Operating the sliding sunroof, Opening and closing, Sliding sunroof – Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class User Manual

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the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically.

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WARNING

The reversing feature does not react:

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to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers

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over the last 4 mm of the closing movement

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during resetting

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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:

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release the switch immediately, or

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during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction

The closing process is stopped.

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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.

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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. The noise will be
reduced or eliminated.

Operating the sliding sunroof

Opening and closing

Overhead control panel
:

To raise

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To open

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To close/lower

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Turn the SmartKey to position

1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

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Press or pull the 2 switch in the
corresponding direction.

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If you press the 2 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.
When opening and raising the roof,
automatic operation is only available if the
sliding sunroof is in the closed position.

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.

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You can continue to operate the sliding

sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the SmartKey from the ignition
lock. This function is available for up to five
minutes or until the driver's or front-
passenger door is opened.

Sliding sunroof

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Opening and closing

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