2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Owner's Manual

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WARNING
At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof
automatically 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, immediately
pull back the sliding sunroof switch. The
sliding sunroof lifts during opening.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
! The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be
damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
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
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
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. Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing 0043
To raise
0044 To open
0087 To close/lower
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0057switch in the
corresponding direction. Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
103Opening and closing Z

i
If you press or pull the 0057switch
beyond the point of resistance, an
automatic opening/closing process is
started in the corresponding direction. You
can stop automatic operation by pressing
or pulling again.
i If the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear,
it lowers slightly automatically at higher
speeds. The noise level in the vehicle
interior 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 SmartKey from the ignition
lock. 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 installed. In order to allow
ventilation 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 raised sliding sunroof automatically
lowers at the rear when driving if it starts to
rain. The sliding sunroof is lowered depending
on:
R the road speed and
R the intensity of the rain.
You can manually cancel the automatic
closing procedure. Press or pull the 0057
switch in any direction.
To raise the sliding sunroof again, press the
0057 switch in direction 0043. The rain-closing
feature remains activated. Operating the roller sunblinds for the
sliding sunroof
Important safety notes 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.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The front roller sunblind can
only be opened and closed 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 a roller sunblind during the
closing process, the roller sunblind opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the roller sunblinds.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature especially does not
react to soft, light and thin objects such as
small fingers. This means that the reversing
feature cannot prevent someone 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. 104
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelOpening and closing

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.
Opening and closing the front roller
sunblind 0043
To open
0044 To open
0087 To close
i The front roller sunblind can only be
closed when the sliding sunroof is closed.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the 0057switch in direction 0043.
The front roller sunblind opens, then the
sliding roof is raised.
X Pull the 0057switch in direction 0044.
The front roller sunblind opens.
X Pull the 0057switch in direction 0087.
The front roller sunblind closes if the sliding
sunroof is closed.
i If you press or pull the 0057switch
beyond the point of resistance, an
automatic opening/closing process is
started in the corresponding direction. You
can stop automatic operation by pressing
or pulling again. Opening and closing the rear roller
sunblind Operating from the front
X
To open or close: press button0043.
The rear roller sunblind opens or closes
fully.
X To stop: press button 0043again.
i You must first open or close the rear roller
sunblind fully before you can move it in the
other direction.
Operating from the rear compartment X
To open/close manually: press or pull
switch 0043to the point of resistance and
hold it until the rear roller sunblind has
reached the desired position.
X To open/close fully: press or pull
switch 0043beyond the point of resistance
and release it. Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
105Opening and closing Z

Resetting the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblind
Resetting the sliding sunroof or the
front roller sunblinds Reset the sliding sunroof or the front roller
sunblind if the sliding sunroof or the front
roller sunblind does not move smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the 0057switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0043
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.
X Keep the 0057switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Pull the 0057switch in the direction of
arrow 0043repeatedly until the front roller
sunblind is closed.
X Keep the 0057switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof
(Y page 103) and the front roller sunblind
(Y page 105) can be fully opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Resetting the rear sunblind X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Pull switch 0043repeatedly until the rear
roller sunblind is fully closed.
X Keep switch 0043pulled for an additional
second.
X Make sure that the rear roller sunblind can
be opened fully again (Y page 105).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. 106
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelOpening and closing

Problems with the sliding sunroof
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 still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact
a qualified specialist workshop. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions The sliding sunroof
cannot be closed and
you cannot see the
cause. If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens
again slightly:
X
Immediately after it blocks, pull the 0057switch down again to
the point of resistance 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 it blocks, pull the 0057switch down again to
the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed
The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment
feature. Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
107Opening and closing Z

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Useful information
............................110
Correct driver's seat position ..........110
Seats .................................................. 111
Steering wheel .................................. 127
Mirrors ............................................... 130
Memory function .............................. 133
Memory function in the rear com-
partment ............................................ 134 109Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).Correct driver's seat position
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WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 111).
X Check whether you have adjusted seat 0087
properly (Y page 112).
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 127).
X Make sure that steering wheel 0043is
adjusted properly (Y page 127).
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 57).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt 0044properly (Y page 59).
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
joints 110
Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors