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Operating the sliding sunroof
Overhead control panel
0002
To raise
0003 To open
0022 To close/lower
The sliding sunroof can only be operated
when the roller sunblind is open.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0002switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again. Operating the roller sunblind for the
sliding sunroof
General notes The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The roller sunblind can only be
opened and closed when the sliding sunroof
is closed. G
WARNING
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 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
stopped.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblind is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If an object
blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during
the closing process, the roller sunblind opens
again automatically. The automatic reversing
feature is however only an aid and is no
substitute for your attention when closing the
roller sunblind.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R when closing the roller sunblind again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
preven tsomeone being trapped in these
situations. 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 somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped. 88
Sliding sunroofOpening and closing

Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
0002
To open
0003 To open
0022 To close
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0002switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblind Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller
sunblind if the sliding sunroof or the roller
sunblind does not move smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the 0002switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0022
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.
X Keep the 0002switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Pull the 0002switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0022
until the roller sunblind is fully closed.
X Keep the 0002switch pulled for an
additional second. X
Make sure that the sliding sunroof
(Y page 88) and the roller sunblind
(Y page 89) can be fully opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
! If the sliding sunroof and the roller
sunblind cannot be fully closed or reset,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. Problems with the sliding sunroof
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. G
WARNING
If you close the sliding sunroof again
immediately after it has been blocked or
reset, the sliding sunroof closes with
increased or maximum force. The reversing
feature 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.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 0002switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again
during closing and then reopens slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 0002switch in the Sliding sunroof
89Opening and closing Z

Adjusting the steering wheel
manually
G
WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could caus eyou to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion. 0002
Release lever
0003 To adjust the steering wheel height
0022 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
X Push release lever 0002down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
X Push release lever 0002up completely.
The steering column is locked.
X Check 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. Adjusting the steering wheel
electrically
0002
To adjust the steering wheel height
0003 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock.
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 99)
R Storing settings (Y page 103) EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants –particularly childre n–could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel
adjustmen tinthe opposite direction to that
in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped. Steering wheel
99Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

G
WARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always waitu ntil the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and ou tofyour vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer (Y page 202).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in
position 1
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0or 1in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R
the driver's door is closed
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory
function (Y page 103).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer.
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0002
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident. 100
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement.T
he wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
or
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers
fail completely. The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The windshield washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the center of the
windshield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X
Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist
workshop. 118
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

USA only
0002
To set the temperature, left (Y page 124)
0003 To defrost the windshield (Y page 125)
0022 To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 126)
0021 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 123)
001F To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 126)
0020 To set the temperature, right (Y page 124)
0012 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 127)
0013 To set the air distribution (Y page 124)
0014 To increase the airflow (Y page 125)
0015 To reduce the airflow (Y page 125)
0016 To switch climate control on/off (Y page 123)
0018 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 124)Notes on using climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dual-
zone automatic climate control.
R
Activate climate control using the 0003and
0004 buttons. The indicator lamps in the
0003 and0004 buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again. R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well.T he
indicator lamp in the 0002button goes out.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full122
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

climate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 136).
i The ECO start/stop function is not
available on AMG vehicles. Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
General notes Whe
nthe climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the 0003 button (Y page 124).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 131).
X To activate: press the0003button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engine is
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled
and dehumidified according to the
temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
Activating/deactivating
X
To activate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button lights
up.
i When the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function is activated,
one of the indicator lamps on the auxiliary
heating button will light up on vehicles with
auxiliary heating.
X To deactivate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button goes
out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Operating the climate control systems
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KEYLESS-GO
General notes
R
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the functionality of the
KEYLESS-GO key.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
aS martKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS-
GO function and a detachable Start/Stop
button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignitio nlock and the SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
key positions in the ignition lock. This is only
the case if you are not depressing the brake
pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts
immediately.
The Start/Stop button can be removed from
the ignition lock. Then, you can insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle. You should, however,
always take the SmartKey with you when
leaving the vehicle. The vehicle can be
started with the Start/Stop button if the
SmartKey is in the vehicle. 0002
Start/Stop button
0003 Ignition lock
X Insert Start/Stop button 0002into ignition
lock 0003.
i When you insert Start/Stop button 0002
into ignition lock 0003, the system needs
approximately 2seconds recognition time.
You can then use Start/Stop button 0002. Start/Stop button
0022
USA only
0021 Canada only
X Position 0: if Start/Stop button 0002has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the
key being removed from the ignition.
X Position 1: press Start/Stop button 0002.
You can now activate the windshield
wipers, for example.
i If you then open the driver's door when in
this position, the power supply is
deactivated.
X Position 2: (ignition): press Start/Stop
button 0002twice. 132
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