2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 363

Controls in detail Mirrors Power folding exterior rear view mirrors Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely. ! If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear), reposition it manually by applying firm pressure until it snaps back into place. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), press button 1 to fold mirrors in, then press button 1 again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner. ! Before driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold the exterior mirrors in. Otherwise they may get damaged. Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically When the corresponding function in the COMAND system is activated ( page 244): The exterior rear view mirrors automatically fold in as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside. The exterior rear view mirrors automatically fold out as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver's or front passenger door are subsequently opened. 1 Folds the exterior mirrors in and out Switch on the ignition ( page 344). Folding in: Press button 1. Folding out: Press button 1 again. i The mirrors do not fold out if they were previously folded in manually. i If you are driving at more than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h), you will not be able to fold the exterior mirrors in. 362