Problems with the side windows, Sliding sunroof, Important safety notes – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual User Manual

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If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.

Problems with the side windows

Problem: a side 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: a side window cannot be closed

and you cannot see the cause.

G

WARNING

Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.

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.

G

WARNING

Pulling and holding the switch to close the
door window immediately after it had been
blocked two times will cause the door window
to close without the anti-entrapment feature
for as long as you hold the switch.

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

When opening or closing the sliding sunroof,
make sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with
automatic operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof
is blocked during the closing procedure, the
sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly.
The sliding sunroof operates differently when
the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held.
See the "Problems with the sliding sunroof"
section for more details.
The opening/closing procedure of the sliding
sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sliding sunroof switch or, if the
sliding sunroof switch was moved past the
resistance point and released, by moving the
sliding sunroof switch in any direction.

G

WARNING

The 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 properly,
as entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.

!

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. It could

start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be

Sliding sunroof

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