SONY 900 E Service Manual
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Operation
Tempmatic Climate Control
Car Keys
Opening the Doors
Lock;oysand
Unlocking of
Central Locking System
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Manual Seat Adjustment,
Front
Power Seats, Front
Orthopedic Seat Backrest
Armrest (Front Seats)
Armrest (Rear Bench Seat)
Head Restraints, Rear
Heated Seats
Seat Belts and Supplemental
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Restraint System (SRS)
Steering Lock
Exterior Lamp Switch
Combination Switch
Shelf below Rear Window
Inside Rear View Mirror
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
Sun Visors
Interior Lamps
Rear Window Defroster
Lighter
Sliding Roof with Rear
Pop-Up Feature
Power
Wrndows
Antenna
Cellular Telephone
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Tempmatic Climate Control
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The engine must be running for
the climate control system to
operate.
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Temperature selector
2 Pushbuttons for function select-
ion (only press individually)
= Defrost
= Defog
= Heating and cooling
= Normal heating
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Normal cooling or fresh
air ventilation
= Off (air supply off)
3 Air conditioning mode control
= Dehumidifying
= Normal setting
= Recirculated air switch
(red indicator lamp in
the button comes on. The button returns to initial position).
If either button im or !m are
depressed, the air conditioning
compressor is switched on.
Fan speed control lever
Adjustable air outlets
Volume control lever for
adjustable air outlets (5)
Adjustable air outlets
Volume control lever for
adjustable air outlets (7)
The button symbols light up when
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are
turned on. The symbol is brighter
when depressed.
Close all windows and the sliding
roof to ensure proper operation of
the system. Air outlet temperature
is controlled automatically.
Note:
The air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation. It is normal for
water to drip on the ground from
the underbody.
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Air Distribution
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Air conditioned, warmed, or fresh air may be
directed to the foot area, the windshield, and the
side outlets (7). The center outlets (5) are for
heated air only.
The air volume through the center outlets (5) and
side outlets (7) can be varied with levers (6) and (8)
respectively. Pushing the lever up opens the air
outlets completely.
Temperature Selection
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Use the temperature selector to set the desired
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temperature. The selected temperature is
reached as quickly as possible and maintained.
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Use a basic setting of “72”. Refine your setting
only in small steps to avoid large temperature
fluctuations.
Turning downwards (notched-in) = maximum cooling
or fresh air dependent on push button selection of
the air conditioning mode control.
Turning upwards (notched-in) = maximum heating.
A/C Mode Control Switch
Position = Normal cooling, the air conditioning c
The vehicle may be heated or cooled as de-
sired. The compressor comes on if the vehicle’s
interior temperature exceeds the selected temperature. The selected temperature is then maintained
by regulating the compressor’s running time.
ressor is switched on.
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Position
compressor is switched on.
The climate control system works at maximum
capacity, removing moisture from the air. This mode
is recommended during humid weather and when
windows must be defogged from inside.
Position
must not be depressed).
Recirculated air switch pressed:
Cooling Mode
If the outside temperature exceeds approx. 59” F
(15”C), the system will automatically change
from recirculated air to fresh air after 30 minutes.
Heating Mode
If the outside temperature is less than approx.
59°F
change from recirculated air to fresh air after
5 minutes.
This setting can also be used if annoying odors or
dust are entering the car’s interior.
At high outside temperatures the air conditioning
system is automatically in the recirculated air mode,
providing increased cooling.
= Dehumidifying, the air conditioning
= Recirculated air (buttons
(15°C)
the system will automatically
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Fan Speed Selection
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The volume of fresh air supplied to the vehicle
interior can be increased by pushing lever (4) to the
right.
The fan speed may be changed by moving lever (4)
to position “II”, “II!” or “max”.
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Maximum fan speed engaged.
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Fast Cooling
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Turn temperature selector wheel (1) and lock
the lower end position.
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Move fan speed control lever (4) to far right
“max” position.
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Open adjustable air outlets (5) and (7) com-
in mode control (3).
pletely by pushing up levers (6) and
respectively.
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Close windows and sliding roof completely.
Note:
Open the windows and/or sliding roof long enough
to let hot air inside the car escape. This helps reduce the time the air conditioner must run before
the car cools. Then, close windows and/or sliding
roof and allow air conditioner to operate to its full
capacity.
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Examples of Air Flow Adjustments
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Press to defrost or quickly defog windows.
Maximum heated air is directed to the windshield
and side windows, independent of the temperature
setting
lever (4) position. The air volume through outlets (7)
may be adjusted with levers (8) as desired.
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mode control (3) and fan speed control
Press to defog the inside of the windshield.
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is directed to the windshield in the heating or
cooling mode. Press button
and increase fan speed for a short period with
lever (4). Adjust levers (8) for the desired air flow
through outlets (7).
It is possible for condensation to form on the out-
side of the windshield in humid weather in this
mode. If this happens, change the air flow or de-
crease the fan speed.
of mode control (3)
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Press for heating.
In this type of operation, air is directed to the windshield and the foot area. The air outlets (7) may be
opened or closed with levers (8) as desired.
If the ambient temperature is above 32°F (0°C) the
air conditioning compressor may switch on automatically to dry the heated air.
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Press for normal heater operation.
Most of the air is directed to the foot area during
heater operation. A small amount of air is directed
to the windshield, just enough to keep it from fogging up during normal weather conditions. The air
outlets (5) and (7) may be opened or closed with
levers (6) and (8) respectively as desired. Only
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heated air is directed through outlets (5).
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Press for fresh air ventilation or air
conditioning.
For taking in fresh air or during air conditioner
operation, the air is directed to outlets (5) and (7).
Adjust the air flow with levers (6) and (8) respectively as desired.
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Off.
In this setting, the Tempmatic Climate Control is
shut off, including the fresh air supply to the interior
of the car (to prevent entrance of odors, i. e. while
driving through tunnels etc. or to prevent the entrance of water from automatic car wash). Use this
setting only temporarily while driving with windows
and sliding roof closed since the vehicle’s normal
interior airflow will be disrupted.
Important!
Ina
ropriate repair work may cause refrigerant
to escape into the atmosphere and contribute
(CPE;
to the depletion of the earth’s ozone layer.
Repairs should always be performed by a qualified
technician, and refrigerant should be collected in a
recovery system for recycling.
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Car Keys
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Included with your vehicle are two
master keys, one valet key and
one flat (master) key.
Master Key - square head - fits
all locks on the car. Arms/disarms
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note:
Do not give the master key to an
unauthorized oerson.
Valet Key - round head - works
only in the door locks and the
steering lock. Arms/disarms the
anti-theft alarm system. The valet
key will not fit the trunk or glove
box locks. This key should be
used whenever the car is left with
an attendant. Be sure to lock glove
box and trunk with the master key.
Flat Key
The flat key fits all
vehicle locks. Arms/
disarms the anti-theft
alarm system. We
recommend that you
carry the flat key with
you and keep it in a
safe place so that it is
always handy. Never
leave the flat key in the
vehicle.
Obtaining Replacement Keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a
theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufactur-
ing process. For security reasons,
replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle al-
ways remove the key from the
steering lock. Do not leave
children unattended in the
vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.
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When the rear door lock buttons
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are down, the rear doors cannot
be opened from the outside or the
inside, unless the door lock buttons are first pulled up.
One cannot lock:
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the driver’s door if it is open
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any door if the door latch has
not engaged fully. In this case
open the door and close it
again.
Opening the Doors
From outside: pull handle (1)
outwards.
From inside: pull handle (4) in
door trim panel.
Locking and Unlocking of Doors
From the outside: turn key.
From the inside: actuate door lock
button.
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
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Central Locking System
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The entire vehicle may be locked
or unlocked with the central locking system by:
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Using the master
or valet key in
either front door.
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Using the master key in the
trunk lock.
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Pushing down or pulling up the
interior door lock button at
either front door.
The central locking system locks
or unlocks all doors, trunk lid and
fuel filler flap simultaneously.
Doors
When you lock the car, all door
lock buttons should move down. If
any one stays up, the respective
door is not properly closed. You
should then unlock the car, open
and
reclose
this door, and lock the
car again.
The central locking system can be
enaaged from the driver’s door
lot
button, provided the door is
completely closed. It can also be
engaged from the front passenger
door if the ignition key is removed,
or the key is inserted in the
steering lock without having been
turned (key in position 0).
If the car has been locked from
the outside, the anti-theft alarm (if
so equipped) will come on if a
door is opened from the inside.
Trunk
To unlock the trunk with the
central locking system, turn the
master key in the trunk lock completely to the left and return it to
the vertical position. Push in trunk
lock button and open the trunk. To
lock the trunk, turn the master key
completely to the right and return
it to the vertical position.
The trunk can remain locked while
the central locking system is un-
locked (e. g. while driving or when
leaving the car in a situation
where it must be driven using the
valet key but you wish the trunk to
remain locked at parking lots,
workshops etc.). Turn the master
key completely to the right and
pull it out in the horizontal position. Now the trunk can only be
unlocked with the master key by
turning it back completely to the
left.
Important!
If the trunk is unlocked with the
master key, the doors and fuel
filler flap will also be unlocked.
After closing the trunk, the central
locking system must again be
engaged using the key to
relock
the doors and fuel filler flap.
Note:
If the fuel filler flap cannot be
opened, refer to Manual Release
of Fuel
Filler
Flap (see Index).
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Anti-Theft Alarm System
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The anti-theft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the
master key, valet key or flat key by
locking or unlocking either front
door or the trunk.
Operation
Once the alarm system has been
armed, the exterior vehicle lamps
will flash and the horn will sound
intermittently when someone:
opens a door,
opens the trunk,
opens the hood,
removes the radio,
switches on or bridges the
ignition circuit,
steps on the brake pedal.
The alarm will last
150 seconds in the form of
ing exterior lamps. At the same
time an additional horn will sound
intermittently for 60 seconds,
pause for 30 seconds, and repeat
for another 60 seconds.
The alarm will stay on even if the
activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed.
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Note:
We recommend that you carry the
flat key safely with you so that it is
always handy. This key has the
same function as the master key.
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Manual Seat Adjustment, Front
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Fore/aft adjustment
2 Seat cushion inclination
adjustment
3 Seat height adjustment
4 Seat back adjustment
Fore/aft adjustment: lift handle (1);
slide seat to desired position and
allow handle to re-engage. Check
for proper engagement before
driving.
Inclination of seat cushion: turn
handwheel (2) forward or backward.
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Height of seat: raise lever (3); to
raise seat, slide seat forward; to
lower seat, slide seat backward;
allow lever to re-engage. Check
for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat back position: turn
wheel (4). For full reclining of
backrest, seat should be moved to
one of the forward-most positions
and head restraint removed. For
driving, return backrest to upright
position and push seat back. Re-
place head restraint.
Head restraint: to adjust the height
of the head restraint, pull it slightly
forward while lifting or pushing
hand-
down. Adjust head restraint to
support the back of the head
approximately at ear lever. However, do not pull up the head restraint past the detent.
Warning!
Do not adjust the driver’s seat
while driving. Adjusting the
seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle
with the seat back reclined.
Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the
seat belt in a collision. If you
slide under it, the belt would
apply force at the abdomen or
neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
The
seat back and seat belts
provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in an upright
prYsltion
properly positioned on the
body.
Never place hands under seat
or near any moving parts while
a seat is being adjusted.
and belts are
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