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188 Controls in detailPower windowsIf you pull and hold the switch up when
closing the window, and upward move-
ment of the window is blocked by some ob-
struction including but not limited to arms,
hands, fingers etc., the automatic reversal
will not operate.
Fully opening windows
Press switch past resistance point and
release.
The window opens completely.
Fully closing windows
Pull switch past resistance point and
release.
The window closes completely.
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the
window will stop and open slightly.Stopping windows
Press or pull respective switch again.Opening and closing the windows with
the Smartkey
The sliding/pop-up roof* will also be
opened or closed when the power windows
are operated with the key (
page 191).
Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.
Warning!
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Driver’s door only:
If within five seconds the switch1 is again
pulled past the resistance point and re-
leased, the automatic reversal will not oper-
ate.iYou can also open or close the win-
dows using the
SmartKey (summer opening/con-
venience feature), see below
button
O
in the control panel of
the climate control (
page 149) or
automatic climate control
(
page 157)
button
e
in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(
page 157)
Warning!
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Never operate the windows or slid-
ing/pop-up roof* if there is the possibility of
anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential
danger, the procedure can be immediately
halted by releasing the control button. To
reverse direction of movement, press
button
Œ
for opening or
‹
for
closing.
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189 Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold button
Œ
after un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof*
begin to open after approximately one
second.
Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.Closing (Convenience feature)
Press and hold button
‹
after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof*
begin to close after approximately one
second.
Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the slid-
ing/pop-up roof* are properly closed be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be resynchro-
nized each time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Pull the power window switches until
the side windows are closed and hold
the switches for approximately one
second.
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190 Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roof*
Sliding/pop-up roof*Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened
and closed electrically. The switch for the
sliding/pop-up roof is on the overhead
control panel.
1Push back to slide roof open
2Push forward to slide roof closed
3Push up to raise roof at rear
4Pull down to lower roof at rearWith 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.
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position1 or2.
Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up
roof
To open, close, raise or lower the slid-
ing/pop-up roof, move the switch to re-
sistance point in the required direction.
Release the switch when the roof has
reached the required position.
Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up
roof automatically
Move the switch past resistance point
in the direction required and release.
The sliding/pop-up roof opens or clos-
es completely.
Warning!
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When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, make
s ure th at th ere is no da nge r o f a ny o ne bei ng
harmed by the closing procedure.
The closing procedure of the sliding/pop-up
roof can be immediately reversed by either
moving the switch in any direction, or press-
ing button
Œ
on the key and holding it.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from starter switch, take it with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment can cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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191 Controls in detail
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Stopping the sliding / pop-up roof
Move the switch in any direction.
If the movement of the sliding/pop-up
roof is blocked during the closing pro-
cedure, the roof will stop and reopen
slightly.Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up
roof with the SmartKey
The power windows will also be opened or
closed when the sliding/pop-up roof is op-
erated with the key (
page 188).
Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.
iYou can also open or close the slid-
ing/pop-up roof using the
SmartKey, see below
button
O
in the control panel of
the climate control (
page 149) or
automatic climate control
(
page 157)
button
e
in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(
page 157)
!To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the slid-
ing/pop-up roof.
Open the sliding/pop-up roof only if
the roof is clear of snow or ice.
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened
or closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur (
page 289).
Warning!
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Never operate the windows or slid-
ing/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of
anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential
danger, the procedure can be immediately
halted by releasing the remote control
button. To reverse direction of movement,
press buttonŒ for opening or‹ for
closing.
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192 Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roof*Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold button
Œ
after un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to open after approximately one
second.
Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.Closing (Convenience feature)
Press and hold button
‹
after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to close after approximately one
second.
Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the slid-
ing/pop-up roof are properly closed before
leaving the vehicle.
Synchronizing the sliding / pop-up roof
The power sliding/pop-up roof must be re-
synchronized each time
after the battery has been disconnect-
ed,
the sliding/pop-up roof has been
closed manually (
page 289) or
the sliding/pop-up roof does not open
smoothly or malfunctions.
Synchronizing
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position1 or2.
Press the switch in the “raise” direction
until the sliding/pop-up roof is fully
raised at the rear (
page 190).
Hold the switch for approximately one
second.
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196 Controls in detailLoading
LoadingRoof rack*
Only mount the approved roof rack to the
fastening bolts (see arrows) located under
the door weatherstrips.
Ski sack*
Unfolding and loading
Fold armrest down (arrow).
Swing cover1 down.
Warning!
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Use only those roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manu-
facturer’s installation instructions.
!Be sure to stack a load on the roof rack
so that the vehicle cannot be damaged
while driving.
Make sure that
you can fully raise the
sliding/pop-up roof*.
you can fully open the trunk.
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289 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Sliding/pop-up roof*
You can open or close the sliding/pop-up
roof manually should an electrical malfunc-
tion occur.
The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located
behind the lens1 of the interior overhead
light.
Pry of lens1 using a flat blade screw-
driver.
Slide both locking tabs2 in direction of
arrow.
Lower rear of cover and remove.
Remove cover.
Obtain crank3.
Insert crank3 through hole.
Turn crank3 clockwise to:
slide roof closed
raise roof at the rear
Turn crank3 counterclockwise to:
slide roof open
lower roof at the rear
The sliding/pop-up roof must be resyn-
chronized after being operated manually
(
page 192).
iDo not disconnect electrical connec-
tors.
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305 Practical hints
Battery
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
Connect the negative lead.
Reinstall the filter box (
page 303).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
!NEVER invert the terminal connections!!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
Set the clock (
page 120)
Vehicles with COMAND*:
see COMAND operator’s manual.
Resynchronize the front seat head
restraints (
page 94).
Resynchronize the ESP
(page 75).
Resynchronize side windows
(page 189).
Resynchronize sliding/pop-up
roof* (
page 191).