2007-2013 Mercedes C Class 4 Door Opening and closing User Manual
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Opening and closing for Your Mercedes C Class 4 Door Second Generation (2007-2013)

Useful information .............................. 74
SmartKey ............................................. 74
Doors .................................................... 79
Trunk .................................................... 82
Side windows ...................................... 85
Sliding sunroof .................................... 88
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i
Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock.This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
!
Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-
with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
-
with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
-
inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R
the doors
R
the trunk lid
R
the fuel filler flap
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:
& To lock the vehicle
;
F To unlock the trunk lid
=
% To unlock the vehicle
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 210).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 211).
X
To unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R
the theft deterrentlocking system is armed
again.
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a
conventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle
by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock
it using the & button on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlockingwith KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. This happens:
R
when the external door handles are
touched
R
when starting the engine
R
while the vehicle is in motion
X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.
X
Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ; for an
extended period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 87).
If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
SmartKey
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vehicle is unlocked.This is useful if you
frequently travel on your own.
X
To change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
(Y page 77) flashes twice.
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the & or % button:
R
locks or
R
unlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X
To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X
To unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X
To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X
To unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the front-
passenger door or the rear door.
X
To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles
(Y page 75).
X
To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-
GO key, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 71).
X
To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into
the ignition lock.
i
With KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
beforehand.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
X
To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
X
Push release catch : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
Mercedes-Benzrecommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
Checking the battery
X
Press the & or % button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp : lights up briefly.
If battery check lamp : does not lightup
briefly during the test, the battery is
discharged.
i If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the & or % button:
R
locks or
R
unlocks the vehicle
X
Change the battery (Y page 77).
i
You can get a battery at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X
Press mechanical key ; intothe SmartKey
opening in the direction of the arrow until
battery compartment cover : opens. Do
not hold battery compartment cover :
closed while doing so.
X
Remove battery compartment cover :.
X
Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery = falls out.
X
Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.
X
Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free from lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.
X
Insert the front tabs of battery
compartment cover : into the housing
first and then press to close it.
X
Insert mechanical key ; into the
SmartKey.
X
Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle.
SmartKey
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Problems with the SmartKey
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the SmartKey.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control
function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the
driver's door handle from close range and press the % or
& button.
If this does not work:
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 77) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 77).
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 81) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 81) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
X
Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door
handle from close range and press the % / & button.
There is a malfunction with KEYLESS-GO.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door
handle from close range and press the % / & button.
X
Have KEYLESS-GO checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
If this does not work:
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 77) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 77).
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 81) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
You have lost a
SmartKey.
X
Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost the
mechanical key.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.
The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 298).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 302).
or
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.
The steering lock is mechanically blocked.
X
Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock. While
doing this, turn the steering wheel in both directions.
The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.
Adoor is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X
Close the door and try to start the vehicle again.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. You can only open
the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they
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are notsecured by the child-proof locks
(Y page 63).
Only open the door when the traffic situation
permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a
door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 71).
X
To unlock a front door: pull door
handle ;.
Locking knob : pops up.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X
To open a front door: pull door
handle ;.
X
To unlock a rear door: pull up locking
knob :.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X
To open a rear door: pull door handle ;.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
the inside if the vehicle has been locked with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X
To unlock: press button :.
X
To lock: press button ;.
If the front-passenger door is closed, the
vehicle locks.
Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be
locked or unlocked.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. You can only open
the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they
are not secured by the child-proof locks
(Y page 63).
Only open the door when the traffic situation
permits.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the
vehicle from the inside will activate the anti-
theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 71).
If the vehicle has been locked using the
locking button for the central locking, or has
been locked automatically, and a door is
opened from the inside:
R
the vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had
previously been fully unlocked
R
only the door which has been opened form
the inside is unlocked if only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it is not
unlocked when the release button for the
central locking is used.
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Automatic locking feature
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle's
wheels are turning at a speed in excess of
9 mph (15 km/h).
You could therefore be lockedout if:
R
the vehicle is being pushed.
R
the vehicle is being towed.
R
the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.
X
To deactivate: press and hold button :
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X
To activate: press and hold button ; for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i
If you press one of thetwo buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 211).
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlockand
open the driver's door, the anti-theftalarm
system will be triggered (Y page 71).
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X
Open the driver's door.
X
Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the trunk lid.
X
Press the locking button (Y page 80).
X
Check whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs manually, if necessary (Y page 79).
X
Close the driver's door.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
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X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X
Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i
If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.
Trunk
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i
Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 355).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 256).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
R
opened and closed manually from outside
R
opened automatically from outside
R
opened automatically from inside
R
locked separately
R
unlocked with the mechanical key
R
opened with the emergency release button
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X
Pull handle :.
X
Raise the trunk lid.
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Closing
X
Pull the trunk lid down using recess :.
X
If necessary, lockthe vehicle with
the & button on the SmartKey
(Y page 74) or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 75).
i
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
trunk, the trunk lid cannot be locked and
will open again.
Opening automatically from the
outside
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the trunk lid.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
Press the F button on the key.
R
press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R
Press the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid.
R
Pull the trunk lid handle.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i
Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 355).
Opening
You can open the trunk lid automatically
using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk
lid.
X
Press and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid opens.
or
X
If the trunk lid is unlocked, pull the trunk lid
handle and let it go again immediately.
Opening automatically from the
inside
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
Trunk
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i
Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 355).
You can open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat when the vehicle is stationary and
unlocked.
X
To open: press the upper section of the
remote operating switch for trunk lid :
until the trunk lid opens.
Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately.Ifyou then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X
Close the trunk lid.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 1 to position 2.
X
Remove the mechanical key.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered (Y page 71).
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
from position 1 as far as it will go to
position 2.
The trunk is unlocked.
X
Turn the mechanical key back to position
1 and remove it.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
Trunk emergency release
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button.
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X
Press emergency release button : briefly.
The trunklid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened
with the trunk lid emergency release when
the vehicle is stationary or while driving.
Trunklid emergency release light:
R
emergency release button : flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened
R
emergency release button : flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed
The trunk lid emergency release does not
open the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged.
Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again.
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch down to open the
side window again.
G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows.When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle.
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically.However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
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relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R
over the last4mmofthe closing movement
R
during resetting
R
when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
Opening and closing the side
windows
:
Front left
;
Front right
=
Rear right
?
Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
i
The side windows cannot be operated
from the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated (Y page 63).
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To open: press the corresponding switch.
X
To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i
If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i
You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
Convenience opening
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R
open the side windows
R
open the sliding sunroof or the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the
roller sunblinds
i
The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X
Press and hold the % button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are in the desired position.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the
roller sunblinds are opened first.
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Opening and closing
X
Press and hold the % button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
X
To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button.
Convenience closing feature
General notes
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
R
close the side windows
R
close the sliding sunroof or the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the
roller sunblinds.
G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side window
and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of
injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is
operating. Make sure that no body parts are
in close proximity during the closing
procedure.
Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:
With the SmartKey:
R
release the & button.
R
press and hold the % button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel open again.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
R
release the sensor surface on the door
handle.
R
pull the door handle immediately and hold
it.
The side windows and the sliding sunroof
or the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel open.
Using the SmartKey
i
The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X
Press and hold the & button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are fully closed.
X
Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
X
Press and hold the & button again until
the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel close.
X
To interrupt convenience closing:
release the & button.
Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle until the side windows and the
Side windows
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sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.
i
Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface :.
X
Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle againuntil the rollersunblinds
of the panorama roofwith power tilt/
sliding panel close.
X
To interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle.
Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if a side
window can no longer be closed fully.
X
Close all the doors.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed (Y page 86).
X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X
Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed (Y page 86).
X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
X
If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Problems with the side windows
Problem: aside window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.
X
Remove the objects.
X
Close the side window.
Problem:aside window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately
afterithas been blocked or reset, the side
window closes with increased or maximum
force. The reversing feature is then notactive.
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
closing area in the process.This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the
closing area. To stop the closing process,
release the switch or push the switch again to
reopen the side window.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding
sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding
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sunroof" refers to both types of sliding
sunroof.
G
WARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing
procedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
G
WARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!
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.
!
The weather can change abruptly.Itcould
start to rain or snow. Make sure 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
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises.
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding
sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to both types of sliding
sunroof.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R
over the last 4mmofthe closing movement
R
during resetting
R
when closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
i
You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the SmartKey from the ignition
lock. This function remains active for five
minutes or until you open a front door.
Sliding sunroof
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Overhead control panel
:
To raise
;
To open
=
To close/lower
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Press or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i
If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
The automatic opening and raising feature
is available only when the sliding sunroof is
closed.
The sun protection cover automatically opens
along with the sliding sunroof. You can open
or close the sun protection cover manually
when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.
Resetting
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move
smoothly.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear
(Y page 89).
X
Keep the 3 switch pressed for another
second.
X
Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully opened and closed again(Ypage 89).
X
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
!
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed fully after resetting,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Overhead control panel
:
To raise
;
To open
=
To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Press or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i
If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
The automatic raising feature is available
only when the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel is closed.
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Operating the roller sunblinds for the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
General notes
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
is closed.
G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roller sunblind,
parts of the body could be trapped between
the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
Roller sunblind reversing feature
The roller sunblinds are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If an object
blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during
the closing process, the roller sunblind opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the roller sunblinds.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R
when closing the roller sunblind again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
preventsomeone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:
To open
;
To open
=
To close
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Press or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i
If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction.You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly.
Sliding sunroof
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Z
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Press the 3 button to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow ; until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is open approximately 4in(10 cm).
X
Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel is fully closed.
X
Keep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X
Press the 3 button to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow ; until
the roller sunblinds are openapproximately
4 in (10 cm).
X
Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X
Keep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X
Make sure that the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblinds can be fully opened and closed
again (Y page 90).
X
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
!
If the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds
cannot be fully opened or closed after
resetting, contact a qualified specialist
workshop.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding
sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to both types of sliding
sunroof.
Problem:the sunroofcannotbe closed
and you cannot see the cause.
G
WARNING
If you close the sliding sunroof again
immediately after it has been blocked or
reset, the sliding sunroof closes with
increased or maximum force. The reversing
feature is then not active. Parts of the body
could be trapped in the closing area in the
process. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no partsofthe body are in the
closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again
during closing and then reopens slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
anti-entrapment feature.
!
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed as a result of a
malfunction, contact a qualified specialist
workshop.
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