2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON Owners Manual

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
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Set the temperature.
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 temperature to 22 †.
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 135).
Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using the button on the
centre console The colours of the indicator lamps on the but-
ton have the following meanings:
Blue Auxiliary ventilation activated
Red Auxiliary heating activated
Yellow Departure time preselected (Ypage 135) X
Press button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in but-
ton :comes on or goes out.
Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using the remote control Your vehicle comes with one remote control.
You may use two additional remote controls
for your vehicle. For further information, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The remote control has a maximum range of
approximately 300 metres. This range is
reduced by:
R
sources of radio interference
R solid objects between the remote control
and the vehicle
R the remote control being in an unfavoura-
ble position in relation to the vehicle
R transmitting from an enclosed space
i The optimum range can be achieved if you
hold the remote control vertically, pointing
upwards when you press one of the but-
tons.
i A battery symbol appears in the display
when the batteries in the remote control
are low. Replace the remote control bat-
teries (Y page 304). 182
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Auxiliary heating remote control
:
Display
; . To check the status/set the depar-
ture time
= ^ Auxiliary heating/ventilation off
? u Auxiliary heating/ventilation on
A , To check the status/set the depar-
ture time
Switching on auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
X Press the ubutton.
ON is shown in the remote control display.
Switching off auxiliary heating/ventila-
tion
The auxiliary heating switches off automati-
cally after 50 minutes.
i This time limit can be altered. To do this,
visit a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Press the ^button.
OFF is shown in the remote control display.
Checking the status of the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation
X Press the ,or. button.
The following messages can appear in the
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ventilation is deactiva-
ted. The auxiliary ventilation
is switched on. The num-
ber in the display shows
the remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
ventilation.
The auxiliary heating is
switched on. The number
in the display shows the
remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
heating.
A departure time has
been activated. The
departure time appears
in the display.
A departure time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary ventilation is cur-
rently selected. The
departure time appears
in the display.
A departure time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary heating is currently
selected. The departure
time appears in the dis-
play.
Setting a departure time
X
Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the time to be changed appears in the
display.
X Press the uand^ buttons simulta-
neously.
The Îsymbol in the remote control dis-
play flashes.
X Press the ,or. button to set the
desired departure time.
i The longer you press the ,or.
button, the faster the time changes. Air conditioning
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X
Press the uand^ buttons simulta-
neously.
The new departure time is stored.
Activating a set departure time
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the desired departure time appears in
the display.
X Press the ubutton.
The Ísymbol and the departure time
appear in the display.
Deactivating a set departure time
X Press the ,or. button.
The status of the auxiliary heating is shown
in the display.
X Press the .button.
The first departure time stored appears in
the display.
X Press the ^button.
The display message OFFappears in the
display. Sliding sunroof
General notes
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when closing the sliding sunroof. If there is a
risk of entrapment, release the switch and
push it briefly in any direction to stop the slid-
ing sunroof. G
Risk of injury
Children could injure themselves if they oper-
ate the sliding sunroof.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the 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 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
sliding sunroof. The seals could otherwise
be damaged.
i When the sliding sunroof is open, apart
from the normal airflow noises resonance
noises may also occur. They are caused by
minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle
interior. Change the position of the sliding
sunroof or open a side window slightly to
reduce or eliminate these noises.
i Related topics:
R convenience opening from the out-
side (Y page 102) or from the inside
(Y page 180)
R convenience closing from the out-
side (Y page 102) or from the inside
(Y page 180)
R automatic closing of the sliding sunroof
(PRE-SAFE) (Y page 42) 184
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Sliding/tilting sunroof*
Overhead control panel
:
To open
; To close/lower
= To raise
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull or push the switch in the corresponding
direction.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again.
The sun protection cover automatically opens
along with the sliding/tilting sunroof. Once
you have closed the sliding/tilting sunroof,
you can close the cover by hand.
Closing with increased force and with-
out the anti-entrapment feature G
Risk of injury
You could be severely or even fatally injured
when closing the sliding/tilting sunroof with
increased force or without the anti-entrap-
ment feature. Make sure that nobody can
become trapped when closing the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof.
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 direction of arrow
;until 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 ;until the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof is closed.
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed without
the anti-entrapment feature.
Rain closing feature* If the key is in position
0in the ignition lock,
or if it is removed, the sliding/tilting sunroof
closes automatically:
R if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after six 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.
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 area of the wind-
screen being monitored by the rain sensor
(e.g. because the vehicle is under a bridge
or in a carport)
Resetting Reset the sliding/tilting sunroof if it does not
open smoothly. Sliding sunroof
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X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X The sliding/tilting sunroof is raised fully 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 185).
X If this is not the case, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Panorama sliding sunroof*
Overhead control panel
:
To open
; To close/lower
= To raise
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull or push the switch in the corresponding
direction.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again. Closing with increased force and with-
out the anti-entrapment feature G
Risk of injury
You could be severely or even fatally injured
when closing the panorama sliding sunroof
with increased closing force or if the anti-
entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when clos-
ing the panorama sliding sunroof.
If the panorama sliding sunroof blocks during
closing:
X Immediately after the panorama sliding
sunroof blocks, pull the switch again to the
point of resistance in the direction of
arrow ;until the panorama sliding sun-
roof is closed.
The panorama sliding sunroof is closed
with more force.
If the panorama sliding sunroof blocks during
closing again:
X Immediately after the panorama sliding
sunroof blocks, pull the switch again to the
point of resistance in the direction of
arrow ;until the panorama sliding sun-
roof is closed.
The panorama sliding sunroof is closed
without the anti-entrapment feature.
Rain closing feature* When the key is in position
0in the ignition
lock or is removed, the panorama sliding sun-
roof closes automatically:
R if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after six hours
R if there is a malfunction in the power supply
The panorama sliding sunroof remains raised
at the rear in order to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
i If the panorama sliding sunroof is obstruc-
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feature, it opens again slightly. The rain
closing feature is then deactivated.
The panorama sliding sunroof does not close
if:
R it is raised at the rear.
R it is blocked.
R no rain is falling on the area of the wind-
screen being monitored by the rain sensor
(e.g. because the vehicle is under a bridge
or in a carport). Roller sunblinds for the panorama
sliding sunroof*
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 trapped
as you open or close the roller sunblinds. Overhead control panel
: To open
; To close
= To open
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull or push the switch in the corresponding
direction. i
If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again.
Resetting the panorama sliding sunroof
and the roller sunblinds Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds if the panorama sliding sun-
roof or the roller sunblinds do not close
smoothly.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the switch repeatedly to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow ;until
the panorama sliding sunroof is fully
closed.
X Keep the switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Pull the switch repeatedly to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow ;until
the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Check that the panorama sliding sunroof
and the roller sunblinds can be fully opened
again.
X If this is not the case, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Loading and stowing
Loading guidelines
G
Risk of injury
Secure and position the load as described in
the loading guidelines.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could
be injured by the load being thrown around in
the event of sharp braking, a sudden change
in direction or an accident.
You will find further information in the "Secur-
ing a load" section. Loading and stowing
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Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R position heavy loads as far forwards and as
low in the boot or luggage compartment as
possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant load restraints. pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you: R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be
placed in the luggage net.
Do not place hard objects in the map pockets.
Objects must not protrude from the map
pockets.
Glove compartment i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there is an AUX-IN connection installed in
the glove compartment, or a Media Inter-
face*, which is a universal interface for
portable audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod
or USB device; see the separate Audio or
COMAND APS* operating instructions. X
To open: pull handle :and fold out glove
compartment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages. 188
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X
To lock: insert the emergency key element
(Y page 299) into the lock and turn it 90°
clockwise to position 2.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment ( Ypage 299) into the lock and turn
it 90° anti-clockwise to position 1.
Stowage compartment in the front
centre console Image: vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever
X
To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X To close: briefly move cover :forwards.
Cover :moves back.
Stowage compartment in front of the
armrest Vehicles with selector lever* or manual transmis-
sion
X
To open: slide cover :back. Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever
X
To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X To close: briefly move cover :forwards.
Cover :moves back.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest Vehicles with selector lever* or manual transmis-
sion
X To open: press left-hand button ;or right-
hand button :.
The stowage compartment opens. Loading and stowing
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