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243 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Switch on the ignition (
page 37).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 direction of
arrow1to2 and release.
The tilt/sliding sunroof 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. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could re-
sult in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.!
To avoid damaging the seals, do not trans-
port 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 439).
!
Please keep in mind that weather conditions
can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to
close the tilt/sliding sunroof when leaving the
vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehi-
cle electronics could be damaged which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open, reso-
nance noises may result in addition to the usual
wind noises. They are caused by minimal pres-
sure changes in the passenger compartment. To
reduce or eliminate these noises, change the po-
sition of the tilt/sliding sunroof or open a side
window slightly.
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You can also open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof using the SmartKey, see “Summer open-
ing feature” (
page 239) or see “Convenience
closing feature” (page 240).
Depending on current position, the tilt/sliding
sunroof may also open or close when the air re-
circulation button, in the control panel of
the climate control (page 206), (
page 207),
(
page 222) or (
page 223) is pressed and
held.
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244 Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroofStopping 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 439)
after a malfunction
if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
smoothly
Remove the respective fuse from the
main fuse box (
page 470).
Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box.
Switch on the ignition (
page 37).
Move and hold the sunroof switch in di-
rection of arrow3 until the tilt/sliding
sunroof is fully raised at the rear.
Keep holding the sunroof switch in di-
rection of arrow3 for approximately
1 second.
Check the Express-open feature
(page 243).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens com-
pletely, the roof is synchronized. Other-
wise repeat the above steps.
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If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked during the Express-close procedure, the
tilt/sliding sunroof will stop and reopen slightly.
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273 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading
Roof rack*
1Trim
Open trim1 at the trim strips in the
roof.
Secure the roof rack according to man-
ufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Warning!
G
Only use roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation in-
structions. Otherwise, an improperly at-
tached roof rack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
220 lb (100 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
are different from those when operating the
vehicles without the roof rack loaded.
!
Load the roof rack in such a way that the ve-
hicle cannot be damaged while driving.
Make sure
you can fully raise the tilt/sliding sunroof or
tilt/sliding panel*
you can fully open the trunk
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439 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof or tilt/sliding panel manually should
an electrical malfunction occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel
drive is located behind cover1 of the in-
terior overhead light.
1Cover
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Press on cover1 in direction of the ar-
row to release it.2Hole
3Crank
Take crank3 out of the glove box.
Insert crank3 through hole2.
Turn crank3 clockwise to:
slide roof panel/sunroof closed
raise roof panel/sunroof at the rear
Turn crank3 counterclockwise to:
slide roof panel/sunroof open
lower roof panel/sunroof at the
rear
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Turn crank3 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel must
be synchronized after being operated manually
(
page 244) or (
page 248).
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463 Practical hints
Battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover.
Connect the battery negative lead.
Install the luggage box (
page 433).
!
The battery and the battery ventilation hose
must always be securely installed when the vehi-
cle is in operation.
!
Always connect the battery in the order de-
scribed below. Otherwise the vehicle’s electron-
ics can be damaged.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
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The following procedures must be carried
out following any interruption of battery power
(e.g. due to reconnection):
Set the clock (
page 171) (see COMAND
operator’s manual).
Synchronize the side windows
(page 239).
Synchronize the tilt/sliding sunroof
(page 244) or the tilt/sliding panel*
(page 248).
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505 Index
Drinking and driving 309
Driving
Abroad 317
Hydroplaning 314
In winter 316
Instructions 49, 309
Problems 60
Safety systems 97
Through standing water 317
With Distronic* 262
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 105
ABS 97
BAS 99
EBP 100
ESP
®
100
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
105
Driving systems
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 265
Cruise control 249
Distronic* 252
Parktronic system* 269
Driving tips 188
Accelerator position 188
Kickdown 188E
Easy-entry/exit feature 46, 178
EBP 100
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 488
Electronic Stability Program see
ESP
®
100
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 295
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 197
Emergency operations 437
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 438
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 436
Remote door unlock 300
Tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding pan-
el*, Manual operation 439
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 125
Trunk lid, Unlocking 437
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETDEmergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 464
First aid kit 432
Flat tire, changing 452
Fuses
Hazard warning flasher 144
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 380, 381, 382, 383, 384,
385, 386, 387, 390, 391
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 466
Emission control 319
Information label 477
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 477
Emission control system warranties 10
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509 Index
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 110
Checking batteries 119
Factory setting 112
Global locking 112, 113
Global unlocking 112, 113
Locking/unlocking 36, 64, 110
Loss of 119
Messages in the multifunction
display 420, 421
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel* 239
Opening and closing the
windows 239
Opening, Trunk 120
Positions in starter switch 37
Remote control 110
Replacing batteries 441
Restoring to factory setting 113
Selective setting 112
Starting the engine 52
Turning off the engine 63Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 114
Checking batteries 119
Factory setting 116
Global locking 117, 118
Global unlocking 116, 117
Locking/unlocking 37, 64, 113
Loss of 119
Messages in the multifunction
display 420, 421, 424
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel* 239
Opening and closing the
windows 239
Opening, Trunk 120
Replacing batteries 441
Restoring to factory setting 118
Selective setting 117
Starting the engine 53
Turning off the engine 64
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 188
Kilopascal 360L
Labels
Certification 476
Emission control information 476
Vacuum line routing diagram 477
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch 56, 137
Front 444
Messages in display 422
Rear 445
Switching on/off 137
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512 IndexOCS 75
Self-test 80
Odometer 151
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 191
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 192
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 372
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 366, 367
Overhead control panel 31
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 319
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 370
Panic alarm 96
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 245
Cleaning 375
Opening/closing 246
Opening/closing in an
emergency 439
Stopping 248
Synchronizing 248Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 284
Parking 61, 313
On hills 61, 313
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 61, 313
Parking brake 55, 62
Message in display 413
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 136, 200
Gear position 52
Parktronic*
Activating/deactivating 272
Cleaning system sensors 373
Malfunctioning 272
Minimum distance 270
Range 269
System sensors 373
Warning indicators 25, 271
Parts service 474
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lampPassenger compartment
Interior lighting 145
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 470
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 284
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 309
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 375
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 434
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 478
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 310
Power outlet 289
Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 242
Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Emergency operations 439