2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV ignition

Sliding sunroof
181Panorama sliding sunroof* with roller
sunblinds
Panorama sliding sunroof G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped when closing the panorama sliding sun-
roof. If there is a risk of entrapment, release
the switch and push it briefly in any direc-
tion to stop the panorama sliding sunroof. G
Risk of injury
Children could injure themselves if they
operate the panorama sliding sunroof.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. Always take the KEYLESS GO
key* with you when leaving the vehicle,
even if you are only leaving it for a short
time. 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 108)
and "Convenience closing" (Y page 108)
features respectively.
In a dangerous situation, PRE-SAFE ®
closes
the panorama sliding sunroof automatically,
leaving a small gap open. The switch is on the front overhead control
panel. 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 Controls
* optional
251_AKB; 5; 7, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.10.6 2008-05-11T14:51:51+02:00 - Seite 181 ZDateiname: 6515_1825_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Sliding sunroof
182panorama 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 Pull the switch in the direction of arrow
2 and hold it until the panorama sliding
sunroof has moved to the desired position.
Closing with increased force and without
the anti-entrapment feature G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped and thus sustain a serious or even fatal
injury as you close the panorama sliding
sunroof with increased force or without the
anti-entrapment feature.
If the panorama sliding sunroof locks up dur-
ing closing:
X Immediately after it locks up, pull the
switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow
2until the panorama
sliding sunroof is closed.
The panorama sliding sunroof is closed
with more force.
If the panorama sliding sunroof locks up dur-
ing closing again:
X Immediately after it locks up, pull the
switch again to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 2until the panorama
sliding sunroof is closed.
The panorama sliding sunroof is closed
without the anti-entrapment feature.
Raising
The panorama sliding sunroof can be raised
at the rear for ventilation.
X Press the switch in the direction of arrow
3 and 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 2and 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. 1
To open
2 To close
3 To open
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock. Controls
251_AKB; 5; 7, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.10.6 2008-05-11T14:51:51+02:00 - Seite 182Dateiname: 6515_1825_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Loading and stowing
183
Opening
X
To open manually: press the switch in the
direction of arrow 1or3 until the roller
sunblinds have moved to the desired posi-
tion.
X To open fully: briefly press the switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 1or3.
X To stop: press or pull the switch in any
direction.
Closing
X Pull the switch in the direction of
arrow 2until 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 open smoothly, or if the battery
has been disconnected or discharged.
X
Make sure that the key is in position 0in
the ignition lock.
X Remove the fuse for the panorama sliding
sunroof in the main fuse box
(Y page 334). i
The fuse allocation chart can be found in
the vehicle tool kit (Y page 252).
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 181).
X If this is not the case, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Loading and stowing
Cup holder
G
Risk of injury
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occu-
pants could be injured by objects being
thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of
a suitable size and which have lids. Other-
wise, the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot
drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself. Controls
251_AKB; 5; 7, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.10.6 2008-05-11T14:51:51+02:00 - Seite 183 ZDateiname: 6515_1825_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Features
2061
Insert
2 Cover
X To remove the insert: press insert1in
the direction of the arrow.
X Pull insert 1upwards and remove it.
X To refit the insert: replace insert1into
the opening from above.
X Push insert 1down until it engages.
X To close: pull cover 2upwards until it
engages in the first position.
X Swing cover 2forwards until it engages in
the second position. Cigarette lighter*
G
Risk of injury and fire
Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its
knob. Otherwise, you might burn yourself.
Make sure that children travelling in the
vehicle are not able to injure themselves on
the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with
it. 1
Cover
2 Cigarette lighter X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Open cover 1(Ypage 202).
X Press in cigarette lighter 2.
Cigarette lighter 2will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12V sockets
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of 240 watts.
! If you are using all sockets in the vehicle,
make sure that you do not exceed the max-
imum current draw of 55 A. Otherwise, you
will overload the fuses.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
Socket in the cockpit !
If accessories are connected, make sure
that a maximum current draw of 15 A is not
exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuse.
! The socket is not suitable for operating
the electric air pump. Controls
* optional
251_AKB; 5; 7, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.10.6
2008-05-11T14:51:51+02:00 - Seite 206 Dateiname: 6515_1825_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Features
2071
Cover
2 Socket protective cap
X Open cover 1(Ypage 202).
X Remove protective cap 2from the socket.
i On vehicles with the smoker's package*,
a cigarette lighter is fitted instead of the
socket (Y page 206).
Socket in the 2nd row of seats !
If accessories are connected, make sure
that a maximum current draw of 20 A is not
exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuse. X
Fold up the socket cover.
i You can also use the socket when the
ignition is switched off. An emergency cut-
out ensures that the on-board voltage does
not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is
too low, the power to the sockets is auto-
matically cut. This ensures that there is
sufficient power to start the engine.
Socket in the luggage compartment !
If accessories are connected, make sure
that a maximum current draw of 20 A is not
exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuse. The socket is located in the luggage compart-
ment on the right-hand side trim.
X
Fold up the socket cover.
i You can also use the socket when the
ignition is switched off. An emergency cut-
out ensures that the on-board voltage does
not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is
too low, the power to the sockets is auto-
matically cut. This ensures that there is
sufficient power to start the engine. Controls
* optional
251_AKB; 5; 7, en-GB
wobuchh, Version: 2.10.6 2008-05-11T14:51:51+02:00 - Seite 207 ZDateiname: 6515_1825_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Features
209Example illustration
1
To engage the mobile phone
2 Connector contact
3 Mobile phone bracket
X Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
into connector contact 2in mobile phone
bracket 3.
X Push the top part of the mobile phone in
the direction of arrow 1until it engages in
mobile phone bracket 3.
The mobile phone is connected to the
hands-free system and to the multi-func-
tion steering wheel.
The battery is charged depending on the
charge status and the position of the key in
the ignition lock. The charging process is
shown in the mobile phone display. i
The system reads the phone book stored
on the SIM card and in the mobile phone
memory. If the same entry is stored in both
of the phone books, both of these entries
will be shown in the multi-function display.
You can make a call using the sand
t buttons on the multi-function steering
wheel. You can control other mobile phone
functions via the on-board computer
(Y page 138).
i When you remove the key from the igni-
tion lock, the mobile phone remains
switched on for approximately ten minutes
(run-on time). If you make a call during this
time, the mobile phone will be switched off
approximately ten minutes after you have
ended the call.
Run-on time:
You can change the run-on time by making
an additional phone book entry on the SIM
card. For the name, enter "Idletime" and for
the number, enter a figure between "1" and
"30" (minutes). If you have not entered a
number or have entered a different num-
ber, the run-on time of ten minutes will still
apply. For information on how to create a phone
book entry, refer to the mobile phone oper-
ating instructions.
Own number sending:
The hands-free system does not recognise
whether own number sending is enabled or
disabled in the mobile phone. The phone
number is therefore always sent by default.
By creating an additional phone book entry
on the SIM card, you can switch the own
number sending function on and off. For
the name, enter "CALLID" and for the num-
ber, enter a "0" or a "1". Entering "0" will
prevent the telephone number from being
sent; entering "1" will allow it to be sent.
For information on how to create a phone
book entry, refer to the mobile phone oper-
ating instructions. Controls
251_AKB; 5; 7, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.10.6
2008-05-11T14:51:51+02:00 - Seite 209 ZDateiname: 6515_1825_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Features
211Garage door opener*
The remote control integrated in the rear-view
mirror allows you to operate up to three dif-
ferent door and gate systems.
i The garage door opener is only available
for certain countries. Observe the legal
requirements in all countries concerned.
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener is
compatible with most European garage and
gate opener drives. More information on
HomeLink ®
and/or compatible products is
available from:
R any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
R the HomeLink ®
hotline
(0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or
+49 (0) 6839 907-27 7(at a charge)
R the internet: www.homelink.com Remote control in the rear-view mirror
1
Indicator lamp
2 Transmitter button
3 Transmitter button
4 Transmitter button G
Risk of accident
Only press the transmitter button on the
integrated remote control if there are no
persons or objects present within the
sweep of the garage door. Persons could
otherwise be injured as the door moves.
Programming the remote control i
You will achieve the best results by insert-
ing new batteries in the garage door's
remote control before programming it. X
Erase the memory of the integrated remote
control (Y page 212) before programming
it for the first time.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press and hold one of transmitter buttons
2 to4 on the integrated remote control.
Indicator lamp 1starts to flash after a
short while. It flashes about once a second.
i Indicator lamp 1flashes immediately
the first time the transmitter button is pro-
grammed. If this transmitter button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp 1will only start flashing at a rate of
once a second after 20 seconds have
elapsed.
X Keep the transmitter buttons depressed.
X Point the garage door's remote control with
the transmitter towards the left-hand side
of the rear-view mirror from a distance of 5
to 20 cm.
i The distance between the garage door's
remote control and the integrated garage
door opener depends on the system of the
garage door drive. You might require sev-
eral attempts. You should test every posi- Controls
* optional
251_AKB; 5; 7, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.10.6 2008-05-11T14:51:51+02:00 - Seite 211 ZDateiname: 6515_1825_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Features
212tion for at least 20 seconds before trying
another position.
X Keep the transmitter button on the garage
door's remote control depressed until indi-
cator lamp 1starts to flash rapidly.
The programming was successful if indica-
tor lamp 1flashes rapidly.
X Release the transmitter buttons on the
garage door's remote control and the inte-
grated remote control.
If indicator lamp 1goes out after approxi-
mately 20 seconds and did not flash rapidly
before this:
X Release the transmitter buttons on the
integrated and portable remote controls.
X Repeat the programming procedure. At the
same time change the distance between
the garage door's remote control and the
transmitter buttons in the rear-view mirror.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, after programming you must
synchronise the remote control integrated
in the rear-view mirror with the garage door
system receiver.
You will find further information in the
garage door opening system's operating
instructions, e.g. the sections on "Synchro-
nising the transmitter" or "Registering a new transmitter". You can also call the hot-
line mentioned above.
Opening or closing the garage door Once programmed, the integrated remote
control will assume the function of the garage
door system's remote control. Please read
the operating instructions for the garage door
system.
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the transmitter button on the rear-
view mirror that you have programmed to
operate the garage door.
Garage door system with fixed code: indi-
cator lamp 1lights up continuously.
Garage door system with rolling code: indi-
cator lamp 1flashes briefly and then lights
up for approximately two seconds. This is
repeated for up to 20 seconds.
i The transmitter will transmit a signal for
as long as the transmitter button is being
pressed. The transmission will be halted
after a maximum of 20 seconds and indi-
cator lamp 1will flash. Press the trans-
mitter button again if necessary. Clearing the remote control memory X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press and hold transmitter buttons 2and
4 for approximately 20 seconds until indi-
cator lamp 1flashes rapidly.
The memory is cleared.
i You should clear the remote control mem-
ory before selling the vehicle. Compass*
In the AIRMATIC/Compass * menu
(Y page 128), the compass displays the com-
pass bearing of your direction of travel. You
will see N,NE, E,SE, S,SW, Wor NW in the multi-
function display.
To obtain an accurate display of your com-
pass bearing, the correct geographical zone
must be set. If necessary, the compass must
also be calibrated (Y page 215).
If the compass is not calibrated or is malfunc-
tioning due to external interference, you will
see the Compass – – – message in the dis-
play. Cont
rols
* optional
251_AKB; 5; 7, en-GB
wobuchh
,V ersion: 2.10.6
2008-05-11T14:51:51+02:00 - Seite 212 Dateiname: 6515_1825_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight