2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R320CDI sunroof

260 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Synchronizing
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 481)

after a malfunction

if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
smoothly
Remove the fuse for the tilt/sliding
sunroof from the fuse box
(
page 520).
Reinsert the fuse in the main box.
Switch on the ignition (page 39).
Press and hold the sunroof switch in
the direction of arrow3 (
page 259)
until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully
raised at the rear.
Hold the sunroof switch in direction of
arrow3 for approximately 1 second.
Open the tilt/sliding sunroof using the
Express-open feature (
page 259).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens com-
pletely, it is synchronized.
If the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
completely:
Repeat the above steps.
Warning!G
If the tilt/sliding sunroof encounters an
obstruction that blocks its path in a circum-
stance where you are closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof
switch past the resistance point, or by
pressing and holding button‹on the
SmartKey, by pressing and holding the lock
button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on the
door handle, the automatic reversal function
will not operate.
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.
iFor information on which fuse box contains
the fuse for the power tilt/sliding sunroof, see
the fuse chart provided with the vehicle tool kit
(
page 473).

265 Controls in detail
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Press and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow3 (
page 263)
until the tilt/sliding panel is fully raised
at the rear.
Push and hold the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 (
page 263)
until the tilt/sliding panel is fully
closed.
Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow2 (
page 263) for
approximately 1 second.
Open the tilt/sliding panel using the
Express-open feature (
page 263).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens
completely, the roof is synchronized.
If the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
completely:
Repeat the above steps.

297 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading
Roof rack*
1Trim coverFlip roof trim covers 1 open.
Attach the roof rack to the attachment
points under roof trim covers 1.
Follow roof rack manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
For further information, inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
Only use the roof rack when the basic
carrier bars have been completely mounted.
The left and right roof rails are only
stabilized by means of the basic carriers
being mounted.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached 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
vehicle cannot be damaged while driving.
Make sure

you can completely raise the tilt/sliding
sunroof* (or tilt/sliding panel*) at the rear

you can open the tilt/sliding sunroof* (or
tilt/sliding panel*) completely

you can open the tailgate completely

481 Practical hints
Opening / closing in an emergency
Opening / closing in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
You can open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof manually should an electrical
malfunction occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located
behind a cover on the overhead control
panel.
1Cover
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(
page 67).
Open the driver’s door (this puts
the starter switch to position0,
same as with the SmartKey
removed from starter switch).
The driver’s door can then be
closed again.
Press on cover1 at the position
indicated by the arrow.
Take off cover 1.
2Crank
Take crank 2 out of the Operator’s
Manual pouch.
Insert crank2 into hole.
Turn crank2 clockwise to

slide sunroof closed

raise sunroof at the rear
Turn crank2 counterclockwise to

slide sunroof open

lower sunroof at the rear
iTurn crank2 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized if
it has been operated manually (
page 260).
iThe panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* cannot be operated as described.
Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

513 Practical hints
Battery
Connect the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal and fasten it’s cover
(
page 512).
Connect the negative lead to the nega-
tive terminal (
page 512).
Charging the battery
If the battery is discharged, the battery can
be charged using the jump-start contacts
located in the engine compartment
(
page 515).
Charge the battery in accordance with
the instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
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!
iThe following procedures must be carried
out following any interruption of battery power
(e.g. due to disconnection):

Set the clock (page 181).
Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga-
tion module*: Time and date are set auto-
matically.

Synchronize the door windows
(
page 254).

Synchronize the power tilt/sliding sunroof*
(
page 260).

Synchronize the power tilt/sliding panel*
(
page 264).

Synchronize the power folding exterior rear
view mirrors* (
page 214).
Warning!G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.

552 Index
Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 396, 401
Drinking and driving 347
Driving 51
Abroad 356
Hydroplaning 352
In winter 354, 405
Instructions 51, 347
Problems 63
Safety systems 100
Systems 266
Through standing water 355
With Distronic* 282
Driving off 58
Driving safety systems
4-ETS 106
ABS 100
BAS 102
EBP 105
ESP
®102Driving systems 266
AIRMATIC* 285
Cruise control 266
Distronic* 271
Parktronic* 291
Rear view camera* 295
Driving tips 203
Kickdown 203
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 132
Control system 190
EBP 105
Indicator and warning lamps 422
Electric air pump 502
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 535
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS
Emergency calls
Tele Aid* 331Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 514
First aid kit 472
Flat tire 497
Fuses 520
Hazard warning flasher 152
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 420–428
Roadside Assistance 12, 333
Towing the vehicle 517
Emergency operation
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 478
Power tilt/sliding sunroof,
Manual operation* 481
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 336
Tailgate, Opening from the
inside 123
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 211
Emergency tensioning device see ETD

556 Index
I
Identification label see Labels
Identification labels
Certification label 527
Ignition 40, 54, 67
Immobilizer 107
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation
pressure
Information button see Tele Aid*
Infrared reflecting windshield* 344
Inside door handle 122
Instrument cluster 26, 156
Illumination brightness 157
Lamps 420
Messages in the multifunction
display 433–471
Multifunction display 159
Selecting language 179Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 153
Delayed switch-off 186
Interior rear view mirror 48
Antiglare position 212
Auto-dimming* 213
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 61
J
Jack 472, 474
Jacking up the vehicle 498
Jump starting 514K
Key, Mechanical 478
Key, SmartKey 112
Batteries 115, 483
Battery check lamp 112
Checking battery condition 115
Closing the power windows
Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing the tilt/sliding panel*
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing, Power tailgate* 127
Factory settings 113
Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 112
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 114
Loss of 115
Messages in the multifunction
display 461–462
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 254
Opening the tilt/sliding panel*
(Summer opening feature) 254
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 254

557 Index
Remote control 112
Replacing batteries 483
Selective settings 114
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening, Power
tailgate* 115
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 120, 483
Battery check lamp 116
Checking battery condition 120
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing the tilt/sliding panel*
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 128
Factory settings 119
Important notes 117
Locking/unlocking 39, 68, 116
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 119
Loss of 121Messages in the multifunction
display 461–462
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 254
Opening the tilt/sliding panel*
(Summer opening feature) 254
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 254
Remote control 116
Replacing batteries 483
Selective settings 119
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 39, 41
Starting the engine 55
Turning off engine 67
Unlocking and opening, Power
tailgate* 121
Kickdown 203
Kilopascal 402L
Labels 526
Certification label 526
Emission control information 527
Engine number 527
Paint code 526
Vacuum line routing diagram 527
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 527
Lamps, exterior 485
Front 485
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-
function display 463
Messages in display 465
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Rear 485
Lamps, Indicator and warning
ABS 27, 420
Brakes 27, 421
Center console 31, 431
CHECK ENGINE 29, 423, 424
Engine diagnostics 29, 423, 424
ESP
®27, 425