Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
- Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
- Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof - function
- Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Additional information and warnings
Section titled “Additional information and warnings”If there is a fault in the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof, the roll-back function will not work properly. Go to a qualified workshop.
Regularly remove leaves and other loose objects from the guide rails of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof by hand or with a vacuum cleaner.
Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Section titled “Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof”

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .
The rotary switch must be in the basic position 1 before the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be tilted.
| Function | fig. 33 or fig. 34 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Opening sliding roof completely: | 3 | Turn the switch past the position 2 and hold down until the glass roof has reached the required position. |
| Moving sliding roof to convenience position: | 2 | Turn the switch to the required position |
| Set an intermediate position: | 2 to 1 | |
| Closing sliding roof completely: | 4 | |
| Tilting the tilting roof completely: | 4 or 5 | Push the switch back briefly. |
| Closing fully | 5 | Pull the switch back briefly |
The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof will work only when the ignition has been switched on. The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be operated for a short time after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door or the front passenger door is not opened.
If the closing procedure has been started, it will be interrupted as soon as the ignition is switched off and the switch for the electric panorama sliding and tilting glass roof is activated.
If it is not possible to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof electrically you will have to close it manually. You will not be able to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof manually without first removing some vehicle components. Go to a qualified workshop.
Sliding blind
Section titled “Sliding blind”Use the handle at the front near the roof opening to move the sliding blind to the required position.
The convenience position allows sufficient air supply together with low wind noise.
Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof - function
Section titled “Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof - function”First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .
Convenience opening and closing
Section titled “Convenience opening and closing”The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be opened and closed from the outside with the vehicle key:
- Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key. The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof is tilted or closed.
- Let go of the lock or unlock button to interrupt this function.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof are closed.
The rotary control of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof remains in the last position selected if the roof is closed from outside the vehicle using convenience closing. It will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
In special driving situations, for example oversteering or understeering, the open electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be automatically closed to a small gap at speeds of approx. 30 km/h (18 mph).
Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Section titled “Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof”First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injury when the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is being closed ⇒ . If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is not able to close because it is stiff or obstructed, it will automatically open again immediately.
- Check why the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof has not closed.
- Try to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof again.
- If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is still stiff or obstructed, it stops at this point. Then close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function.
Closing the glass roof without the roll-back function
Section titled “Closing the glass roof without the roll-back function”- Pull the switch fig. 34 within approximately 5 seconds after the roll-back function has been triggered and hold it in this position until the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is closed completely.
- The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will then close without the roll-back function.
- If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof still cannot be closed, go to a qualified workshop.
If you let go of the switch during the closing procedure, the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will open automatically.
The roll-back function is also activated if the windows and the glass roof are closed using the vehicle key for convenience closing ⇒ Convenience opening or closing.