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vehicle electronics can be damaged if water
enters the vehicle interior. Only clean the slid-
ing sunroof when it is closed.
Resonance noises can occur in addition to the
usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is
open. They are caused by minor pressure fluc-
tuations in the vehicle interior. Change the posi-
tion 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 a solid object blocks
or restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing
process, the sliding sunroof opens again auto-
matically. The automatic reversing feature is
only an aid and is no substitute for your attention when closing the sliding roof.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
Rover the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the closing
movement
Rduring resetting
Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again man- ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
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.
Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
:To raise
;To open
=To close/lower
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPress or pull the 3switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
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.
If the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, it low-
ers slightly automatically at higher speeds. The
noise level in the vehicle interior is reduced as a
result.
At low speeds it raises again automatically.
You can also temporarily deactivate automatic
lowering. To do so, press the 3switch. The
sliding sunroof raises again automatically.
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.
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.
Before opening, raising or closing the sliding
sunroof, a check is carried out to see whether a
valid SmartKey is in the vehicle, if:
Rthe 3 switch is pressed or pulled
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and
Rthe Start/Stop button is used instead of the
SmartKey in the ignition lock
and
Rthe engine is not running
This is carried out by means of a brief radio con-
nection between the vehicle and the SmartKey.
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:
Rthe road speed and
Rthe intensity of the rain
You can manually cancel the automatic closing
procedure. Press or pull the 3switch in any
direction.
To raise the sliding sunroof again, press the
3 switch in direction :. The rain-closing
feature remains activated.
Operating the roller sunblinds for the
sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
between the roller sunblind and frame or slid-
ing sunroof during automatic opening or clos-
ing. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing, make sure that no
body parts are in the sweep of the roller sun-
blind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop- ped.
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 auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts a roller sunblind during the closing
process, the roller sunblind opens again auto-
matically. The automatic reversing feature is
only an aid and is not a substitute for your atten-
tion when closing the roller sunblinds.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react in par-
ticular to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers. This means that the reversing feature
cannot prevent someone being trapped in
these situations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing the roller sunblind, make sure
that no body parts are in the sweep 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.
Opening and closing the front roller sun-
blind
The front roller sunblind can only be closed
when the sliding sunroof is closed.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPress the 3switch in direction :.
The front roller sunblind opens, then the slid-
ing roof is raised.
XPull the 3switch in direction ;.
The front roller sunblind opens.
XPull the 3switch in direction =.
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The front roller sunblind closes if the sliding
sunroof 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.
Opening and closing the rear roller sun-
blind
Operating from the front
Vehicles without MAGIC SKY CONTROL: you
can operate the rear roller sunblind from the
front.
XTo open or close: press button:.
The rear roller sunblind opens or closes fully.
XTo stop: press button :again.
You must first open or close the rear roller sun-
blind fully before you can move it in the other
direction.
Operating from the rear compartment
XTo open/close manually: press or pull
switch :to the point of resistance and hold it until the rear roller sunblind has reached the
desired position.
XTo open/close fully:
press or pull switch:
beyond the point of resistance and release it.
If you press switch :again when the rear roller
sunblind is fully opened, the degree of transpar-
ency of the rear MAGIC SKY CONTROL element
changes. If you pull switch :again when the
rear roller sunblind is fully closed, the degree of transparency changes only when the roller sun-
blind is opened (
Ypage 97).
If the rear roller sunblind closes when the rear
MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is not tinted, this
tints automatically.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
General notes
MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a panorama roof, the
transparency of which can be changed by apply- ing electrical voltage.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switched between
darkened and transparent states.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens automatically
after a short period when you turn the SmartKey
to position 0or remove the SmartKey.
Risk of electric shock
GDANGER
MAGIC SKY CONTROL operates using high
voltage. If the headliner is damaged or
removed, electrical components will be
exposed. If you touch these components, you
could get an electric shock. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
RNever remove the headliner.
RIf the headliner is damaged, never touch the
electrical components behind it.
RAlways have work on the MAGIC SKY CON-
TROL carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The high-voltage components of MAGIC SKY
CONTROL are protected behind the headliner.
These are in the hidden portion of the movable
roof element of the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and above the left rear door.
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The MAGIC SKY CONTROL voltage transformer
is stamped with a high-voltage symbol, warning
you about the high voltage. The electric cables
of the high-voltage section are color orange.
Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL from
the front
XTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the status
it was set to before the engine was switched
off.
XTo change the degree of transparency:
press button :.
If the rear MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is in a different state than the front element, the
degree of transparency will change only in the
front element. Both elements will then be in the
same state and any further changes will again
occur synchronously.
At sub-zero temperatures, the change is slower
and uneven. The entire process may take sometime.
Operating the rear MAGIC SKY CON-
TROL element from the rear
XTo change the degree of transparency
when the roller sunblind is fully opened:
press switch :.
XTo change the degree of transparency
when the roller sunblind is fully closed:
pull switch:.
The degree of transparency will change only
after the roller sunblind is opened.
If the rear roller sunblind closes when the rear
MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is not tinted, this
tints automatically.
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 sun-
blind if the sliding sunroof or the front roller
sunblind does not move smoothly.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPull the 3switch to the point of resistance
in the direction of arrow :until the sliding
sunroof is fully closed.
XKeep the 3switch pulled for an additional
second.
XPull the 3switch in the direction of
arrow :until the front roller sunblind is
closed.
XKeep the 3switch pulled for an additional
second.
XMake sure that the sliding sunroof and the
front roller sunblind can be fully opened
again.
XIf this is not the case, repeat the steps above
again.
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Resetting the rear sunblindXTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPull switch :repeatedly until the rear roller
sunblind is fully closed.
XKeep switch :pulled for an additional sec-
ond.
XMake sure that the rear roller sunblind can be
opened fully again.
XIf this is not the case, repeat the steps above
again.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
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 a result of a malfunction, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The sliding sunroof can-
not 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 the3switch 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:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull the 3switch down again to the
point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the automatic reversing fea-
ture.
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Correct driver's seat position
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel :, seat belt ;and driver's seat =:
Ryou are as far away from the driver's air bag as
possible.
Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position.
Ryour thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion.
Ryour legs are not entirely stretched and you
can depress the pedals properly.
Rthe back of your head is supported at eye level
by the center of the head restraint.
Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
Ryou can move your legs freely.
Ryou can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly.
Ryou should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
Rthe seat belt is pulled snugly against the bodyand is routed across the center of your shoul-
der and across your hips in the pelvic area.
Further related subjects:
RAdjusting the seat electrically (Ypage 101).
RAdjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Ypage 115).
RFastening the seat belt correctly (Ypage 46).
RAdjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
mirrors (Ypage 117).
RStoring the seat, steering wheel, exterior mir-
ror and head-up display settings with the
memory function (
Ypage 120).
Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
GWARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"
(
Ypage 48) and "Children in the Vehicle"
(Ypage 59).
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
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Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and
rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the
height and angle of the head restraints to the
correct position.
Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the
head restraint so that it is as close as possible to
your head.
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror 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 sys-
tem.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
!To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat heat-
ing should also not be used to dry the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the seats.
Do not place sharp objects on the seat
cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The
seats should only be occupied by passen-
gers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating materi-
als, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers,
child seats or booster seats.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell under or behind the seats when mov-
ing the seats back. There is a risk that the
seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
Adjusting the seats
Vehicles with standard head restraints
or luxury head restraints
:Head restraint height
;Head restraint height
=Seat height
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?Seat cushion angle
ASeat cushion length
BSeat fore-and-aft adjustment
CBackrest angle
iIf PRE-SAFE®is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better posi- tion if it was previously in an unfavorable posi-
tion (
Ypage 57).
iYou can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Ypage 120).
iTo ensure the largest possible range of seat
settings, certain seat adjustment functions
will also adjust other settings at the same
time.
iThe head restraint height is adjusted auto-
matically when you adjust the seat height or
the seat fore-and-aft position.
Vehicles with an EASY ADJUST luxury
head restraint
:Head restraint height
;Head restraint fore-and-aft position
=Seat height
?Seat cushion angle
ASeat cushion length
BSeat fore-and-aft adjustment
CBackrest angle
iIf PRE-SAFE®is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better posi- tion if it was previously in an unfavorable posi-
tion (
Ypage 57).
iYou can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Ypage 120).
iTo ensure the largest possible range of seat
settings, certain seat adjustment functions will also adjust other settings at the same
time.
iThe head restraint height is adjusted auto-
matically when you adjust the seat height or
the seat fore-and-aft position.
iThe fore-and-aft position of the head
restraint is adjusted automatically when you
adjust the backrest.
Adjusting the rear seat
Adjusting the rear seat
:Head restraint height
;Head restraint fore-and-aft position
=Backrest angle
?Combined seat cushion angle and length
ACombined seat cushion angle and length
You can only adjust the outer seats in the rear
electrically.
Adjusting a rear reclining seat
:Head restraint height
;Head restraint fore-and-aft position
=Backrest angle
?Combined seat cushion angle and length
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