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Mercedes E 55 AMG 2006, E 350 2006, E-Class 2006 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual
E-Class Sedan
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Operator’s Manual E-Class Sedan
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E320CDI E350 E 350 4MATIC E500 E 500 4MATIC E55AMG
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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.
Your selection of our product is a demon­stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef­forts of many skilled engineers and crafts­men. To help assure your driving pleasure, as well as your and your passengers' safe­ty, we ask you to make a small investment of time:
앫 Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de­signed to assist you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc­cupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company
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Contents

Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording ......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19
At a glance .......................................... 21
Cockpit................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29
Storage compartments......................... 30
Door control panel................................ 32
Getting started................................... 33
Unlocking ............................................. 34
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 34
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 35
Starter switch positions .................. 36
Adjusting .............................................. 40
Seats .............................................. 40
Steering wheel ................................ 42
Mirrors............................................ 45
Driving.................................................. 47
Fastening the seat belts ................. 47
Starting the engine ......................... 50
Parking brake ................................. 53
Driving ............................................ 53
Switching on headlamps ................. 54
Turn signals .................................... 55
Windshield wipers........................... 56
Problems while driving.................... 58
Parking and locking .............................. 60
Parking brake ................................. 61
Switching off headlamps................. 62
Turning off engine ........................... 62
Releasing seat belts........................ 63
Locking ........................................... 63
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Safety and Security........................... 65
Occupant safety................................... 66
Air bags .......................................... 67
Seat belts ....................................... 73
Active head restraints .................... 77
Children in the vehicle .................... 78
Blocking of rear door window
operation........................................ 89
Panic alarm .......................................... 91
Activating ....................................... 91
Deactivating ................................... 91
Driving safety systems......................... 92
ABS ................................................ 92
BAS ................................................ 94
®
ESP
.............................................. 94
Electrohydraulic brake system ....... 97
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP
Anti-theft systems.............................. 101
Immobilizer................................... 101
Anti-theft alarm system................ 101
Tow-away alarm ........................... 103
®
... 100
Controls in detail............................. 105
Locking and unlocking ....................... 106
SmartKey ..................................... 106
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 111
Opening the doors
from the inside ............................. 119
Opening the trunk ........................ 120
Closing the trunk.......................... 121
Trunk emergency release ............. 127
Valet locking ................................ 128
Automatic central locking ............ 129
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 129
Seats ................................................ 131
Front seat active head restraints . 131
Rear seat head restraints ............. 131
Lumbar support............................ 133
Drive-Dynamic seat* with
multicontour features................... 134
Seat heating* ............................... 135
Seat ventilation* .......................... 136
Memory function ............................... 138
Storing positions into memory ..... 139
Recalling positions from memory. 139 Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 140
Lighting ............................................. 141
Exterior lamp switch .................... 141
Combination switch ..................... 145
Hazard warning flasher ................ 146
Interior lighting in the front .......... 147
Door entry lamps ......................... 148
Interior lighting in the rear ........... 149
Trunk lamp ................................... 149
Instrument cluster ............................. 150
Instrument cluster illumination .... 150
Coolant temperature indicator..... 151
Trip odometer .............................. 151
Tachometer.................................. 152
Outside temperature indicator ..... 152
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Control system .................................. 153
Multifunction display.................... 153
Multifunction steering wheel........ 154
Menus .......................................... 156
Standard display menu ................ 159
AUDIO menu ................................ 159
NAV* menu .................................. 161
Distronic* menu........................... 161
Vehicle status message memory
menu............................................ 162
Settings menu .............................. 163
Trip computer menu..................... 178
TEL menu* ................................... 180
Automatic transmission..................... 183
Gear selector lever position ......... 185
Driving tips................................... 186
Gear ranges ................................. 188
Automatic shift program .............. 189
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting .................................. 190
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting E 55 AMG 191 Manual shift program E 55 AMG.. 193 Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 196
Good visibility ..................................... 197
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 197
Rear view mirrors.......................... 197
Sun visors ..................................... 199
Rear window sunshade* ............... 200
Roller sunblind* in the rear doors. 201
Rear window defroster.................. 201
Dual-zone automatic climate control
(USA only) .......................................... 202
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 206
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 206
Setting the temperature................ 207
Adjusting air distribution............... 208
Adjusting air volume ..................... 209
Front defroster.............................. 209
Air recirculation mode .................. 210
Air conditioning............................. 212
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 213
4-zone automatic climate control*..... 214
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 219
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 220
Setting the temperature ............... 221
Adjusting air distribution .............. 222
Adjusting air volume ..................... 223
Front defroster ............................. 223
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 224
Air recirculation mode .................. 224
Air conditioning ............................ 227
Residual heat and ventilation
(Canada only)................................ 228
Rear climate control ..................... 229
Power windows .................................. 231
Opening and closing the windows 231
Synchronizing power windows...... 233
Summer opening feature .............. 234
Convenience closing feature......... 235
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 236
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 236
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 238
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Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* .............................. 239
Opening and closing the roller sunblinds for the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel ........ 239
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel........................... 240
Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel . 242
Driving systems ................................. 243
Cruise control............................... 243
Distronic*..................................... 247
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* ......... 259
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*........................... 263
Loading .............................................. 268
Roof rack*.................................... 268
Ski sack*...................................... 268
Split rear bench seat* .................. 271
Expanding the cargo area* ........... 273
Loading instructions ..................... 274
Cargo tie-down rings* .................. 275
Useful features .................................. 276
Storage compartments ................ 276
Cup holders.................................. 278
Ashtrays ....................................... 281
Cigarette lighter ........................... 282
Power outlet................................. 283
Heated steering wheel* ............... 283
Floormats..................................... 284
Telephone* .................................. 285
Tele Aid ........................................ 286
Garage door opener ..................... 293
Operation ......................................... 301
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ........ 302
Driving instructions ........................... 303
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 303
Drinking and driving ..................... 303
Pedals .......................................... 303
Power assistance ......................... 304
Brakes.......................................... 304
Driving off .................................... 306
Parking......................................... 306
Tires ............................................. 307
Hydroplaning................................ 307
Tire traction ................................. 308
Tire speed rating .......................... 308
Winter driving instructions ........... 309
Standing water............................. 310
Passenger compartment .............. 311
Driving abroad ............................. 311
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 311
Catalytic converter
(Gasoline engine) ......................... 312
Oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine) 312
Emission control .......................... 313
Coolant temperature.................... 314
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At the gas station .............................. 315
Refueling ...................................... 315
Check regularly and before a
long trip........................................ 317
Engine compartment ......................... 319
Hood ............................................ 319
Engine oil ..................................... 320
Transmission fluid level................ 324
Coolant level ................................ 325
Batteries ...................................... 326
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 327
Tires and wheels ................................ 328
Important guidelines .................... 328
Tire care and maintenance........... 329
Direction of rotation..................... 331
Loading the vehicle ...................... 331
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 337
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 339
MOExtended system* .................. 343
Tire labeling.................................. 344
Load identification ....................... 348
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 349
Maximum tire load ....................... 350
Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 351
Tire ply material ............................ 353
Tire and loading terminology......... 353
Rotating tires ................................ 356
Winter driving ..................................... 358
Winter tires ................................... 358
Block heater* (Canada only) ......... 359
Snow chains.................................. 359
Maintenance....................................... 360
Maintenance service indicator
message ....................................... 360
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 362
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 362
Vehicle care........................................ 364
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 364
Practical hints .................................. 373
What to do if … ................................... 374
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 374
Lamp in center console ................ 384
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 386
Where will I find ...? ............................ 422
First aid kit.................................... 422
Spare wheel .................................. 422
Luggage box ................................. 423
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 424
Vehicle jack .................................. 424
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 426
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 426
Locking the vehicle ....................... 427
Fuel filler flap emergency release . 428 Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever ................................ 428
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 429
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* or panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* ......................... 429
Resetting activated head restraints.... 430
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Replacing SmartKey batteries............ 431
SmartKey ..................................... 431
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 432
Replacing bulbs ................................. 433
Bulbs ............................................ 433
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 436
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 438
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 439
Removing wiper blades ................ 439
Installing wiper blades.................. 440
Flat tire .............................................. 441
Preparing the vehicle.................... 441
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 441
MOExtended system*................... 448
Bleeding the fuel system
(Diesel engine only) ........................... 449
Batteries ............................................ 450
Disconnecting the battery ............ 451
Removing the battery ................... 452
Charging and reinstalling the
battery.......................................... 452
Reconnecting the battery ............. 453
Jump starting ..................................... 454
Towing the vehicle ............................. 457
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 460
Fuses ................................................. 461
Aids for replacing fuses................ 461
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ............................... 462
Fuse box in trunk ......................... 462
Technical data ................................. 465
Parts service ...................................... 466
Warranty coverage............................. 467
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 467
Identification labels ........................... 468
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 469
E 350/ E 350 4MATIC .................. 469
E 500/ E 500 4MATIC .................. 469
E 55 AMG..................................... 470
E 320 CDI..................................... 470
Engine................................................ 471
Rims and tires.................................... 473
Same size tires............................. 475
Mixed size tires ............................ 478
MOExtended tires*....................... 479
Spare wheel ................................. 480
Electrical system ............................... 481
Main dimensions and weights ........... 482
Main dimensions.......................... 482
Weights ........................................ 483
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc........... 484
Capacities .................................... 484
Engine oils ................................... 487
Engine oil additives ...................... 487
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 487
Brake fluid.................................... 487
Premium unleaded gasoline
(Gasoline engine) ......................... 488
Gasoline additives
(Gasoline engine) ......................... 488
Fuel requirements ........................ 489
Coolants ...................................... 490
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ............................. 492
Technical terms............................... 493
Index................................................. 501
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왔

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi­vidual cases an official approval or authori­zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces­sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Introduction

Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa­tion, also on permissible technical modifi­cations, and where proper installation will be performed.
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Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful 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 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.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au­thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce­dures.
We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor­mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc­tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Ce nter w ill be glad to info r m you of correc t care and operating procedures.The Opera­tor’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Car Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)
앫
State Warranty Enforcement Laws
1
(Lemon Laws)
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1
Applicable to vehicles with gasoline engine only.
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Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if 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 after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe­riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 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 mal-
function 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 mal-
function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct­ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or
(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.
Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
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Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your au­thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser­vice. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro­gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in 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 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser­vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail­able to the next operator.
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 Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen­ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for­eign countries, please be aware that:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail­able for delivery in Europe under our Euro­pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
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
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Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro­vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent­ing or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi­cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni­cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi­cle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehi­cle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are de­signed to help you find information quickly and easily.
The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi­cle.
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왔 Symbols
Registered trademarks®:
®
앫 ESP
앫 HomeLink
The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler.
®
is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Compa­ny.
with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi­cle.
Warning! G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz­ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.
Introduction
Symbols
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.
컄 Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.
-> In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to in­dicate cross-references to term definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multi­function display are printed in the type shown here.
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Operating safety

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.
See your 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 while 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, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage to and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden strong vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your haz­ard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and 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.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations
앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re­moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per­sonal injury.
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Problems with your vehicle
왔 Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary 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
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Reporting safety defects

For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.”
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.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve­hicle safety from the Hotline.
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Vehicle data recording

왔 Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.
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At a glance

Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Storage compartments
Door control panel
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At a glance
Cockpit
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At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Parking brake pedal 53, 61
2 Hood lock release 319
3 Steering wheel adjustment
43
stalk
Heated steering wheel* 283
4 Parking brake release 53
5 Combination switch
앫 Turn signals 55
앫 Windshield wipers 56
앫 High beam 55
6 Door control panel 32
7 Exterior lamp switch 141
Item Page
8 Headlamp washer button* 197
9 Steering wheel gearshift
191
control (E55 AMG only)
a Cruise control lever
앫 Cruise control 243
앫 Distronic* 247
b Instrument cluster 24,
150
c Multifunction steering
wheel
26,
154
d Horn
e Lever for voice control sys-
tem*, see separate operating instructions
Item Page
f Starter switch 36
g Front Parktronic* warning
263
indicator
h Overhead control panel 29
j Mobile phone/Glasses box 276
k Glove box lid release, glove
276
box lock
l Glove box 276
m Center console 27
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
2 v ABS/ESP® warning
375
lamp
3 Speedometer
4 Multifunction display 153
5 l Distance warning lamp
380
Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without func­tion. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.
6 K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
7 Coolant temperature
151
indicator with:
• Coolant temperature
379
warning lamp
Item Page
8 Tachometer with:
1 Supplemental
383 Restraint Sys tem (SRS) indicator lamp
- Antilock Brake System
374
(ABS) indicator lamp
< Seat belt telltale 380
B Low beam headlamp
54
indicator lamp
A High beam headlamp
145
indicator lamp
9 Main odometer with:
앫 Gear selector lever
50
position
앫 Program mode 189
a Clock with: 168
; Brake warning lamp,
376
USA only
3 Brake warning lamp,
376
Canada only
Item Page
ú Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only
± Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only
H Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal­function telltale*
q Preglow indicator
lamp, Diesel engine only
b Fuel display with:
A Fuel reserve warning
lamp
c Reset button for:
앫 Resetting trip odometer 151
앫 Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
앫 Confirming new time
settings
377
377
381
51
380
150
168
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At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Item Page
1 Multifunction display in
speedometer
Operating control system 154
2 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume: Press button
æ up/to increase
ç down/to decrease
3 Telephone*:
Press button
s to take a call
to dial a call
t to end a call
to reject an incoming call
153
Item Page
4 Menu systems:
Press button
è for next menu
ÿ for previous menu
5 Moving within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
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왔 Center console

Upper part

Item Page
1 Dual-zone automatic
climate control, USA only
4-zone automatic climate control*
2 COMAND system, see sepa-
rate operating instructions
3 Seat heating*, front passen-
ger side
Seat ventilation*, front pas­senger side
4 Electronic Stability Program
5 Central locking switch 130
®
(ESP
) control switch
202
214
135
136
96
At a glance
Center console
Item Page
6 Opening/closing button for
storage tray or CD chang­er*, see separate operating instructions
7 Rear seat head restraints
switch, folding down
8 Rear window sunshade
switch*
9 Seat heating*, driver’s side 135
Seat ventilation*, driver’s side
a Hazard warning flasher
switch
b Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
276
131
200
136
146
85
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At a glance
Center console
Lower part
Item Page
1 Ashtray 281
2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button
3 Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission
4 Parking assist (Parktronic
system)* deactivation switch
5 Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* switch
37
50,
185
263
259
Item Page
6 Vehicle level control
switch*
7 Thumbwheel for setting
distance for Distronic*
8 Distance warning function*
on/off switch
9 Program mode selector
switch for automatic transmission
260
255
256
189
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왔 Overhead control panel
At a glance

Overhead control panel

Item Page
1 Rear interior lighting on/off 147
2 Automatic interior lighting 147
3 Front interior lighting on/off 147
4 Temperature sensor
5 Right reading lamp on/off 147
6 Tilt/sliding sunroof* or
tilt/sliding panel*
7 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
236,
239
286
Item Page
8 Rear view mirror 197
9 Reading lamps 147
a Garage door opener 293
b Tow-away alarm button 103
c Ambient lighting 172
d Interior lighting
e Left reading lamp on/off 147
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At a glance

Storage compartments

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At a glance
Storage compartments
Item Page
1 Glove box 276
2 Front passenger seat storage
compartment with first aid kit
3 Door pocket
4 Ashtray 281
5 Ruffled storage bag 277
6 Door pocket
7 Side storage pocket in trunk*
8 Luggage box under the trunk
floor
9 Door pocket
a Ruffled storage bag 277
b Ashtray 281
422
423
Item Page
c Door pocket
d Driver’s seat storage compart-
ment
e Sun visor card clip
f Storage tray or CD changer* 276
g Ashtray with cigarette lighter 281
h Mobile phone/Glasses box 276
j Parcel net in front passenger
footwell
k Storage compartment with
cup holders
l Rear storage compartment in
the rear center console
m Cup holder in the rear armrest 279
278
279
277
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At a glance
Door control panel
Item Page
1 Door handle 119
2 Seat adjustment 41
3 Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings)
4 Exterior rear view mirror ad-
justment
5 Switches for opening/clos-
ing front and rear side win­dows, rear window override switch
6 Remote trunk release
switch, Trunk opening/clos­ing system*
138
45
231
121
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Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
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The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions.
If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page refer­ences are located at the end of each seg­ment.
Unlocking with the SmartKey
SmartKey with remote control
1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for trunk 3 Œ Unlock button 4  Panic button (
컄 page 91)
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper­vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
왘 Press unlock button Œ on the
SmartKey.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash once.
앫 An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated). For more information, see “Factory setting” (
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
컄 page 108).
move up.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
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The electrohydraulic brake system is activated (
왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (
컄 page 97).
컄 page 106).
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*
With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in­serting the SmartKey in the starter switch.
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To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat­tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi­cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
왘 Pull an outside door handle.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash once.
앫 An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated). For more information, see “Factory setting” (
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
컄 page 114).
move up.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
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The electrohydraulic brake system is activated (
왘 Get in the vehicle.
For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (
컄 page 97).
컄 page 111).
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Starter switch positions SmartKey
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat­tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi­cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Starter switch
0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp in­dicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru­ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re­mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (
컄 page 374).
3 Starting position
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When you switch on the ignition, the in­dicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti­vated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the en­gine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational.
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The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.
!
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the starter battery may not be sufficiently charged.
앫 Check the battery and charge it if
necessary (
앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 454).
To prevent accelerated battery dis­charge or a completely discharged bat­tery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.
For information on starting the engine us­ing the SmartKey, see “Starting with the SmartKey” (
컄 page 452).
컄 page 50).
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but­ton on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions.
If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur­ing pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the engine starts automatically.
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The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function.
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KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1 USA only 2 Canada only
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.
왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
왘 Do not depress the brake pedal.
Position 0
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button, the vehicle’s on-board elec­tronics have status 0 (as with Sma rtK ey re- moved).
Position 1
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment.
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If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
앫 once again, the ignition (position 2)
is switched on.
앫 twice, the power supply is again
switched off.
Ignition (or position 2)
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
twice.
This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps in the instrument cluster (except low beam headlamp in­dicator lamp, high beam headlamp indi­cator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if nec­essary. If a lamp in the instrument clus­ter remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, see “Lamps in instrument cluster” (
컄 page 374).
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If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power sup­ply is again switched off.
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When you switch on the ignition, the in­dicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti­vated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the en­gine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational.
For information on starting the engine us­ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (
컄 page 51).
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Warning! G
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas­tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.

Seats

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 ride 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 belt would apply force at the ab­domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (
Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad­justed.
컄 page 47).
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the start­er switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu­pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Warning! 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 be pl aced in the rear seats. Re­gardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or 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 the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
컄 page 78).
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Seat adjustment
The seat adjustment switches are located on the front doors.
1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).
or
왘 Open the respective door.
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The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you store the settings for the seat posi­tion together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.
Seat fore and aft adjustment
왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in direction of arrow 4.
Adjust a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accel­erator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly oper­ate controls.
!
When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or be­hind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.
Seat cushion tilt
왘 Press the switch up or down in direc-
tion of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.
Backrest tilt
왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.
Seat height
왘 Press the switch up or down in direc-
tion of arrow 2.
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Head restraint height
왘 Press the switch up or down in direc-
tion of arrow 1.
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Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi­ble.
Warning! G
For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that 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.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend­ed to help reduce injuries during an acci­dent.
Head restraint tilt
Manually adjust the angle of the head re­straint.
왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the
head restraint cushion.
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Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi­ble.
For more information on seats, see the “Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 131).

Steering wheel

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.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the start­er switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip­ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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Steering wheel adjustment
The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column.
1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).
or
왘 Open the driver’s door.
Adjusting steering column in or out
왘 Move stalk in direction of arrows 1
until a comfortable steering wheel posi­tion is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow.
Adjusting steering column up or down
왘 Move stalk in direction of arrows 2.
Make sure your legs can move freely and all the displays (incl. malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible.
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The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors and the driver’s seat position.
Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be activat­ed or deactivated in the menu of the control system (
Convenience
컄 page 175).
sub-
Warning! G
You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, do one of the following:
앫 Move steering column stalk.
앫 Press one of the memory buttons or the
memory button M (
컄 page 139). 컄컄
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컄컄
Do not leave children unattended in the ve­hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you:
앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition
switched on,
or
앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (
컄 page 38) once
with the driver’s door closed
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The last set steering wheel position is stored when
앫 the ignition is switched off
앫 the position is stored in memory
(
컄 page 139)
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you:
앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch,
or
앫 open the driver’s door with the
SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (
컄 page 38) in position 1.
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If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
The adjustment procedure is briefly in­terrupted when the engine is started.
Warning! G
Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in mo­tion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in mo­tion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose con­trol of the vehicle.
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Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi­tions.
Warning! G
In case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al­low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.
!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liq­uid state and by applying plenty of wa­ter.
Interior rear view mirror
왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view
mirror.
For more information, see “Rear view mir­rors” (
컄 page 197).
Exterior rear view mirrors
Warning! G
Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Ob­jects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The buttons are located on the driver’s door.
1 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
ror button
2 Adjustment button 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
button
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왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).
왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side ex-
terior rear view mirror or button 1 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.
왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down,
left or right according to the desired setting.
!
If an exterior rear view mirror was forc­ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly posi­tioned and you can adjust the mirror normally.
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The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you store the setting for the seat posi­tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.
At low ambient temperatures, the exte­rior rear view mirrors will be heated au­tomatically.
For more information, see “Activating exte­rior rear view mirror parking position” (
컄 page 198).
For more information, see “Rear view mir­rors” (
컄 page 197).
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Getting started
Driving
Warning! G
Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot­well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear­ance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.
Fastening the seat belts
Warning! G
Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.
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.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (
컄 page 73).
Warning! 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 be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or 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 the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
컄 page 78).
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Warning! G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.
Warning! G
Never ride 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 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 nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Warning! G
Read and observe the additional warning no­tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (
컄 page 70) and (컄 page 74).
1 Belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button
왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt
from belt outlet 1.
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왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt
across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.
왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until
it clicks.
왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to
a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
Belt outlet height adjustment
1 Release button
왘 Press release button 1 and move the
seat belt height adjuster upward or downward.
Proper use of seat belts
앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening.
앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder
portion 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 belt under your arm.
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.
앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly
upright position.
앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a
person and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
앫 Check your seat belt periodically
during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned.
앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always
fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing.
Warning! G
Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear.
Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective­ness of the belts.
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.
Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Starting the engine Automatic transmission
Warning! G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon­sciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one win­dow fully open.
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission
P Park position with gear selector lever
lock
R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position
For more information, see the “Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 188).
Starting with the SmartKey
For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see “Turning off en­gine” (
컄 page 62).
Gasoline engine:
왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
왘 Do not depress the accelerator.
왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (
컄 page 36).
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You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immedi­ately. The engine then starts automati­cally.
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Diesel engine:
왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is s et
to P.
왘 Do not depress the accelerator.
왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2 (
컄 page 36).
The preglow indicator lamp q in the instrument cluster comes on.
왘 As soon as the preglow indicator
lamp q goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (
컄 page 36) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
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If the engine is at operating tempera­ture, the preglow indicator lamp q may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing.
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
Warning! G
As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise acci­dentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat­tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the
gear selector lever.
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off with
KEYLESS-GO*” (
컄 page 62).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1 USA only 2 Canada only
Gasoline engine:
왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
왘 Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress ac­celerator.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
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왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
컄컄
(
컄 page 51) once.
The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.
Diesel engine:
왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
왘 Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress ac­celerator.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(
컄 page 51) once.
The engine begins to preglow and will start automatically.
If the engine is at operating temperature, the preglow indicator lamp q may not stay on and you can start the engine with­out preglowing:
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(
컄 page 51) until the engine is running.
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps:
왘 If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure.
왘 If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detec­tion of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. Or: Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.
왘 Repeat the starting procedure
(
컄 page 50). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 454).
If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal­function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system.
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Parking brake

1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle
Warning! G
When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on
release handle 2.
The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.
Driving
왘 Depress the brake pedal.
왘 Move the gear selector lever to
position D or R.
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Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.
왘 Release the brake pedal.
왘 Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automat­ic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.
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You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.
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!
If you hear a warning signal and the message
Release parking brake
pears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to re­lease the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
After a cold start, the automatic transmis­sion engages at a higher revolution. This al­lows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine) to heat up more quickly to operat­ing temperature.
Warning! G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi­cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre­vent this type of loss of control.
ap-
Warning! G
It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le-
ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high-
er than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel-
erate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
For more information on driving, see “Driv­ing instructions” (
컄 page 303).
!
Simultaneously depressing the acceler­ator pedal and applying the brake re­duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.
Switching on headlamps
Low beam headlamps
The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior lamp switch
1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B.
The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in the instrument cluster comes on (
컄 page 24).
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High beam
The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1 High beam 2 High beam flasher
왘 Push the combination switch in direc-
tion of arrow 1.
The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on (
컄 page 145).
For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (
컄 page 141).

Turn signals

The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1 Turn signals, right
2 Turn signals, left
왘 Press the combination switch in direc-
tion of arrow 1 or 2.
The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automati­cally after major steering wheel move­ments.
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To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes, press the com­bination switch only to point of resis­tance and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times.
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Windshield wipers

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1 Single wipe
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
2 Switching on windshield wipers
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).
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Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to op­erate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid (
Switching on windshield wipers
왘 Turn the combination switch to the de-
sired position depending on the inten­sity of the rain.
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wiping
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
컄 page 57).
Intermittent wiping
!
Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result.
Intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield.
왘 Turn the combination switch to
position I.
After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor.
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Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed.
Intermittent wiping will be continued when
앫 all doors are closed
and
앫 the gear selector lever is in
position D or R
or
앫 the wiper setting is changed using
the combination switch
Single wipe
왘 Press the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow 1 to the resistance point.
The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
왘 Push the combination switch in direc-
tion of arrow 1 past the resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.
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To prevent smears on the windshield, wipe with windshield washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.
For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” (
컄 page 327).
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!
If anything blocks the windshield wip­ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately.
앫 For safety reasons, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and
앫 remove SmartKey from starter
switch
or
앫 turn off the engine by pressing
the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in posi­tion 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch)
before attempting to remove any blockage.
앫 Remove blockage.
앫 Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at all in combination switch position I,
앫 set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed
앫 have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.
앫 The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it (Gasoline engine only).
왘 Give very little gas.
왘 Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.
왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in
a safe location and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.
왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
컄 page 325).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be de-
termined:
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
앫 major assemblies
앫 fuel system
앫 engine mount:
왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.
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You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows.
Warning! G
With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve­hicle.
Warning! G
Vehicles with Airmatic*: If you have selected the Comfort suspension tuning (
컄 page 259), the vehicle lowers slightly
when it is locked. You should therefore make sure that no one is standing near the wheel arches or lying underneath the vehi­cle when it is being locked. Otherwise, per­sonal injury could result.
Warning! G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:
앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal.
앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
앫 Move the gear selector lever to
position P.
앫 Slowly release brake pedal.
앫 When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.
앫 Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position 0 and remove, or press start-/ stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).
앫 Take the Smart Key or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when leaving.
!
Vehicles with Airmatic*: If you have se­lected the Comfort suspension tuning (
컄 page 259), the vehicle lowers slight-
ly when you lock it within approximate­ly 60 seconds after switching off the engine. When parking, make sure that your vehicle cannot come into contact with other objects, such as a curb, while lowering. Your vehicle could oth­erwise be damaged.
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Warning! G
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Warning! G
1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle
왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.
When the engine is running, the warn­ing lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.
When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it wit h yo u an d lo ck t he v ehi cle . Do not le ave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se­lector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehi­cle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.
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Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(
컄 page 54).
For more information, see the “Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 141).

Turning off engine

왘 Move the gear selector lever to
position P.
왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 61).
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Always set the parking brake in addi­tion to shifting to position P.
On slopes, turn the front wheels to­wards the road curb.
Turning off with the SmartKey
왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
(
컄 page 36) to position 0 and remove
it. The immobilizer is activated.
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The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*
왘 Place the gear selector lever in P.
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton to shut off the engine.
With the driver’s door closed, the start­er switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch (
컄 page 36).
!
If you hear a warning signal, you have either
앫 forgotten to switch off the vehicle’s
exterior lamps before opening the driver’s door,
or
앫 tried to turn off the engine while the
gear selector lever is not in P.
Turn off the lights or place the gear se­lector lever in P.
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Releasing seat belts

왘 Press the seat belt release button
(
컄 page 48).
Allow the retractor to completely re­wind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.
!
Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Locking

Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be espe­cially careful when small children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock the vehi­cle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi­cle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious per­sonal injury.
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A warning sounds and the message
Switch off lights
tifunction display if the vehicle’s exteri­or lamps are not switched off
앫 with the SmartKey removed from
the starter switch and the driver’s door open
앫 with the engine turned off using the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and the driver’s door open (same as SmartKey removed from starter switch)
Switch off the exterior lamps.
왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors and
the trunk.
appears in the mul-
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Locking with the SmartKey
왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock
button ‹ on the SmartKey (
컄 page 34).
앫 All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
앫 An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti­vated). For more information, see “Factory setting” (
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
컄 page 108).
move down.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
For more information, see the “Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 106).
Locking with KEYLESS-GO*
1 Lock button
왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock
button 1 on an outside door handle or on the trunk lid.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
앫 An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti­vated). For more information, see “Factory setting” (
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
컄 page 114).
move down.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
For more information, see the “Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 111).
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Occupant safety
Panic alarm
Driving safety systems
Anti-theft systems
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In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle.
앫 Seat belts (컄 page 73)
앫 Child restraints (컄 page 86)
앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH) (
컄 page 88)
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with
앫 Air bags (컄 page 67)
앫 Air bag control unit (with crash
sensors)
앫 Emergency tensioning device (ETD) for
seat belts (
컄 page 76)
Air bag system components with
앫 75 indicator lamp
(
컄 page 85)
앫 Front passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS) (
컄 page 81)
As independent systems, their protective functions work in conjunction with each other.
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For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and chil­dren, see “Children in the vehicle” (
컄 page 78).
The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates early detection of malfunctions. The
1 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started.
The SRS components are in operational readiness if the
1 indicator lamp is not
lit when the engine is running.
A malfunction in the system has been detected if the
앫 fails to go out after approximately
1 indicator lamp:
4 seconds after the engine was started
앫 does not come on at all
앫 comes on after the engine was started
or while driving
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Warning! G
In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an acci­dent, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
In addition, 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 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 your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.
Air bags
Warning! G
Air bags are designed to reduce the poten­tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im­pacts (front air bags), side impacts (side impact air bags and head protection window curtain air bags) or rollovers (head protec­tion window curtain air bags). However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.
The activation of the air bags temporarily re­leases a small amount of dust from the air bags. This dust, however, is neither inju­rious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for peo­ple with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of 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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Warning! G
To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear their respective seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is prop­erly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye:
앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright
position with your back against the seat backrest.
앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible
rearward, still permitting proper opera­tion of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breast­bone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combina­tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any prob­lems, please see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to
the steering wheel or dashboard.
앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag inflates.
앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.
앫 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 the air bag be triggered. Always sit near­ly upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or toddler 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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Warning! G
Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat.
It should be noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact air bags there is a possibility for a side impact air bag related 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 the side impact air bag be deployed.
(2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use
the seat belts and for children 12 years old and under, use an appropriately sized infant or 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 accomplished upon your written request to do so at your autho­rized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost.
Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.
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Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), side impacts (side impact and head protection window curtain air bags) which exceed preset thresholds and in certain rollovers (head protection win­dow curtain air bags). Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passengers should al­ways wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for air bags to provide their supplemental protection.
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In case of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will not be de­ployed. The driver and passenger 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.
We caution you not to rely on the pres­ence of the air bags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.
It is important to your safety and that of your passengers that you replace de­ployed air bags and repair any malfunc­tioning air bags to make sure that the vehicle will continue to provide supple­mental crash protection for occupants.
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag
Warning! G
앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts in­stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Air bags and emergency tensioning de-
vices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that was activated must be replaced.
앫 No modifications of any kind may be
made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or re­moving any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the front seat backrests, door trim panels,
or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equip­ment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects (e.g. pack­ages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).
앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
앫 Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the belts.
앫 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.
앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may turn into projec­tiles and cause head and other injuries when curtain air bag is deployed.
앫 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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앫 Air bag system components will be hot
after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch.
앫 In addition, 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 performed by qualified technicians. Contact an autho­rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 For your protection and the protection
of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be fol­lowed. These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Given the considerable deployment
speed, required inflation volume, and the textile structure of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other more significant injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
Warning! G
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 front side impact air bags. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for avail­ability.
When you sell your vehicle we strongly
urge you to give notice to the subsequent
owner that it is equipped with an SRS by
alerting them to the applicable section in
the Operator’s Manual.
Front air bags
1 Driver’s air bag 2 Passenger air bag
Driver and front passenger air bags are de­ployed:
앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts
앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
앫 independently of the side impact
air bags
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The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit.
On the front passenger side, the front air bag deployment is additionally influ­enced by the passenger’s weight cate­gory as identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) (
컄 page 81).
The lighter the front passenger side oc­cupant, the higher the vehicle deceler­ation rate required for the second stage inflation of the air bag.
The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy­ment thresholds. You will then be protect­ed by the fastened seat belts.
The passenger front air bag will only be deployed if:
앫 the system, based on OCS weight sen-
sor readings, senses that the front pas­senger seat is occupied
앫 the 75 indicator lamp in the
center console is not lit (
앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-
컄 page 85)
ment threshold
Side impact air bags, window curtain air bags
1 Side impact air bags 2 Window curtain air bag
The side impact air bags 1 and window curtain air bags 2 are deployed:
앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle
앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-
ment threshold
앫 independently of the front air bags
In addition, the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed:
앫 in certain vehicle rollovers
The side impact air bags 1 and window curtain air bags 2 are not deployed in im­pacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.
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Seat belts

When the engine is started the seat belt telltale < illuminates for a maximum of 6 seconds and a warning chime sounds to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.
If after these 6 seconds, the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat belt (with the front passenger seat occupied) are not fastened with all doors closed,
앫 and the vehicle speed does not exceed
15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt tell­tale < remains illuminated for as long as either the driver’s or front pas­senger’s seat belt is not fastened.
앫 and the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h), the seat belt telltale < starts flashing and a warning chime sounds with increasing intensity until both the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt are fastened, or for a maxi­mum of 60 seconds from the time the vehicle speed exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) if either the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unfas­tened.
If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds, the seat belt telltale < stops flashing and the warning chime stops sounding. The seat belt telltale < then continues to be illu­minated for as long as either the driv­er’s or front passenger’s seat belt are not fastened.
The seat belt telltale < will only go out
if both the driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt (with the front passenger seat oc-
cupied) are fastened, or the vehicle is
standing still and a front door is opened.
For more information, see “Practical hints” (
컄 page 380).
Always wear your seat belt. All vehicle oc­cupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly.
In addition, applicable motor vehicle safety laws require you to wear seat belts. Even where this is not the case, we strongly rec­ommend that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly.
For more information, see “Fastening the seat belts” (
컄 page 47).
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For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and chil­dren, see “Children in the vehicle” (
컄 page 78).
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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and po­sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.
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.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are prop­erly wearing their seat belts.
Warning! G
Never ride 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 belt would apply force at the ab-
domen 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 nearly upright position and the
belt is properly positioned on the body.
Warning! G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Be sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt. Never
use a seat belt for more than one person at
a time.
Warning! G
Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must 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 or to failure.
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.
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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
앫 Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this sec­tion, as that could result in serious inju­ries in case of an accident.
앫 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 air bag, passenger front air bag, side impact air bags, head protection window curtain air bags for side windows), ETD (seat belt emerg ency tensioning device), and front seat knee bolsters.
The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted oc­cupants in certain frontal (front air bags and ETD) and side (side impact and win­dow curtain air bags and ETD) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in certain rollovers (win­dow curtain air bags and ETD).
앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, against 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 belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal or­gans such as your liver or spleen.
앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable
objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, SmartKeys etc., as these might cause injuries.
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips and not across the abdo­men. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.
앫 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.
앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to distribute impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries. 컄컄
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앫 Pregnant women should also 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.
앫 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.
앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant
or toddler restraints or children in boost­er seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter
The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency ten­sioning devices and belt force limiters.
The ETD is designed to activate in the fol­lowing cases:
앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-
ing a preset severity level
앫 in certain vehicle rollovers
앫 if the restraint systems are operational
and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp (
컄 page 66)
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The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the front seat belts are fas­tened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle).
The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate with or without the respective seat belts fastened.
In an impact, emergency tensioning devic­es remove slack from the belts. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash.
Warning! G
An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced.
When disposing of the emergency tension­ing device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your autho­rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt
An automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use.
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Active head restraints

The active head restraints are intended to offer the driver and front passenger in­creased protection from head and neck in­jury. In the event of a rear-end collision, the active head restraints on the driver’s and front passenger’s seats are designed to move forward in the direction of travel, providing the head with increased support earlier on in the collision sequence. The ac­tive head restraints move forward whether the seat is occupied or not.
Warning! G
Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Us­ing other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active head restraints. Contact your au­thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availabil­ity.
Warning! G
For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that 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.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend­ed to help reduce injuries during an acci­dent.
You cannot remove the active head re­straint on the driver’s and passenger’s seats. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an autho­rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For information on reseting the activated active head restraints, see “Resetting acti­vated head restraints” (
컄 page 430).
For information on head restraint adjust­ment, see “Seats” (
컄 page 40).
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If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:
앫 Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child.
앫 Make sure that the infant or child is
properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Center.
Infant and child restraint systems
We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is acti­vated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack.
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual man­ner.
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Information on child seats with mount­ing fittings for tether anchorages (
컄 page 86).
For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts (
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The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the Dis­trict of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap/shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a top tether anchorage point and a child restraint lower anchorage system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehi­cle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan­dards 213 and 210.2.
컄 page 88).
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Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated.
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A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant or child restraint system, be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints.
Warning! 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 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 appropriate infant or child restraint recom­mended for the size and weight of the child.
The infant or child restraint 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.
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 front passenger seat:
앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to turn off the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the OCS 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.
앫 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 completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the back seat.
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앫 If you must install a rear-facing child re-
straint on the front passenger seat be­cause circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 75 indicator lamp is illuminat­ed, indicating that the front passenger air bag is deactivated. Should the light not illuminate or go out while the re­straint is installed, please check installa­tion. Periodically check the indicator lamp while driving to make sure the lamp is illuminated. If the 75 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.
앫 If you have to 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, and se­cure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. For children larger than the typical 12-month-old child, the front passenger air bag may or may not be activated
컄 page 82).
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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 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 shoulder belt across chest and shoul­der, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits proper­ly without a booster.
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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.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve­hicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Unsupervised chil­dren in a child restraint system may use ve­hicle equipment and may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Occupant Classification System
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
automatically turns the front passenger
front air bag on or off based on the classi-
fied occupant weight category determined
by weight sensor readings from the front
passenger seat.
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The system does not deactivate the front passenger side impact air bag, the window curtain air bag and the emergency tensioning device.
Occupants must sit properly belted in a
nearly upright position with their back
against the seat backrest and feet on the
floor to be correctly classified. If the occu-
pant’s weight is transferred to another
object in the vehicle (e.g. by leaning on
armrests), the OCS may not be able to
properly approximate the occupant’s
weight category.
Furthermore, the occupant weight may ap­pear to increase or decrease due to objects hanging on the seat, other passen­gers pushing on the seat, objects lodged underneath the seat or stuffed between seat and middle console or between seat and door or due to objects applying pres­sure on the back of the seat. Always make sure that the seat has clearance in all di­rections at all times.
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If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to your autho­rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 75 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned.
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If the 75 indicator lamp illumi­nates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat, have the front passenger re-position himself or herself in the seat until the light goes out, or check whether objects are caught under or around the seat.
More information about air bag display mes­sages (
컄 page 393).
In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deployment when the OCS classified the front passenger seat occupant as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child re­straint or if the front passenger seat is sensed as being empty.
When the OCS senses that the front passen-
ger seat occupant is classified as being up
to or less than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child re-
straint, the 75 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and re-
main illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front passen-
ger seat is classified as being empty, the
75 indicator lamp will illuminate
when the engine is started and remain illu-
minated, indicating that the front passenger
front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front passen­ger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint or as being a small individual (such as a young teenager or a small adult), the 75 indicator lamp will illumi­nate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then, depending on oc­cupant weight sensor readings from the seat, remain illuminated or go out. With the 75 indicator lamp illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. With the 75 indicator lamp out, the front passenger front air bag is activat­ed.
When the OCS senses that the front passen­ge r se at o ccu pan t is clas sif ied as a n ad ult or someone larger than a small individual, the 75 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.
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If the 75 indicator lamp is illumi­nated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed.
If the 75 indicator lamp is not illu­minated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed:
앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts
앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
앫 independently of the side impact
air bags.
If the front passenger front air bag is deployed, the rate of inflation will be influenced by:
앫 the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration
as assessed by the air bag control unit
앫 front passenger’s weight category as
identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS).
Warning! 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 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 appropriate infant or child restraint recom­mended for the size and weight of the child.
The infant or child restraint 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.
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 front passenger seat:
앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to turn off 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.
앫 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 completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the back seat.
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앫 If you must install a rear-facing child re-
straint on the front passenger seat be­cause circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 75 indicator lamp is illuminat­ed, indicating that the front passenger air bag is deactivated. Should the light not illuminate or go out while the re­straint is installed, please check installa­tion. Periodically check the indicator lamp while driving to make sure the lamp is illuminated. If the 75 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.
앫 If you have to 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, and se­cure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. For children larger than the typical 12-month-old child, the front passenger air bag may or may not be activated
컄 page 82).
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Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger front air bag also should have de­ployed.
The Occupant Classification System (
컄 page 81) may have determined:
앫 that the seat was empty or occu-
pie d b y t he we ig ht up to o r l es s t ha n that of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint
- both instances where the system suppresses deployment of the pas­senger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag.
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앫 that the seat was occupied by a
small individual (such as a young teenager or a small adult) or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a stan­dard child restraint - instances where the system may suppress de­ployment of the passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient se­verity to deploy the driver front air bag.
The 75 indicator lamp is located in the center console.
The 75 indicator lamp 1 will be
illuminated, except with the SmartKey re-
moved or in starter switch position 0.
Warning! G
If the 1 indicator lamp and the 75 indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case.
In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS:
앫 Have the system checked as soon as
possible by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Do not place more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
into the ruffled storage bag on the back of the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to properly ap­proximate the occupant weight category.
앫 Do not place objects under and/or
around the front passenger seat.
앫 Do not hang anything from or attach any
items to the seats.
앫 Do not stuff objects such as books be-
tween the middle console and the front passenger seat.
앫 Do not move the front passenger seat
backwards against stiff objects.
앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright
position with your back against the seat backrest.
앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your-
self from the seat by using the handle over the door as this may cause the OCS to be unable to correctly approximate the occupant weight category.
앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
1 Indicator lamp
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Self-test Occupant Classification Sys­tem
After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the 75 indicator lamp 1 located in the center console illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the front passenger seat and the system sens­es the occupant as being an adult, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approximately 6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system senses the front passenger seat as being empty, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out.
Warning! G
If the indicator lamp should not illuminate,
the system is not functioning. You must see
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before
seating any child on the front passenger
seat.
For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (
컄 page 393).
Warning! G
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the Occupant Classifi-
cation System. The bottom of the child seat
must make full contact with the passenger
seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child
seat could cause injuries to the child in case
of an accident, instead of increasing protec-
tion for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.
Installation of infant and child restraint systems
This vehicle is equipped with tether an­chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.
Not foldable rear seat backrest
1 Cover
왘 Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring.
왘 Guide tether strap between head re-
straint and top of the seat back.
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왘 Head restraint must be installed (if re-
movable) and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely be­tween the head restraint and the top of the seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not twist­ed.
2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring
왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an-
chorage ring 3.
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For safety, make sure the hook 2 has attached to the ring 3 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated.
Once the top tether anchorage hook is at-
tached, the child restraint itself can be se-
cured. Secure the child restraint and
tighten the top tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
Foldable rear seat backrest*
왘 Fold rear seat backrest slightly forward
(
컄 page 271).
왘 Remove cover from anchorage ring.
왘 Guide tether strap between head re-
straint and top of the seat back.
왘 Head restraint must be positioned such
that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of the seat back.
2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring
왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an-
chorage ring 3.
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For safety, make sure the hook 2 has attached to the ring 3 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated below.
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Make sure the tether strap is not twist­ed.
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2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring
왘 Swing rear seat backrest to the rear un-
til it engages.
왘 Check the rear seat backrest to be
locked in its upright position (
컄 page 399).
Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. Secure the child restraint and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.
Child seat anchors - LATCH type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (L
ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the outer rear seats) for the installation of a “LATCH” child seat with the matching mounting fit­tings.
The anchors are located behind an uphol­stery blend.
1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors
왘 Lift up upholstery blend to access the
anchors.
왘 Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Make sure the seat belt for the center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed.
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Non-LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system ( Install child seat according to the man­ufacturer’s instructions.
컄 page 78).
Warning! G
Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi­tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul­der, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits proper­ly without a booster.
Install child seat according to manufactur­er’s instructions.
Th e ch ild sea t mu st b e fi rml y at tac hed i n th e right and left side anchors 2.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be re­placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve­hicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system.
Blocking of rear door window operation
1 Override switch 2 Indicator lamp
왘 Press override switch 1.
Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The rear door windows can no longer be operat­ed using the switches located in the rear doors.
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Operation of the rear door windows with the switches located on the door control panel of the driver’s door is still possible.
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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 win­dow opening.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat­tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi­cle equipment can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
For more information on power windows, see the “Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 231).
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왔 Panic alarm
An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes.
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer­ence that may cause undesired operation.
Safety and Security

Panic alarm

Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least
1 second.
1 Â button
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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
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 interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference 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.

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again.
or
왘 Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.
or
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle.
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:
앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System)
앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)
앫 ESP
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앫 Electrohydraulic brake system
앫 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic
(Electronic Stability Program)
Traction System)
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In winter operation, the maximum ef­fectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the
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ESP
, electrohydraulic brake system and 4MATIC is only achieved with win­ter tires ( as required.
컄 page 358), or snow chains
Warning! G
The following factors increase the risk of ac­cidents:
앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns
앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces
앫 Following another vehicle too closely
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The ABS, BAS, ESP system and 4MATIC cannot reduce this risk.
Always adjust your driving style to the pre­vailing road and weather conditions.
, electrohydraulic brake
ABS
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.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of ap­proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will re­spond even to light brake pressure.
The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is run­ning.
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Braking
If the ABS activates during braking, the ABS/ESP
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warning lamp v in the in-
strument cluster dial flashes. Because of the electrohydraulic brake system, you will not feel any pulsation in the brake pedal.
왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer the vehicle.
The ABS/ESP
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warning lamp v flashes
whenever the ABS is activated which can be an indication of hazardous road condi­tions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
Emergency brake maneuver
왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.
Warning! G
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS and the ESP
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the brak­ing distance.
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are also switched off.
Warning! G
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be­yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction af­forded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, atten­tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci­dents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck­less or dangerous manner which could jeop­ardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (
컄 page 375).
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BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby poten­tially reducing the braking distance.
왘 Apply continuous full braking pressure
until the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated.
Warning! G
If the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake sys­tem is still functioning normally, but without the additional brake boost available that BAS would normally provide in an emergen­cy braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
Warning! G
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, includ­ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca­pabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger­ous manner which could jeopardize the us­er’s safety or the safety of others.
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ESP
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is operational as soon as the engine is run­ning and monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling.
The ESP
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recognizes when a wheel is spin­ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By ap­plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output, the ESP to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP
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works
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is espe­cially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP
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also sta­bilizes the vehicle during braking maneu­vers.
The ABS/ESP instrument cluster flashes when the ESP
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warning lamp v in the
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is engaged.
The ABS/ESP
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warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running.
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Never switch off the ESP® when you see the ABS/ESP the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows:
앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle
앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-
앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to
Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP® cannot prevent accidents result­ing from excessive speed.
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warning lamp v flashing in
as possible.
tor.
the prevailing road conditions.
Warning! G
The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca­pabilities of an ESP never be exploited in a reckless or danger­ous manner which could jeopardize the us­er’s safety or the safety of others.
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equipped vehicle must
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The ESP® will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size (
컄 page 473).
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Vehicles without 4MATIC: Because of the ESP’s ation, the engine and the ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position 0 or 1) when:
앫 the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
앫 the vehicle is being towed with the
front axle raised
Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system.
For information on vehicles with 4MATIC, see “Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the
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ESP
” (컄 page 100).
For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (
컄 page 375).
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automatic oper-
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Switching off the ESP
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Warning! G
The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum­stances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP Minispare or collapsible tire is mounted.
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when a
To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ESP
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in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as:
앫 when driving with snow chains
앫 in deep snow
앫 in sand or gravel
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Turn on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore.
When you switch off the ESP
앫
the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
앫 the engine output is not limited, which
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allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip
앫 the traction control will still brake a
spinning wheel
앫 the ESP
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continues to operate when
you are braking
앫 you cannot activate Distronic*
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When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/ESP speedometer flashes. However, the ESP
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warning lamp v in the
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will then not stabilize the vehicle.
The switch is located on the center con­sole.
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1 ESP
왘 Press ESP
switch (off/on)
ABS/ESP
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switch 1 until the
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warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP
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is deactivated.
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Warning! G
When the ABS/ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail­ing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP
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.
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is
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Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Switching on the ESP
왘
Press ESP® switch 1.
The ABS/ESP
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warning lamp v in
the instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP
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switched on.
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Turn on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore.
Electrohydraulic brake system
The electrohydraulic brake system com­bines a hydraulic brake circuit with elec­tronically controlled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort.
Warning! G
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated in the speedometer display, for example by the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) warning lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints” section ( serve the messages in the instrument clus­ter display (
컄 page 376). Also read and ob-
컄 page 386).
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The electrohydraulic brake system requires electrical power to operate.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys­tem operation and switch it into its emer­gency operation mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp ( warning messages in the instrument cluster (
컄 page 386) come on while driving. To
brake, the driver must then apply signifi­cantly greater brake pedal pressure and de­press the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stop­ping distance is increased!
If there is a malfunction in the electrohy­draulic brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
컄 page 376) and
A tow bar must be used if circumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground. Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 3 0 m ile s (5 0 k m) a nd a t a s pee d not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more infor­mation, refer to “Towing the vehicle” (
컄 page 457).
The electrohydraulic brake system is auto­matically activated when you
앫 unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or the KEYLESS-GO*
앫 open the driver’s or passenger door
앫 turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 1
앫 in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, press
the start/stop button on the gear se­lector lever once
앫 depress the brake pedal
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If the electrohydraulic brake system is activated as the brake pedal is first de­pressed, you may feel a reduced pedal resistance and longer pedal travel than normal. When releasing the pedal, you may also feel the brake pedal pulsate and you may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the electro­hydraulic brake system pump. This is normal and not an indication of a mal­function. Pedal travel returns to normal when you release the brake pedal and the sound soon ceases.
If you experience the above while driv­ing and the red brake warning lamp (
컄 page 376) illuminates and/or warn-
ing messages appear in the instrument cluster ( is malfunctioning. Follow the instruc­tions of the warning message(s) and have the brake system checked imme­diately.
컄 page 386), the brake system
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Warning! G
Have brake pad replacement and other work on the electrohydraulic brake system car­ried out by qualified technicians only. Con­tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. The electrohydraulic brake system must be deactivated prior to working on the system. High pressure is in­termittently built up in the system as part of its automatic self-test. In addition, the sys­tem is automatically activated when the ve­hicle is unlocked by SmartKey, when the driver or passenger door is opened, when the starter switch is turned to position when the brake pedal is depressed or when the parking brake is released. Failure to de­activate the system prior to maintenance will cause brake pistons to extend and brake fluid to leak, which may result in injuries (contusions and acid burns). Extended brake pistons may also cause injury.
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The electrohydraulic brake servo assis­tance switches off automatically
앫 approximately 2 minutes after you
turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or removed the SmartKey
앫 approximately 2 minutes after you
pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button to turn off the engine or power supply and opened the driver’s door (with driver’s door open, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch)
앫 approximately 20 seconds after you
locked the vehicle from outside.
Note on driving with the electrohydrau­lic brake system
앫 Following extended periods of only mi-
nor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. This im­proves the grip of the brake pads.
Warning! G
Be very careful not to endanger other road users when you apply the brakes.
앫 After driving on wet or snow-covered
roads, you should apply your brakes firmly before parking your vehicle. This produces heat which serves to dry the brake disks and help prevent corro­sion.
앫 On long and steep grades, shift to a
lower gear (gear range 1, 2, or 3) to prevent the brakes from overheating and to reduce brake wear.
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