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192 Controls in detailPanorama sliding/pop-up roof*
Release the switch once the roof has
reached the desired position.
Opening and closing the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof automatically

Press the switch past the resistance
point in the desired direction.
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof
opens completely.
Stopping the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof

Press the switch again in any direction.Opening and closing windows and pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof with the
SmartKey
The power windows will also be opened or
closed when the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof is operated with the key (
page 185).

Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.Opening (Summer opening feature)
If roller blinds are closed:

Press and hold buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and roller blinds begin to
open after approximately one second.

Press and hold buttonŒagain.
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof tilts
and opens.
If roller blinds are already open:

Press and hold buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows move down and the pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof tilts and
opens after approximately one second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
!Do not transport any objects that pro-
trude out of the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof as the seals could be
damaged.
Warning!
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Never operate the windows or slid-
ing/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of
anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the remote control button.
To reverse direction of movement
pressŒ for opening or ‹ for closing.
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193 Controls in detail
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof*
Closing (Convenience feature)
Press and hold button‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof begin to close after
approximately one second.

Press and hold buttonΠagain.
The roller blinds close.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof are properly
closed before leaving the vehicle.Synchronizing the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof
It is necessary to resynchronize the pan-
orama sliding/pop-up roof after:


voltage supply interruption due to a
disconnected or discharged battery


the roof has been closed manually


the roof has been opened with an
abrupt movement


a malfunction

Remove the fuse from the main fuse
box.

Replace the fuse in the main fuse box.

Turn the ignition on.

Press the switch in direction 3.

Wait until the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof is raised and then keep the switch
pressed for approximately 1 second.
Solar panel*
Combined with the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof a solar panel is available.
The solar cells convert natural light into
electrical energy. When the engine is
switched off, the energy generated auto-
matically switches on the ventilation fan.
The constant air flow creates a cooler tem-
perature for cars parked in the sunlight.
The air flow depends on the intensity of the
solar radiation. The ventilation starts 2
minutes after switching off the engine.
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216 Controls in detailLoading
LoadingRoof rack*
1TrimPreparing roof rack installation

Open trim1 at the trim strips in the
roof.

Secure the roof rack according to man-
ufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Ski sack*
Unfolding and loading
Fold armrest down (arrow).

Swing cover1 down.
Warning!
G
Use only those roof racks approved by Mer-
cedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid
damage to the vehicle. Follow manufactur-
er’s installation instructions.
!Be sure to stack a load on the roof rack
so that the vehicle cannot be damaged
while driving.
Make sure that:

you can fully raise the
sliding/pop-up roof*


you can fully open the trunk
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249 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de-
pends on driving habits and operating con-
ditions.
To save fuel you should:

Keep tires at the recommended infla-
tion pressures.


Remove unnecessary loads.


Remove roof rack when not in use.


Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.


Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.


Have all maintenance work performed
at regular intervals by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic,
on short trips and in hilly country.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Warning!
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Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be
a very dangerous combination. Even a small
amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your
reflexes, perceptions and judgement.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac-
cident is sharply increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Please don’t drink or take drugs and drive or
allow anyone to drive after drinking or taking
drugs.
Warning!
G
Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Ob-
jects stored in this area may impair pedal
movement.
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280 OperationVehicle care
Vehicle careCleaning and care of vehicle
In operation, your vehicle is subjected to
varying external influences which, if gone
unchecked, can attack the paintwork as
well as the undercarriage and cause last-
ing damage.
Such damage is caused not only by ex-
treme and varying climatic conditions, but
also by:

Air pollution


Road salt


Tar, gravel and stone chippingTo avoid paint damage, you should imme-
diately remove:


Grease and oil


Fuel


Coolant


Brake fluid


Insects


Tree resins etc.
Frequent washing reduces and / or elimi-
nates the aggressiveness and potency of
the above adverse influences.
More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions, for ex-
ample:


Near the ocean


In industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)


During winter operationYou should check your vehicle from time to
time for stone chipping or other damage.
A n y d a m a g e s h o u l d b e r e p a i r e d a s s o o n a s
possible to prevent the start of corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underside of
the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thorough
check is a washing of the undercarriage
followed by a thorough inspection. Dam-
aged areas need to be reundercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the facto-
ry with a wax-base rustproofing in the body
cavities which will last for the lifetime of
the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by
Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility
of incompatibility between materials used
in the production process and others ap-
plied later.
We have selected car-care products and
compiled recommendations which are
specially matched to our vehicles and
which always reflect the latest technology.
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved
car-care products at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the partic-
ular container. Always open your vehicle’s
doors or windows when cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not de-
signed for cleaning your vehicle.
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331 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama sliding/pop-up roof*
You can open or close the sliding/pop-up
roof manually should an electrical malfunc-
tion occur.
The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located
behind lens1 of the interior overhead
light.
1Screen
Fold screen1 down.

Obtain crank2.

Insert crank2 through hole1.

Turn crank2 clockwise to:

Slide roof closed


Raise roof at the rear

Turn crank2 counterclockwise to:

slide roof open


lower roof at the rearThe sliding/pop-up roof must be resyn-
chronized after being operated manually
(
page 189).
iDo not disconnect the electrical con-
nectors.
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344 Practical hintsBatteries
Disconnecting the battery
Depress the parking brake firmly or
move the gear selector lever to
positionP.

Open the trunk (
page 261).

Disconnect battery negative lead1.

Remove cover2 from the positive ter-
minal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw-nuts securing the
battery.

Remove the battery bracket.

Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling the battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
!Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running
or the key is in the starter switch. Oth-
erwise the alternator and other elec-
tronic components could be severely
damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further infor-
mation.Warning!
G
Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
Warning!
G
With a disconnected battery

the brake boosting effect is not avail-
able.
You need more power to brake and
brake pedal travel is increased. If neces-
sary, you must depress the brake pedal
with full power.


you can no longer turn the ignition key
or, in cars with KEYLESS-GO*, pressing
the KEY-LESS-GO button* on the gear
selector lever has no effect.


the gear selector lever is locked in
position P.
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345 Practical hints
Batteries
Reconnecting the batteries
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.

Connect the negative lead.Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.!NEVER invert the terminal connections!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):

Set the clock (
page 136) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).


Resynchronize the front seat head
restraints (
page 104).


Resynchronize the ESP
(page 75).


Re-enter the radio code (see radio
operating instructions).


Resynchronize the side windows
(page 186).


Resynchronize the sliding/pop-up
roof* (
page 189).
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365 Technical data
Weights
Weights
Roof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
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384 IndexClock 137
Closing
Glove box 226
Side windows 184
Side windows with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Sliding/pop-up roof* 187
Sliding/pop-up roof* with
KEYLESS-GO* 92
Sliding/pop-up roof* with
SmartKey 188, 192
Trunk lid 96
Windows 184
Windows with SmartKey 185
Cockpit 20, 375
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 115
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 46
Windshield wipers 47
Consumer information 373
Control system 121, 376
AUDIO menu 126
Convenience submenu 143
Display digital speedometer 126
Distronic* menu 128Functions 125
Instrument cluster submenu 134,
136
Lighting submenu 138
Malfunction memory menu 129
Menus 124, 125, 378
Multifunction display 121
Multifunction steering wheel 122
Selecting radio system 127
Settings menu 130
Standard display menu 126
Submenus 123, 125
TEL* menu 147
Trip computer menu 145
Vehicle submenu 142
Convenience submenu 143
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 143
Setting key dependency 144
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 144
Coolant
Messages in display 311, 312
Temperature display 119
Warning lamp 292, 311
Cruise control 194, 376Canceling 195
Driving downhill 195
Driving uphill 195
Fine adjustment 196
Lever 201
Saving current speed 195
Setting speeds 196
Cruise control lever 194
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 375
D
Daytime running lamp mode 114
Setting 139
Deactivating
Air conditioner 170
Air recirculation mode 168, 179, 180
Alarm 82
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Automatic climate control 169, 174
Central locking (control system) 142
Climate control 164
Cruise control 195
Defrost 167, 178
Distance warning function* 206
Distronic* 204
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 53
Engine with the key 52
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