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Controls in detail Power windows If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pressing and holding the switch, by pressing and holding button ‹ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, by pressing and holding the sensor surface (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on an outside door handle, or by pressing and holding button , on the climate control panel, the automatic reversal function will not operate. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. i You can also open or close the windows using the SmartKey, see "Summer opening feature" ( page 385) and "Convenience closing feature" ( page 386). Depending on current position, the windows may also open or close when the air recirculation button , ( page 469) is pressed and held for 2 seconds. Opening: Press the lower part of switch 1 to 4 ( page 383) to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move downwards until you release the switch. Closing: Press the upper part of switch 1 to 4 ( page 383) to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move upwards until you release the switch. Warning! i Operating the windows from the rear is not possible if you activate the override switch ( page 63). has been activated, the door i If windows close automatically until only a small gap remains. PRE-SAFE® G i With the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or removed from the starter switch, the power windows can be operated: until you open the driver's or front passenger door for at least 5 minutes if no door was opened Switch on the ignition ( page 344). If you press and hold the switch up when closing the window, and upward movement of the window is blocked by some obstruction including but not limited to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic reversal will not operate. 384

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	14
Product information	14
Service and warranty information	15
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for	16
Maintenance	16
Roadside Assistance	17
Change of address or ownership	17
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	17
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	19
Operating safety	20
Proper use of the vehicle	20
Problems:With vehicle	21
Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects	22
Reporting safety defects	22
Vehicle data recording	23
Information regarding electronic recording devices	23
At a glance	24
Exterior view	25
Cockpit	27
Instrument cluster	29
f. At a glance/Pos. 11/ Center console	33
f. At a glance/Pos.11/Center console, upper part	33
Overhead control panel	34
Door:Control panel	35
Door:Control panel	36
Door:Control panel	39
Safety and Security	40
Occupant safety	41
Air bags	43
Occupant Classification System see OCS<$nopage>	48
Seat belts	53
Head restraints:Luxury active head restraints (S600only)	56
PRE-SAFE<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	57
Children in the vehicle	58
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Power windows:Blocking of rear window operation	64
Panic alarm:Audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps;Panic alarm:Panic button	66
Activating	66
Deactivating	66
Driving:Safety systems;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	67
ABS:Indicator lamp;Lamps, indicator and warning:ABS;ABS	67
Driving safety systems:Adaptive Brake Lights (S600 and USA only);Adaptive Brake Lights (S600 and U	69
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS;Brake assist system (BAS)	69
Driving safety systems:BAS Plus;Brake assist system (BAS Plus)	70
EBP	72
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>;ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	72
ESP®:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP®	76
Anti-theft systems	82
Immobilizer	82
Alarm system see Anti-theft alarm system<$nopage>	82
Control systems	84
COMAND:Operating safety	85
Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion	86
COMAND:Switching on or off	86
COMAND:Components	86
COMAND:Operating	91
COMAND:Main menus	97
Radio:FM/AM operation (COMAND)	101
Radio:Submenu overview, FM/AM (COMAND)	101
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Controls in detail

Power windows

Switch on the ignition (

page 344).

Opening:

Press the lower part of

switch

(

page 383) to the re-

sistance point.

The corresponding window will move

downwards until you release the

switch.

Closing:

Press the upper part of

switch

(

page 383) to the re-

sistance point.

The corresponding window will move

upwards until you release the switch.

If the window encounters an obstruction

that blocks its path in a circumstance where

you are closing the window by pressing and

holding the switch, by pressing and holding

button

‹

on the SmartKey or SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO*, by pressing and holding

the sensor surface (vehicles with

KEYLESS-GO*) on an outside door handle,

or by pressing and holding button

the climate control panel, the automatic re-

versal function will not operate.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the

SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

from the starter switch, take it with you, and

lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-

tended in the vehicle, or with access to an

unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac-

cess to a vehicle could result in an accident

and/or serious personal injury.

You can also open or close the windows us-

ing the SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea-

ture” (

page 385) and “Convenience closing

feature” (

page 386).

Depending on current position, the windows may

also open or close when the air recirculation

button

(

page 469) is pressed and held

for 2 seconds.

Operating the windows from the rear is not

possible if you activate the override switch

(

page 63).

If PRE-SAFE

has been activated, the door

windows close automatically until only a small

gap remains.

With the SmartKey in starter switch

position

or removed from the starter switch,

the power windows can be operated:

until you open the driver’s or front passenger

door

for at least 5 minutes if no door was opened

Warning!

If you press and hold the switch up when

closing the window, and upward movement

of the window is blocked by some obstruc-

tion including but not limited to arms, hands,

fingers, etc., the automatic reversal will not

operate.

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