MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2002 S210 Owner's Manual

158 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
With 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.
Express opening of sliding / pop-up roof
Move switch past resistance point and release — the
sliding / pop-up roof slides open half-way. Move again to
open fully.
To interrupt procedure, briefly move switch in any
direction.Synchronizing sliding / pop-up roof
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), or if the sliding/pop-up roof is
blocked during closing/opening procedure, the system
has to be synchronized.
To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to
position 2, move and hold switch in direction (3) until
the sliding/pop-up roof is completely raised at rear, and
hold for additional 1 second.
Notes:
The sliding / pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 307.
The sliding / pop-up roof can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening/convenience future, see
page 30.

159 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior lighting
1Automatic interior lighting
Press once and the interior lighting is activated.
Interiors lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade)
delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or
when opening or closing a door. However, there will
be no (soft fade) delay when the electronic key is in
steering lock position 2.
Press again and interior lamps remain switched off,
even when centrally unlocking or opening a door.2Press to switch interior and reading lamps on or off.
3Press to switch rear passenger compartment lamp
(including reading lamps) on or off.
4Press to switch reading lamp on or off.
Notes:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
with reading lamps switched on manually and
electronic key in steering lock position 0 or removed,
the reading lamps go out after approximately 30
minutes.
Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors
The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact
switches.
Notes:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
with doors open all interior lamps go out after
approximately 5 minutes.

160 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Reading lamps rear compartment (optional)
1Reading lamp
2Press to switch reading lamp on or off.The lamp is located above the rear center seat.
Notes:
If you turn the electronic key in steering lock position 0,
the reading lamps go out after approximately 30
minutes.

161 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sun visors
Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage
visor from inner mounting, pivot to the side and slide it
to the desired position.Illuminated vanity mirrors
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting, the lamp
is switched on by opening the cover.
The lamp goes out automatically after approximately
5minutes.
P68.00-2430-26
Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
P68.60-2026-26

162 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Interior
Armrest, rear bench
Pull down the armrest by its top.Cup holder in rear bench armrest
Press button and pull out drawer to its detent.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
Wa r n i n g
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
P91.27-2005-26

163 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Glove box
1Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position
and remove.
2Locking: Turn mechanical key to the right and
remove.
3Opening: Pull on handle.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 25 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic key (e.g.
for valet parking service).Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid
Caution!
Keep glove box lid closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
P68.10-2383-26

164 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Storage compartment above ashtray
in center console
To o pen :
Touch bottom of cover slightly. The cover opens
automatically.Storage compartments in center console
To open compartment in armrest:
Lift lid with handle (4).
To open compartment under armrest:
Lift lid with handle (5).
To c l o s e :
Lower lid until it engages in lock.
P68.20-2260-26

165 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cup holder in center console
To o pen cove r:
Touch top of cover (6) slightly. The cover opens
automatically.
To open cup holder:
Briefly press button (7). The cup holder opens
automatically.
To store cup holder:
Push button (7) down until cup holder engages. Close
cover (6).Note:
The right claw is adjustable to accommodate most
container sizes.
An additional second (smaller size) container can be
placed in the cup holder.
Spilling liquids (e.g. soda or coffee) could restrict the
movement of the claw. Refer to page 318 for cleaning the
cup holder.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident
and sudden maneuver

166 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Ashtrays
Center console, front
By touching the bottom of the cover lightly, the ashtray
opens automatically.
Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear
selector lever to position “N”.To remove ashtray:
Push sliding knob (1) toward the right to eject the
insert.
To install ashtray:
Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to
engage.
Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. With the gear selector lever in position “N”,
turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of
unintended contact with the gear selector lever.

167 Interior equipment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rear doorsTo remove ashtray:
Push left and right sides down and pull out the ashtray.
To install ashtray:
Install top of ashtray, push bottom part in to engage.