2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 104

102 Sliding sunroof damaged if water enters the vehicle interior. Operating the roller sunblind of the panorama sliding sunroof General notes The roller sunblind provides protection from the sun. The roller sunblind can only be opened and closed when the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed. Opening and closing 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. Operating the panorama sliding sunroof Opening and closing G Warning When opening the roller sunblind, make sure that nobody can be injured during the opening procedure. The roller sunblind is equipped with the express operation and anti-entrapment features. If the roller sunblind blocks during the opening procedure, the anti-entrapment feature stops the roller sunblind and opens it again slightly. The opening procedure of the roller sunblind can be stopped immediately by releasing the roof switch or by operating the roof switch in any direction if the roof switch has been pressed beyond the point of resistance and has been released. Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close Opening and closing The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can only be moved when the roller sunblind is open. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Push or pull the 3 switch in the corresponding direction. i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again. Automatic raising is only available if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is in the closed position. Overhead control panel : To open ; To open = To close