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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

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Immediately after this, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold

the button for at least one more second (re-adjustment).

The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function.

If the side window is obstructed again and reopens again immediately:

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Immediately after this, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold

the button for at least one more second (follow-up adjustment).

The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function.

The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

The side windows cannot be opened or

closed using the convenience opening

feature.

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Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary (/ page 67).

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Sliding sunroof

Opening and closing the sliding sunroof

Release the button immediately if

somebody becomes trapped.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

while opening and closing the sliding

sunroof

or

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During opening and closing, parts of the

body could get caught in the sweep of the

sliding sunroof.

Press the button in any direction during

the automatic opening/closing process.

The opening/closing process is stop‐

ped.

panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.

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When opening or closing, make sure

that no body parts are in the sweep.

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Release the button immediately if

somebody becomes trapped.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if

the sliding sunroof is operated by chil‐

dren

NOTE Important points to remember

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when a roof rack is installed

or

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When a roof rack is installed, raising or open‐

ing the sliding sunroof may be limited.

Children operating the sliding sunroof could

get caught in the moving parts, particularly if

unattended.

Press the button in any direction during

the automatic opening/closing process.

The opening/closing process is stop‐

ped.

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Check whether the sliding sunroof can

be raised or opened when a roof rack is

installed.

If in doubt, do not raise or open the

sliding sunroof.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take

the key with you and lock the vehicle.

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NOTE Malfunction caused by snow and

ice

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Snow and ice may lead to a malfunction of

the sliding sunroof.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

while opening and closing the roller sun

blind

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Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free

of snow and ice.

When opening or closing, make sure that no

body parts become trapped between the

roller sun blind and frame or the sliding sun‐

roof.

NOTE Damage caused by protruding

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objects

Objects that protrude from the sliding sun‐

roof may damage the sealing strips.

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When opening or closing, make sure

that no body parts are in the sweep of

the roller sun blind.

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Do not allow anything to protrude from

the sliding sunroof.

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Check whether the sliding sunroof can be

raised or opened when a roof rack is instal‐

led.

To start automatic operation: press the

3 button beyond the point of resistance

or pull and release it.

To interrupt automatic operation: briefly

press the 3 button in any direction.

The opening/closing process will be stop‐

ped.

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WARNING Risk of entrapment even with

the reversing function active

The reversing feature does not react in par‐

ticular:

R

To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers

Over the last ã in (4 mm) of the closing

path

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During resetting

This means that the reverse function cannot

prevent someone from becoming trapped in

these situations.

Vehicles with a panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel: The automatic raising feature

is available only when the sliding sunroof is

closed or raised.

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When closing, make sure that no body

parts are in the closing area.

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Release the button immediately if

Automatic reversing function of the sliding

sunroof

If an object is obstructing the sliding sunroof

during the closing process, the sliding sunroof

will open again automatically. The automatic

reversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐

stitute for your attentiveness.

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2

3

Raises

Opens

Closes/lowers

somebody becomes trapped.

or

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Briefly press the button in any direction

Use the 3 button to operate the panoramic

sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind.

during automatic operation.

The closing process is stopped.

The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

can be operated only when the roller sunblind is

open.

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During the closing process, make sure that

no body parts are in the closing area.

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Automatic reversing function of the roller

sunblind

If an object is obstructing the roller sunblind dur‐

ing the closing process, the roller sunblind will

open again automatically. The automatic revers‐

ing function is only an aid and is not a substitute

for your attentiveness.

automatically lowered slightly at higher speeds.

At low speeds, it is raised again automatically.

or

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Press the button in any direction during

the automatic closing process.

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WARNING Risk of entrapment by auto‐

matic lowering of the sliding sunroof

The closing process is stopped.

At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof

automatically lowers slightly at the rear.

This could trap you or other persons.

Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof

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When closing the roller sunblind, make sure

% The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the

that no body parts are in the range of move‐

ment.

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panoramic sliding sunroof.

Make sure that nobody reaches into the

sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the

vehicle is in motion.

By pushing or pulling the 3 button, you can

interrupt the automatic functions: "Rain closing

function when driving" and "Automatic lower‐

ing".

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

despite reversing feature

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If somebody becomes trapped, briefly

push the sliding sunroof button for‐

wards or backwards.

In particular, the reversing feature does not

react to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fin‐

gers.

This means that the reversing feature cannot

prevent entrapment in these situations.

Rain closing function when driving

Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: If

it starts to rain, the raised sliding sunroof is

automatically lowered while the vehicle is in

motion.

The sliding sunroof lifts during opening.

Problems with the sliding sunroof

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When closing the roller sunblind, make

% The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the

sure that no body parts are in the range

of movement.

Automatic lowering function

Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: If

the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, it is

panoramic sliding sunroof.

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Release the button immediately if

somebody becomes trapped.

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatal injury by closing the sliding sunroof again

The sliding sunroof cannot be closed

and you cannot see the cause.

If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof

closes with increased force.

Parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area in the process.

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Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.

Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.

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or

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Press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process.

The closing process is stopped.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:

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Immediately after automatic reversing, pull and hold the 3 button down again to the point of resist‐

ance until the sliding sunroof is closed.

The sliding sunroof will be closed with increased force.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and reopens again slightly:

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Repeat the previous step.

The sliding sunroof will be closed again with increased force.

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Pull and hold the 3 button little by little until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

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Vehicles with a panoramic sliding

sunroof: The sliding sunroof or the

roller sunblind does not operate

smoothly.

Pull and hold the 3 button little by little until the roller sunblind is fully closed.

Use automatic operation to fully open and then close the sliding sunroof.

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Pull the roller sunblind out by tab 1 and

Roller sun blinds

Extending the rear side window roller sun‐

blinds

hook it onto brackets 2 at the top of the

window.

Operating the roller sunblind for the panor‐

amic roof

NOTE Damage to the inertia reel due to

it snapping back

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If suddenly snapped back, the inertia reel

may be damaged.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

when opening and closing the roller sun‐

blinds

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Always move the roller sun blind by

hand.

Body parts can become trapped between the

roller sunblind and frame when opening or

closing.

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Do not drive with the roller sun blind

hooked in and side windows opened at

the same time.

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When opening or closing, make sure

that no body parts are in the range of

movement of the roller sunblind.

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