Opening and closing

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 frontpassenger door is opened.

Overhead control panel

Overhead control panel 1. To raise
2. To open
3. To close/lower

•► Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
•► Press or pull the corresponding direction. switch in the corresponding direction.

If you press the 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.

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.

    See also:

    Passenger cell: custom-designed floor panels and robust load-bearing sections
    The passenger cell of the new CLS has been shown to be a structure which is virtually immune to deformation and which keeps the occupant space intact, even at high impact speeds, regardless of whe ...

    Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
    Canada only 1 Sets the temperature, left 2 Defrosts the windshield 3 Activates/deactivates the residual heat function 4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification 5 Switches the re ...

    Seat belt
    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds. The seat belt war ...