Initialization process

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Move switch in "Lift" direction and hold (roof system moves to "Lift" position)
In the event of delayed starting or sudden stopping of the panorama glass roof, continue pressing the switch in the "Lift" direction

NOTE: Hold switch depressed for entire process.

After reaching the fully raised position (A), keep the switch pressed for approx. 30 seconds further (initialization process starts)
Panorama glass roof moves briefly from lift end position (A) in direction of position (B)
Shading system (floating headlining) closes completely
Shading system (floating headlining) opens completely
Panorama glass roof moves to "Closed" position
Panorama glass roof then moves to "Open" end position and immediately back to "Closed" position
After a brief pause, shading system closes completely

NOTE: After panorama glass roof and shading system close completely, initialization is finished. Switch can be released.

Fig 1: Lifting Glass Sunroof

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E63 only:

NOTE: Hold switch depressed for entire process.

After reaching the fully raised position (A), keep the switch pressed for approx. 30 seconds further (initialization process starts)
Panorama glass roof moves briefly from lift end position (A) in direction of position (B)
Shading system (floating headlining) closes completely
Shading system (floating headlining) opens completely
Panorama glass roof moves to "Closed" position
After a brief pause, shading system closes completely

NOTE: After panorama glass roof and shading system close completely, initialization is finished. Switch can be released.

Fig 2: Lifting Glass Sunroof

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NOTE:

If the switch is released in the meantime, the entire procedure must be repeated
On completion of successful initialization, the corresponding messages in the check control and the control display go out
Carry out function check (tip function, anti-trapping protection and, if necessary, comfort function)