2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS roof

#If somebody becomes trapped, brieflypushthe sliding sunroof buttonfor‐wards or backwards.The sliding sunroof lifts during opening.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
MAGIC SKY CONTROL functionMAGIC SKYCONTROL is a function with whichyou canchangethe transparency ofthe panor‐amic sliding sunroof.You canchoosetohavethefront andrear elements ofthe panoramic slidingsunroof darkened or transparent.
&DANGERRisk offatal injury causedbytouching electrical component parts ofMAGIC SKYCONTROL
MAGIC SKYCONTROL operates using highvoltage. Iftheroof lining is damaged orremoved, electric component parts will beexposed.
Ifyoutouchthese component parts,youcouldgetan electric shock.
#Neverremovetheroof lining.
#Iftheroof lining is damaged, nevertouchthe electrical component partsbehind it.
#Always haveworkon MAGIC SKYCON‐TROL carried out at aqualified special‐istworkshop.
Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL
Operatingthe front andrear elements fromthe front
#Press button1.Iftherear element is in a differentstate fromthe front element:the transparency ofthefront element willchange.
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If bothelements are inthe samestate:thetransparency of bothelements willchange.
%Whenyou switchoffthe power supply, bothelements will darken automatically.Whenyou switchonthe power supply ortheignition, bothelements willreturntothestatetheywerein beforethe power supplywas switched off.
Operatingtherear element fromtherearpassenger compartment#Iftheroller sunblind is fully closed: pull but‐ton1.Theroller sunblind will open. The transpar‐ency oftherear element willthenchange.
#Iftheroller sunblind is fully opened: pressbutton1.The transparency oftherear element willchange.
%Therear element will darken automatically ifyou closetherearroller sunblind.
Problems withthe sliding sunroof
%Theterm"sliding sunroof"referstothe pan‐oramic sliding sunroof.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The sliding sunroof cannotbe closedandyou cannot seethe cause.&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped orfatal injurybyclosingthe sliding sunroof again
Ifyou closethe sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked orreset,the sliding sunroofcloses with increased or maximumforce.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Thereversingfeature isthen not active.Parts ofthe body could become trapped inthe closing area inthe process.
#Make surethat no parts ofthe body are inthe closing area.#Releasethe button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic closing process.The closing process isstopped.
Ifthe sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing andreopens again slightly:
#Immediately after automaticreversing, pull and holdtheWbutton down againtothe point ofresist‐ance untilthe sliding sunroof is closed.The sliding sunroof will be closed with increasedforce.
Ifthe sliding sunroof is obstructed again andreopens again slightly:
#Repeatthe previousstep.The sliding sunroof will be closed again with increasedforce.
The sliding sunroof orthe frontrollersunblind does not movesmoothly.
#PulltheWbutton downrepeatedlytothe point ofresistance untilthe sliding sunroof is fully closed.
#PulltheWbuttonfor another second.
#Pull and holdtheWbutton down untilthe frontroller sunblind is fully closed.
#PulltheWbuttonfor another second.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Use automatic operationtofully open andthen closethe sliding sunroof.
Therearroller sunblind does not movesmoothly.
#Pulland hold button1downrepeatedly untiltherearroller sunblind is fully closed.
#Pull button1for another second.
#Use automatic operationtofully open andthen closetherearroller sunblind.
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Removal
#Turnrotating catches6outward.
#Lower box1and pull it out of anchorages4.
#Pull box1back out of openings3.
Openingthestowagespace underthe trunkfloor
#Pull trunkfloor2upwards using handle1until itrests againstthe trunk partition.
#Fold out hook3onthe underside ofthetrunkfloor.
#Clip hook3onto driprail4.
Attachingtheroof carrier
&WARNINGRisk of injuryifthe maximumroof load isexceeded
Whenyou loadtheroof,the center of gravityofthevehiclerises andthe usual driving
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characteristics aswell asthesteering andbrakingcharacteristicschange. During cor‐nering,thevehicle tilts morestrongly andmayreact more sluggishlytosteering move‐ments.
Ifyouexceedthe maximumroof load,thedrivingcharacteristics, aswell asthesteer‐ing and brakingcharacteristics, will begreatlyimpaired.
#Always comply withthe maximumroofload and adjustyour drivingstyle.
You willfind information onthe maximumroofload inthe "Technical data" section.
*NOTEVehicle damage from non-approvedroofracks
Thevehicle could be damagedbyroofrackswhich havenot beentested and approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Only useroofrackstested andapprovedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Depending onthevehicle equipment,ensurethat whentheroofrackis instal‐led:RThe sliding sunroof can be fullyraised.
RThe trunk lid can be fully opened.
#Positionthe load ontheroofrackinsuch awaythatthevehicle will not sus‐tain damageeven when it is in motion.
*NOTEDamagetothe sliding sunroofwhen aroofrackis installed
The sliding sunroof may be damagedbytheroofrackifyou attempttoopen it whentheroofrackis installed.
#Do not openthe sliding sunroof whentheroofrackis installed.
In ordertoallowventilation ofthevehicleinterior,you canraisethe sliding sunroof.
*NOTEDamagetothe covers
The coversmay be damaged and scratchedwhen being opened.
#Do not use metallic or hard objects.
#Carefullyfoldthe covers1upwards inthedirection ofthe arrow.
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#Securetheroofracktothe anchorage pointsunder covers1.
#Comply withtheroofrackmanufacturer'sinstallation instructions.
#Securethe load ontheroofrack.
Cup holder
Installingthe cup holder in orremoving itfrom the center console
&WARNING‑ Risk of accident or injurywhen usingthe cup holder whilethevehicle is moving
The cup holder cannot secure containerswhilethevehicle is moving.
Ifyou use a cup holder whilethevehicle ismoving,the container may beflung aroundand liquids may be spilled. Thevehicle occu‐pants may come into contact withthe liquidand if it is hot,theycould be scalded.Yo ucould be distracted from traffic conditionsandyou may lose control ofthevehicle.
#Only usethe cup holder whenthevehi‐cle isstationary.
#Only usethe cup holderfor containersoftheright size.
#Closethe container, particularlyiftheliquid is hot.
Observethefollowingfor Mercedes-Maybachvehicles equipped withchampagneflutes:
Rdo not usethechampagneflutes whilethevehicle is in motion
Rdo not usechampagneflutes made of break‐ableglass, andstorethem inthe trunk if pos‐sible
#Toremove:slide catch2forwards and pullout cup holder1.
#Toinstall:insert cup holder1and slideback catch2.
%The cup holderrubber mat can beremovedfor cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarmwater.
%Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle(→page121).
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RThestarter battery is sufficientlycharged.
%You can also setthetemperature withyoursmartphone. Information on Mercedes meconnect andother services: http://www.mercedes.meThis function is notavailablefor all models.
Chargingthe batterybefore commencingyour journey
%This function is notavailable in all countries.
RIfthevehicle battery is discharged,youreceivea message onyour smartphone.
RYou canthenstartthevehicle withthesmartphonetochargethe battery.
RThevehicle is automatically switched offafterten minutes.
Ensurethefollowing beforestartingthe engine:
RThe legalstipulations inthe area whereyourvehicle is parked allow enginestarting viasmartphone.
RIt is safetostart andrunthe engine whereyourvehicle is parked.
RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
Startingthevehicle
&WARNINGRisk of crushing or entrap‐ment duetounintentionalstarting oftheengine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped iftheengine isstarted unintentionally duringservice or maintenancework.
#Always securethe engine against unin‐tentionalstarting before carrying outmaintenance orrepairwork.
Requirements:RParkposition]is selected.
RThe anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
RThe panic alarm is not activated.
RThe hazardwarning lights are switched off.
RThe hood is closed.
RThe doors are closed and locked.
RThe windowsand sliding sunroof are closed.
#Startthevehicle usingthe smartphone:
RAftereveryvehiclestart,the enginerunsforten minutes.
RYou can carryout a maximum of two consec‐utivestarting attempts. Thevehicle must bestarted once withthe SmartKeybefore tryingtostartthevehicle again withthe smart‐phone.
RYou canstopthevehicle again at any time.
RFurther information can befound inthesmartphone app.
Securingthe engine againststarting beforecarrying out maintenance orrepairwork:#Switch onthe hazardwarning lights.
or
#Unlockthe doors.
or
#Open a side window orthe sliding sunroof.
Breaking-in notes
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
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