hold not function MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2007 W211 User Guide

244 Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroofStopping the power tilt/sliding sunroof
during Express-operation
Move the sunroof switch in any direc-
tion.Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding
sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchro-
nized

after the battery has been
disconnected or discharged


after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been
closed manually (
page 439)


after a malfunction


if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
smoothly

Remove the respective fuse from the
main fuse box (
page 470).

Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box.

Switch on the ignition (
page 37).

Move and hold the sunroof switch in di-
rection of arrow3 until the tilt/sliding
sunroof is fully raised at the rear.
Keep holding the sunroof switch in di-
rection of arrow3 for approximately
1 second.

Check the Express-open feature
(page 243).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens com-
pletely, the roof is synchronized. Other-
wise repeat the above steps.
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If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked during the Express-close procedure, the
tilt/sliding sunroof will stop and reopen slightly.

248 Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Opening and closing the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel
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.
Fully opening (Express-open) the pan-
orama roof with power tilt/sliding pan-
el

Move the roof panel switch past the re-
sistance point in direction of arrow1
and release.
The tilt/sliding panel opens
completely.
Stopping the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel during Express-open

Move the roof panel switch in any di-
rection.Synchronizing the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
The tilt/sliding panel must be
synchronized

after the battery has been
disconnected or discharged


after the tilt/sliding panel has been
closed manually (
page 439)


after a malfunction


if the tilt/sliding panel does not open
smoothly

Remove the fuse from the main fuse
box (
page 469).

Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box.

Switch on the ignition (
page 37).

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 until the roller
sunblinds are fully closed.

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 roller
sunblinds are fully opened.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow1 for approximately
1 second.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow3 until the tilt/slid-
ing panel is fully raised.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow3 for approximately
1 second.

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 248).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens com-
pletely, the roof is synchronized. Other-
wise repeat the above steps.

251 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Setting a higher speed
Lift cruise control lever in direction of
arrow1 (
page 250) and hold it up
until the desired speed is reached.

Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Setting a lower speed

Depress the cruise control lever in di-
rection of arrow2 (
page 250) and
hold it down until the desired speed is
reached.

Release cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
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The cruise control switches off automatical-
ly if


you step on the brake pedal


you depress the parking brake pedal
In this case the segments in the multifunc-
tion display (
page 255) go out and no
warning sounds


the vehicle speed is below 20 mph
(30 km/h)


the ESP
® is in operation or switched off with
the ESP® switch (
page 102)


you move the gear selector lever to
positionN while driving
The segments in the multifunction display
(
page 255) go out, and an acoustic warning
sounds.
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Moving gear selector lever to positionN
while driving also cancels the cruise control.
However, the gear selector lever should not be
moved to positionN while driving except to
coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding
(e.g. on icy roads).
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Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate the cruise control. After brief acceler-
ation (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will re-
sume the last speed set.
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When you use the cruise control lever to de-
celerate, the brake system will automatically
brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power
does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

297 Controls in detail
Useful features
Initiating an emergency call manually
1Cover
2SOS button
Briefly press on cover1.
The cover will open.

Press SOS button2 briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button2
will flash until the emergency call is
concluded.

Wait for a voice connection to the Re-
sponse Center.

Close cover after the emergency call is
concluded.Roadside Assistance button•
Located below the center armrest cover is
the Roadside Assistance button•.

Press and hold the 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
will appear in the multifunction
display and the audio system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message Call connected
appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and lo-
cation (subject to availability 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.
Warning!
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If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, ve-
hicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the emergency button. Carefully
leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca-
tion. The Response Center will automatically
contact local emergency officials with the
vehicle’s approximate location if they re-
ceive an automatic SOS signal and cannot
make voice contact with the vehicle occu-
pants.

298 Controls in detailUseful featuresThe 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.
The following is only available in the USA:

Sign and Drive services: Services such
as a jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.Information button¡
The Information button¡ is located be-
low the center armrest cover.

Press and hold button (for longer than
2 seconds).
A call to the Customer Assistance Cen-
ter will be initiated. The button will
flash while the call is in progress. The
message
Connecting call
will appear
in the multifunction display and the au-
dio system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message
Call connected
appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and lo-
cation (subject to availability of cellular
and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Customer
Assistance Center representative and the
occupants of the vehicle will be estab-
lished. Information regarding the operation
of your vehicle, the nearest authorized
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The indicator lamp on 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 295) when the
indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays
on longer than approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance
button• is flashing continuously and there
was no voice connection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system could not
initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the rele-
vant cellular phone network is not available). The
message
Call failed
appears in the multi-
function display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated us-
ing button t on the multifunction steering
wheel or the respective button for ending a tele-
phone call on the COMAND headunit.

322 OperationAt the gas station


by pressing the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button. Open the driv-
er’s door (with the driver’s door
open, starter switch is now in
position0, same as SmartKey re-
moved from starter switch).

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow.
The fuel filler flap springs open.

Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on
to it until possible pressure is released.

Take off the cap and set it in the recess
on the fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.

Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top off or over-
fill.

Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.

Close the fuel filler flap.Warning!
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Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.i
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp to flash and the malfunction indi-
cator lampú (USA only) or the malfunction
indicator lamp± (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see also “Practical hints”
(
page 384).
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Gasoline engine:
Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a min-
imum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of
96 RON / 86 MON). Information on gasoline
quality can normally be found on the fuel pump.
For more information on gasoline, see “Premium
unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)”
(
page 496), see “Fuel requirements”
(page 496) and the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Diesel engine:
Only use commercially available vehicular
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL
(15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). Information on
diesel quality can normally be found on the fuel
pump.
For more information on diesel fuels, refer to the
Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet
(USA only) or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Diesel engine:
If you have driven the vehicle until the tank is
empty, the fuel system needs to be bled
(
page 459).


458 Practical hintsFlat tire
Store the electrical plug 3 and the air
hose 4 behind the flap 1 and place
the electric air pump back in the desig-
nated storage space underneath the
trunk floor (
page 432).
Lowering the vehicle

Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.

Remove the jack.
1-5 Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft
(130 Nm).
Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position).

Store the jack and the other vehicle
tools in the designated storage space
underneath the trunk floor
(page 432).
Warning!
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Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
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Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective
film that comes with the spare wheel and put the
wheel in the trunk.
You can also place the damaged wheel down into
the spare wheel well. In this case, you must stow
the holder from the spare wheel well in the trunk.
Vehicles with Advanced TPMS* (Canada only):
Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni-
tor until a full size wheel/tire with functioning
sensor has been placed back into service on the
vehicle.


459 Practical hints
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)
Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is
empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air
may be sucked into the fuel system. If this
happens, theú malfunction indicator
lamp (USA only) or the ±malfunction
indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on
and the engine may not start immediately
after refueling the vehicle.
After refueling:
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.

Do not depress the accelerator.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position2 (
page 38) for at least
10 seconds.

Return the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position0 (
page 38).

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position3 (
page 38) and hold it
there for a maximum of 40 seconds or
until the engine runs surge-free.If the engine does not start:

Wait for approximately 2 minutes.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position3 (
page 38) and hold it
there for a maximum of 40 seconds or
until the engine runs surge-free.
If the engine still does not start, do not
make any further attempts to start the en-
gine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside
Assistance (
page 297).
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Where theú malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) or the± malfunction indicator
lamp (Canada only) in the instrument cluster has
been illuminated for the above condition, it will
remain illuminated until the engine was cycled
on and off four times in a row.

502 IndexAutomatic transmission
Accelerator position 188
Automatic shift program 190
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 197
Gear ranges 189
Gear selector lever 184
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 191
Gear selector lever positions 186
Gear shifting malfunctions 197
Kickdown 188
Kickdown, manual shift program
E63AMG 196
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194
Program mode selector switch 190
Shifting procedure 185
Starting engine 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 192
B
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 81
Self-test 81Backrest 277
Seat 43
Seat, multicontour* 131
Backup lamps
Messages in display 422
Replacing bulbs 443
Bar 360
BAS 99
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 441
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 441
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 462
Disconnecting 461
Jump starting 464
Messages in display 412
Reconnecting 463
Reinstalling 462
Removing 462
Bead 360
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Bleeding the fuel system 459Block heater* (Canada only) 365
Brake fluid
Checking 324
Messages in display 413
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 372
Replacing bulbs 443
Brake pads
Message in display 412
Brakes 310
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Warning lamp 383
Break-in period 308
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 491
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 280
Carpets, cleaning 376
Catalytic converter (gasoline
engine) 318