2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON key

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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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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X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Slide cover :forwards until it engages.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of 180 watts.
Dashboard socket X
Open the glove compartment
(Y page 188).
X Lift up the cover of socket :.An additional socket is fitted in the centre
console on vehicles without an ashtray with
cigarette lighter*. X
To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: press cover :briefly at the
front.
The cover moves back.
Socket in the rear passenger compart-
ment X
Briefly press cover ;at the top.
The cover opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket :. Features
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When you take the key out of the ignition lock,
the mobile phone stays on but you can no
longer use the hands-free system.
If you are making a call and you would like to
take the key out of the ignition lock, first
remove the mobile phone from the bracket.
Otherwise, the call will be ended.
Sliding adapter for the mobile phone
bracket (automatic vehicles with
DIRECT SELECT selector lever*) Certain mobile phone brackets require a slid-
ing adapter so the bracket can be installed
correctly.
:
Previous model: example of a mobile
phone bracket
; New model: example of a mobile phone
bracket
= Sliding adapter
Fitting the sliding adapter X
Insert sliding adapter :by aligning the
openings with lugs ;of contact plate =.
X Attach the mobile phone bracket to sliding
adapter :; see the separate mobile phone
bracket fitting instructions.
X Press both release buttons 4and press
sliding adapter :with the mobile phone
bracket down until it engages.
X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile
phone bracket; see the separate mobile
phone bracket fitting instructions.
Removing the sliding adapter X
Remove the mobile phone from its bracket;
see the separate mobile phone bracket fit-
ting instructions.
X Press both release buttons ;and press
sliding adapter :with the mobile phone
bracket upwards until it disengages.
X Remove the mobile phone bracket from
sliding adapter :; see the separate mobile
phone bracket fitting instructions.
X Detach sliding adapter :using suitable
tool =and remove. Garage door opener*
The remote control integrated in the rear-view
mirror allows you to operate up to three dif-
ferent door and gate systems. Features
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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) 6838 907-277 (charges apply)
R the Internet: www.homelink.com G
Risk of accident
Only press the transmitter button on the inte-
grated 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 213) before programming
it for the first time.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock. X
Press and hold one of transmitter but-
tons ;to? on the integrated remote
control.
Indicator lamp :starts to flash after a
short while. It flashes about once a second.
i Indicator lamp :flashes immediately
the first time the transmitter button is pro-
grammed. If this transmitter button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp :will 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-
tion 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 :starts to flash rapidly.
The programming was successful if indica-
tor lamp :flashes rapidly.
X Release the transmitter buttons on the
garage door's remote control and the inte-
grated remote control.
If indicator lamp :goes out after approx-
imately 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. When
doing so, change the distance between the
garage door's remote control and the trans-
mitter buttons in the rear-view mirror.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, after programming you must 212
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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 :lights up continuously.
Garage door system with rolling code: indi-
cator lamp :flashes 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 :will 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 ;
and ?for approximately 20 seconds until
indicator lamp :flashes rapidly.
The memory is cleared.
i You should clear the remote control mem-
ory before selling the vehicle. Floormat* on the driver's side
G
Risk of accident
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance
around the pedals when floormats are used,
and that the floormats are properly secured.
The floormats must be correctly secured at all
times using retainers and press-studs.
Before you drive off, check the floormats and
secure if necessary. A floormat which is not
properly secured can slip and, thereby, inter-
fere with the movement of the pedals.
Do not place floormats on top of one another. X
Slide seat backwards.
X To fit: place the floormat in position.
X Press studs :onto retainers ;.
X To remove: pull floormat off retainers ;.
X Remove the floormat. Features
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