2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 Page 37

224 Controls in detailPower tilt /sliding sunroof*

Switch on the ignition (
page 46).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 re-
quired direction of arrows1to4.
Release the sunroof switch when the
tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the de-
sired position.
Fully opening (Express-open) and clos-
ing (Express-close) the power tilt/slid-
ing sunroof

To open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof, move the sunroof switch past the
resistance point in the direction of
arrow1to2 and release.
The tilt/pop up roof opens or closes
completely.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the 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. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment 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 414).
iYou can also open or close the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof using the SmartKey (sum-
mer opening/convenience closing
feature) (
page 220) or (
page 221).
You can close and reopen the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof using the air recirculation
switchO in the control panel of the
climate control (
page 194) or
(
page 206).


225 Controls in detail
Power tilt /sliding sunroof*
Stopping the power tilt/sliding sunroof
during Express-operation
Move the sunroof switch in any direc-
tion.Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding
sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchro-
nized

after the battery has been
disconnected or discharged


after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been
closed manually (
page 414)


after a malfunction


if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
smoothly

Remove the respective fuse from
the main fuse box (
page 443).

Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse
box.

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Move and hold the sunroof switch
in the direction of arrow3 until
the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully
raised at the rear.
Keep holding the sunroof switch in
the direction of arrow3 for ap-
proximately one second.

Check the Express-open feature
(page 224).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens
completely, the roof is synchro-
nized. Otherwise repeat the above
steps.
iIf the movement of the tilt/sliding sun-
roof is blocked during the closing
procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will
stop and reopen slightly.

226 Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
The tilt/sliding panel and the front and
rear roller sunblinds can be opened and
closed electrically. The switch for the
tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds is
on the overhead control panel. An addi-
tional switch for the roller sunblinds is in
the rear passenger compartment.
The roller sunblinds only operate with the
tilt/sliding panel closed. The front and rear
roller sunblind cannot be operated individ-
ually.
Roof panel switch1Open roller sunblinds
2Close roller sunblinds
Roller sunblinds switch, rear 1Open roller sunblinds
2Close roller sunblinds
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
Opening and closing the roller sun-
blinds

To open or close the roller sunblinds,
move the roof panel/roller sunblinds
switch to the resistance point in the re-
quired direction of arrow1 or2.
Release the roof panel/roller sunblinds
switch when the roller sunblinds have
reached the desired position.

228 Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
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 prop-
erly as entire body parts or portions of them
may protrude from the passenger compart-
ment.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the 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. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment 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
panel.
Do not open the tilt/sliding panel if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
The tilt/sliding panel can be opened or
closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur (
page 414).
iYou can also open or close the tilt/slid-
ing panel using the SmartKey (summer
opening/convenience closing feature)
(page 220) or (
page 221).
You can close and reopen the tilt/slid-
ing panel using the air recirculation
switchO in the control panel of the
climate control (
page 194) or
(
page 206).
 

229 Controls in detail
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Opening and closing the panorama roof
with tilt/sliding panel
To open, close, raise, or lower the
tilt/sliding panel, move the roof panel
switch to resistance point in the re-
quired direction of arrows1 to4.
Release the roof panel switch when the
tilt/sliding panel has reached the de-
sired position.
Fully opening (Express-open) the pan-
orama roof with tilt/sliding panel

Move the roof panel switch past the re-
sistance point in the direction of
arrow1 and release.
The tilt/sliding panel opens complete-
ly.
Stopping the panorama roof with
tilt/sliding panel during Express-open

Move the roof panel switch in any di-
rection.Synchronizing the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
The tilt/sliding panel must be
synchronized

after the battery has been
disconnected or discharged


after the tilt/sliding panel has been
closed manually (
page 414)


after a malfunction


if the tilt/sliding panel does not open
smoothly

Remove the fuse from the main fuse
box (
page 443).

Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box.

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow2 until the roller
sunblinds are fully closed.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow2 for approxi-
mately one second.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow1 until the roller
sunblinds are fully opened.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow1 for approxi-
mately one second.


230 Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Move and hold the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow3 until the
tilt/sliding panel is fully raised.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow3 for approxi-
mately one second.

Move and hold the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow2 until the
tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.

Keep holding the roof panel switch in
the direction of arrow2 for approxi-
mately one second.

Check the Express-open feature of the
tilt/sliding panel (
page 229).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens com-
pletely, the roof is synchronized. Other-
wise repeat the above steps.
Solar panel*
A solar panel is available in combination
with the panorama roof with tilt/sliding
panel. The solar cells convert natural light
into electrical energy. When the engine is
switched off, the energy generated auto-
matically switches on the ventilation fan.
The constant air flow creates a cooler tem-
perature for cars parked in the sunlight.
The air flow depends on the intensity of the
solar radiation. The ventilation starts two
minutes after switching off the engine.


231 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Driving systems
The following driving systems are ex-
plained on the following pages:

Cruise control and Distronic*, with
which the vehicle can maintain a preset
speed


Airmatic* adjusts the vehicle suspen-
sion characteristics automatically and
controls the vehicle level


Parktronic system*, which assists the
driver during parking maneuvers
The BAS, ABS, ESP and SBC are described
in the “Safety and Security” section
(
page 85).
Cruise control
The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
Use of cruise control is recommended for
driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time. You can set or resume
cruise control at any speed above 25 mph
(40 km /h).
E 320 4MATIC, E 500 4MATIC:
You can set or resume cruise control at any
speed above 20 mph (30 km /h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever found on the left-hand side of the
steering column (
page 22).
Warning!
G
Cruise control is a convenience system de-
signed to assist the driver during vehicle op-
eration. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use cruise control if the road, traffic
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a steady speed.

The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on winding roads or in heavy traffic
because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.


The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in
tire traction can result in wheel spin and
loss of control.


Deactivate cruise control when driving
in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.

233 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Canceling cruise control
There are several ways to cancel cruise
control:
Step on the brake pedal.
Cruise control will be canceled. The
last speed set will be stored for later
use.
or

Briefly push the cruise control lever to
position3.
Cruise control will be canceled. The
last speed set will be stored for later
use.iThe last stored speed is canceled when
you turn off the engine.
iCruise control automatically switched
off, if
E 320 CDI, E 320, E 500, E 55 AMG:

you step on the brake pedal.


you depress the parking brake ped-
al.
In this case the segments in the
multifunction display (
page 232)
go out and no warning sounds.


the vehicle speed is below 25 mph
(40 km/h).


the ESP is in operation or switched
off with the ESP switch (
page 89).


you move the gear selector lever to
position N while driving.
The segments in the multifunction dis-
play (page 232) go out, and an
acoustic warning sounds.
E 320 4MATIC, E 500 4MATIC:

you step on the brake pedal.


you move the gear selector lever to
position N while driving.


the vehicle speed is below 20 mph
(30 km/h).


ESP is in operation.
The segments in the multifunction dis-
play are flashing.
!Moving gear selector lever to
positionN while driving also cancels
cruise control. However, the gear se-
lector lever should not be moved to
positionN while driving except to coast
when the vehicle is in danger of skid-
ding (e.g. on icy roads).