto-
matic mode. Set the desired temperature
within this range. If a higher temperature is
set, the vehicle is heated to 24 †. If a lower
temperature is set, the vehicle is heated to
20 †.
Activating/deactivating the auxiliary
heating/ventilation
The auxiliary heating/ventilation can be acti-
vated or deactivated using the remote control
or the button on the centre console.
The on-board computer can be used to spec-
ify up to three departure times, one of which
may be preselected (Y
page 138). Cont
rols
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Sliding sunroof
181
!
Only open the sliding/tilting sunroof if it
is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding/tilting sunroof. The seals could oth-
erwise be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the slid-
ing/tilting sunroof is open. They are caused
by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehi-
cle interior.
Change the position of the sliding/tilting
sunroof or open a side window slightly to
reduce or eliminate these noises.
i It is also possible to open and close the
sliding/tilting sunroof from the outside
using the "Summer opening" (Y page 109)
and "Convenience closing" (Y page 109)
features respectively.
i If PRE-SAFE ®
has been activated, the slid-
ing/tilting sunroof closes automatically,
leaving a small gap open. 1
To open
2 To close/lower
3 To raise
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
Opening X
To open manually: press the switch in the
direction of arrow 1and hold it until the
sliding/tilting sunroof and the cover are in
the desired position.
X To open fully: press the switch briefly
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 1and release it.
X To stop: press or pull the switch in any
direction. Closing X
To close manually: pull the switch in the
direction of arrow 2and hold it until the
sliding/tilting sunroof is in the desired posi-
tion.
X To close fully: pull the switch briefly
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 2and release it.
X To stop: press or pull the switch in any
direction.
X Close the cover manually if necessary
(Y page 182).
Closing with increased force and without
the anti-entrapment feature G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped and be seriously or fatally injured as
you close the sliding/tilting sunroof with
increased force or without the anti-entrap-
ment feature.
If the sliding/tilting sunroof locks up during
closing:
X Immediately after it locks up, pull the
switch again to the pressure point in the Controls
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Sliding sunroof
182direction of arrow
2until the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof is closed.
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed with
more force.
If the sliding/tilting sunroof locks up during
closing again:
X Immediately after it locks up, pull the
switch again to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 2until the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof is closed.
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed without
the anti-entrapment feature.
Raising The sliding/tilting sunroof can be raised at
the rear for ventilation.
X To raise manually: press the switch in the
direction of arrow 3and hold it until the
sliding/tilting sunroof is in the desired posi-
tion.
X To raise fully: briefly press the switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 3and release it.
X To stop: press or pull the switch in any
direction. Lowering and closing X
To lower manually: pull the switch in the
direction of arrow 2and hold it until the
sliding/tilting sunroof is in the desired posi-
tion.
X To lower fully: pull the switch briefly
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 2and release it.
X To stop: press or pull the switch in any
direction.
Rain closing feature* The sliding/tilting sunroof closes automati-
cally:
R
if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after 12 hours
R if there is a malfunction in the power supply
The rear of the sliding/tilting sunroof is then
raised in order to ventilate the interior of the
vehicle.
i The sliding/tilting sunroof is opened
slightly again if it is obstructed while being
closed by the rain closing feature. The rain
closing feature is then deactivated. i
The sliding/tilting sunroof does not close
if:
R it is raised at the rear
R it is blocked
R no rain is falling on the windscreen (e.g.
because the vehicle is under a bridge or
in a carport)
Opening and closing the cover The cover functions as a sunblind. When you
open the sliding/tilting sunroof, the cover
moves back with it.
When the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed or
raised at the rear, you can open or close the
cover manually.
Resetting the sliding/tilting sunroof
Reset the sliding/tilting sunroof if it does not
move smoothly, or if the battery was discon-
nected or discharged.
X
Remove the fuse for the sliding/tilting sun-
roof in the main fuse box (Y page 341).
X Reinsert the fuse.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock. Controls
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Sliding sunroof
183
X
Press the switch in the direction of
arrow 3and hold it until the sliding/tilting
sunroof is fully raised at the rear.
X Keep the switch pressed for an additional
second.
X Make sure that the sliding/tilting sunroof
can be opened or closed fully again
(Y page 181).
X If this is not the case, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Panorama sliding sunroof with roller
sunblind*
Panorama sliding sunroof G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped when closing the panorama sliding sun-
roof. If danger threatens, release the switch
and push it briefly in any direction to stop
the panorama sliding sunroof. G
Risk of injury
The glass in the panorama sliding sunroof
could break in an accident. If you are not
wearing a seat belt, there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the
event of the vehicle overturning. Therefore,
always wear a seat belt to reduce the risk
of injuries.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
panorama sliding sunroof. The seals could
otherwise be damaged.
i When the panorama sliding sunroof is
open, resonance noises may occur as well
as the usual airflow noises. They are caused
by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehi-
cle interior. Change the position of the pan-
orama sliding sunroof or open a side
window slightly to reduce or eliminate
these noises.
i It is also possible to open and close the
panorama sliding sunroof from the outside
using the "Summer opening" (Y page 109)
and the "Convenience clos-
ing" (Y page 109) features respectively.
i If PRE-SAFE ®
has been activated, the pan-
orama sliding sunroof closes automatically,
leaving a small gap open. The switch is on the front overhead control
panel.
1
To open
2 To close
3 To raise
4 To lower
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
Opening
X To open manually: press the switch in the
direction of arrow 1and hold it until the Controls
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Sliding sunroof
184panorama sliding sunroof has moved to the
desired position.
X To open fully: press the switch briefly
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 1and release it.
X To stop: press or pull the switch in any
direction.
Closing
X Press the switch in the direction of arrow
2 and hold it until the panorama sliding
sunroof has moved to the desired position.
Raising
The panorama sliding sunroof can be raised
at the rear for ventilation.
X Press the rear section of the switch in the
direction of arrow 3and hold it until the
panorama sliding sunroof has moved to the
desired position.
Lowering and closing
X Pull the rear section of the switch in the
direction of arrow 4and hold it until the
panorama sliding sunroof has lowered at
the rear and is fully closed. Roller sunblinds The roller sunblinds provide protection from
the sun. The two roller sunblinds can only be
opened and closed together when the pano-
rama sliding sunroof is closed.
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped as you open or close the roller sun-
blinds.
The switch is on the overhead control panel. Front overhead control panel
1
To open the panorama sliding sunroof/
roller sunblind
2 To close the panorama sliding sunroof/
roller sunblind Rear overhead control panel
1
To close the roller sunblind
2 To open the roller sunblind
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
Opening
X Pull the switch on the front overhead con-
trol panel in the direction of arrow 1and
hold it until the roller sunblinds have moved
to the desired position.
or
X Press the switch on the rear overhead con-
trol panel in the direction of arrow 2and
hold it until the roller sunblinds have moved
to the desired position. Controls
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Sliding sunroof
185
To open the roller sunblinds fully, proceed as
follows:
X
Pull the switch on the front overhead con-
trol panel beyond the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 1.
or
X Press the switch on the rear overhead con-
trol panel beyond the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 2.
X To stop: press or pull one of the switches
in any direction.
Closing
X Press the switch on the front overhead con-
trol panel in the direction of arrow 2and
hold it until the roller sunblinds have moved
to the desired position.
or
X Pull the switch on the rear overhead control
panel in the direction of arrow 1and hold
it until the roller sunblinds have moved to
the desired position. Resetting the panorama sliding sunroof
and the roller sunblinds Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds if the panorama sliding sun-
roof does not move smoothly, or if the battery
was disconnected or discharged.
X Remove the fuse for the panorama sliding
sunroof in the main fuse box
(Y page 341).
X Reinsert the fuse.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Close the roller sunblinds fully.
X Keep the switch pressed for an additional
second.
X Open the roller sunblinds fully.
X Keep the switch pressed for an additional
second.
X Raise the panorama sliding sunroof fully.
X Keep the switch pressed for an additional
second.
X Close the panorama sliding sunroof fully.
X Keep the switch pressed for an additional
second. X
Check that the panorama sliding sunroof
can be opened fully again (Y page 183).
X If this is not the case, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Controls
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Features
2101
Cigarette lighter
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Press lightly on the marking at the bottom
of the cover.
The ashtray opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 1.
Cigarette lighter 1will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12V socket
The socket can be used for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of 180 watts.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
Socket in the cockpit A socket is fitted in the centre console on
vehicles with the non-smoker's package.
1
Socket
X Press lightly on the marking at the bottom
of the cover.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Fold cover of socket 1out to the right. Socket in the rear passenger compart-
ment The rear socket is located in the stowage
compartment of the centre console.
1
Socket
X Press lightly on the top of the stowage com-
partment.
The stowage compartment slides out auto-
matically.
X Fold the socket cover upwards.
i The Estate has an additional socket on the
left-hand side of the luggage compartment. Controls
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