lock MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003 Repair Manual

160 Controls in detailGood visibility
Rear window sunshade*
The switch is located in the center console.
Turn the key to starter switch position
1 or 2. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
press the start/stop button once or
twice.

Press the switch briefly at 1 to raise the
sunshade.

Press the switch briefly at 1 to lower
the sunshade.
Always raise the sunshade fully for its sup-
port against the window frame.
iIf sunlight enters through a side win-
dow, disengage sun visor from
mounting1 and pivot to the side.
Mirror lamp3 will switch off.
Warning!
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When operating the rear window sunshade,
be sure that there is no danger of anyone be-
ing harmed by the raising or lowering proce-
dure.
The raising or lowering procedure can be im-
mediately halted by briefly pressing the up-
per or lower half of the switch.
Briefly press upper or lower half of the
switch again to raise or lower the rear win-
dow sunshade completely.Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment can cause serious personal injury.
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184 Controls in detailPower windows
Power windowsOpening and closing the windows
The side windows can be opened and
closed electrically. The switches for all of
the side windows are on the driver’s door.
The switches for the respective windows
are on the front passenger and the rear
doors.
1Rear window override switch
(
page 71)
2Right front window
3Right rear window
4Left rear window
5Left front window

Turn key in the starter switch to
position1 or2.
Opening the windows

Press switch to resistance point.
The window will move downwards until
you release the switch.
Closing the windows

Pull on switch.
The window will move upwards until
you release the switch.
Fully opening windows

Press switch past resistance point and
release.
The window opens completely.
Warning!
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When closing the windows, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
In case of obstruction, the automatic rever-
sal will not operate if a door window is being
closed by pulling the switch and holding it,
or when using the SmartKey.
The closing procedure of door windows can
be immediately reversed by either pressing
or pulling the switch, or pressing
button
Œ
on the SmartKey and holding
it.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from starter switch, take it with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un-
attended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.
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185 Controls in detail
Power windows
Fully closing windows
Pull switch past resistance point and
release.
The window closes completely.
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the
window will stop and open slightly.Stopping windows

Press or pull respective switch again.Opening and closing the windows with
the Smartkey
The sliding/pop-up roof* will also be
opened or closed when the power windows
are operated with the key (
page 188).

Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.
Warning!
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Driver’s door only:
If within five seconds switch1 is again
pulled past the resistance point and re-
leased, the automatic reversal will not oper-
ate.
iYou can also open or close the win-
dows using the following:

SmartKey (summer opening/con-
venience feature), see below


ButtonO in the control panel of
the climate control (
page 164) or
automatic climate control
(
page 174)


Buttonein the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(page 174)
Warning!
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Never operate the windows or slid-
ing/pop-up roof* if there is the possibility of
anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the control button. To
reverse direction of movement press
button
Œ
for opening or
‹
for clos-
ing.
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186 Controls in detailPower windowsOpening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold button Œafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof*
begin to open after approximately one
second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.Closing (Convenience feature)

Press and hold button ‹after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof*
begin to close after approximately one
second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the slid-
ing/pop-up roof* are properly closed be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be resynchro-
nized each time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Pull the power window switches until
the side windows are closed and hold
the switches for approximately one
second.
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187 Controls in detail
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof*
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened
and closed electrically. The switch for the
sliding/pop-up roof is on the overhead
control panel.
1Push back to slide roof open
2Push forward to slide roof closed
3Push up to raise roof at rear
4Pull down to lower roof at rearWith the roof closed or tilted open, a
screen can be slid into the roof opening to
guard against sun rays. When sliding the
roof open, the screen will also retract.

Turn the key in the starter switch to
position1 or2.
Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up
roof

To open, close, raise or lower the slid-
ing/pop-up roof, move the switch to
the resistance point in the required di-
rection.
Release the switch when the roof has
reached the required position.
Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up
roof automatically

Move the switch past the resistance
point in the direction required and re-
lease.
The sliding/pop-up roof opens or clos-
es completely.
Warning!
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When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, be
sure that there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The closing procedure of the sliding/pop-up
roof can be immediately reversed by either
moving the switch in any direction, or press-
ing button
Œ
on the key and holding it.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from starter switch, take it with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un-
attended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.
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188 Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roof*Stopping the sliding/pop-up roof
Move the switch in any direction.
If the movement of the sliding/pop-up
roof is blocked during the closing pro-
cedure, the roof will stop and reopen
slightly.Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up
roof with the SmartKey
The power windows will also be opened or
closed when the sliding/pop-up roof is op-
erated with the key (
page 185).

Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.
iYou can also open or close the slid-
ing/pop-up roof using the following:

SmartKey, see below


ButtonO in the control panel of
the climate control (
page 164) or
automatic climate control
(
page 174)


Buttonein the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(page 174)
!To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the slid-
ing/pop-up roof.
Open the sliding/pop-up roof only if
the roof is clear of snow or ice.
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened
or closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur (
page 331).
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows or slid-
ing/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of
anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the remote control button.
To reverse direction of movement
pressŒ for opening or ‹ for closing.
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189 Controls in detail
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to open after approximately one
second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.Closing (Convenience feature)

Press and hold button‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to close after approximately one
second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the slid-
ing/pop-up roof are properly closed before
leaving the vehicle.
Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof
The power sliding/pop-up roof must be re-
synchronized each time

after the battery has been disconnect-
ed


the sliding/pop-up roof has been
closed manually (
page 331)


the sliding/pop-up roof does not open
smoothly


a malfunction
Synchronizing

Turn the key in the starter switch to
position1 or2.

Press the switch in the "raise" direction
until the sliding/pop-up roof is fully
raised at the rear (
page 187).
Hold the switch for approximately one
second.
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190 Controls in detailPanorama sliding/pop-up roof*
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof*Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* Opening and closing the roller sunblind
The roller sunblinds can only be opened or
closed when the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof is closed. The front and rear roller sun-
blind cannot be operated individually.
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof switch 1Open
2Close
Warning!
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When closing the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof, ensure that no one is in danger of being
injured.
If the panorama sliding/pop-up roof is
closed with the convenience closing feature
and becomes blocked, it will not open auto-
matically.
Should this occur, press the release button
on the key and hold it down; the panorama
sliding/pop-up roof opens again.
Make sure to remove the key from the igni-
tion lock even when leaving the vehicle for
only a brief period of time.
In the event of an accident, the glass in ve-
hicles with a glass roof may shatter.
If the vehicle rolls over, there is a danger of
occupants without fastened seat belts being
thrown out of the opening.
In this case there is an increased risk of in-
jury even for passengers with fastened seat
belts, as entire body parts or portions of
them may protrude from the passenger
compartment.
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192 Controls in detailPanorama sliding/pop-up roof*
Release the switch once the roof has
reached the desired position.
Opening and closing the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof automatically

Press the switch past the resistance
point in the desired direction.
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof
opens completely.
Stopping the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof

Press the switch again in any direction.Opening and closing windows and pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof with the
SmartKey
The power windows will also be opened or
closed when the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof is operated with the key (
page 185).

Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.Opening (Summer opening feature)
If roller blinds are closed:

Press and hold buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and roller blinds begin to
open after approximately one second.

Press and hold buttonŒagain.
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof tilts
and opens.
If roller blinds are already open:

Press and hold buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows move down and the pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof tilts and
opens after approximately one second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
!Do not transport any objects that pro-
trude out of the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof as the seals could be
damaged.
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows or slid-
ing/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of
anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the remote control button.
To reverse direction of movement
pressŒ for opening or ‹ for closing.
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193 Controls in detail
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof*
Closing (Convenience feature)
Press and hold button‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof begin to close after
approximately one second.

Press and hold buttonΠagain.
The roller blinds close.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof are properly
closed before leaving the vehicle.Synchronizing the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof
It is necessary to resynchronize the pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof after:


voltage supply interruption due to a
disconnected or discharged battery


the roof has been closed manually


the roof has been opened with an
abrupt movement


a malfunction

Remove the fuse from the main fuse
box.

Replace the fuse in the main fuse box.

Turn the ignition on.

Press the switch in direction 3.

Wait until the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof is raised and then keep the switch
pressed for approximately 1 second.
Solar panel*
Combined with the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof a solar panel is available.
The solar cells convert natural light into
electrical energy. When the engine is
switched off, the energy generated auto-
matically switches on the ventilation fan.
The constant air flow creates a cooler tem-
perature for cars parked in the sunlight.
The air flow depends on the intensity of the
solar radiation. The ventilation starts 2
minutes after switching off the engine.
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