2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 675
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Depending on vehicle production date your vehicle may be equipped with a crank to open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel manually should an electrical malfunction occur. The drive mechanism is behind the left sun visor. Take crank 2 from the Operator's Manual pouch. Switch on the ignition. Insert crank 2 through the hole. Turn crank 2 clockwise to: slide roof panel/sunroof closed raise roof panel/sunroof at the rear Turn crank 2 counterclockwise to: slide roof panel/sunroof open 1 Cover Remove cover 1. lower roof panel/sunroof at the rear i If your vehicle is not equipped with a crank and you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel due to a malfunction contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Turn crank 2 slowly and smoothly. The tilt/sliding sunroof ( page 488) or tilt/sliding panel ( page 492) must be synchronized after being operated manually. 2 Crank 674