2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 250

Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof* i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* function, see "Summer opening feature" ( page 244) and "Convenience closing feature" ( page 245). Depending on the current position, the tilt/sliding sunroofs may also open or close when the air recirculation button : on the control panel of the climate control ( page 210) or automatic climate control* ( page 224) is pressed and held. The tilt/sliding sunroof is opened and closed electrically. The switch for the tilt/sliding sunroof is located on the overhead control panel. Switch on the ignition ( page 39). Opening and closing Sunroof switch 1 Push back to slide sunroof open 2 Push forward to slide sunroof closed 3 Push up to raise sunroof at rear 4 Pull down to lower sunroof at rear With the sunroof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When sliding the sunroof open, the screen will also retract. To open, close, raise, or lower the tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof switch to the resistance point in the required direction of arrows 1 to 4 ( page 249). Release the sunroof switch when the tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the desired position. 249