2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 94
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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92 Sliding sunroof The tilt/sliding panel operates differently when the roof panel switch is pressed and held. See the relevant section in this chapter for details. The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/ sliding panel can be immediately halted by releasing the roof panel switch or, if the roof panel switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the roof panel switch in any direction. or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises. Operating the sliding sunroof Opening and closing i You can still operate the tilt/sliding sunroof even if you switch off the engine or remove the SmartKey. This function remains active for five minutes or until one of the front doors is opened. Opening and closing G Warning! The panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment. ! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged. ! If the sliding sunroof cannot be opened or closed due to a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Do not forget that the weather can change abruptly. Make certain that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior. 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 Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close X X Switch on the ignition. Push or pull the 2 switch in the corresponding direction. i If you press the 2 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 opening/raising is only available if the tilt/sliding sunroof is in the closed position. You can open/close the cover for the sunblind manually when the tilt/sliding sunroof is raised/closed.