2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S65AMG ignition

489 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 344).Operating front roller sunblind
Roof panel switch
1Extend 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!G
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.
iTo change directions, you must first extend
or retract the rear roller sunblind completely.

491 Controls in detail
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
The tilt/sliding panel only operates with
the roller sunblinds extended.
Roof panel switch
1Push 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 344).
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.
!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.
iWhen 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.
iYou can also open or close the tilt/sliding
panel using the SmartKey, see “Summer open-
ing feature” (
page 385) and “Convenience
closing feature” (
page 386).
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 469), is pressed and
held for 2 seconds.
iIf the front roller sunblind is retracted while
being raised, it will extend first.
iYou cannot automatically close and lower
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.

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

after the tilt/sliding panel has been
closed manually (
page 674)

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 344).
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 491).
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 344).
Press button1 until the rear roller
sunblind is fully retracted.
Keep holding button1 for approxi-
mately 1 second.

503 Controls in detail
Useful features
Rear window sunshade
The switches are on the rear doors.
1Opening
2Closing
You can also operate the rear window sun-
shade via COMAND (
page 249) or via
the favorite button (
page 238).
Switch on the ignition (page 344).
Press upper part 1 of the rocker
switch briefly to extend the sunshade.
Press lower part 2 of the rocker
switch briefly to retract the sunshade.
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
1Button for disengaging ashtray
2Cover plate
iOperating the rear window sunshade from
the rear is not possible if you activate the over-
ride switch (
page 63).
iIf you operate the rear window sunshade via
COMAND or via the favorite button, this takes
precedence over the rear window sunshade but-
tons on the rear doors.
iT h e r e a r w i n d o w s u n s h a d e i s s w i t c h e d o f f a t
temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).
Warning!G
Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. Engage the electronic parking brake to
secure vehicle from movement. Set auto-
matic transmission toP. With the automatic
transmission set toP, turn off the engine.

505 Controls in detail
Useful features
1Center console cigarette lighter
Open the cover plate (page 503).
Switch on the ignition (page 344).
Push in cigarette lighter1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.1Rear center console lighter
Switch on the ignition (page 344).
Push in cigarette lighter1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.
!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 to the 12V
power outlets (
page 506) in your vehicle
whenever possible.
iOperation of the rear door lighters is only
possible, if the override switch (
page 63) is de-
activated.
iIf the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery may
become discharged.

506 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear cen-
ter console.
Switch on the ignition (page 344).
Flip up cover1 and insert electrical
plug (cigarette lighter type).
Floormats*
1Retainer pin
2Eyelet
Removing
Pull floormat off of retainer pins1.
Remove the floormat.
Installing
Lay down the floormat in the respective
footwell.
Press the floormat eyelets2 onto re-
tainer pins1.
iThe 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!G
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-
ment.
iTo 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 347).

511 Controls in detail
Useful features
Shortly after the completion of your
Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive
a user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock and
more.
System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated.
If a malfunction is detected, the indicator
lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside As-
sistance button• and the Information
button¡ stay on longer than
10 seconds or do not come on. The mes-
sage “Tele Aid not activated” or “Tele Aid
inoperative” appears in the multifunction
display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or air bags deploy.An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. For instructions on initiating an
emergency call manually (page 513).
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message:

“Connecting call” appears in the multi-
function display

“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted. When the
connection is established, the message:

“Call connected” appears in the multi-
function display

“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
iThe SOS button is located above the interior
rear view mirror (
page 513).
The Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ are located below the
center armrest cover (
page 513).
Warning!G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button•
and/or in the Information button¡ do
not come on during the system self-check,
or if any of these indicators remain illuminat-
ed continuously in red and/or the message
“Tele Aid not activated” or “Tele Aid inopera-
tive” is displayed in the multifunction display
after the system self-check, a malfunction in
the system has been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

514 Controls in detail
Useful features
Roadside Assistance button•
Press and hold Roadside Assistance
button • (for longer than
2 seconds).
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As-
sistance dispatcher will be initiated.
The button will flash while the call is in
progress. The message:

“Connecting call” appears in the
multifunction display

“Roadside Assistance Activated”
appears in the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message:

“Call connected” appears in the multi-
function display

“Roadside Assistance Activated”
appears in the COMAND display The Tele Aid system will transmit data gen-
erating the vehicle identification number,
model, color and location (subject to avail-
ability of cellular and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.
Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such
as labor and/or towing, charges may ap-
ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man-
ual for more information.
These programs are only available in the
USA:

Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.
iThe indicator lamp in the Roadside Assis-
tance button• remains illuminated in red for
approximately 10 seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth-
er with the SOS button and the Information
button¡).
See system self-check (
page 511) if the indi-
cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on
longer than approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance
button• is flashing continuously and no
voice connection to the Response Center was
established, the Tele Aid system could not ini-
tiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant
mobile phone network is not available). The mes-
sage:

“Call failed” appears in the multifunction dis-
play for approximately 10 seconds

“Call could not be connected!” appears in
the COMAND display. Confirm the message
pressing
n (page 88).
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated us-
ing button t on the multifunction steering
wheel or COMAND (
page 132).