2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE sunroof

XTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPress the 3switch in direction :.
Both roller sunblinds open, then the pano-
rama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is
raised.
XPull the 3switch in direction ;.
The sunblinds open.
XPull the 3switch in direction =.
The roller sunblinds close when the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
If you press or pull the 3switch beyond the
point of resistance, automatic operation is star-
ted in the corresponding direction .You can stop
automatic operation by pressing or pulling
again.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel or the front
roller sunblind
!
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel and the roller sunblinds cannot be fully
opened or closed after resetting, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel or the roller sunblinds if the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the front
roller sunblind does not move smoothly.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPull the 3switch repeatedly to the point of
resistanc einthe direction of arrow :until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is fully closed.
XKeep the 3switch pulled for an additional
second.
XPull the 3switch several times in the
direction of arrow :until the roller sunblinds
are closed.
XKeep the 3switch pulled for an additional
second.
XMake sure that the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds can
be fully opened and closed again.
XIf this is not the case, repeat the steps above
again.
94Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing

Problems with the sliding sunroof
Your vehicle may be equippedwithasliding sunroof or apanorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel. In the following section ,the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both sliding sunroof variants.
GWARNING
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:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rpress the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
!If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as aresult of amalfunction ,contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The sliding sunroof or
panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
cannot be closed and
you cannot see the
cause.If the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is
obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull the3switch down again to the
point of resistance until the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
The sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is
closed with more force.
If the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is
obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull the 3switch down again to the
point of resistance until the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
The sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is
closed without the automatic reversing feature.
Sliding sunroof95
Opening and closing
Z

The three red indicator lamps in the button indi-
cate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down from
level3to level 2after approximately eight
minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off approx-
imately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.
XTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 131).
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.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
iIf drive program E(Ypage 144) is selected,
the power of the seat heating is reduced.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have selected.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 131).
XTo switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
XTo switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
iYou can open the side windows and the slid-
ing sunroof using the "Convenienc eopening"
feature (
Ypage 88). The seat ventilation of
the driver's seat automatically switches to the
highest level.
iWhen the vehicle is stationary, the fan
speed can be reduced automatically. This
reduces the noises of the seat ventilation.
102Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

vehicle, even if you only leave it forashort time.
Pay attention to the important safety notes.
XDepress the brake pedala nd keep it
depressed.
XPress the Start/Stop button once
(Ypag e131).
The engine starts.
Starting procedure via smartphone
Observe the important safety notes on starting
the engine (Ypag e133).
You can als ostart you rengine via you rsmart-
phone from outside the vehicle. In this case, the
previousl yselected climate control setting is
activated .Inthis way you can cool or heat the
interior of the vehicl ebefore starting the jour-
ney.
Only start the engine via you rsmartphone if it is
safe to start and run the engine where you rvehi-
cle is parked.
Observe the lega lstipulations in the area where
you rvehicl eisp arked .Engine start via smart-
phone may be limited to certain countries or
regions.
You can execute amaximu moftwo consecutive
starting attempts via you rsmartphone. If you
insert the SmartKey into the ignitio nlock, you
can carry out two more starting attempts.
Once you have started the engine, you can
switch the engine off via you rsmartphone at any
time.
You can only start the engine via you rsmart-
phone if:
Rthe SmartKey is in the ignitio nlock
Rpark position Pis selected
Rthe accelerator pedalisn ot depressed
Rthe anti-theft alarm system is not activated
Rthe panic alarm is not activated
Rthe hazard warning lampsare switched off
Rthe hood is closed.
Rthe doors are closed and locked
Rthe windows and sliding sunroof are closed
Also make sure that:
Rthe fuel tank is sufficiently filled
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
GWARNING
Limbs could be crushed or trappe difthe
engine is started unintentionally during ser-
vice or maintenance work. There is arisk of
injury.
Always secure the engine against uninten-
tional starting before carrying out mainte-
nance or repair work.
Make sure that the engine cannot be started via
you rsmartphone before carrying out mainte-
nance or repairs. You can prevent an engine
start via you rsmartphone, for example, if you:
Rswitch on the hazard warning lamps
Rdo not lock the doors
Ropen the hood
Pulling away
General notes
GWARNING
If the engine speedisa bove the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicl ecould pul lawa ysuddenly.T here is
ar isk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
alway sfirmly depress the brake pedala nd do
not simultaneously accelerate.
Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling
away.
The vehicl elocks centrally once you have pulled
away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the insid eatany
time.
You can als odeactivate the automatic locking
feature, see the Digital Operator's Manual.
It is only possible to shift the transmission from
position Pto the desired position if you depress
the brake pedal. Only then is the parking lock
released. If you do not depress the brake pedal,
the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the parking lock remains engaged.
iUpshifts take place at highere ngine speeds
after acold start. This help sthe catalytic con-
verter to reach its operating temperature
more quickly.
Information on the automatic release of the
electric parking brake (
Ypag e154).
134Driving
Driving and parking

XPull bag hook;down by tab :.
Stowage well under the trunk floor
!
Unhook the handle before again before clos-
ing the trunk lid and clip it in securely to pre-
vent the handle flap from protruding. Other-
wise, you could damage the handle.
XTo open: pull handle :up.
XHook handle :into rain trough ;.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics ,aswell as
steerin gand braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is arisk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 349).
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain damage
even when it is in motion.
Dependin gonthe vehicle equipment, ensure
that when the roof carrier is installed you can:
Rraise the sliding sunroof/panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel fully
Ropen the trunk lid fully
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Vehicles with apanorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel: the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel cannot be opened if a
roof carrier is installed. The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can still be raised to
allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel makes contact with aroof carrier
approved by Mercedes-Benz,t he sunroof will
lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.
Stowage areas273
Stowage and features
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Drivingabroad
An extensive Mercedes-Ben zService networ kis
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
Car e
General notes
HEnvironmental not e
Dispose of empty packagin gand cleanin g
cloths in an environmentally responsible man -
ner.
!Fo rc leanin gyour vehicle, do no tuse any of
th ef ollowing:
Rdry, rough or har dcloths
Rabrasiv ecleanin gagents
Rsolvents
Rcleanin gagents containin gsolvents
Do no tscrub .
Do no ttou ch th esurfaces or protective films
wit hh ardo bjects ,e.g.a ringori cescraper.
You could otherwise scratch or damage th e
surfaces and protective film.
!Do no tparkt he vehicle fo ranextende d
period straight after cleanin git,particularly
after havin gcleaned th ewheels wit hwhee l
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increase dcorro sion of th ebrake discs and
brake pads/linings. Fo rthisr eason ,you
should drive fo rafewminutes after cleaning.
Brakin gheat sthe brake discs and th ebrake
pads/linings, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked.
Regular car eofyour vehicle is aconditi on for
retainin gthe qualit yint he longterm.
Use car eproducts and cleanin gagents recom -
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing th evehicle an dcleaning th e
paintwor k
Automatic car was h
GWARNING
Brakin gefficiency is reduce dafter washin g
th ev ehicle. There is ariskofana ccident.
Afte rthe vehicle has bee nwashed, brake
carefully whil epayin gattenti on to th etraffic
condition suntil full braking powe risrestored .
!If DISTRONIC PLU SortheHOLD function is
activated, th evehicle brake sautomatically in
certain situations.
To preven tdamage to th evehicle, deactivat e
DISTRONIC PLU Sand th eHOLDf unction in
th ef ollowin goro ther similar situations:
Rwhen towin gthe vehicle
Rin th ecar wash
!Never clean your vehicle in aTouchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleanin gagents .These cleanin gagents can
damage th epaintwor korplasticparts .
!Mak esuret hat:
Rthes idew indows and th eslidin gsunroof
are full yclosed.
Rth ev entilation/heatin gisswitched of f(th e
OF Fb utto nhas bee npressed).
Rthew indshield wipe rswitch is at position 0.
Rthe3 60°c amera or rea rviewc amera is
switched off.
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged .
!If theSmartKey is within th ereard etection
range of KEYLESS-GO ,the followin gsitua-
tions, fo rexample, could lead to th euninte
n
-
tional opening of th etrunk :
Rusin gac ar wash
Rusingap owerwasher
Mak esuret hatthe SmartKey is at leas t10ft
(3 m) away from th evehicle.
!Mak esuret hatthe automatic transmissio n
is in neutral position Nwhen washin gyour
vehicle in atow-throu gh car wash .The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged .
ROperatingwitht he SmartKey:
Do no tremov ethe SmartKey from th eigni-
tion lock. Do no topent he driver's doo r
292Care
Maintenance an dcare