Mercedes-Benz 2001 M-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Problems with the sliding sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel. In this section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sliding sunroof.
G WARNING
If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding
sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts
of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
!
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The sliding sunroof can-
not be closed and you
cannot see the cause.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens
again slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2
switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resist-
ance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and then
reopens slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2
switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resist-
ance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment fea-
ture.
i
Note on the automatic reversing feature of the sliding sunroof (
Y
page 98).
Sliding sunroof
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Opening
and
closing
Z