Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Operating the sliding sunroof
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
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
switch in the
corresponding direction.
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.
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.
Resetting
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly, or if the battery has been disconnected or has become discharged.
► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock or select position 0 (KEYLESS-GO).
► Remove the fuse for the sliding sunroof
from the fuse box. To find out where the
fuse is located, refer to the fuse allocation
chart in the vehicle tool kit.
► Reinsert the fuse.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
► Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the
rear.
► Keep the
switch pressed for another
second.
► Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully opened and closed again.
► 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.
Sliding sunroof
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