2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 sunroof

441 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening and closing power tilt/sliding sunroofWarning!
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When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make
sure that there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
If the tilt/sliding sunroof encounters an ob-
struction 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 sen-
sor surface (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on
the outside door handle, the automatic re-
versal function will not operate.
The opening/closing procedure of the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the switch or, if the switch
was moved past the resistance point and re-
leased, by moving the switch in any direc-
tion.
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.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment can cause 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 617).
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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 355) and “Convenience
closing feature” (page 356). Depending on
current position, the tilt/sliding sunroof may
also open or close when the air recirculation
button, (
page 426) is pressed and held
for 2 seconds.
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If PRE-SAFE
® has been activated, the
tilt/sliding sunroof closes automatically until
only a small gap remains.

442 Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof1Push back to slide sunroof open
2Push forward to slide sunroof closed
3Push up to raise sunroof at rear
4Pull down to lower sunroof at rear
With the sunroof closed or tilted open, a
screen can be slid into the roof opening to
help provide shade. When sliding the sun-
roof open, the screen will also retract.
Switch on the ignition (
page 315).

To open, close, raise or lower, move the
switch to resistance point in the re-
quired direction1to4 until the
tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the de-
sired position.

Express-operation: To open, close,
raise or lower, move the switch past
the resistance point in the required
direction1to4 and release.
The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes
completely.

Stopping during Express-opening/
closing: Move the switch in any direc-
tion.
Synchronizing
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchro-
nized

after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been
closed manually (
page 617)


if the tilt/sliding sunroof can only be
opened with a jerking motion


after a malfunction

Switch on the ignition (
page 315).

Press 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 approximately
1 second.

Check the Express-operation feature
(page 442).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens com-
pletely, the sunroof is synchronized.
Otherwise repeat the above steps.
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With the SmartKey in starter switch
position0 or removed from the starter switch,
the tilt/sliding sunroof can be operated


until you open the driver’s or passenger door


for up to approximately 5 minutes
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If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked during the closing procedure, the sun-
roof will stop and reopen slightly.
!
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof com-
pletely if it is not aligned. Otherwise you could
damage the tilt/sliding sunroof.

447 Controls in detail
Loading and storing
Loading and storing
Roof rack*

Flip the covers upward.

Only attach the roof-rack system to the
anchorage points under the covers.
Observe manufacturer’s instructions
for installation.
Loading instructions
The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-
ceed the load limit or vehicle capacity
weight as indicated on the corresponding
placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(page 503).
Warning!
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Only use roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle.
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 ve-
hicle cannot be damaged while driving.
Make sure


you can fully raise tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel*


you can fully open the trunk
Warning!
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Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible using cargo tie-down hooks
and fastening materials appropriate for the
weight and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the trunk if possible.


617 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 drive mechanism is behind the left sun
visor.
1Cover
Remove cover1.2Crank

Take crank2 from the Operator’s
Manual pouch.

Switch on the ignition (
page 315).

Insert crank2 through the hole.

Turn crank2 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 crank2 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof (
page 442) or tilt/slid-
ing panel (
page 446) must be synchronized af-
ter being operated manually.

685 Index
Dynamic Rear View Monitor* 413
Parallel parking 417
Reverse parking (back-in
parking) 415
Switching on 415
View through the camera 413
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Easy-entry/exit feature 328
COMAND menu 224
EBP 71
ELCODE 672
Electric parking brake 364
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet see Power outlet
Electrical system, Technical Data 659
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system 462
Emergency calls, Tele Aid 463
Emergency engine shut-down 648
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 377
Emergency operations
Locking the vehicle 614
mechanically releasing the parking
brake 616Releasing from inside 440
Remote door lock 469
Remote door unlock 468
Tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding
panel* 617
Unlocking the trunk 615
Unlocking the vehicle 614
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 639
First aid kit 611
Flat tire 629
Fuses 645
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 544
Roadside Assistance 16
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 465
Towing the vehicle 642
Emission control 488
Emission control information label 652
Emission control system warranties 14
Engine
Belt layout 653
Cleaning 536
Compartment 492
Coolant 497, 662, 665Malfunction indicator lamp 547
Number 652, 672
Oil 496, 661, 663
Oils 494
Residual heat and ventilation 433
Starting 359
Technical data 654
Turning off 365
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 494
Adding 496
Additives 663
Checking level 494
Checking level (Dipstick) 495
Checking level (Instrument cluster con-
trol system) 494
Consumption 494
Dipstick 495
Filler neck 496, 497
Messages in display 495, 602
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 661
Viscosity 672
ESP
®
72
Messages in display 572, 582
Warning lamp 549

693 Index
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors 333
Power outlet 458
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 441
Emergency operations 617
Opening/closing 441
Opening/closing in an
emergency 617
Synchronizing 442
Power train 676
Power washer 535
Power windows 353
Blocking of rear window operation 67
Cleaning 540
Opening/closing 353
Practical hints 557, 611
Premium unleaded gasoline 490, 662,
664
PRE-SAFE
®
60
Message in display 567
Messages in display 572
Preventive occupant safety see PRE-SAFE
®
Problems
While driving 362
With vehicle 20
Product information 13Production options weight 527
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch 676
Automatic shift program 374
Proper use of the vehicle 19
PSI 527
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
FM/AM operation (COMAND) 93
Saving stations, FM/AM
(COMAND) 96
Selecting satellite radio* channel (In-
strument cluster control
system) 248
Selecting stations 248
Submenu overview, FM/AM
(COMAND) 93
Switching wavebands, FM/AM
(COMAND) 94
Tuning in stations/channels 94
Voice Control* 282
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 486Range (distance to empty) 246
Reading lamps in the front 349
Reading lamps in the rear 350
Rear door window
Blocking operation 67
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 622
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 434
Rear seats
Adjustment 318
Folding back and placing upright rear
head restraints 325
Head restraints 324
Heating* 322
Multicontour* 327
Setting front passenger seat position
from rear 321
Ventilation* 323
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 430
Activating 430
Deactivating 430
Recommended inflation pressure 527,
676

696 IndexShelf below rear window, Cleaning and
care of 542
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 374
Shifting, Automatic transmission 367
Side impact air bags 49
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 537
Messages in display 599
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 527, 677
Sirius satellite radio* (COMAND) 98
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
SMS messages 137
Snow chains 531
Spare fuses 646
Spare wheel see Minispare wheel
Speed
Setting current 381
Setting to last stored speed in DIS-
TRONIC Plus* (“Resume”
function) 395Speed settings
Cruise control 383
DISTRONIC Plus* 393, 394
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in Cruise control 384
Speedometer
Displays 387
SRS 57, 677
Indicator lamp 552
Messages in display 605
Standing water, Driving through 485
Starter battery 636
Starter switch 315
Positions 315
Starting difficulties, Engine 360
Starting, Engine 359
Steering column 330
Steering wheel
Adjustment 330
Cleaning 542
Easy entry/exit feature 328
Heated steering wheel* 331
Power steering fluid 661
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 375Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 469
Storage compartments 448
Cup holder 452
Front armrest 448
Parcel net 449
Rear armrest 450
Ruffled storage pockets 451
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 448
Under the front seats 449
Storing tires 502
Summer opening feature 355
Sun visors 455
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 227
Extending/retracting rear window
sunshade 456
Opening or closing rear side window
sunshades 355
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC*) 403

698 IndexTemperature
Outside temperature indicator 29
Setting interior temperature
(COMAND) 230
Tires 510
Tie-down hooks, Trunk 453
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 633, 678
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof
Time
Setting (COMAND) 213
TIN 527
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 504
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tires 500
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)* 511
And Rims 655
And Wheels 500
Care and maintenance 501
Chains 531
Checking inflation pressure electroni-
cally with Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)* 511Checking inflation pressure electroni-
cally with Run Flat Indicator (Canada
only) 515
Cleaning 502
Cold tire inflation pressure 526
Direction of rotation 503
Driving instructions 482
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure 510
Inflation pressure 509
Information placard 504
Inspection 501
Load rating 519, 528
Load rating, Maximum 523, 527
Minispare wheel 613, 658
Ply composition and material
used 528
Problems under-/overinflation 509
Retreads 500
Rotating 529
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 515
Service life 501
Sizes 655
Snow 530
Speed rating 484, 520, 528
Storing 502Supplemental tire inflation pressure
information 489
Temperature 510, 525
Terminology 526
TPMS malfunction telltale 553
Traction 483, 528
Tread depth 502
Tread depth, Winter 530
Treadwear indicators 528
Vehicle maximum load on 528
Wear pattern 529
Winter 530
Tools 611
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 64
Tow-away alarm 76
Tow-away alarm (COMAND) 228
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 611,
644
Towing the vehicle 642
Tow-start 639, 642
Traction 73, 483, 525, 528
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 486
Tread 528
Tread depth, Tires 502