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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 26
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening/closing ................................. 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 91
COMAND ............................................ 105
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 243
Climate control ................................. 255
Driving and parking .......................... 265
On-board computer and displays .... 329
Stowing and features ....................... 387
Maintenance and care ...................... 407
Breakdown assistance ..................... 423
Wheels and tires ............................... 441
Technical data ................................... 471
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 306
4MATIC off-road system ................... 306
A
ABC
see Active Body Control (ABC)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message
............................ 347
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 380
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 258
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
Without spotlight function ............. 319
With spotlight function ................... 318
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 343
Display message ............................ 369
Function/information .................... 321
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 368
Function/notes ............................. 305
Active Driving Assistance package . 321
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 343
Display message ............................ 369
Function/information .................... 324
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 361
Active multicontour seat ............ 97, 241
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 304
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message
............................ 362
Function/notes ............................. 248
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 344
Additional speedometer ................... 344
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 478
Address
Entering (example) ......................... 138
see Address book
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 189
Connecting a call ........................... 192
Creating an entry ........................... 190
Deleting an entry ........................... 191
Entering characters ....................... 122
Entry as a home address ............... 162
Importing contacts ........................ 188
Introduction ................................... 187
Starting route guidance ................. 192
Voice tag ....................................... 192
Air bags
Display message ............................ 357
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 236
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 236
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 367
Function/notes ............................. 303
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 263
Important safety notes .................. 261
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Rear ............................................... 263
Setting
........................................... 261
Setting the center air vents ........... 262
Setting the side air vents ............... 262
Stowage compartment .................. 262
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 155
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 233
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 337
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Ashtray ............................................... 393
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 341
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 342
Display message ............................ 366
Function/notes ............................. 316
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 195
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................ 205
Pause function ............................... 207
Playback options ........................... 212
Safety notes .................................. 204
Setting the audio format ................ 211
Stop function ................................. 207
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 211
Video DVD ..................................... 229
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 336
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 361
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 271
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 270
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 245
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 277
Changing gear ............................... 276
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 273
Display message ............................ 374
Driving tips .................................... 276
Emergency running mode .............. 280
Kickdown ....................................... 276
Manual drive program .................... 279
Problem (malfunction) ................... 280
Program selector button ................ 277
Pulling away ................................... 269
Shift ranges ................................... 278
Starting the engine ........................ 268
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 277
Transmission position display ........ 275
Transmission positions .................. 275
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 280
Autostore ........................................... 197
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 223
Switching to ................................... 223
AUX (video)
Setting the picture ......................... 224
Setting the volume and sound ....... 230
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 230
Switching to ................................... 230
B
Back button ....................................... 109
Back support
see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 391
Balance, adjusting ............................. 125
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
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Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Bass, setting ...................................... 125
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 432
Display message ............................ 364
Important safety notes .................. 430
Jump starting ................................. 433
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 168
Blind
see Roller sunblind
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
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Activating/deactivating ................. 132
Authorizing a device (registering) .. 132
Conditions (general) ...................... 131
Conditions (telephone) .................. 179
Connecting another mobile phone . 181
Connecting devices ....................... 132
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 134
External authorization (general) ..... 133
External authorization (telephone) . 181
General information ....................... 131
Introduction ................................... 177
Receiving vCards ........................... 188
Searching for devices .................... 132
Settings ......................................... 131
Telephone basic menu ................... 182
Telephony ...................................... 179
Telephony notes ............................ 177
Bluetooth® interface
Telephony ...................................... 177
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 353
Notes ............................................. 479
Brake fluid level ................................ 413
Brake lamps
Display message
............................ 360
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 479
Display message ............................ 347
Driving tips .................................... 287
High-performance brake system .... 289
Important safety notes .................. 287
Maintenance .................................. 288
Warning lamp ................................. 379
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Breakdown assistance
see Mercedes-Benz Contact
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 224
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 27
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting
.......... 183
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling voicemail ............................... 185
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 189
Introduction ................................... 193
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 193
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 194
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 421
Car wash ........................................ 415
Display ........................................... 419
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Exterior lights ................................ 418
Gear or selector lever .................... 420
Matte finish ................................... 417
Night View Assist Plus ................... 419
Notes ............................................. 414
Paint .............................................. 416
Plastic trim .................................... 419
Power washer
................................ 416
Rear view camera .......................... 418
Roof lining ...................................... 421
Seat belt ........................................ 421
Seat cover ..................................... 420
Sensors ......................................... 418
Steering wheel ............................... 420
Tail pipes ....................................... 419
Trim pieces .................................... 420
Washing by hand ........................... 415
Wheels ........................................... 416
Windows ........................................ 417
Wiper blades .................................. 418
Wooden trim .................................. 420
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 390
Car pool lanes .................................... 153
Car wash (care) ................................. 415
Category
Satellite radio ................................ 202
CD
Copy protection ............................. 213
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 209
General information ....................... 213
Inserting ........................................ 204
Mode, switching to ........................ 205
Multisession .................................. 212
Notes on discs ............................... 213
Operating the player/changer
(on-board computer) ...................... 337
Pause function ............................... 207
Playback options ........................... 212
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 204
Safety notes .................................. 204
Selecting a media type .................. 208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 36
Central locking
Automatic locking feature
(COMAND) ..................................... 234
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)
........ 72
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 251
Important safety notes .................. 250
Overview of bulb types .................. 251
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 151
Change of direction phase ............. 151
Preparation phase ......................... 151
Character bar ..................................... 119
Characters
Entering ......................................... 120
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 122
Entering (navigation) ...................... 119
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 60
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 394
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 257
COMAND ....................................... 235
Controlling automatically ............... 258
Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 237
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 258
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 237
Defrosting the windows ................. 260
Defrosting the windshield .............. 259
Important safety notes .................. 256
Indicator lamp ................................ 258
Main menu ..................................... 236
Maximum cooling .......................... 260
Overview of systems ...................... 256
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 258
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 260
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Refrigerant ..................................... 479
Setting the air distribution ............. 259
Setting the airflow ......................... 259
Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 238
Setting the air vents
...................... 261
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 238
Setting the temperature ................ 259
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 260
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 261
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 260
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 224
COMAND
At a glance (overview) .................... 108
Back button ................................... 109
Basic functions .............................. 123
Components .................................. 108
Display ........................................... 111
Example of operation ..................... 118
Function buttons ........................... 109
Menu overview .............................. 111
Remote control .............................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 123
System settings ............................. 127
COMAND controller ........................... 108
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ..................... 114
Folding in and swiveling ................. 114
Setting ........................................... 127
COMAND operating system .............. 108
Combination switch .......................... 246
Compass function ............................. 172
Conference connection ..................... 185
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 334
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 224
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Convenience telephone
Importing contacts ........................ 188
Convenience telephony .................... 177
Introduction
................................... 177
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 411
Display message ............................ 362
Notes ............................................. 479
Temperature (on-board computer) . 337
Temperature gauge ........................ 330
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 213
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 359
Function/notes ............................. 248
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 291
Deactivating ................................... 292
Display message ............................ 372
Driving system ............................... 290
Function/notes ............................. 290
Important safety notes .................. 290
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 291
Setting a speed .............................. 292
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 291
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 391
Important safety notes .................. 391
Rear compartment ......................... 392
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
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Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 214
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 212
CD/DVD ........................................ 213
MP3 ............................................... 212
Date format, setting .......................... 128
Day design, setting ........................... 127
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
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Daytime running lamps
Display message
............................ 361
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 343
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 245
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ........... 233
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 233
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 156
Entering a destination by address .. 138
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 144
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 145
Entering a point of interest ............ 147
Saving ............................................ 163
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 143
Selecting from the list of last
destinations ................................... 143
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 165
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 141
Previous destinations .................... 165
Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 184
Digital speedometer ......................... 334
Digital TV
see TV
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display
Selecting the design ...................... 127
Settings ......................................... 127
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 419
Displaying the arrival time ............... 156
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 156
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 346
Driving systems ............................. 366
Engine ............................................ 362
General notes ................................ 346
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 346
Lights ............................................. 359
Safety systems .............................. 347
Service interval display .................. 413
SmartKey ....................................... 376
Tires ............................................... 372
Vehicle ........................................... 374
Distance
see Navigation, route overview
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 341
Distance recorder ............................. 334
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 385
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ................................... 300
Display message ............................ 370
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Driving tips .................................... 300
Function/notes ............................. 292
Important safety notes .................. 292
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 298
Warning lamp ................................. 385
Dolby Digital ...................................... 126
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 72
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 375
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Power closing feature ...................... 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 286
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 277
Manual ........................................... 279
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 414
Symmetrical low beam .................. 244
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Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
Electronic brake force distribution ... 65
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 64
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 66
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 321
Active Body Control ....................... 305
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 321
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 324
AIRMATIC ...................................... 303
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 316
Cruise control ................................ 290
Display message ............................ 366
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 292
HOLD function ............................... 302
Night View Assist Plus ................... 317
Parking Guidance ........................... 310
PARKTRONIC ................................. 306
Rear view camera .......................... 314
Spotlight function .......................... 317
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 276
Brakes ........................................... 287
Break-in period .............................. 266
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300
Downhill gradient ........................... 287
Drinking and driving ....................... 286
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Driving in winter ............................. 290
Driving on flooded roads ................ 289
Driving on wet roads ...................... 289
Exhaust check ............................... 287
Fuel ................................................ 286
General .......................................... 286
Hydroplaning ................................. 289
Icy road surfaces ........................... 290
....... 62
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads
................................... 288
Pedals ............................................ 286
Snow chains .................................. 445
Symmetrical low beam .................. 244
Wet road surface ........................... 287
DVD
Changer ......................................... 204
Copy protection ............................. 213
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 209
Handling ........................................ 173
Inserting ........................................ 204
Notes on discs ............................... 213
Selecting a media type .................. 208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
DVD audio
Operation using the on-board
computer ....................................... 337
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating (COMAND)
.................... 232
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) .................... 232
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 349
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO function ...................................... 231
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 271
General information ....................... 270
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
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Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 424
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function
........................................... 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 384
Display message ............................ 362
ECO start/stop function ................ 270
Emergency starting ........................ 437
Engine number ............................... 474
Irregular running ............................ 272
Starting problems .......................... 272
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 268
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 269
Switching off .................................. 283
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 272
Engine emergency stop .................... 439
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 410
Additives ........................................ 478
Checking the oil level ..................... 409
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 409
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 410
Display message ............................ 364
Filling capacity ............................... 476
Notes about oil grades ................... 478
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 409
Temperature (on-board computer) . 337
Viscosity ........................................ 478
Entering the frequency ..................... 196
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 121
Saving ............................................ 123
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
Deactivating/activating
................. 342
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 64
Display message ............................ 347
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 381
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Exhaust check ................................... 287
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 419
Exterior lighting
see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 232
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 101
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position .......... 101
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 389
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 134
Fader, setting .................................... 125
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 209
Video DVD ..................................... 226
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 209
Video DVD ..................................... 226
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 109
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 424
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 425
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 429
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Preparing the vehicle ..................... 425
Raising the vehicle
......................... 426
Floormat ............................................. 405
Freeway information ......................... 171
Front fog lamps ................................. 246
Display message ............................ 360
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 94
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 477
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 334
Displaying the range ...................... 334
Driving tips .................................... 286
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 477
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 477
Problem (malfunction) ................... 283
Refueling ........................................ 280
Specifications ................................ 477
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 476
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 281
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 334
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 476
Problem (malfunction) ................... 283
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 109
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 438
Before changing ............................. 438
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 438
Engine emergency stop ................. 439
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 439
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 438
Important safety notes .................. 437
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory
..................... 405
Notes ............................................. 402
Opening/closing the garage door .. 405
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 403
Gasoline ............................................. 281
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 337
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 420
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 472
Glove box ........................................... 388
GPS reception .................................... 135
Gracenote Media Database .............. 210
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Harman/kardon® Logic 7
®
surround sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon® surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 247
HD Radio™ ......................................... 199
Heading up (navigation) ................... 168
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 480
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 412
Cleaning system (function) ............ 246
Fogging up ..................................... 249
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 251
Display message ............................ 360
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 248
Switching on/off ........................... 247
Hill start assist .................................. 269
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 368
Function/notes ............................. 302
Index
Information Provided by:
13
Home
see Home address
Home address
Entering and saving ....................... 141
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 143
Hood
Closing ........................................... 409
Display message ............................ 375
Opening ......................................... 408
Hydroplaning ..................................... 289
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 158
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting
Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 233
Automatic control .......................... 250
Interior lighting .............................. 233
Manual control ............................... 250
Overview ........................................ 249
Reading lamp ................................. 249
see Interior lighting
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 146
Entering ......................................... 145
®
iPod
Alphabetical track selection .......... 221
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 218
Selecting a category/playlist ......... 220
Supported variants ........................ 217
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 424
Using ............................................. 426
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 433
K
Key
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Locking ............................................ 73
Start/Stop button .......................... 267
Starting the engine ........................ 269
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267
SmartKey ....................................... 267
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 276
Manual drive program .................... 279
Knee bag .............................................. 44
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 338
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
Letter bar
see Character bar
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 360
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 245
Cornering light function ................. 248
Display message ............................ 359
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Fog lamps ...................................... 246
Hazard warning lamps ................... 247
High beam flasher .......................... 247
High-beam headlamps ................... 247
14
Information Provided by:
Index
Light switch ................................... 244
Low-beam headlamps
.................... 245
Parking lamps ................................ 244
Rear fog lamp ................................ 246
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 344
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 343
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 245
Turn signals ................................... 246
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 361
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 291
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 295
Loading guidelines ............................ 388
Locator lighting setting (COMAND) . 234
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 344
Logic 7® (Harman Kardon
®
surround sound system)
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon
®
surround sound system)
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 359
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 244
Switching on/off ........................... 245
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Lumbar support
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 238
M
M+S tires ............................................ 444
Maintenance
see
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 29
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 166
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 169
City model ..................................... 170
Display ........................................... 168
Geo-coordinate display .................. 170
Heading ......................................... 168
Information in the display .............. 169
Map settings .................................. 166
Moving ........................................... 167
North orientation ........................... 168
Notes ............................................. 166
Point of interest symbols ............... 168
Road display .................................. 169
Saving the crosshair position ......... 167
Setting to the vehicle destination .. 167
Topographical map ........................ 170
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 158
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 241
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 417
mbrace
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) .......................... 401
Call priority .................................... 399
Display message ............................ 354
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 399
Emergency call .............................. 396
Important safety notes .................. 395
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 402
MB info call button ........................ 398
Remote vehicle locking .................. 401
Roadside Assistance button .......... 397
Search & Send ............................... 400
Self-test ......................................... 396
Index
Information Provided by:
15
System .......................................... 395
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 401
Mechanical key
Function/notes
................................ 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 222
Alphabetical track selection .......... 221
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 218
Connection options ....................... 217
iPod® ............................................. 217
Mode ............................................. 217
Notes on USB devices ................... 222
Playback options ........................... 222
Selecting categories ...................... 220
Selecting folders ............................ 220
Selecting music files ...................... 220
Selecting playlists .......................... 220
Switching to ................................... 218
USB mass storage device .............. 217
Media list
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 208
Video DVD ..................................... 226
Memory card (audio) ......................... 337
Memory function ............................... 102
Menu item
Selecting ........................................ 116
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 346
Messages
see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 185
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 340
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 429
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 213
Copyright ....................................... 213
Data medium ................................. 212
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 209
File systems ................................... 212
Formats ......................................... 213
Mode, switching to ........................ 205
Notes ............................................. 212
Operating ....................................... 337
Pause function ............................... 207
Playback options ........................... 212
Safety notes .................................. 204
Selecting a media type
.................. 208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
Multicontour seat
Front .............................................. 239
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 332
Lane recommendations ................. 153
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 124
Operating the on-board computer . 331
Overview .......................................... 35
Using the telephone ....................... 183
Multisession CD ................................ 212
Music files
Recording ...................................... 210
Music Register
Copying music data ....................... 214
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ................... 216
Deleting individual music files ....... 217
Disk space information .................. 216
Folder functions ............................. 216
General notes ................................ 214
Playback options ........................... 217
Switching to ................................... 214
Music search ..................................... 209
Music storage
see MUSIC REGISTER
Mute ................................................... 124
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements
............ 124
Alternative route ............................ 155
Basic settings ................................ 136
16
Information Provided by:
Index
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ...............................
155
Compass function .......................... 172
Destination memory ...................... 162
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 156
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 141
Entering a destination .................... 137
Entering a destination by address .. 138
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 144
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 145
Entering a point of interest ............ 147
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 119
Freeway information ...................... 171
General notes ................................ 135
GPS reception ................................ 135
Installing map software .................. 172
Lane recommendation ................... 152
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) .................................... 157
On-board computer ....................... 335
Previous destinations .................... 165
Repeating announcements ............ 154
Route guidance .............................. 150
Route overview .............................. 156
Safety notes .................................. 135
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 143
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 143
Selecting your home address ........ 143
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 136
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 136
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 136
Starting route calculation .............. 140
Switching announcements on/off . 154
Switching to ................................... 136
Traffic report .................................. 158
Troubleshooting ............................. 176
Night View Assist Plus
Cleaning ......................................... 419
Display message ............................ 366
Function/notes ............................. 317
Problem (malfunction) ................... 321
North orientation (navigation) ......... 168
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 266
Number keypad ................................. 119
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test
............................... 49
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
System overview .............................. 40
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 477
Odometer ........................................... 334
see Trip odometer
Off-road .............................................. 157
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 337
Assistance menu ........................... 341
Audio menu ................................... 336
Displaying a service message ........ 414
Display messages .......................... 346
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 330
Menu overview .............................. 333
Message memory .......................... 346
Navigation menu ............................ 335
Operating video DVD ..................... 337
Operation ....................................... 331
RACETIMER ................................... 338
Service menu ................................. 343
Settings menu ............................... 343
Standard display ............................ 334
Telephone menu ............................ 340
Trip menu ...................................... 334
Index
Information Provided by:
17
Opening height restriction for
trunk lid ..............................................
235
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 233
Outside temperature display ........... 331
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 60
Own address (navigation)
see Home address
P
Paint code number ............................ 473
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 416
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Parcel net ........................................... 390
Parking ............................................... 283
Important safety notes
.................. 283
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Rear view camera .......................... 314
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 310
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 350
Electric parking brake .................... 284
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 370
Important safety notes .................. 310
Parking position
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 232
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 308
Driving system ............................... 306
Function/notes ............................. 306
Problem (malfunction) ................... 310
Range of the sensors ..................... 307
Warning display ............................. 308
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 46
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 207
Video DVD ..................................... 227
Pedals ................................................. 286
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent fourwheel drive)
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 189
Creating an entry ........................... 190
Deleting an entry ........................... 191
Entering characters ....................... 122
Introduction ................................... 187
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 224
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 419
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 212
Point of interest (navigation)
Assigning a category ...................... 148
Entering ......................................... 147
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 150
List ................................................. 148
ZAGAT® survey service .................. 149
Power closing feature ......................... 81
Power washers .................................. 416
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 354
Operation ......................................... 51
PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 355
Function/notes ................................ 66
Switching on/off ........................... 342
Warning lamp ................................. 385
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive
occupant safety system)
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 165
Product information ............................ 26
Programmable button ....................... 109
Program selector button .................. 277
18
Information Provided by:
Index
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) .....................................
PULSE
see Massage function (PULSE)
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 338
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating
................. 344
Display message ............................ 369
Radio
HD Radio™ .................................... 199
Selecting a station ................. 196, 336
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
Storing stations ............................. 197
Switching on .................................. 195
Switching wavebands .................... 196
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 406
Read-aloud function .......................... 158
Reading lamp ..................................... 249
Real-time traffic reports ................... 158
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 263
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 360
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 418
Function/notes ............................. 314
Rear-view mirror ............................... 101
Rear window blind ............................ 393
see Rear window roller sunblind
see Roller sunblind
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 260
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 260
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 184
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 280
269
Refueling process
.......................... 281
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 402
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 365
Warning lamp ................................. 384
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 134
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 134
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 261
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 361
Road map
see Map
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 393
Rear window (COMAND) ................ 231
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 421
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 480
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route (navigation)
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 156
Route overview .............................. 156
Selecting an alternative route ........ 155
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 136
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 136
Starting calculation ........................ 140
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 153
Continuing ..................................... 153
Index
Information Provided by:
19
Destination reached ...................... 154
Lane recommendations ................. 152
Off-road ......................................... 157
Traffic reports ................................ 158
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 335
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 335
Route information
see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems .................... 55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 204
Operating safety ............................ 106
Video DVD mode ........................... 224
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio ............................................. 200
Displaying information ................... 204
Registering .................................... 201
Selecting a category ...................... 202
Screen
see Display
SD memory card
Loading .......................................... 205
Seat belts
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 55
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 421
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Warning lamp ................................. 378
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Active multicontour seat .......... 97, 241
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 420
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 96
Important safety notes .................... 93
Multicontour seat ............................ 97
Seat backrest display message ..... 375
Seat heating problem ...................... 98
Seat ventilation problem .................. 98
Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 239
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 98
Selecting stations (radio)
Using station presets ..................... 196
Using station search ...................... 196
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 187
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 418
Service
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages ......... 414
Hiding service messages ............... 414
Notes ............................................. 414
Service messages .......................... 413
Service menu (on-board computer) . 343
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 479
Capacities ...................................... 476
Coolant (engine) ............................ 479
Engine oil ....................................... 478
Fuel ................................................ 477
Important safety notes .................. 475
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 479
Washer fluid ................................... 480
Setting a station (radio)
Via manual frequency entry ........... 196
Settings
Display ........................................... 127
Menu overview .............................. 111
20
Information Provided by:
Index
On-board computer ....................... 343
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 224
Sound settings ............................... 125
System settings
............................. 127
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 134
Setting the night design ................... 127
Setting the text reader speed .......... 129
Setting the vehicle level ................... 305
Setting the volume
Telephone calls .............................. 124
Video AUX ..................................... 230
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 361
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Resetting ......................................... 90
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 76
Changing the programming ............. 75
Checking the battery ....................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 376
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 75
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 267
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 268
SMS message
see Text message
Snow chains ...................................... 445
Socket
Glove box ....................................... 395
Sockets
Points to observe before use ......... 394
Trunk ............................................. 395
Sound menu ....................................... 125
Sounds
see Sound settings
Sound settings
Balance and fader .......................... 125
Calling up the sound menu ............ 125
Surround sound ............................. 126
Treble and bass ............................. 125
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 468
Storage location ............................ 424
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speech control
see Voice Control System
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
see Speed Limit Assist
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer ................. 344
Digital ............................................ 334
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 344
see Instrument cluster
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 112
Spotlight function ............................. 317
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 355
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 383
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 360
Switching on/off ........................... 244
Starting (engine) ................................ 268
Station memory ................................. 197
Steering (display message) .............. 376
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Button overview ............................... 35
Index
Information Provided by:
21
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 331
Important safety notes
.................... 98
Paddle shifters ............................... 277
Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Steering wheel (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 420
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 277
Stop function
Audio DVD ..................................... 207
Video DVD ..................................... 227
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 338
Storing stations
Manually ........................................ 197
Storing stations (radio)
Automatically ................................. 197
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 389
Cup holders ................................... 391
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 389
Glove box ....................................... 388
Important safety information ......... 388
Parcel net ...................................... 390
Rear ............................................... 389
Rear seat backrest ......................... 390
Rear seats (between) ..................... 390
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 391
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 444
Sun visor ............................................ 392
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround sound
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon
surround sound system)
Surround sound (harman/
kardon® surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ....................... 305
AIRMATIC ...................................... 304
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 260
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................ 224
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................. 129
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................
185
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 196
System settings
Bluetooth® ..................................... 131
Date ............................................... 128
Language ....................................... 134
Programmable button (COMAND) .. 109
Text reader speed .......................... 129
Time ............................................... 128
Time zone ...................................... 129
Voice Control System .................... 129
T
TA (Traffic Announcements)
see Traffic announcements
Tachometer ........................................ 331
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 360
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 472
Tires/wheels ................................. 466
Vehicle data ................................... 480
TELEAID
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
®
(service due date) .......................... 401
Call priority .................................... 399
Display message ............................ 354
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 399
Emergency call .............................. 396
Important safety notes .................. 395
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 402
22
Information Provided by:
Index
MB info call button ........................ 398
Remote vehicle locking .................. 401
Roadside Assistance button .......... 397
Search & Send ............................... 400
Self-test
......................................... 396
System .......................................... 395
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 401
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................ 183
Accepting a call ............................. 340
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 124
Basic menu (Bluetooth
®
interface) ....................................... 182
Calling (outgoing call) .................... 184
Calling voicemail ............................ 185
Conference connection .................. 185
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) ..................... 179
De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 182
Ending an active call ...................... 185
Entering a number ......................... 184
External authorization
(Bluetooth®) ................................... 181
Function restrictions ...................... 178
General notes ................................ 177
Keypad ........................................... 110
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 340
Number from the phone book ........ 341
Operating options .......................... 178
Overview of functions .................... 185
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 183
Redialing ................................ 184, 341
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 340
Rejecting a call .............................. 183
Rejecting or accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 185
Safety notes .................................. 177
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 187
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 185
Toggling ......................................... 185
Using the telephone ....................... 183
see Bluetooth®
see Call lists
Television
see TV
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 330
Coolant (on-board computer) .........
337
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 337
Outside temperature ...................... 331
Setting (climate control) ................ 259
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 235
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting summer/standard time ..... 129
Setting the format ......................... 128
Setting the time ............................. 128
Setting the time/date format ........ 128
Setting the time zone ..................... 129
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 338
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 449
Checking manually ........................ 449
Display message ............................ 372
Maximum ....................................... 448
Notes ............................................. 447
Recommended ............................... 445
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 449
Restarting ...................................... 451
Warning lamp ................................. 385
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 464
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 463
Bar (definition) ............................... 462
Characteristics .............................. 462
Checking ........................................ 443
Definition of terms ......................... 462
Direction of rotation ...................... 466
Display message ............................ 372
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 465
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 461
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 462
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 463
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 463
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 463
Important safety notes
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 463
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 464
Labeling (overview) ........................ 458
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 465
Load index ..................................... 461
Load index (definition) ................... 464
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 463
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 464
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 464
Maximum tire load ......................... 456
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 464
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 464
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 464
Replacing ....................................... 465
Service life ..................................... 443
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 464
Speed rating (definition) ................ 463
Storing ........................................... 466
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 462
Temperature .................................. 458
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 465
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 464
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 464
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 463
Tire size (data) ............................... 466
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 459
Tire tread ....................................... 443
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 464
Total load limit (definition) ............. 465
Traction ......................................... 457
Traction (definition) ....................... 465
Tread wear ..................................... 457
.................. 442
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 457
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 463
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 464
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 465
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 463
see Flat tire
Tonal properties
see Sound settings
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 435
Installing the towing eye ................ 435
Removing the towing eye ............... 436
With the rear axle raised ................ 436
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 436
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 437
Important safety notes .................. 435
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 208
Traffic Announcements (TA)
Switching off .................................. 124
Traffic jam function ........................... 155
Traffic jam message
see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
Traffic reports
Real-time traffic report .................. 161
Switching on/off ........................... 158
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 437
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 125
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 420
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 334
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 334
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 335
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 85
Important safety guidelines ............. 82
Limiting the opening angle ............. 235
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Information Provided by:
Index
Locking separately ........................... 85
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ......................................
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 375
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Power closing feature ...................... 81
Trunk lid opening height
restriction .......................................... 235
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 359
Switching on/off ........................... 246
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 224
Picture settings .............................. 224
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 392
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message
............................ 374
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 343
Limited Warranty ............................. 30
Loading .......................................... 452
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 429
Maintenance .................................... 27
Parking for a long period ................ 285
Pulling away ................................... 269
Raising ........................................... 426
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Towing away .................................. 435
Transporting .................................. 437
84
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 73
Vehicle data
................................... 480
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 480
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 480
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 82
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 473
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 305
AIRMATIC ...................................... 303
Display message ............................ 368
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 367
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 424
Video
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 224
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 224
DVD menu ..................................... 228
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 226
Function restrictions ...................... 225
Interactive content ........................ 229
Notes on discs ............................... 224
Operation ....................................... 224
Operation using the on-board
computer ....................................... 337
Pause function ............................... 227
Playing conditions .......................... 225
Safety notes .................................. 224
Selecting ........................................ 226
Selecting a film/title ...................... 227
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 227
Setting the audio format ................ 229
Setting the language ...................... 229
Setting the picture ......................... 224
Showing/hiding the control menu . 225
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 226
Stop function ................................. 227
Subtitles ........................................ 229
Switching to ................................... 225
Index
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VIN ...................................................... 473
Voice Control System
Settings
......................................... 129
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 124
Navigation messages ..................... 124
W
Waiting call ........................................ 185
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS
................................................ 380
Brakes ........................................... 379
Check Engine ................................. 384
Cruise control ................................ 291
Distance warning ........................... 385
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 385
ESP® .............................................. 381
ESP® OFF ....................................... 382
Fuel tank ........................................ 384
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 295
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Reserve fuel ................................... 384
Seat belt ........................................ 378
SRS ................................................ 383
Tire pressure monitor .................... 385
Warranty ............................................ 473
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 376
see Windshield washer system
Weather Band
Searching for a channel ................. 198
Switching on .................................. 198
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 429
Wheel chock ...................................... 426
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 425
Checking ........................................ 443
Cleaning ......................................... 416
Important safety notes .................. 442
Interchanging/changing ................ 465
Mounting a wheel .......................... 428
Removing a wheel .......................... 428
Storing ........................................... 466
Tightening torque ........................... 429
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 466
Window curtain air bag
Display message
............................ 356
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 417
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 259
Infrared reflective .......................... 406
Windshield washer system .............. 412
Notes ............................................. 480
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 253
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 252
Switching on/off ........................... 251
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 444
Slippery road surfaces ................... 290
Snow chains .................................. 445
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 444
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 418
Important safety notes .................. 252
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 420
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Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz
tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, even if they have been
independently or officially approved. The use
of non-approved parts could affect your
vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz
therefore recommends that you use genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and
accessories that have been approved for the
type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts, approved conversion parts and
accessories are available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive
advice about permissible technical
modifications, and the parts will be
professionally installed.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual contains a great deal
This
of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. All the systems
found in your vehicle are listed in the original
purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should
you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operating Instructions and the
Maintenance Booklet are important
documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
vehicle is covered under the terms of the
Your
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
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Information for customers in California
California law you may be entitled to a
Under
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or
malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Change of Address Notice"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(in the USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
or
Customer Service Center (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
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If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send
in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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facilities or replacement parts may
service
not be readily available.
R
unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
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the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Safety notes
WARNING
G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause
them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
WARNING
G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride
disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R
turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R
slow down carefully.
R
drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required
on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the service booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and
modifications
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work on electronic components
Proper use
WARNING
G
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your
vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and
rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety
For the USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
The proper use of the vehicle requires that
you familiarize yourself with the following
information and rules:
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safety notes in this Operator's Manual
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technical data in this Operator's Manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
you should experience a problem with your
If
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to: http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information
about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov.
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG.
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for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve
Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please observe the mbrace1 purchase
agreement for further details on the recording
and transfer of data by this system.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle
(Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your
vehicle is equipped with mbrace1, data is
transmitted in the event of an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner
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on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
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The system is called TELE AID in Canada.
Cockpit ................................................. 32
Information Provided by:
Instrument cluster .............................. 33
On-board computer and COMAND ..... 35
Center console .................................... 36
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Door control panel .............................. 38
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At a glance
Cockpit
Information Provided by:
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Cockpit
At a glance
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 277
;
Combination switch 246
=
Cruise control lever 291
?
Horn
A
Instrument cluster 33
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 273
C
Control panel for:
Vehicle level 303
Suspension tuning 304
PARKTRONIC 306
Swiveling the COMAND
display 114
COMAND display
brightness 114
Instrument lighting
114
Function Page
D
Overhead control panel 37
E
Automatic climate control 256
F
Ignition lock 267
Start/Stop button 267
G
Adjusts the steering wheel 98
Steering wheel heating 99
H
Electric parking brake 284
I
On-board diagnostics
socket
J
Opens the hood 408
K
Night View Assist Plus 317
L
Light switch 244
Instrument cluster
Information Provided by:
Displays
Instrument cluster
33
At a glance
:
;
=
?
A
B
C
D
Function Page
Coolant temperature 330
Fuel gauge
PARKTRONIC 306
Multifunction display 332
Speedometer
Transmission position 275
Tachometer 331
Drive program 277
Parking Guidance
310
Function Page
E
Unit of measurement for
the speedometer 344
F
Outside temperature 331
G
Additional speedometer 344
H
HOLD function 302
Ä PRE-SAFE® Brake
I
Adaptive Highbeam Assist 248
Active Lane Keeping Assist 324
ATTENTION ASSIST 316
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Instrument cluster
Information Provided by:
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Warning and indicator lamps
At a glance
Function Page
:
Turn signal 246
;
Electric parking brake (red) 379
F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
=
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 379
F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
?
Seat belt 378
A
B
®
ESP
Distance warning
381
385
Function Page
C
Brakes 379
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
D
ESP® OFF 381
E
Tire pressure monitor 385
F
Check engine 384
G
ABS 380
H
SRS 383
I
High-beam headlamps 247
J
Reserve fuel 384
On-board computer and COMAND
Information Provided by:
On-board computer and COMAND
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At a glance
:
;
=
?
Function Page
% Back or deactivates
the Voice Control System
=; Selects a menu
9: Selects a
function or scrolls through
lists
Confirms selection or
a
fades out display messages
Multifunction display 332
~
Rejects or ends a call 340
Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
WX Adjusts the
volume or operates
RACETIMER on AMG
vehicles
8 Mute
333
333
340
338
Function Page
A
?
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
B
Swivels the COMAND
display 114
Adjusts the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display 114
C
COMAND display 111
D
CD and DVD player/
changer 204
E
COMAND controller and
COMAND function buttons
108,
109
Center console
Information Provided by:
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Center console
At a glance
Function Page
:
Function button for the
radio and CD/DVD/SD
card 109
;
Back button 109
=
Hazard warning lamps 247
?
Lumbar support 238
Multicontour seat 239
A
Function button for the
telephone and navigation
system 136
B
Switches COMAND on/off
123
Function Page
C
Adjusts the volume 124
D
Programmable button 109
E
Telephone keypad 110
F
Rear window roller sunblind 393
G
Retracts the rear seat head
restraints 95
H
Selects the drive program 277
I
COMAND controller 108
Overhead control panel
Information Provided by:
Overhead control panel
37
At a glance
Function Page
:
Eyeglasses compartment 389
;
p Switches the lefthand reading lamp on/off 249
=
v Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
?
c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 250
A
3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 89
B
G SOS button (mbrace
system)
C
| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
250
396
250
Function Page
D
p Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off 249
E
Rear-view mirror
F
Buttons for the garage door
opener 403
G
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System
2
2
Observe the additional operating instructions.
Door control panel
Information Provided by:
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Door control panel
At a glance
Function Page
:
Opens the door 80
;
%& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 80
=
Adjusts the seat electrically 94
?
r45=
Memory function 102
w Adjusts the front-
passenger seat from the
driver’s seat 94
A
c Seat heating
s Seat ventilation
B
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Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically 100
C
W Opens/closes the
side windows
97
98
86
Function Page
D
n Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 60
E
p Opens/closes the
trunk lid 84
Useful information .............................. 40
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Occupant safety .................................. 40
Children in the vehicle ........................ 55
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
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Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
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not be equipped with all features
Please note that your vehicle may
described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
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Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 29).
Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
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seat belts
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child restraint systems
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
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SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
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NECK-PRO head restraints
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PRE-SAFE
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Air bag system components with:
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PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are deployed
in an accident.
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Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
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See "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 55) for more information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraints for infants and
children.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS consists of:
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the 6 SRS warning lamp
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air bags
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air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
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Emergency Tensioning Devices
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belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6
SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6 SRS warning lamp
is not lit while the engine is running .
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The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 6 SRS warning lamp:
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does not come on at all
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fails to go out approximately 4 seconds
after the engine was started
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comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked
as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise the SRS
may not be activated when it is needed in an
accident, which could result in serious or fatal
injury. The SRS might also deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could
also result in injury.
In addition, improper work on the SRS creates
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment. Work
on the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: Call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
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Damaged
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
seat belts or seat belts that have
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
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bags and ETDs are designed to function
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on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced. PRESAFE® has electrically operated reversible
belt tensioners in addition to the
pyrotechnic ETDs.
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Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
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Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
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Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
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No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
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Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
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Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. to the:
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padded steering wheel boss
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knee bag covers
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front-passenger air bag cover
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outer side of front seat bolsters
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side trim next to the rear seat backrest
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roof lining trim
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Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
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Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
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Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
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Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
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Improper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
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performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual.
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Important safety notes
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Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
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frontal impacts (driver's and frontpassenger front air bags and driver's knee
bag)
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side impacts (side impact air bags and
window curtain air bags)
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rollover (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally
does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential
breathing difficulties, you should leave the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have any breathing difficulty but cannot get
out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
door.
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To reduce the risk of injuries during front air
bag inflation, the driver and front-passenger
must always be seated correctly and have
their seat belts fastened accordingly.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision, you must always be in the normal
seat position with your back against the
backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and make sure
that it is correctly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
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Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
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Move the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches(25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
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Only hold the steering wheel by the rim.
Placing hands and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential severity of
hand/arm injury when the driver front air
bag inflates.
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Adjust the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible from the dashboard when the
seat is occupied.
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Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door or the rear side trim
panel where the side impact air bag
inflates. This could result in serious injuries
or death should the side impact air bag be
deployed. Always sit as upright as possible,
wear the seat belt properly and use an
appropriately sized child restraint, infant
restraint or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator's Manual.
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Accident research shows that the safest place
for
children in an automobile is in a rear seat.
There is a possibility for a side impact air bagrelated injury if occupants, especially
children, are not properly seated or restrained
when next to a side impact air bag which
needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in
order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children,
should never place their bodies or
lean their heads in the area of the
door where the side impact air bag
inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should
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the side impact air bag be
deployed.
(2) Always sit as upright as possible,
the seat belt properly and use
wear
an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the
size and weight of the child. and
for children 12 years old and
under, use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint,
or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
If you believe that, even with the use of these
guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat
occupants to have the rear mounted side
impact air bags deactivated, then
deactivation can be carried out upon your
written request at an authorized MercedesBenz Center at an additional cost.
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call the Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100 for details.
The air bags are only deployed if the air bag
control unit detects the need for deployment.
Only in the event of such a situation will they
provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passenger should always wear
their seat belts. Otherwise, it is not possible
for the air bags to provide their supplemental
protection.
In the event of other types of impacts and
impacts below air bag deployment
thresholds, the air bags will not deploy. The
driver and passengers will then be protected
to the extent possible by a properly fastened
seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also
needed to provide the best possible
protection in a rollover.
Air bags provide additional protection; they
are not, however, a substitute for seat belts.
All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat
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belts regardless of whether your vehicle is
equipped with air bags or not.
It
is important for your safety and that of your
passenger to have deployed air bags replaced
and to have any malfunctioning air bags
repaired. This will help to make sure the air
bags continue to perform their protective
function for the vehicle occupants in the
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event of a crash.
Front air bags
The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
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Driver's air bag
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Front-passenger front air bag
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Knee bag
Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air
deploys in front of and above the glove
bag ;
box.
They are deployed:
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in the event of certain frontal impacts
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if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
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if the seat belt is fastened
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independently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are
generally not deployed unless the system
detects high vehicle deceleration in a
longitudinal direction.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. In the first deployment stage,
the front air bag is filled with enough
propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries.
front air bag is fully deployed if a second
The
deployment threshold is exceeded within a
few milliseconds.
The deployment of the front-passenger front
air bag is also influenced by the weight
category of the front passenger, which is
determined by the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) (Y page 46).
The lighter the passenger side occupant, the
higher the vehicle deceleration rate required
(predicted at the start of the impact) for
second stage inflation of the front-passenger
front air bag. In the second stage, the front
air bags are inflated with the maximum
amount of propellant gas available.
The front air bags are not deployed in
situations where a low impact severity is
predicted. You will then be protected by the
fastened seat belt.
The front-passenger front air bag will only
deploy if:
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the system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, detects that the frontpassenger seat is occupied.
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the 42 indicator lamp in the
center console is not lit, (Y page 46).
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the air bag control unit predicts a high
impact severity.
Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag =(Y page 44) provides
additional protection for the driver against:
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knee injuries
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thigh injuries
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lower leg injuries
Driver's knee bag =(Y page 44) deploys
below the steering wheel. During a frontal
impact,
if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection to
that provided by the seat belt, driver's knee
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page 44) is deployed along with the
driver's air bag. Driver's knee
bag=(Y page 44) operates best in
conjunction with a properly positioned and
fastened seat belt.
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Side impact air bags
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The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of door speakers.
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification
doors create a risk of rendering the side
impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model. Using other seat covers may
interfere with or prevent the deployment of
the side impact air bags. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
availability.
When
or addition of components to the
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deployed, the side impact air bags offer
additional protection for the thorax of the
vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle
on which the impact occurs. However, they
do not protect the:
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head
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neck
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arms
Front side impact air bags : and rear side
impact air bags ; deploy next to the outer
seat cushions.
The side impact air bags are deployed:
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on the side on which an impact occurs
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
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independently of seat belt use
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independently of the front air bags
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independently of the ETDs
If the vehicle overturns, the side impact air
bags are generally not deployed. They are
deployed if the system detects high vehicle
deceleration or acceleration in a lateral
direction
and determines that side impact air
bag deployment can offer additional
protection to that provided by the seat belt.
Side impact air bags will not deploy in side
impacts which do not exceed the system's
preset deployment thresholds for lateral
acceleration/deceleration. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belt.
If the OCS detects that the front-passenger
seat is not occupied and the front-passenger
seat belt is not fastened (the belt tongue is
not engaged in the seat belt buckle), the side
impact air bag on the front-passenger side
will not deploy. The side impact air bag on the
front-passenger side will deploy if the frontpassenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of
whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
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Window curtain air bags
The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head, but not chest or
of the vehicle occupants on the side of
arms,
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curtain air bags are integrated
into the side of the roof frame and deploy in
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the area extending from the front door (Apillar) to the rear sidewall (C-pillar).
Window curtain air bags : are deployed:
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on the side on which an impact occurs
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
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regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
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independently of seat belt use
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if the vehicle overturns and the system
determines that window curtain air bag
deployment
can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
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independently of the front air bags
Window curtain air bags : will not deploy in
impacts with deceleration rates which do not
exceed the system's preset deployment
thresholds for vehicle deceleration or
acceleration. You will then be protected by
the fastened seat belt.
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
How the occupant classification
system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger
seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated automatically for certain weight
categories. The 42 indicator
lamp shows you the current status. If the
42 indicator lamp is illuminated,
the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
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the side impact air bag
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the window curtain air bag
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the Emergency Tensioning Devices
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
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with the seat belt fastened correctly
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in a position that is as upright as possible
with their back against the seat backrest
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with their feet on the floor
If the front-passenger's weight is transferred
to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by
leaning on armrests), OCS may not be able to
approximate the occupant's weight category.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or
the seat cushion are damaged, have the
necessary repair work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use seat
accessories which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Both the driver and the passenger should
always use the 42 indicator
lamp as an indication of whether or not the
passenger is properly positioned.
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If the 42
when an adult or someone larger than a small
indicator lamp lights up
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individual is in the front-passenger seat, have
the front passenger reposition himself or
herself in the seat until the 42
indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front-passenger front air
deployment when the OCS has classified
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the front-passenger seat occupant as
weighing as much as or less than a typical 12month-old child in a standard child restraint
or if the front-passenger seat is classified as
being empty.
When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat occupant is classified as
being up to or less than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child
restraint, the 42 indicator lamp
will illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated, indicating that the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat is classified as being empty,
the 42 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated, indicating that the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight of a typical 12month-old child seated in a standard child
restraint or as being a small individual (such
as a young teenager or a small adult), the
42 indicator lamp will illuminate
for approximately 6 seconds when the engine
is started and then, depending on occupant
weight sensor readings from the frontpassenger seat, remain illuminated or go out.
With the 42 indicator lamp
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is deactivated. With the 42
indicator lamp out, the front-passenger front
air bag is activated.
When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat occupant is classified as an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the 42 indicator lamp
will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds
when the engine is started and then go out,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag is activated.
If the 42 indicator lamp is
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is deactivated and will not be deployed.
If the 42 indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is activated and will be deployed:
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in the event of certain frontal impacts
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if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
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independently of the side impact air bags
If the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed, the rate of inflation will be
influenced by:
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rate of vehicle deceleration as assessed
the
by the air bag control unit
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the front passenger's weight category as
identified by OCS
For further information, see "Air bag display
messages" (Y page 357).
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats
than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seats whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint system must be
properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt,
the seat belt and Top Tether strap, or lower
anchors and Top Tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriate sized infant
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restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the frontpassenger seat:
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Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front-passenger
front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front-passenger seat.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to eliminate
this risk completely is never to place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in the frontpassenger seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint on the rear
seat.
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If you install a rear-facing child restraint on
the front-passenger seat, make sure the
42 indicator lamp is
illuminated, indicating that the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 42 indicator lamp
not illuminate or go out while the restraint
is installed, please check installation.
Periodically check the 42
indicator lamp while driving to make sure
the 42 indicator lamp is
illuminated. If the 42 indicator
lamp goes out or remains out, do not
transport a child on the front-passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates.
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you place a child in a forward-facing child
If
restraint on the front-passenger seat:
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move the seat as far back as possible
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use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and
weight of the child
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secure child restraint with the vehicle's
seat belt according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions
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For children larger than a typical 12-monthold child, the front-passenger front air bag
can be activated or deactivated.
If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not
mean that the front-passenger front air bag
also has to deploy.
The OCS may have detected that the seat:
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was empty or occupied by a person with a
weight of up to or less than that of a typical
12-month-old child seated in a standard
child restraint
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was occupied by a small individual, such as
a young teenager or a small adult
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was occupied by a child in a child restraint
system, whose weight is greater than that
of a typical 12-month-old child.
These are examples of when the OCS
deactivates the front-passenger front air bag.
Deactivation takes place although the
collision fulfills the criteria for deploying the
driver's air bag.
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If the SmartKey has been removed from the
ignition
lock or is in position 0, indicator lamp
42: does not light up.
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If the red SRS 6 indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster and the 42
indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there
is a malfunction in the OCS. The front
passenger front air bag will be deactivated in
this case. Have the system checked by
qualified technicians as soon as possible.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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have the seat repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
In order to ensure proper operation of the air
bag system and OCS:
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Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
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When seated, a passenger should not
position him/herself in such a way as to
cause the passenger's weight to be lifted
from the seat cushion as this may result in
the OCS being unable to correctly
approximate the passenger's weight
category.
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Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
unoccupied, the 42 indicator
lamp will illuminate and not go out.
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If the 4 2 indicator lamp does
not illuminate, the system is not functioning.
You must contact an authorized MercedesBenz Center before seating any child on the
front passenger seat.
For
more information, see "Problems with the
Occupant Classification System"
(Y page 50).
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Never place anything between seat cushion
and
child seat (e.g. a pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The underside
and rear side child restraint system must be
placed entirely on the seat cushion and the
backrest of the front-passenger seat
backrest.
If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger
seat backrest.
An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in case of an accident,
instead of increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
installation of child restraint systems.
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The 42 indicator lamp
illuminates when you:
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turn
the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock
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press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button
once or twice
If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the
passenger seat and the OCS classifies the
occupant as an adult, the 42
indicator lamp illuminates and goes out again
after approximately 6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the OCS
classifies the front passenger seat as being
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Problems with the occupant classification system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 42
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated.
Safety
The person on the
The OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display
(Y page 357).
front-passenger seat:
R
has the weight of a
typical adult
R
has
been determined
by the system not to
be a child.
WARNING
G
If the 42 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a
typical
adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the passenger seat,
the system then determines the occupant cannot be a child. Do not allow any occupant to use
the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 42
indicator lamp does not
illuminate and/or does
not remain illuminated.
The front-passenger
seat is:
R
unoccupied
R
occupied with a
weight up to or less
than a typical 12month-old child in a
standard child
restraint system
The OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
child seat.
X
Check the installation of the child restraint system.
X
Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto
the seat.
X
If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have
the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the frontpassenger seat as long as the OCS is not functioning.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display
(Y page 357).
WARNING
G
If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on the frontpassenger seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
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PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupant protection)
WARNING
G
The PRE-SAFE®
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRESAFE® system, the possibility of injury in the
event of an accident cannot be ruled out. You
should therefore always drive carefully and
adapt your driving style to the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions.
system reduces the impact of
PRE-SAFE® takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
PRE-SAFE® intervenes:
R
in emergency braking situations, e.g. if BAS
is activated or, in vehicles with DISTRONIC
PLUS, BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully
R
in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceed and the vehicle
understeers or oversteers severely
PRE-SAFE® takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
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it adjusts the front-passenger seat if it is in
an unfavorable position.
R
the air pressure in the side bolsters of the
seat cushion and seat backrest of the front
active multicontour seats is increased.
R
if the vehicle skids, the side windows and
sliding sunroof are closed so that only a
small gap remains.
If the sliding sunroof or a side window is
obstructed during closing, the closing
procedure is stopped. The obstructed sliding
sunroof or side window opens again slightly.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, all settings made by
PRE-SAFE® can be reversed. The air pressure
in the side bolsters on the active multicontour
seat is reduced again.
If the seat belts are not released:
X
Move the backrest back slightly, but only
when the vehicle is stationary.
The belt pretensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released.
WARNING
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat.
!
Make
sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
Seat belts
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened when the vehicle is in motion.
i
For further information on infants and
children traveling in the vehicle and on
infant and child restraint systems, see
"Children in the vehicle"
WARNING
G
Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly
should always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can
be considerably more severe without your
seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat
belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit
the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from
it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
restrained. You and your passengers
(Y page 55).
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In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. The air bags can only protect
as intended if the occupants are properly
wearing their seat belts.
WARNING
G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
Safety
backrest
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and
seat belt provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a position that is as upright as
possible and the seat belt is properly
positioned on the body.
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Never let more people ride in the vehicle than
there are seat belts available. Make sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt. Never
use
time.
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Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been
be replaced and their anchoring points must
also be checked.
Only use seat belts which have been approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation
of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when
necessary.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Have all work carried out only by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
in an excessively reclined position as
WARNING
a seat belt for more than one person at a
WARNING
subjected to stress in an accident must
Correct use of the seat belts
WARNING
G
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
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Seat belts can only work when used
properly.
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
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Each occupant should wear their seat belt
at all times, because seat belts help reduce
the likelihood of and potential severity of
injuries in accidents, including rollovers.
The integrated restraint system includes
SRS (driver front air bag, driver's side knee
bag, front-passenger front air bag, side
impact air bags, window curtain air bags for
the side windows), Emergency Tensioning
Devices, seat belt force limiters, and front
seat knee bolsters.
The system is designed to enhance the
protection offered to properly belted
occupants in certain frontal (front air bags,
driver's side knee bag and ETDs) and side
(side impact air bags, window curtain air
bags, and ETDs) impacts which exceed
preset deployment thresholds and in
certain rollovers (window curtain air bags
and ETDs).
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Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, across your neck or off your shoulder.
In a frontal crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The seat
belt would also apply too much force to the
ribs or abdomen, which could severely
injure internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder. It should not
touch the neck. Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm. For
this purpose, you can adjust the height of
the seat belt outlet.
Never wear seat belts in any other
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Position the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips and not across the abdomen. If
the lap belt is positioned across your
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in
a crash.
R
Never wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as
these might cause injuries.
R
Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
R
Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
R
Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of
the seat belt to distribute impact forces.
The twisted seat belt against your body
could cause injuries.
R
Pregnant women should also always use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible on
the hips to avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen.
R
Place the seat backrest in a position that is
as upright as possible.
R
Check your seat belt during travel to make
sure it is properly positioned.
R
Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R
When using a seat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children in
booster seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Occupant safety
Never attempt to make modifications to seat
belts. This could impair the effectiveness of
the seat belts.
Fastening seat belts
WARNING
G
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats
than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
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WARNING
G
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do
not allow the seat belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the seat belt.
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X
Adjust the seat and move the backrest to
an almost vertical position (Y page 92).
X
Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt
sash guide :.
X
Without twisting it, guide the shoulder
section of the seat belt across the middle
of
your shoulder and the lap section across
your hips.
Safety
X
Engage belt tongue ; in buckle =.
X
If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped
with a special seat belt retractor to
securely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. For further information on special
seat belt retractors, see (Y page 57).
For more information about releasing the seat
belt with release button ?, see "Releasing
seat belts" (Y page 54).
Releasing seat belts
X
Press release button ?(Y page 53) and
guide belt tongue ; back towards belt
sash guide :.
!
sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
Make
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt.
Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill
their protective function and must be
replaced. Consult an authorized MercedesBenz Center.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
Regardless of whether the driver and front
passenger have fastened their seat belts
already, the 7 seat belt warning lamp
lights up for 6 seconds after every engine
start. It then goes out if the driver and the
front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. The warning tone goes out
after approximately six seconds or once the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
If the driver or front passenger have not
fastened their seat belt after 6 seconds and
the doors are closed, the 7 seat belt
warning lamp lights up.
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until
the driver or the front passenger have
fastened their seat belts
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if a vehicle speed of 15 mph(25 km/h) is
exceeded once, a warning tone with
increasing intensity sounds additionally for
a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver
or front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
If the driver or front passenger undo their seat
belts during the journey, the 7 seat belt
warning lamp lights up and the warning tone
sounds again.
The warning tone ceases even if the driver or
front passenger have still not fastened their
seat belt after 60 seconds. The 7 seat belt
warning lamp stops flashing but continues to
be lit.
Once the vehicle is stationary, the warning
tone is reactivated and the 7 seat belt
warning lamp starts to flash again if the
vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph(25 km/h)
once.
The 7 seat belt warning lamp only goes
out if:
R
both the driver and the front passenger
have fastened their seat belts.
or
R
the vehicle is stationary and a door is open.
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For more information on the 7 seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
seat belt" (Y page 378).
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Emergency Tensioning Device and seat
belt force limiters
The seat belts are equipped with ETDs and
seat belt force limiters.
ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
The
pulling them close against the body.
The ETDs do not correct incorrect seat
positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
The ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back
towards the backrest.
Seat belt force limiters, when triggered, help
to reduce the peak force exerted by the seat
belt on the vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats
are synchronized with the front air bags.
These take on a part of the deceleration force.
Thus, the force exerted on the occupant is
distributed over a greater area.
The ETDs can only be activated when:
R
the ignition is switched on.
R
the restraint systems are operational; see
"SRS warning lamp" (Y page 40).
R
the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
each of the lap-shoulder belts in the front.
R
the front-passenger seat is occupied and
the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
the front-passenger side.
The ETDs on the seats in the rear
compartment are triggered independently of
the lock status of the seat belts.
The ETDs are triggered depending on the type
and severity of an accident:
R
if, in the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision, the vehicle decelerates or
accelerates rapidly in a longitudinal
direction during the initial stages of the
impact
R
if, in the event of a side impact, on the side
opposite the impact the vehicle
decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a
lateral direction
R
if, in certain situations where the vehicle
overturns, the system determines that it
can provide additional protection
If the air bags are deployed, you will hear a
bang,
and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The 6 SRS warning lamp
lights up.
WARNING
G
Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be
replaced.
For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
If the front-passenger seat is not
occupied, do not engage the seat belt
tongue in the buckle on the frontpassenger
seat. Otherwise, the Emergency
Tensioning Device could be triggered in the
event of an accident.
Automatic comfort-install feature
The front seat belts have an automatic
comfort-install feature. The automatic
comfort-install
feature reduces the retraction
force of the seat belts. This results in
increased seat belt comfort.
Children in the vehicle
Child restraint systems
Important safety notes
We recommend that all infants and children
be properly secured in an infant or child
restraint
system at all times while the vehicle
is in motion.
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces.
Infants and children must always be seated in
an appropriate infant or child restraint system
recommended for the size and weight of the
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child. The infant or child restraint system
must
be properly secured in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. All infant or
child restraint systems must meet U.S.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 210.2.
An information label on the child restraint
Safety
system indicates whether it meets these
standards. This information is also provided
in the installation instructions supplied with
the child restraint system.
Always read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when using an infant or child
restraint system or booster seat.
Observe all warning signs in the vehicle
interior and on the infant or child restraint.
WARNING
G
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats
than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seats whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint system must be
properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt,
the seat belt and Top Tether strap, or lower
anchors and Top Tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriate sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the frontpassenger seat:
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Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front-passenger
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front-passenger seat.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to eliminate
this risk completely is never to place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in the frontpassenger seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint on the rear
seat.
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If you install a rear-facing child restraint on
the front-passenger seat, make sure the
42 indicator lamp is
illuminated, indicating that the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 42 indicator lamp
not illuminate or go out while the restraint
is installed, please check installation.
Periodically check the 42
indicator lamp while driving to make sure
the 42 indicator lamp is
illuminated. If the 42 indicator
lamp goes out or remains out, do not
transport a child on the front-passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates.
front air bag in your vehicle
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If you place a child in a forward-facing child
restraint on the front-passenger seat:
-
move the seat as far back as possible
-
use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and
weight of the child
-
secure child restraint with the vehicle's
seat belt according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions
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For children larger than a typical 12-monthold child, the front-passenger front air bag
can be activated or deactivated.
WARNING
G
Infants and small children should never share
a seat belt with another occupant. During an
accident,
they could be crushed between the
occupant and seat belt.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position
the shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat
may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt
positioning for children over 41 lb (18 kg) until
they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt
fits properly without a booster.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident.
If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:
X
Secure the infant or child with an
appropriate infant or child restraint
recommended for the child's age and
weight.
X
Make sure that the infant or child is
properly secured at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access
to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
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injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
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be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
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injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
WARNING
G
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger
compartment or trunk unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
Special seat belt retractor
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt
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retractor ensures the seat belt will not
slacken once the child restraint system has
been secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
Safety
reel.
X
Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While
the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is enabled.
X
Push down on the child restraint system to
take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
X
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X
Press the seat belt release button and
guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
seat belt lies properly across their bodies
without the need for a booster seat.
the child restraint system according to
Install
the manufacturer's instructions.
The child restraint system must be installed
firmly on both brackets.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system
can come loose in the event of an accident,
causing the child to be severely or fatally
injured.
Child restraint systems/child restraint
retaining brackets that are damaged or have
suffered damage due to an impact must be
replaced.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized
securing system for specially designed child
restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing
rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems are installed on the left and
right of the rear seats.
Secure non LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems using the vehicle's seat belt
system. Always install child restraint systems
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
G
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle
is in motion, since the special seat belt
retractor will be deactivated.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
in the rear
WARNING
G
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
In
order to attain the correct seating position
for children weighing over 41 lb (18 kg), it may
be necessary to use a booster seat until they
reach a height where a normal lap/shoulder
Installation instructions : indicate the
installation location of securing rings 2.
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Fold upholstery cover = and the Velcro
fastener upwards.
X
Turn installation aid ?
to a vertical position
to prevent upholstery cover = from folding
down.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems on both securing
rings ;. Comply with the manufacturer's
instructions when installing the LATCHtype (ISOFIX) child restraint system.
Top Tether
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with
ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reduce
the risk of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorage points are located
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints.
Children in the vehicle
X
Move the head restraint upwards.
X
Route Top Tether belt ? under the head
restraint between the two head restraint
bars.
X
Hook Top Tether hook = of Top Tether
belt ? into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Ensure that:
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Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ; as shown.
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Top Tether belt ? is not twisted.
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Top Tether belt ? can move freely
between the rear seat backrest and the
head restraint.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Comply
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions
Top Tether belt ? is tight.
when doing so. Make sure that
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Remove respective covering cap : of the
Top Tether anchorage.
X
Place covering cap : in a suitable place
(e.g. in the glove box).
The child restraint system with Top Tether
belt ? has been removed:
X
Slide covering cap : onto Top Tether
anchorage ;.
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Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Safety
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access
to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
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injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
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be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
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injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
Override feature for the rear side
windows
WARNING
G
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats,
activate the override switch. Otherwise the
children could be injured, e.g. by trapping
themselves in the rear side window.
X
To activate/deactivate: press
button :.
If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is deactivated.
Operation is only possible using the
switches in the driver's door. If indicator
lamp ; is off, operation is possible using
the switches in the rear compartment.
Panic alarm
X
To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X
To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
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USA only:
This device complies with
Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
Driving safety systems
Important safety notes
WARNING
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The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
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Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
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Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the
natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
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Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
this section, you will find information about
In
the following driving safety systems:
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*)
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ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
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EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE
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PRE-SAFE® Brake
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Please note that the driving safety
systems described only work as effectively
as possible when there is adequate contact
between the tires and the road surface. Pay
particular attention to the information
regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tires" section (Y page 442).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 61).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
Safety
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about
(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-
5 mph
surface conditions. ABS works on slippery
surfaces, even when you only brake gently.
WARNING
G
If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems
such
as the BAS or the ESP® are also switched
off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that
may come on as well as messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing the steering
capability and extending the braking distance.
The ! warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking
situation is over.
X
To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
WARNING
G
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady
brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the
brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS
and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 61).
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
WARNING
G
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore,
the braking distance may increase.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 61).
At speeds above approximately
(7 km/h), BAS PLUS assists you when
4 mph
braking in hazardous situations and uses the
radar sensor system to evaluate the traffic
conditions.
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This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor system is intended for use in an
automotive radar system only. Removing,
altering or tampering with the device will
void any warranties, and is not permitted
by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or
use in any non-approved way.
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Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
With
the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
At speeds up to approximately
40 mph (70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also detect
stationary obstacles, for example stopped or
parked vehicles.
Should you approach an obstacle and BAS
PLUS has detected a risk of collision, BAS
PLUS calculates the braking force necessary
to avoid a rear-end collision.
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At speeds up to approximately
20 mph(30 km/h): should you apply the
brakes forcefully, BAS PLUS will
automatically increase the braking force to
a level suitable for the traffic conditions.
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At speeds up to approximately
20 mph(30 km/h): should you apply the
brakes, BAS PLUS is activated. Braking is
performed as late as possible.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE®) are
activated simultaneously.
X
Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
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you release the brake pedal.
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there
is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
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no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
BAS PLUS is then deactivated.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be switched on and
operational, see "Radar sensor system" in the
index.
WARNING
G
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases.
There is a risk of an accident. Always pay
careful
attention to the traffic situation and be
ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
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dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R
snow or heavy rain
R
interference by other radar sources
R
the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example in parking garages
R
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
WARNING
G
BAS PLUS does not react:
R
to people or animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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in curves
As a result, BAS PLUS cannot intervene in
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident. Always pay careful attention to the
traffic situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle,
have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
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ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
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See the "Important safety notes" section
(Y page 61).
If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
Safety
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle.
If necessary, the engine output is also
modified to keep the vehicle on the desired
course within physical limits. ESP® assists
the driver when pulling away on wet or
slippery roads. ESP® can also stabilize the
vehicle during braking.
If ESP® intervenes, the ÷ ESP® warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
WARNING
G
Under no circumstances should you
deactivate ESP® when the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. Proceed as follows:
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when driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R
while driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R
adapt
your speed to suit the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP® cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
!
The ignition must be switched off if the
®
vehicle is being towed with the front or rear
axle raised. Otherwise, ESP® may intervene
and damage the brake system.
!
Do not tow vehicles with 4MATIC with the
front or rear axle raised.
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function
properly.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
WARNING
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 61).
Traction control is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. On vehicles with 4MATIC, more
drive torque is also transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP®.
Deactivating/activating ESP
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
®
section (Y page 61).
WARNING
G
ESP® should not be deactivated during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do
not deactivate ESP® when the emergency
or spare wheel is mounted.
WARNING
G
CL 63 AMG: ESP® should not be deactivated
during normal driving.
Deactivating the system results in the
following:
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no restriction to the engine torque
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loss of system-supported traction control
"ESP OFF" is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle's own oversteering
and
understeering characteristics are desired
and requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver who is able to handle
these critical driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Beware of these limits if you deactivate
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ESP®.
not deactivate ESP® when the emergency
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or spare wheel is mounted.
ESP® is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
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Vehicles with ECO start/stop function:
the ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
comes to a stop. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP® remains in its previously
selected status. Example: if ESP® was
deactivated before the engine was
switched off, ESP® remains deactivated
when the engine is switched on again.
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the
following situations:
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when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
WARNING
G
Switch on ESP® immediately if one of the
previously
Otherwise, ESP® cannot stabilize the vehicle
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
stated conditions is no longer met.
When you deactivate ESP®:
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ESP® no longer improves driving stability.
R
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
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traction control is still activated.
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ESP® still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP® warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
Driving safety systems
X
To deactivate:(Y page 342).
The å ESP® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
WARNING
G
When the å ESP®
ESP® is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp and the
å ESP® OFF warning lamp remain lit,
ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
When ESP® is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
!
Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP® deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
X
To activate:(Y page 342).
The å ESP® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 61).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
WARNING
G
If EBD has malfunctioned, the braking system
remains available with full brake boosting
effect.
However, the rear wheels can still lock,
e.g. under full braking. This could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and cause an
accident. You should therefore adapt your
driving style to the different handling
characteristics.
OFF warning lamp is lit,
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X
Observe the notes on warning and indicator
lamps (Y page 380) as well as display
messages (Y page 349).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
Safety
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
(Y page 302) and hill start assist
(Y page 269). For further information, see
Driving tips (Y page 287).
PRE-SAFE® Brake
PRE-SAFE®
Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 61).
PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a frontal collision with a vehicle
ahead or reduce the effects of such a
collision. If PRE-SAFE® Brake has detected a
risk of collision, you will be warned visually
and acoustically as well as by automatic
braking. PRE-SAFE® Brake cannot prevent a
collision without your intervention.
At speeds above approximately
4 mph (7 km/h), this function warns you
when you are rapidly approaching the vehicle
in front. An intermittent warning tone will
then sound and the · distance warning
lamp in the instrument cluster will light up.
X
Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X
Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
If the driver and front passenger have their
seat
belt fastened, PRE-SAFE® Brake can also
brake the vehicle automatically at speeds
from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) to
approximately 124 mph (200 km/h).
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated driving conditions may cause
unnecessary warnings or the unnecessary
intervention of PRE-SAFE® Brake. To stop the
braking action, you can either depress the
accelerator pedal further, activate kickdown
or release the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE® Brake is
ended automatically if:
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you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R
there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
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there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle.
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USA only: this device has been approved
by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System".
The radar sensor system is intended for use
in an automotive radar system only.
Removing, altering or tampering with the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with,
alter, or use in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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Canada only: this device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
With the help of the radar sensor system,
PRE-SAFE® Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
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At speeds up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), PRE-SAFE® Brake can also react
to stationary obstacles, for example stopped
or parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake detects a risk of collision, the system
will initially alert you both visually and
acoustically. If you do not brake or take
evasive action, the system will warn you by
automatically braking the vehicle gently. If
there is an increased risk of collision,
preventative passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE®)
are activated (Y page 51). If the
risk of collision remains at speeds of over
20 mph(30 km/h) and you do not brake, take
evasive action or accelerate significantly, the
vehicle may perform automatic braking up to
emergency braking. Automatic emergency
braking is not performed until immediately
prior to an accident that can no longer be
avoided.
WARNING
G
Even if PRE-SAFE® Brake slows the vehicle
before an imminent rear-end collision, the
system cannot avert a collision without the
intervention
accident. Brake according to the situation or
take evasive action. Delayed intervention by
the driver can lead to an accident.
G
PRE-SAFE® Brake cannot always detect
complex traffic situations properly.
In these cases, PRE-SAFE(R) Brake may:
R
give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R
neither give a warning nor intervene
There is a risk of an accident. Always pay
particular
be ready to brake, especially if PRE-SAFE(R)
Brake warns you. Terminate the intervention
in a non-critical driving situation.
of the driver. There is a risk of an
WARNING
attention to the traffic situation and
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R
dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R
snow or heavy rain
R
interference by other radar sources
R
the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example in parking garages
R
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
WARNING
G
PRE-SAFE® Brake does not react:
R
to people or animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
R
to crossing traffic
R
in curves
As a result, PRE-SAFE® Brake cannot
intervene in critical situations. There is a risk
of an accident. Always pay careful attention
to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.
In
order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
X
To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake in the onboard computer (Y page 342).
After activation, the Ä symbol is
displayed on the left in the instrument
cluster.
For PRE-SAFE® Brake to assist you when
driving, the radar sensor system must be
switched on (Y page 344) and operational.
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle,
have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
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Theft deterrent locking systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
Safety
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
To activate with KEYLESS-GO:
switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
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The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100
(in Canada).
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R
a door
R
the vehicle with the mechanical key
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the trunk lid
R
the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than 30
seconds, the emergency call system
mbrace (USA only) or TELE AID (Canada
only) initiates a call to the Customer
Assistance Center automatically. The
emergency call system initiates the call
provided that:
R
you have subscribed to the mbrace/
TELE AID service.
R
the mbrace/TELE AID service has been
activated properly.
R
the
required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.
X
To arm:
lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately 30
seconds.
X
To deactivate:
unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X
To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X
Press the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
X
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To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X
Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
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Doors .................................................... 79
Trunk .................................................... 82
Side windows ...................................... 86
Sliding sunroof .................................... 89
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Opening/closing
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
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Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 29).
Opening/closing
SmartKey
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
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R
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If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
system, and do not give them access
injure themselves on vehicle parts
be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
WARNING
G
If a key ring is too heavy or too large, the
weight
acting on the key could cause it to turn
in the ignition lock or catch on the steering
wheel. This could cause the engine to be
switched off suddenly. You could lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident. Do not
attach any heavy or large key rings to the key
that is inserted in the ignition.
General notes
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, either the battery in the
SmartKey is discharged, the SmartKey is
faulty or the starter battery is discharged.
X
Check the battery in the SmartKey and
replace it if necessary
X
Unlock the driver's door using the
(Y page 76).
mechanical key (Y page 81).
X
Lock the vehicle (Y page 82).
X
Have the starter battery and the battery
contacts checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If the SmartKey is faulty, contact Roadside
Assistance or a qualified specialist workshop.
SmartKey functions
General notes
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USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
this device must accept any interference
2.
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2.
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R
the doors
R
the trunk lid
R
the fuel filler flap
:
& Locks the vehicle
;
F Unlocks the trunk lid
=
% Unlocks the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in COMAND
(Y page 234).
If you activate the acoustic locking
confirmation function, you will hear the
following, depending on the date of
production of the vehicle:
R
an acoustic signal when locking
or
R
one acoustic signal when unlocking and
three when locking.
The audible signal can be activated and
deactivated using the on-board computer
(Y page 344).
X
To unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R
theft deterrent locking system is armed
the
again.
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
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USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
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Canada only:
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This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2.
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
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Important notes on the use of KEYLESSGO
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The KEYLESS-GO key can be used like a
conventional key.
R
You can combine KEYLESS-GO functions
with those of a conventional key, e.g.
with KEYLESS-GO and lock with the
unlock
& button.
R
Always carry your KEYLESS-GO key on your
person.
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Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key together
with:
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electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
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metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
This can affect the functionality of
KEYLESS-GO.
R
When locking and unlocking using
KEYLESS-GO, the distance between the
SmartKey and the corresponding door
handle must not exceed 3 ft (1 m).
R
If the vehicle is parked for more than
72 hours, the KEYLESS-GO function is
deactivated. Pull the outer door handle and
switch on the ignition to reactivate the
KEYLESS-GO function.
R
If the KEYLESS-GO key is removed from the
vehicle, it is possible that the system may
not recognize the SmartKey. The vehicle
can then not be locked or started using
KEYLESS-GO.
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If the KEYLESS-GO key has been removed
from
the vehicle, e.g. if a passenger leaves
the vehicle with a KEYLESS-GO key:
-
if the start/stop button is pressed or if
an attempt is made to lock the vehicle
with the locking button on the outer door
handle, the Key Not Detected message
appears in the multifunction display
-
when the engine is running, the red Key
Not Detected message appears in the
multifunction display as you pull away.
Find the KEYLESS-GO key and change its
position in the vehicle. Carry the
KEYLESS-GO key in your shirt pocket, for
example.
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If you have started the engine with the
Start/Stop button, you can switch it off
again by:
-
pressing the Start/Stop button again
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inserting the KEYLESS-GO key into the
ignition lock if the vehicle is stationary
and the automatic transmission is in park
position P.
R
You could unlock the vehicle by mistake if
the distance between the KEYLESS-GO key
and the vehicle is less than 3 ft (1 m) and:
-
an exterior door handle is hit by a water
jet
or
-
you clean an exterior door handle.
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Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is
a KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
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To unlock the vehicle: pull the door
handle.
X
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.
X
Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ; for an
extended period (Y page 88).
If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
Changing the settings of the locking system
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
X
To change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
(Y page 76) flashes twice.
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If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the & or % button
locks or unlocks the vehicle.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
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To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X
To unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X
To unlock the driver's door:
pull the door
handle on the driver's door.
X
To unlock centrally: pull the frontpassenger door handle.
X
To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
SmartKey
Restoring the factory settings
X
Press the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 68).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X
To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey:
on the SmartKey.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X
To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESSGO: press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESSGO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.
Removing the mechanical key
press the % or & button
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X
Push release catch : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time, remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
Have the batteries changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
WARNING
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Batteries contain toxic substances.
Swallowing batteries can lead to serious
health issues or death.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
WARNING
G
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. Observe
government disposal guidelines. California
residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
Checking the battery
X
Changing the battery (Y page 76)
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You can obtain the battery at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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If
the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the & or % button locks or
unlocks the vehicle.
Changing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 75).
X
Press mechanical key ; into the opening
in the SmartKey in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray cover : opens.
doing so, do not hold cover : shut.
When
X
Remove battery tray cover :.
X
Press the & or % button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp : lights up briefly
If battery check lamp : does not light up
briefly during the test, the battery is
discharged.
X
Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery = falls out.
X
Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.
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Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free
from lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.
X
Insert the front tabs of battery tray
cover : and then press to close it.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
X
Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle.
SmartKey
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Problems with the SmartKey
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the SmartKey.
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You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control
function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the
driver's door handle from close range and press the %/
& button.
If this does not work:
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 76) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 76).
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 82) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 82) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
X
Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
KEYLESS-GO is in standby mode because the vehicle has not been
unlocked for an extended period.
X
Pull the door handle twice and then insert the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door
the
handle from close range and press the %/& button.
You have lost a
SmartKey.
There is a malfunction with KEYLESS-GO.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door
the
handle from close range and press the %/& button.
X
Have KEYLESS-GO checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
If this does not work:
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 76) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 76).
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 82) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
X
Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
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You have lost the
mechanical key.
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.
The engine cannot be
started
using KEYLESSGO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
X
Start the engine within 30 seconds of inserting the SmartKey in
the ignition lock.
X
Repeat if necessary.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 430).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 433).
or
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X
Close the door and try to start the vehicle again.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
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Important safety notes
WARNING
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
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R
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system, and do not give them access
injure themselves on vehicle parts
be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been
removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
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WARNING
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Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of:
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
Unlocking and opening doors from the inside
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You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
open the door when the traffic situation
Only
permits.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the
vehicle from the inside will activate the antitheft alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 68).
possible to close the door. Do not attempt
to force the door closed. You could
otherwise damage the door or the side
window.
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside.
The central locking/unlocking button does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
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You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally
from the inside if the vehicle has been
with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
locked
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Pull door handle ;.
If
the door is locked, locking knob : pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
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When a door is opened, the side window
on that side opens slightly. When the door
is closed, the side window closes again.
!
The side windows will not open/close if
the battery is discharged or if the side
windows have iced up. It will then not be
X
To unlock: press button :.
X
To lock: press button ;.
If the front-passenger door is closed, the
vehicle locks.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even
if it has been locked. Only open the door
when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the central
locking button:
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and the SmartKey is set to its factory
setting, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a
door is opened from the inside
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and the SmartKey is set to an individual
setting, only the door that is opened from
inside the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it is not
unlocked when the release button for the
central locking is used.
Automatic locking feature
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The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels of the
vehicle are turning at a speed of more than
9 mph (15 km/h).
You could therefore be locked out when:
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the vehicle is being pushed.
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the vehicle is being towed.
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the vehicle is being tested on a
dynamometer.
You can switch off the automatic locking
function via COMAND (Y page 234).
Power closing feature
power closing feature pulls the doors and
The
trunk lid into their locks automatically even if
they are only partly closed.
WARNING
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep
hands and fingers away from the door or
trunk opening when closing a door or the
trunk lid. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
If danger threatens, pull the inside or outside
door handle, or pull the trunk lid handle.
To prevent personal injury, never activate the
closing assist mechanism by tampering with
the door or trunk lid latch.
Doors
X
Power closing feature (doors): push the
door past the first detent position of the
lock.
The
power closing feature will pull the door
fully closed.
X
Power closing feature (trunk lid): lightly
push the trunk lid closed.
The
power closing feature will pull the trunk
lid fully closed.
Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key)
If
the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (Y page 68).
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 75).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
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WARNING
G
Only drive with the doors closed. Otherwise,
one
or more of the doors could open while the
vehicle is in motion, putting you and/or
others at risk.
WARNING
G
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases
may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
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Firmly turn the mechanical key
counterclockwise as far as it will go to
position 1 and hold it in this position.
X
Pull the door handle quickly.
The locking knob pops up.
The door is unlocked.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X
Pull the door handle again.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
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Locking the vehicle
the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
If
SmartKey, you can lock it by taking the
following steps. If the central locking in the
vehicle is malfunctioning, you cannot lock the
trunk.
X
Open the front-passenger door.
X
Close the driver's door and the trunk lid.
X
Press down the locking knob of the driver's
door inside the vehicle.
X
Press down the locking knob of the open
front-passenger door.
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Make
sure that you have the SmartKey on
your person and that it has not been left in
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the vehicle.
X
Close the front-passenger door.
X
Make sure that the doors and the trunk are
locked.
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If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The antitheft alarm system is not armed.
Trunk
operation even after the SmartKey has
removed from the ignition, such as the
been
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
WARNING
G
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
compartment or trunk unless they
Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
WARNING
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R
R
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system, and do not give them access
injure themselves on vehicle parts
be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
WARNING
G
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases
may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
You can limit the opening angle of the trunk
lid. This could be useful, for example, if there
is insufficient space above the trunk lid. You
can switch the Trunk Opening-height
Restriction function on or off via COMAND
(Y page 235).
To open the trunk lid completely, a minimum
clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) above the
ground is necessary.
The trunk lid can be:
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opened and closed manually from outside
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opened and closed automatically from
outside
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opened and closed automatically from
inside
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locked separately
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unlocked with the mechanical key
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opened
with the emergency release button
Opening and closing manually
Opening
X
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
Trunk
X
Pull the trunk lid down using recess :.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the & button on the SmartKey
(Y page 72) or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 73).
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If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
trunk, the trunk lid cannot be locked and
then opens again.
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Opening/closing
X
Pull handle :.
X
Raise the trunk lid.
Closing
WARNING
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases
may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
To open the trunk lid completely, a minimum
clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) above the
ground is necessary.
Opening
You can open the trunk lid using the
SmartKey.
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Press and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid opens.
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Closing
WARNING
G
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always
keep hands and fingers away from the
trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around. To stop the closing procedure, do one
of the following:
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Press button F on the SmartKey.
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Press the remote trunk opening/closing
switch (on the driver's door).
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Press the trunk closing switch.
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Opening/closing
Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
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Pull the trunk lid handle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESSGO removed from the vehicle, the remote
trunk opening/closing switch can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
You can close the trunk lid automatically by
using either the closing button or the locking
button3.
Press locking button ; in the trunk lid.
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If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
trunk, the trunk lid will not lock.
Opening/closing automatically from the inside
WARNING
G
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with
the
door mounted switch. Monitor the closing
procedure carefully to make sure no one is in
danger of being injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, release
the door mounted remote trunk opening/
closing switch again.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESSGO removed from the vehicle, the remote
trunk opening/closing switch can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
WARNING
G
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases
may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
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To close: press closing button : in the
trunk lid.
X
To close and lock simultaneously:
3
For vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only.
You can open and close the trunk lid from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
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To open:
press remote operating switch for
trunk lid : until the trunk lid opens.
X
To close: press remote operating switch
for
trunk lid : until the trunk lid is closed.
Locking the trunk separately
You
can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X
Close the trunk lid.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 75).
Trunk
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened.
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered (Y page 68).
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 75).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
Therefore, make sure that there is
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Opening/closing
X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 1 to position 2.
X
Remove the mechanical key.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
from position 1 as far as it will go to
position 2.
The trunk is unlocked.
X
Turn the mechanical key back to position
1 and remove it.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
Trunk emergency release
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button.
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X
Briefly press emergency release
button :.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened
with the trunk lid emergency release when
Opening/closing
the vehicle is stationary or while driving.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
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emergency release button : flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
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emergency release button : flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
open the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged.
The closing of the front door windows can be
immediately
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
The closing of the rear side windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch.
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window
opening.
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Do not keep any part of your body up against
the
window pane when opening a window. The
downward motion of the pane may pull that
part of your body down between the window
pane and the door frame and trap it there. If
there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch and pull it to close the window.
halted by releasing the switch or,
WARNING
Opening and closing the side windows
Side windows
Important safety notes
WARNING
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When opening or closing the door windows,
make sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The front door windows are equipped with
automatic
feature. If in automatic mode a front door
window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path, the anti-entrapment feature
will stop the door window and open it slightly.
The door windows operate differently when
the switch is pulled. See the "Problems with
door windows" section for details.
operation and the anti-entrapment
:
Front left
;
Front right
=
Rear right
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Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
the driver's door. There is also a switch on
on
the front-passenger door as well as on the
doors in the rear compartment on the left and
right-hand sides for the respective side
window.
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The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
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The side windows cannot be operated
from
the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated (Y page 60).
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Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To open: press the corresponding switch.
X
To close: pull the corresponding switch.
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You can start automatic operation when
opening
and closing the front door windows
and when opening the rear door windows.
To do so, briefly press or pull the switch to
beyond the point of resistance in the
relevant direction. You can stop automatic
operation by pressing or pulling again.
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You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
Convenience opening feature
You
can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out
the following functions simultaneously:
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unlock the vehicle
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open the side windows
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open the sliding sunroof
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switch on the seat ventilation for the
driver's seat
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The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
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Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X
Press and hold the % button until the
side
windows and the sliding sunroof are in
the desired position.
X
To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button.
Convenience closing
General notes
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
R
close the side windows
R
close the sliding sunroof
WARNING
G
When closing the door windows and the
sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no
danger
of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R
Release the & button to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold the
% button. To continue the closing
procedure after making sure that there is
no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure, press and hold the
& button.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
R
Release the sensor surface on the outside
door handle to stop the closing procedure.
R
Immediately pull on the same outside door
handle and hold firmly. The door windows
and the sliding sunroof will open for as long
as the door handle is held but the door is
not opened.
Using the SmartKey
i
The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X
Press and hold the & button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof are
fully closed.
X
Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding sunroof are closed.
X
To interrupt convenience closing:
release the & button.
Opening/closing
Z
Side windows
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Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the
Opening/closing
handle until the side windows and the
door
sliding sunroof are fully closed.
i
Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface :.
X
Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding sunroof are closed.
X
To interrupt convenience closing:
recessed sensor surface : on the
release
door handle.
Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if:
R
a front side window cannot be closed
automatically
R
a side window opens again slightly after
being closed manually
X
Close all the doors.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed. (Y page 86)
X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X
Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed
X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
X
If the corresponding side window remains
(Y page 86).
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Problems with the side windows
Problem:
a side window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.
X
Remove the objects.
X
Close the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
WARNING
G
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead
to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The
side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.
WARNING
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Pulling and holding the switch to close the
window
immediately after it had been blocked
two times will cause the window to close
without the anti-entrapment feature for as
long as you hold the switch.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When opening or closing the sliding sunroof,
make sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with
automatic
feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof
is blocked during the closing procedure, the
sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly.
The sliding sunroof operates differently when
the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held.
See the "Problems with the sliding sunroof"
section for more details.
The opening/closing procedure of the sliding
sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sliding sunroof switch or, if the
sliding sunroof switch was moved past the
resistance point and released, by moving the
sliding sunroof switch in any direction.
operation and the anti-entrapment
Sliding sunroof
!
Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do
not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
!
The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be
damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
i
Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises.
Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
i
You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the SmartKey from the ignition
This function is available for up to five
lock.
minutes or until the driver's or frontpassenger door is opened.
89
Opening/closing
WARNING
G
The sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the
event of an accident, the glass may shatter.
This may result in an opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening
occupants wearing their seat belts properly,
as entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
also presents a potential for injury for
Overhead control panel
:
To raise
;
To open
=
To close/lower
Z
Sliding sunroof
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X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1
ignition lock.
X
Press or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i
If you press the 3 switch beyond the
of resistance, an automatic opening/
point
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
When raising the roof, automatic operation
is only available if the sliding sunroof is in
the closed position.
When opening the roof, automatic
operation is only available if the sliding
Opening/closing
sunroof is not raised.
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.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear
(Y page 89).
X
Keep the 3 switch pressed for another
second.
X
Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be
opened and closed again (Y page 89).
fully
X
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.
or 2 in the
WARNING
G
You could be severely or even fatally injured
when closing the sliding sunroof with
increased closing force or if the antientrapment
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the sliding sunroof.
feature is deactivated. Make sure
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance 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 reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
anti-entrapment feature.
WARNING
G
Pressing and holding the sliding sunroof
switch to close the sliding sunroof
immediately after it had been blocked two
times will cause the sliding sunroof to close
without the anti-entrapment feature for as
long as you hold the switch.
!
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed as a result of a
malfunction, contact a qualified specialist
workshop.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
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Seats .................................................... 93
Steering wheel .................................... 98
Mirrors ............................................... 100
Memory function .............................. 102
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Correct driver's seat position
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
i
Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 29).
Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 93).
X
Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 94)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R
you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R
you are sitting in a normal upright
position.
R
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R
you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R
you can depress the pedals properly.
X
Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly
(Y page 95).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 98).
X
Check whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 98)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R
you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R
you can move your legs freely.
R
you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 51).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly
(Y page 53).
The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R
be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 100) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X
Vehicles with a memory function: save
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
the
settings (Y page 102).
Seats
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Seats
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
G
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never
travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body.
WARNING
G
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R
adjust
the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R
adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R
adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R
never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
WARNING
G
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
G
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see "Children in the vehicle".
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
at any time. Therefore, do not leave
WARNING
be placed in the rear seats whenever
WARNING
the head restraint so that it is as close
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Seats
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
!
avoid damage to the seats and the seat
To
heating, observe the following information:
R
keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R
if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R
clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R
do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R
when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
!
When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects.
i
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Please contact an authorized MercedesBenz Center for more information.
Adjusting the seats
:
Head restraint height
;
Seat height
=
Seat cushion angle
?
Seat cushion length
A
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
B
Backrest angle
i
If PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the
front-passenger seat and the electrically
adjustable rear seats are moved into a
more favorable position.
i
You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 102).
i
To ensure the largest possible range of
seat settings, certain seat adjustment
functions will automatically activate other
seat adjustment functions.
i
Depending on the seat fore-and-aft
setting, the head restraint height is
adjusted automatically.
Adjusting the front-passenger seat from the driver's seat
WARNING
G
When adjusting the front passenger seat,
make
sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from
the front passenger front air bag as possible.
Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously
or even fatally injured in the event of an
accident or braking maneuver.
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Make sure no one is caught or injured while
the seat is being adjusted.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO
or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed
from the vehicle, the power seats can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
!
Do not move the front-passenger seat
removed from the starter switch
fully forwards if there are objects in the
parcel net in the front-passenger footwell.
The objects could otherwise be damaged.
You can use the seat switches on the driver's
side to adjust the front-passenger seat.
X
To activate/deactivate:
press button :.
If the indicator lamp in button : is lit, you
can access the following functions for the
front-passenger seat:
R
seat adjustment
R
seat heating/ventilation
R
memory function
Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraint height
electrically
X
To adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
(Y page 94) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
Rear seat head restraints
WARNING
G
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep
the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
WARNING
G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust
the head restraint in such a way that it
is as close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the back
of the head at eye level. This will reduce the
potential for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move
the respective head restraint up from the
lowest non-use position and have the
occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints installed when the rear seats are
occupied. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
WARNING
G
Make sure the rear seat head restraints
engage when placing them upright manually.
Otherwise
ensured.
The back of the head will not be supported in
the event of a collision. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat
occupants can be seriously injured or killed.
their protective function cannot be
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Folding back the rear seat head restraints
from the front
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press button :.
Folding the rear seat head restraints into
position pneumatically
X
Press and hold button : until the head
restraints are folded up.
i
If a rear-seat passenger inserts the seat
belt into the buckle, the head restraint on
the corresponding seat folds up
automatically.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Folding the rear seat head restraints into
position manually
Folding the front-seat backrests forward/back
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
The seat belts can only provide protection if
the seat backrest is locked in the upright
position.
locked in the upright position during the
journey. Do not drive the vehicle if the seat
backrest is not locked in the upright position.
If the
Lock Seat Backrest Front Right
or
Lock Seat Backrest Front Left
warning message is displayed in the
multifunction display, then the corresponding
seat backrest is not locked. Carefully slow
down and drive with caution to an area which
is a safe distance from the road. Always
ensure that there is sufficient space behind
the seat backrest and fold the seat backrest
back fully until it engages in the locking
mechanism.
The warning message is no longer displayed
once the seat backrest engages in the locking
mechanism. If both seat backrests are locked
and the warning message continues to be
displayed, have the system checked by a
Mercedes-Benz Center without delay.
The seat backrest must therefore be
X
Pull the head restraint up until it engages.
WARNING
G
Always ensure that no one can become
trapped
case potential danger exists, the procedure
can be interrupted by moving the seat
adjustment switch in the door control panel
or by moving the release lever again.
or injured when the seat is moving. In
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Folding the backrest forwards
In order to make it convenient for passengers
get in and out of the rear compartment, the
to
driver's or front-passenger seat:
R
is automatically moved forwards when the
backrest is folded forwards
R
is automatically moved backwards when
the backrest is folded back
X
Pull seat release handle :
in the direction
of the arrow and fold the backrest
forwards.
The head restraint is lowered and the seat
moves forwards.
bolsters of the seat cushion and backrest)
of the multicontour seat or active
multicontour seat is increased.
Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the lumbar support using
COMAND (Y page 238).
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
i
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Folding back the backrest
X
Fold the seat backrest back until it
engages.
The seat moves to its original position. The
head restraint is raised. The seat backrest
is engaged again.
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can adjust the multicontour seat using
COMAND (Y page 239).
Adjusting the active multicontour seat
You can adjust the active multicontour seat
using COMAND (Y page 241).
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If PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the air
pressure in the air chambers (the side
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
from
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X
To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z
Steering wheel
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Problems with the seat heating
The seat heating has switched itself off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
is too low because too many electrical
voltage
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
i
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Problems with the seat ventilation
The seat ventilation has switched off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
is too low because too many electrical
voltage
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
i
You can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature (Y page 87). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically switches to the highest level.
X
To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Adjusting the steering wheel
:
To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
;
To adjust the steering wheel height
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