2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 238

Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof* When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey, see "Summer opening feature" ( page 234) or see "Convenience closing feature" ( page 235). Depending on current position, the tilt/sliding sunroof may also open or close when the air recirculation button , in the control panel of the climate control ( page 204), ( page 216) or ( page 217) is pressed and held. Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof To open, close, raise or lower the tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof switch to resistance point in the required direction of arrows 1 to 4. Release the sunroof switch when the tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the desired position. Fully opening (Express-open) and closing (Express-close) the power tilt/sliding sunroof To open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 to 2 and release. The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes completely. ! To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt/sliding sunroof. Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there is snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in malfunctions. The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur ( page 429). 237