S-Class - Interactive Owner's Manual

Sliding sunroof

Sliding/tilting sunroof*

Risk of injury

Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could operate the sliding/tilting sunroof and injure themselves. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only leave it for a short time.

Risk of injury

Make sure that nobody can become trapped when you are opening and closing the sliding/tilting sunroof. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and push it briefly in any direction to stop the sliding/tilting sunroof.

Risk of injury

The glass in the sliding/tilting sunroof could break in an accident. If you are not wearing a seat belt, there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the event of the vehicle overturning. Therefore, always wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries.

Only open the sliding/tilting sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.

Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding/tilting sunroof. The seals could otherwise be damaged.

Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding/tilting sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.

Change the position of the sliding/tilting sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.

It is also possible to open and close the sliding/tilting sunroof from the outside using the "Summer opening" more and "Convenience closing" more features respectively.

If PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the sliding/tilting sunroof closes automatically, leaving a small gap open.

Opening
To close/lower
To raise
  

Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

Opening

  

To open manually: press the switch in the direction of arrow  and hold it until the sliding/tilting sunroof and the cover are in the desired position.

  

To open fully: press the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

 

The sliding/tilting sunroof opens up to the position in which it was stopped last.

  

To stop: press or pull the switch in any direction.

Closing

  

To close manually: pull the switch in the direction of arrow  and hold it until the sliding/tilting sunroof is in the desired position.

  

To close fully: pull the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

  

To stop: press or pull the switch in any direction.

  

Close the cover manually if necessary more.

Closing with increased force and without the anti-entrapment feature
Risk of injury

Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or fatally injured as you close the sliding/tilting sunroof with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature.

If the sliding/tilting sunroof locks up during closing:

  

Immediately after it locks up, pull the switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow  until the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.

 

The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed with more force.

If the sliding/tilting sunroof locks up during closing again:

  

Immediately after it locks up, pull the switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow  until the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.

 

The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.

Raising

The sliding/tilting sunroof can be raised at the rear for ventilation.

  

To raise manually: press the switch in the direction of arrow  and hold it until the sliding/tilting sunroof is in the desired position.

  

To raise fully: briefly press the switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

  

To stop: press or pull the switch in any direction.

Lowering and closing

  

To lower manually: pull the switch in the direction of arrow  and hold it until the sliding/tilting sunroof is in the desired position.

  

To lower fully: pull the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

  

To stop: press or pull the switch in any direction.

Rain closing feature*

If the ignition key has been removed and the vehicle is locked, the sliding/tilting sunroof closes automatically:

  • if it starts to rain

  • at extreme outside temperatures

  • After 6 hours

  • if there is a malfunction in the power supply

The rear of the sliding/tilting sunroof is then raised in order to ventilate the interior of the vehicle.

The sliding/tilting sunroof is opened slightly again if it is obstructed while being closed by the rain closing feature. The rain closing feature is then deactivated.

The sliding/tilting sunroof does not close if:

  • it is raised at the rear

  • it is blocked

  • no rain is falling on the windscreen (e.g. because the vehicle is under a bridge or in a carport)

Opening and closing the cover

The cover functions as a sunblind. When you open the sliding/tilting sunroof, the cover moves back with it.

When the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed or raised at the rear, you can open or close the cover manually.

Resetting the sliding/tilting sunroof

Reset the sliding/tilting sunroof if it does not open smoothly.

  

Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

  

Press the switch in the direction of arrow  and hold it until the sliding/tilting sunroof is fully raised at the rear.

  

Keep the switch pressed for an additional second.

  

Make sure that the sliding/tilting sunroof can be opened or closed fully again more.

  

If this is not the case, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

 

Panorama sliding sunroof* with roller sunblinds

Panorama sliding sunroof

Risk of injury

Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the panorama sliding sunroof. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and push it briefly in any direction to stop the panorama sliding sunroof.

Risk of injury

Children could injure themselves if they operate the panorama sliding sunroof.

Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Always take the KEYLESS GO key* with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time.

Risk of injury

The glass in the panorama sliding sunroof could break in an accident. If you are not wearing a seat belt, there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the event of the vehicle overturning. Therefore, always wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries.

Only open the panorama sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.

Do not allow anything to protrude from the panorama sliding sunroof. The seals could otherwise be damaged.

When the panorama sliding sunroof is open, resonance noises may occur as well as the usual airflow noises. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the panorama sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.

It is also possible to open and close the panorama sliding sunroof from the outside using "Summer opening" more and "Convenience closing" more features respectively.

If PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the panorama sliding sunroof closes automatically, leaving a small gap open.

Opening
To close/lower
To raise
  

Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

Opening
  

To open manually: press the switch in the direction of arrow and hold it until the panorama sliding sunroof has moved to the desired position.

  

To open fully: press the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

  

To stop: press or pull the switch in any direction.

Closing
  

To close manually: press the switch in the direction of arrow and hold it until the panorama sliding sunroof has moved to the desired position.

  

To close fully: pull the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

  

To stop: press or pull the switch in any direction.

Closing with increased force and without the anti-entrapment feature
Risk of injury

Make sure that nobody can become trapped and thus sustain a serious or even fatal injury as you close the panorama sliding sunroof with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature.

If the panorama sliding sunroof locks up during closing:

  

Immediately after it locks up, pull the switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow  until the panorama sliding sunroof is closed.

 

The panorama sliding sunroof is closed with more force.

If the panorama sliding sunroof locks up during closing again:

  

Immediately after it locks up, pull the switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow  until the panorama sliding sunroof is closed.

 

The panorama sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.

Raising

The panorama sliding sunroof can be raised at the rear for ventilation.

  

To raise manually: press the switch in the direction of arrow and hold it until the panorama sliding sunroof has moved to the desired position.

 

If the front roller sunblind is closed, this is opened first.

  

To raise fully: briefly press the switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

  

To stop: press or pull the switch in any direction.

Lowering and closing
  

To lower manually: press the switch in the direction of arrow and hold it until the panorama sliding sunroof has moved to the desired position.

  

To lower fully: pull the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

  

To stop: press or pull the switch in any direction.

Roller sunblinds

The roller sunblinds provide protection from the sun.

Risk of injury

Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you open or close the roller sunblinds. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and press the opening switch.

Operating the front roller sunblind
Opening
To close
Opening

The front roller sunblind can only be closed when the panorama sliding sunroof is closed.

  

To open manually: press the switch to the pressure point in the direction of arrow  or and hold it until the roller sunblinds have reached the desired position.

  

To open fully: press the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow or and release it.

  

To close manually: pull the switch in the direction of arrow until the roller sunblind has reached the desired position.

  

To close fully: pull the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow and release it.

  

To stop: press the switch in any direction.

If you open the roller sunblind in the direction of the arrow , the panoramic sunroof is raised at the rear after opening procedure.

Operating the rear roller sunblind from the front
To open or close
  

To open or close: press the button.

 

The rear roller sunblind opens or closes fully.

  

To stop: press button again.

 

You must first open or close the rear roller sunblind fully before you can move it in the other direction.

Operating the rear roller sunblind from the rear
Opening/closing
  

To open manually: press the switch to the pressure point in the direction of arrow and hold it until the front roller sunblind has reached the desired position.

  

To open fully: briefly press the switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow.

  

To close manually: pull the switch to the pressure point and hold until the roller blind has reached the desired position.

  

To close fully: briefly pull the switch beyond the pressure point and release.

Resetting the panorama sliding sunroof and the front roller sunblind

Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds if the panorama sliding sunroof or the front roller sunblind do not close smoothly.

The switch is on the front overhead control panel.

Closing the panorama sliding sunroof/roller sunblind
  

Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

  

Pull the switch repeatedly in the direction of arrow until the panorama sliding sunroof is closed.

  

Keep the switch pulled for an additional second.

  

Pull the switch repeatedly in the direction of arrow and hold it until the front roller sunblind is fully closed.

  

Keep the switch pulled for an additional second.

  

Check whether the front roller sunblind can be opened fully again more.

  

Check whether the panorama sliding sunroof can be opened fully again more.

  

If this is not the case, it will be necessary to reset the panorama sliding sunroof once more.

Resetting the rear sunblind

You can reset the rear roller sunblind using the switch in the rear door control panel.

Opening/closing
  

Pull the switch repeatedly in the direction of arrow and hold it until the rear roller sunblind is fully closed.

  

Keep the switch pulled for an additional second.