Sunroof MERCEDES-BENZ E320 2005 W211 User Guide

220 Controls in detailPower windowsStopping windows during Express-op-
eration
Press or pull the respective power win-
dow switch again.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be synchronized

after the battery has been disconnect-
ed


if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close)
Synchronizing

Close all doors.

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Pull switch2 to 5 until the side win-
dows are completely closed.

Hold on to switches2 to 5 for ap-
proximately one second.
The power windows are synchronized.
Summer opening feature
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by simulta-
neously:

opening the side windows


opening the tilt/sliding sunroof* or
tilt/sliding panel*


turning on the seat ventilation* for the
driver’s seat
!If the upward movement of the window
is blocked during the closing proce-
dure, the window will stop and open
slightly.
Remove the obstruction, pull the re-
spective power window switch again
past the resistance point and release.
If the window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, pull and hold
the respective power window switch.
The side window will then close without
the obstruction sensor function.
iThe seat ventilation* for the driver’s
seat is automatically set to the highest
level if activated via summer opening
feature.

221 Controls in detail
Power windows

With the vehicle unlocked, aim trans-
mitter eye of the SmartKey or Smart-
Key with KEYLESS-GO* at the driver’s
outside door handle.
Vehicles without panorama roof*

Press and hold button
Œ
until the
windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof*
have reached the desired position.

Release button
Œ
to interrupt proce-
dure.Vehicles with panorama roof*
If roller sunblinds are closed:

Press and hold button
Œ
. The win-
dows and roller blinds begin to open af-
ter approximately one second.

With the windows and roller blinds fully
opened, press and hold button
Œ

again. The tilt/sliding panel of the pan-
orama roof* tilts and opens.
If roller sunblinds are open:

Press and hold button
Œ
. The win-
dows move down and the tilt/sliding
panel tilts and opens after approxi-
mately one second.

Release button
Œ
to interrupt proce-
dure.
Convenience closing feature
When you lock the vehicle, you can close
the windows, tilt/sliding sunroof* or
tilt/sliding panel* simultaneously.
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle
(page 220).

Press and hold button ‹ until the
windows, the tilt/sliding sunroof* or
tilt/sliding panel* are completely
closed.
Vehicles with panorama roof*:

Press and hold button ‹ again. The
roller sunblinds close.

Release button ‹ to interrupt pro-
cedure.


222 Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press and hold button ‹ or the lock
button at the outside door handle
(page 58) until the windows, the
tilt/sliding sunroof* or tilt/sliding pan-
el* are completely closed.

Release button ‹ or the lock button
at the outside door handle to interrupt
procedure.
Warning!
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When closing the windows and the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof* or the tilt/sliding panel*, be
sure that there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release button ‹. To reverse in di-
rection of movement, press
buttonŒ for opening or button‹
for closing.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:


Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof* or the tilt/sliding panel* will
open for as long as the door handle is
held but the door not opened.


223 Controls in detail
Power tilt /sliding sunroof*
Power tilt /sliding sunroof*
Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened and
closed electrically. The switch for the
tilt/sliding sunroof is on the overhead con-
trol panel.Sunroof switch1Push back to slide sunroof open
2Push forward to slide sunroof closed
3Push up to raise sunroof at rear
4Pull down to lower sunroof at rearWith the sunroof closed or tilted open, a
screen can be slid into the sunroof opening
to guard against sun rays. When sliding the
sunroof open, the screen will also retract.
Warning!
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When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The opening/closing procedure of the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the switch or, if the switch
was moved past the resistance point and re-
leased, by moving the switch in any direc-
tion.
The tilt/sliding sunroof 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 prop-
erly as entire body parts or portions of them
may protrude from the passenger compart-
ment.


224 Controls in detailPower tilt /sliding sunroof*

Switch on the ignition (
page 46).Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof

To open, close, raise or lower the
tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof
switch to resistance point in the re-
quired direction of arrows1to4.
Release the sunroof switch when the
tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the de-
sired position.
Fully opening (Express-open) and clos-
ing (Express-close) the power tilt/slid-
ing sunroof

To open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof, move the sunroof switch past the
resistance point in the direction of
arrow1to2 and release.
The tilt/pop up roof opens or closes
completely.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment can
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.!To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding
sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened
or closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur (
page 414).
iYou can also open or close the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof using the SmartKey (sum-
mer opening/convenience closing
feature) (
page 220) or (
page 221).
You can close and reopen the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof using the air recirculation
switchO in the control panel of the
climate control (
page 194) or
(
page 206).


225 Controls in detail
Power tilt /sliding sunroof*
Stopping the power tilt/sliding sunroof
during Express-operation
Move the sunroof switch in any direc-
tion.Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding
sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchro-
nized

after the battery has been
disconnected or discharged


after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been
closed manually (
page 414)


after a malfunction


if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
smoothly

Remove the respective fuse from
the main fuse box (
page 443).

Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse
box.

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Move and hold the sunroof switch
in the direction of arrow3 until
the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully
raised at the rear.
Keep holding the sunroof switch in
the direction of arrow3 for ap-
proximately one second.

Check the Express-open feature
(page 224).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens
completely, the roof is synchro-
nized. Otherwise repeat the above
steps.
iIf the movement of the tilt/sliding sun-
roof is blocked during the closing
procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will
stop and reopen slightly.

254 Controls in detailLoadingRoof 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 rear armrest down (arrow).

Swing cover1 down.
Warning!
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Only use roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manu-
facturer’s installation instructions.
!Load the roof rack in such a way that
the vehicle cannot be damaged while
driving.
Make sure

you can fully raise the tilt/sliding
sunroof* or tilt/sliding panel*


you can fully open the trunk

403 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
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Seat belt system
Drive to workshop
The seat belt system is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Service memory full
See Operator’s Manual
The maintenance service system memory
cannot save any more data.

Have the service memory checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Close
Sunroof
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the tilt/sliding sunroof open.

Close the tilt/sliding sunroof
(page 224).
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Close
Sunroof
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the tilt/sliding sunroof open.

Close the tilt/sliding sunroof
(page 224).

414 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyPower tilt/sliding sunroof* or panora-ma roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof or tilt/sliding panel manually should
an electrical malfunction occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel
drive is located behind lens1 of the inte-
rior overhead light.
1Cover
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Press on cover1 in direction of the ar-
row to release it.2Hole
3Crank

Take crank3 out of the glove box.

Insert crank3 through hole2.

Turn crank3 clockwise to:

slide roof panel/sunroof closed


raise roof panel/sunroof at the rear

Turn crank3 counterclockwise to:

slide roof panel/sunroof open


lower roof panel/sunroof at the
rear
iTurn crank3 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding
panel must be synchronized after being
operated manually (
page 225) or
(
page 229).