Problems with the side windowsGWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately
after it has been blocked or reset, the side
window closes with increased or maximum
force. The reversing function is then not
active. Parts of the body could be trapped in
the closing area in the process. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the
closing area. To stop the closing process,
release the switch or push the switch again to
reopen the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.
XRemove the objects.XClose the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. If a side
window is obstructed during closing and
reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-
roof" refers to the panorama sliding sunroof.
GWARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing pro-
cedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop-
ped.
GWARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
GWARNING
At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto-
matically lowers slightly at the rear. This could
trap you or other persons. There is a risk of
injury. Make sure that nobody reaches into
the sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the
vehicle is in motion.
If somebody becomes trapped, reduce speed
immediately, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions. The sliding sunroof opens
again to its original position.
If the sliding sunroof is not completely raised,
you can then raise it further with the switch.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
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pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises.
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If an object blocks or
restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing
process, the sliding sunroof opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing fea-
ture is however only an aid and is no substi-
tute for your attention when closing the slid-
ing roof.
GWARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 4 mm of the closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing function cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:To raise;To open=To close/lowerXTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock.XPress or pull the 3 switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the corre-
sponding direction. You can stop automatic
operation by pressing again.
i After opening the sliding sunroof, the
roller sunblind closes slightly automati-
cally. This reduces drafts in the vehicle inte-
rior.
i If the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear,
it lowers slightly automatically at higher
speeds. The noise level in the vehicle inte-
rior is reduced as a result.
At low speeds it raises again automatically.
i You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the key. This function remains
active for five minutes or until you open a
front door.
i The sliding sunroof cannot be opened if a
roof carrier is fitted. In order to allow ven-
90Panorama sliding sunroofOpening and closing
tilation of the vehicle interior, you can raise
the sliding sunroof.
If contact is made with a roof carrier
approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding
sunroof lowers slightly but remains raised
at the rear.
Rain-closing feature
The rain-closing feature is only available for
vehicles with a rain sensor.
When the key is in position 0 in the ignition
lock or is removed, the sliding sunroof closes
automatically:
R if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after six hours
R if there is a malfunction in the power supply
The sliding sunroof remains raised at the rear
in order to allow ventilation of the vehicle
interior.
i If the sliding sunroof is obstructed when
being closed by the rain-closing feature, it
opens again slightly. The rain-closing fea-
ture is then deactivated.
The sliding sunroof does not close if:
R it is raised at the rear.
R it is blocked.
R no rain is falling on the area of the wind-
screen being monitored by the rain sensor,
e.g. because the vehicle is under a bridge.
Operating the roller sunblinds for the
sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the roller sunblind
parts of the body could be trapped between
the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic opening/closing process
The opening/closing process is stopped.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
sliding sunroof is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature
The roller sunblinds are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the roller blind during the
closing process, the roller blind opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility to pay atten-
tion when closing the roller blinds.
GWARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R when closing the roller sunblind again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing function cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic opening/closing process
The closing process is stopped.
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Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:To open;To open=To closeXTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock.XPress or pull the 3 switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the corre-
sponding direction. You can stop automatic
operation by pressing again.
i After opening the sliding sunroof, the
roller sunblind closes slightly automati-
cally. This reduces drafts in the vehicle inte-
rior.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds
If the sliding sunroof or the roller sunblinds
do not move smoothly, reset the sliding sun-
roof and the roller sunblinds:
XTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock.XPull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.XKeep the 3 switch pulled for an addi-
tional second.XPull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.XKeep the 3 switch pulled for an addi-
tional second.XMake sure that the sliding sunroof
( Y page 90) and the roller sunblinds
( Y page 92) can be fully opened and closed
again.XIf this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
GWARNING
If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a
malfunction or voltage supply interruption,
then the reversing function will malfunction or
not work. The sliding sunroof closes with
increased or maximum force. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in
the process. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
In such or similar situations always make sure
that no parts of the body are in the closing
area. Always reset the sliding sunroof after a
malfunction or voltage supply interruption.
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. If the sliding
sunroof is obstructed during closing and
reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull the 3
switch down again to the point of resist-
ance until the sliding sunroof is closed
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again dur-
ing closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull the 3
switch down again to the point of resist-
ance until the sliding sunroof is closed
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
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The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip jointsXBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-
ror and the exterior mirrors ( Y page 101)
so that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions.XVehicles with a memory function: save
the seat and exterior mirror settings
( Y page 103).
Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
GWARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat adjust-
ment buttons and become trapped. There is
a risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under
the lever assembly of the seat adjustment
system.GWARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle
occupant could become trapped by the guide
rail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that no one has any part of their
body within the sweep of the seat when
adjusting it.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if the backrest is not in the
upright position. When braking or in the event
of an accident, you could slide underneath the
seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck inju-
ries, for example. This poses an increased risk
of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seat
is in the upright position.
GWARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
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Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/offGWARNING
If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the
seat cushion and backrest padding may
become very hot. The health of vehicle occu-
pants with limited temperature sensitivity or
a limited ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk
of injury.
Therefore, do not switch on the seat heating
repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
XTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XTo switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.XTo switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
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Problems with the seat heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe seat heating has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will
switch back on automatically.Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped by the steer-
ing wheel if they adjust it. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
Adjusting the steering wheel
GWARNING
The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if
you adjust it while driving. This could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Make sure that the steering wheel is locked
before driving off. Never unlock the steering
wheel when the vehicle is in motion.
:Release lever;To adjust the steering wheel height=To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)XPush release lever : down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.XAdjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.XPush release lever : up completely.
The steering column is locked.XCheck if the steering column is locked.
When doing so, try to push the steering
wheel up or down or try to move it in the
fore-and-aft direction.100Steering wheelSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAnti-dazzle mode: pivot anti-dazzle
switch : forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects visible in the mirrors are
closer than they appear. You could misjudge
the distance from road users driving behind
you when changing lanes, for instance. There
is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always look over your
shoulder to determine the actual distance
from road users driving behind you.
XTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XPress button : for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button ; for the right-hand exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button = as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.XPress adjustment button = up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position.
You should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exte-
rior mirrors are automatically heated if the
rear window heating is switched on and the
outside temperature is low. Heating takes a
maximum of 10 minutes.
i The exterior mirrors can also be heated
manually by switching on the rear window
heating.
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec-
trically
XTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 145).XBriefly press button :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.Mirrors101Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ