2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class light

519 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
1Push back to slide sunroof open
2Push forward to slide sunroof closed
3Push up to raise sunroof at rear
4Pull down to lower sunroof at rear
With the sunroof closed or tilted open, a
screen can be slid into the roof opening to
help provide shade. When sliding the sun-
roof open, the screen will also retract.
Switch on the ignition (
page 370).

To open, close, raise or lower, move the
switch to resistance point in the re-
quired direction1to4 until the
tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the de-
sired position.

Express-operation: To open, close,
raise or lower, move the switch past
the resistance point in the required
direction1to4 and release.
The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes
completely.

Stopping during Express-opening/
closing: Move the switch in any direc-
tion.
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If PRE-SAFE
® has been activated, the
tilt/sliding sunroof closes automatically until
only a small gap remains.
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With the SmartKey in starter switch
position0 or removed from the starter switch,
the tilt/sliding sunroof can be operated


until you open the driver’s or passenger door


for up to approximately 5 minutes
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If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked during the closing procedure, the sun-
roof will stop and reopen slightly.

521 Controls in detail
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Roller sunblinds
The roller sunblinds are designed to pro-
tect you from excessive sunlight streaming
in through the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel.
The front roller sunblind only operates with
the tilt/sliding panel closed. The front and
rear roller sunblind cannot be operated in-
dividually.
Switch on the ignition (
page 370).Operating front roller sunblind
Roof panel switch1Extend front roller sunblind
2Retract front roller sunblind
Extending or retracting: Move the
roof panel switch to the resistance
point in the required direction of
arrow1 or2 until the front roller
sunblind has reached the desired posi-
tion.

Express-extending: Move the roof
panel switch past the resistance point
in direction of arrow1 and release.
The front roller sunblind extends com-
pletely.

Stopping during Express-extending:
Move the roof panel switch in any di-
rection.
Operating rear roller sunblind from
front
1Extending and retracting

Extending or retracting: Press
button1 until the rear roller sunblind
has reached the desired position.
Warning!
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When extending/retracting the roller sun-
blinds, make sure that no one is in danger of
being injured by the closing procedure. The
extending/retracting of the roller sunblinds
can be immediately halted by releasing the
switch or, if the switch was pressed past the
resistance point and released, by pressing
the switch in any direction.
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To change directions, you must first extend
or retract the rear roller sunblind completely.

523 Controls in detail
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
The tilt/sliding panel only operates with
the roller sunblinds extended.
Roof panel switch1Push back to slide roof panel open
2Push forward to slide roof panel closed
3Push up to raise roof panel
4Pull down to lower roof panel
Switch on the ignition (
page 370).

To open, close, raise, or lower the
tilt/sliding panel, move the roof panel
switch to resistance point in the re-
quired direction of arrows1 to4.
Release the roof panel switch when the
tilt/sliding panel has reached the de-
sired position.

Express-opening: Move the roof panel
switch past the resistance point in di-
rection of arrow1 and release.
The tilt/sliding panel opens
completely.

Express-raising: Move the roof panel
switch past the resistance point in di-
rection of arrow3 and release.
The tilt/sliding panel raises
completely.

Stopping during Express-operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any di-
rection.
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Please keep in mind that weather conditions
can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to
close the tilt/sliding panel when leaving the ve-
hicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle
electronics could be damaged which is not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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When the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel is open, resonance noises may
result in addition to the usual wind noises. They
are caused by minimal pressure changes in the
passenger compartment. To reduce or eliminate
these noises, change the position of the panora-
ma roof with power tilt/sliding panel or open a
side window slightly.
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You can also open or close the tilt/sliding
panel using the SmartKey, see “Summer open-
ing feature” (
page 412) and “Convenience
closing feature” (page 413).
Depending on current position, the tilt/sliding
panel may also open or close when the air recir-
culation button, in the control panel of the
climate control (
page 501), is pressed and
held for 2 seconds.
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If the front roller sunblind is retracted while
being raised, it will extend first.
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You cannot automatically close and lower
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.

524 Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Synchronizing
The tilt/sliding panel and front roller sun-
blinds must be synchronized

after a malfunction


if the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel can only be opened
with a jerking motion
Tilt/sliding panel and front roller
sunblind

Switch on the ignition (
page 370).

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 until the front
roller sunblind is fully retracted.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 for approximately
1 second.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow1 until the front
roller sunblind is fully extended.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow1 until the tilt/slid-
ing panel is slightly opened.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 until the tilt/slid-
ing panel is fully closed.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 for approximately
1 second.

Check the Express-open feature of the
tilt/sliding panel (
page 523).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens com-
pletely, the roof is synchronized. Other-
wise repeat the above steps.Rear roller sunblind

Switch on the ignition (
page 370).

Press button1 until the rear roller
sunblind is fully retracted.

Keep holding button1 for approxi-
mately 1 second.

528 Controls in detailLoading and storingParcel net in front passenger footwellA small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.Storage compartments in rear passen-
ger compartment
Armrest with integrated storage
compartment
Vehicles without control panel* in rear arm-
rest
Opening: Pull release catch1 and
swing the cover upward.
Warning!
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The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be in-
jury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
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Before storing the armrest in the backrest,
close the storage compartment cover.
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Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down, as
you could otherwise damage it.

530 Controls in detailLoading and storingRuffled storage pockets
Ruffled storage pockets 1 are located on
the back of the front seats.
Cupholders
Warning!
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Do not place objects with a combined
weight of more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the
ruffled storage pocket. Otherwise, the Occu-
pant Classification System OCS (
page 47)
may not be able to properly approximate the
occupant weight category.
The ruffled storage pocket is intended for
storing light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
ruffled storage pocket. In an accident, dur-
ing hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they
could be thrown around inside the vehicle
and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The ruffled storage pocket cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an acci-
dent.
Warning!
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In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip-
ment, only use containers that fit into the
cupholder. Use lids on open containers and
do not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu-
pants may cause serious personal injury.
Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may
cause damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cupholders
closed. An open cupholder may cause injury
to you or others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci-
dent.

537 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cigarette lighters
1Center console cigarette lighter

Open the cover plate (
page 536).

Switch on the ignition (
page 370).

Push in cigarette lighter1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.1Rear center console lighter

Switch on the ignition (
page 370).

Push in cigarette lighter1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.
Warning!
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with
you do not injure themselves or start a fire
with the hot cigarette lighter.
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. A child’s unsupervised ac-
cess to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
To avoid possible injury to children sitting in
the rear seat, activate the override switch
(page 64). Activation of the override
switch deactivates the rear center console
lighter.

538 Controls in detailUseful features
Power outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear cen-
ter console.
Switch on the ignition (
page 370).

Flip up cover1 and insert electrical
plug (cigarette lighter type).
Floormats*
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The lighter socket can be used to accommo-
date 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a max-
imum 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 con-
necting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do
not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket.
With the socket damaged, 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 connecting 12V DC elec-
trical accessories designed for use with a stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type.
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Operation of the rear door lighters is only
possible, if the override switch (
page 64) is de-
activated.
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If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery may
become discharged.
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The power outlet can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W.
If the engine is off and the outlet is being used
extensively, the vehicle battery may become dis-
charged.
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 the eyelets and the retainer
pins.
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 functioning of the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of
each other as this may impair pedal move-
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To install or remove the floormat more easi-
ly, move the driver’s seat or front passenger seat
as far to the rear as possible (
page 373).