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218 Controls in detailPower windows
Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door
handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold buttonΠafter
unlocking the vehicle.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof*
begin to open after approximately one
second.
Release the Œbutton to stop
procedure.Closing (Convenience feature)
Press and hold button‹ after
locking the vehicle.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof*
begin to close after approximately one
second.
Release the ‹button to stop
procedure.
Make sure all side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof* are properly closed
before leaving the vehicle.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be
resynchronized each time
after the battery has been
disconnected.
if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close).
Switch on ignition (
page 33).
Pull the power window switches until
the side windows are closed.
Hold the switches for approximately
one second.
The power windows are synchronized.
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219 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened and
closed electrically. The switch for the
tilt/sliding sunroof is on the overhead
control panel.Sunroof switch1Push up to raise sunroof at rear
2Pull down to lower sunroof at rear
3Push forward to slide sunroof closed
4Push back to slide sunroof openWith the sunroof closed or tilted open, a
screen can be slid into the roof opening to
guard against sun rays. When sliding the
sunroof open, the screen will also retract.
Screen
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When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The opening/closing procedure of the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately
halted by releasing the switch or, if the
switch was moved past the resistance point
and released, by moving the switch in any
direction.
The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass.
In the event of an accident, the glass may
shatter. This may result in an opening in the
roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury
for occupants wearing their seat belts
properly as entire body parts or portions of
them may protrude from the passenger
compartment.
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220 Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*
Switch on ignition (
page 33).Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof
To open, close, raise, or lower the
tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof
switch to resistance point in the
required direction of arrows1 to4.
Release the sunroof switch when the
tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the
desired position.
Fully opening (Express-open) and
closing (Express-close) the power
tilt/sliding sunroof
To open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof, move the sunroof switch past
the resistance point in the required
direction of arrow4 or3 and
release.
The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes
completely.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment can cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.!To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding
sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened
or closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur (
page 329).
iYou can also open or close the
tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey
(summer opening/convenience closing
feature) (
page 221).
You can close and reopen the
tilt/sliding sunroof using the air
recirculation button, in the
climate control panel (
page 167).
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221 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Stopping the power tilt/sliding sunroof
during Express-operation
Move the sunroof switch in any
direction.Opening and closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof with the SmartKey
The power windows (
page 217) will also
be opened or closed when you operate the
tilt/sliding sunroof with the SmartKey .
Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door
handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold buttonΠafter
unlocking the vehicle.
The windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof begin to open after
approximately one second.
Release theΠbutton to stop
procedure.
iIf the movement of the tilt/sliding
sunroof is blocked during the closing
procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will
stop and reopen slightly.
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Never operate the windows or tilt/sliding
sunroof if there is the possibility of anyone
being harmed by the opening or closing pro-
cedure.
In the event that the procedure causes
potential danger, the procedure can be
immediately halted by releasing the
transmit button on the SmartKey. To reverse
direction of movement, press buttonŒ
for opening or‹ for closing.
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222 Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*Closing (Convenience feature)
Press and hold button‹ after
locking the vehicle.
The windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof begin to close after
approximately one second.
Release the‹ button to stop
procedure.
Make sure all side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof are properly closed
before leaving the vehicle.Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding
sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be
synchronized
after the battery has been
disconnected or discharged
after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been
closed manually (
page 329)
after a malfunction
if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
smoothly
Switch on ignition (
page 33).
Move and hold the sunroof switch in
the direction of arrow1 (
page 219)
until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully
raised at the rear.
Hold the sunroof switch for
approximately one second.
Check the Express-open feature
(page 220).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens
completely, the tilt/sliding sunroof is
synchronized. Otherwise repeat the
above steps.
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226 Controls in detailLoadingRoof rack*
Attach the roof rack only to the roof
rails.
Secure the roof rack according to
manufacturer’s instructions for
installation.
Parcel net in cargo compartment
There is a parcel net located on left side of
the cargo compartment. Dependent on the
equipment of your vehicle, there is another
parcel net located on right side of the car-
go compartment.
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Only use roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manu-
facturer’s installation instructions.
!Load the roof rack in such a way that
the vehicle cannot be damaged while
driving.
Make sure
you can fully raise the tilt/sliding
sunroof*.
you can fully open the tailgate.
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The parcel net is designed only to carry light
loads.
Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob-
jects having sharp edges, in the parcel net.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants.
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228 Controls in detailLoadingRetractable luggage cover and partition net
The twin-reel roller blind comprises a lug-
gage cover and a partition net. It is mount-
ed on the backrest of the rear seat and can
also be used with backrest folded down.
Partition netPartition net with rear seats folded up
1Tab
2Eyelets on roof
Pull out upper blind (partition net) by
tab1.
Engage it into eyelets on the roof2.Partition net with rear seats folded
down
1Tab
2Eyelets on roof
Pull out upper blind (partition net) by
tab1 until it engages.
Fold the backrest forward
(page 230).
Pull out upper blind fully.
Engage it into eyelets on the roof2.
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, always use parti-
tion net when transporting cargo.
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257 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent,
depends on driving habits and operating
conditions.
To save fuel you should:
Keep tires at the recommended infla-
tion pressures.
Remove unnecessary loads.
Remove roof rack when not in use.
Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.
Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
Have all maintenance work performed
at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet and as required
by the maintenance service display.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go
traffic, on short trips and in hilly country.
Drinking and driving
PedalsPower assistance
Warning!
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Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgement.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you
drink or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Warning!
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Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times.
Objects stored in this area may impair pedal
movement.Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle.
