Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Opening and Closing 

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan is the epitome of style and comfort when it comes to high-end luxury and cutting-edge technology. The E-Class Sedan takes driving to a whole new level by integrating a wide range of advanced opening and shutting features that redefine ease and convenience. This sedan’s door-opening and door-closing features are a nice blend of comfort and modernity. For example, you can open the doors with just a touch, and you can control the windows, sunroofs, and even the climate settings in a simple way. The 2023 E-Class Sedan sets a new standard for easy control with features like hands-free trunk access, smart keyless entry, and the ability to change different settings from a distance. This makes getting in and out of the car a smooth and elegant routine.

2023 Mercedes Benz E-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

Sliding Sunroof

Opening and Closing the Sliding Sunroof

• The term “sliding sunroof” also refers to the panorama roof with a power tilt/sliding panel.

WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped when the sliding sunroof is being opened and closed
Body parts may become trapped in the range of movement.

• During opening and closing, make sure that no body parts are in the range of movement.
• Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
  or
• Briefly press the button in any direction during automatic operation.

The opening or closing process will be stopped.

WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped if the sliding sunroof is operated by children
Children operating the sliding sunroof could get caught in the moving parts, particularly if unattended.

• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.

WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped when the roller sunblind is being opened and closed Body parts may become trapped between the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding roof.

• When opening or closing, make sure that no body parts are in the roller sunblind’s range of movement.
• Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
  or
• Briefly press the button in any direction during automatic operation.
  The opening or closing process will be stopped.

NOTE
Malfunction due to snow and ice Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof to malfunction

• Open the sliding sunroof only if it is free of snow and ice.

NOTE
Damage caused by protruding objects Objects that protrude from the sliding sunroof may damage the seals.

• Follow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof.

NOTE
Damage to the sliding sunroof when a roof luggage rack is installed
When a roof luggage rack is installed, raising or opening the sliding sunroof may be restricted.

• Check whether the sliding sunroof can be raised or opened when a roof luggage rack is installed.
• If in doubt, do not raise or open the sliding sunroof.

1. Raise
2. Open
3. Close/lower

Use the 3 buttons to operate the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblind. The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can be operated only when the roller sunblind is open.

• Check whether the sliding sunroof can be raised or opened when a roof luggage rack is installed.
• To start automatic operation: press or pull the 3 buttons beyond the point of resistance and release it.
• To interrupt automatic operation: briefly press the 3 buttons in any direction.
  The opening/closing process will be stopped.

Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel:
the automatic raising feature is available only when the sliding sunroof is closed or raised.

Vehicles without a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel:
the automatic opening and raising features are available only when the sliding sunroof is closed.

Automatic reversing function of the sliding sun-roof
If an obstacle obstructs the sliding sunroof during the closing process, the sliding sunroof will open again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.

• During the closing process, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area.

WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped despite the reversing function being active

In particular, the reversing function does not react:

• Soft, light, and thin objects, e.g. fingers.
• Toward the end of the closing procedure.
• During resetting.
• During the closing process, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area.
• Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
  or
• Briefly press the button in any direction during automatic operation.
  The closing process will be stopped.

Automatic reversing function of the roller sunblind If an obstacle obstructs the roller sunblind during the closing process, the roller sunblind will open again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.

• When closing the roller sunblind, make sure that no body parts are in the range of movement.

WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped despite reversing function
In particular, the reversing function does not react to soft, light, and thin objects, e.g. fingers.

• When closing the roller sunblind, make sure that no body parts are in the range of movement.
• Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
  or
• Briefly press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process. The closing process will be stopped.

Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof
The term “sliding sunroof” also refers to the panoramic sliding sunroof.

Rain closing function when driving
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: if it starts to rain, the raised sliding sunroof will automatically be lowered while the vehicle is in motion.

Automatic lowering function
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: if the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, it will automatically be lowered slightly at higher speeds. At low speeds, it will be raised again automatically.

WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped by automatic lowering of the sliding sunroof
At higher speeds, the raised sliding sunroof will automatically be lowered slightly at the rear.

• Make sure that nobody reaches into the sliding sunroof’s range of movement while the vehicle is in motion.
• If somebody becomes trapped, briefly push the sliding sunroof button forwards or backward.

By pushing or pulling the 3 buttons, you can interrupt the automatic functions “Rain closing function when driving” and “Automatic lowering”.

Rectifying problems with the sliding sunroof
Risk of becoming trapped or fatal injuries when the sliding sunroof is closed again fatal injuries when the sliding sunroof is closed again
If the sliding sunroof is closed again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, it will close with increased force.

• Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
• Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
  or
• Briefly press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process. The closing process will be stopped.

The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.

• The term “sliding sunroof” also refers to the panorama roof with a power tilt/sliding panel.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:

•  Immediately after automatic reversing, pull and hold the 3 buttons down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed.
  The sliding sunroof will be closed with increased force.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and opens again slightly:

• Repeat the previous step.
  The sliding sunroof will be closed again with increased force.

Vehicles without a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel:

• The sliding sunroof is not operating smoothly.
• Reset the sliding sunroof.
• Resetting the sliding sunroof
• Push the 3 buttons up to the point of resistance repeatedly until the sliding sunroof is fully open.
• Press the 3 buttons for another second.
• Close the sliding sunroof.

Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel:
The sliding sunroof or the roller sunblind is not operating smoothly.

• Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind.
• Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind
• Pull and hold the 3 buttons little by little until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.
• Pull and hold the 3 buttons little by little until the roller sunblind is fully closed.
• Use automatic operation to fully open and then close the sliding sunroof.

Roller sun blinds

Extending the rear side window roller sun-blinds

• NOTE Damage to the inertia reel due to it snapping back
• If suddenly snapped back, the inertia reel may be damaged.
• Always move the roller sunblind by hand.
• Do not drive with the roller sunblind hooked in and rear side windows opened at the same time.

• Pull the roller sunblind out by tab 1 and hook it onto brackets 2 at the top of the window.

Extending or retracting the rear-window roller sun-blind
Risk of becoming trapped when extending or retracting the roller sunblind Body parts may become trapped in the roller sunblind’s range of movement.

• Ensure there are no body parts in the range of movement.
• If someone becomes trapped, briefly press the button again.
  The opening or closing process will briefly be stopped. The roller sunblind will then return to its starting position.

NOTE
Damage caused by objects Objects can cause the roller sunblind to malfunction.

• Do not place any objects on the rear shelf.
• Ensure that the roller sunblind can move freely.

To extend or retract: press button 1.

Anti-theft protection
The function of the immobilizer The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key. The immobilizer will automatically be activated when the vehicle is switched off and deactivated when the vehicle is switched on. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start the vehicle if a valid key has been left inside the vehicle. In the event, the engine cannot be started (but the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-Mercedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
The function of the ATA system If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered in the following situations:

• when a door is opened
• When the trunk lid is opened
• When the hood is opened
• when interior protection is triggered 
• when the tow-away alarm is triggered

The ATA system will be armed automatically after approximately ten seconds in the following situations:

• After you lock the vehicle with the key
• After you lock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

Indicator lamp 1 will flash when the ATA system is armed.

The ATA system is deactivated automatically in the following situations:

• After you unlock the vehicle with the key
• After you unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS- GO
• After you press the start/stop button with the key in the stowage compartment 

If the battery is heavily discharged, the burglar alarm system will automatically be deactivated for the benefit of the next engine start.

Deactivating the ATA
Press the Ü, ß, or p button on the key.
or

• Press the start/stop button with the key in the stowage compartment 
• Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO
• Grasp the outside door handle with the key outside the vehicle.

The function of a tow-away alarm

• This function may not be available in all countries.

An audible and visual alarm will be triggered if an alteration to your vehicle’s angle of inclination is detected while the towaway alarm is armed.

The tow-away alarm will automatically be armed after approximately 60 seconds:

• After you lock the vehicle with the key
• After you lock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

The tow-away alarm will be armed only when the following components are closed:

• Doors
• Trunk lid
• The tow-away alarm will automatically be deactivated:
• After you press the Ü or p button on the key
• After you press the start/stop button with the key in the stowage compartment 
• After you unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS- GO
• When you are using HANDS-FREE ACCESS Information on collision detection on a parked vehicle 

Activating/deactivating the tow-away alarm

Multimedia system:
4© 5 Settings 5 Quick Access Activate or deactivate Tow-away Protection.

The tow-away alarm is activated again in the following cases:

• The vehicle is unlocked again.
• A door is opened.
• The vehicle is locked again. If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehicle submenu in the Settings main menu to activate or deactivate the tow-away alarm.

The function of interior protection

• This function may not be available in all countries.

When interior protection is armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered if movement is detected in the vehicle interior.

Interior protection is armed automatically after approximately ten seconds:

• After locking the vehicle with the key
• After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

Interior protection is armed only when the following components are closed:

• Doors
• Trunk lid
  Interior protection is automatically deactivated: R after pressing the Ü or p button on the key
• After pressing the start/stop button with the key in the stowage compartment 
• After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO R when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS

The following situations can lead to a false alarm:
when there are moving objects such as mascots in the vehicle interior

• If a side window is open
• If the sunroof is open
• If the panoramic sunroof is open

Activating/deactivating interior protection
Multimedia system: 4© 5 Settings 5 Quick Access Activate or deactivate the Interior Motion Sensor. Interior protection is activated again in the following cases:

• The vehicle is unlocked again.
• A door is opened.
• The vehicle is locked again.
• If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehicle menu under
• Settings to activate or deactivate interior protection.

FAQ

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 User Manual

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2023 Mercedes Benz E-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)