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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 22
At a glance ........................................... 29
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening and closing ........................... 73
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 95
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 109
Climate control ................................. 125
Driving and parking .......................... 139
On-board computer and displays .... 215
Stowage and features ...................... 269
Maintenance and care ...................... 297
Breakdown assistance ..................... 311
Wheels and tires ............................... 327
Technical data ................................... 363
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 281
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes ............................. 193
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes
................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 131
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
Display message ............................ 249
Function/information .................... 202
Trailer towing ................................. 205
Active Driving Assistance package . 202
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
Display message ............................ 248
Function/information .................... 205
Trailer towing ......................... 202, 208
Active light function ......................... 113
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 188
Detecting parking spaces .............. 185
Display message ............................ 249
Exiting a parking space .................. 187
Important safety notes .................. 184
Parking .......................................... 186
Towing a trailer .............................. 188
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 370
Air bags
Display message
............................ 238
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes
.................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Pelvis air bag ................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 246
AIR FLOW ........................................... 132
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Rear ............................................... 138
Setting ........................................... 137
Setting the center air vents ........... 137
Setting the side air vents ............... 137
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 168
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Hiding a service message .............. 298
Notes ............................................. 298
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 298
Service message ............................ 298
Special service requirements ......... 299
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
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ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating
................. 225
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 197
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 145
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 145
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 152
Changing gear ............................... 151
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 148
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 151
Emergency running mode .............. 154
Engaging drive position .................. 150
Engaging neutral ............................ 149
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 149
Engaging reverse gear ................... 149
Engaging the park position ............ 149
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Program selector button ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 143
Shift ranges ................................... 152
Starting the engine ........................ 143
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Trailer towing ................................. 151
Transmission position display ........ 149
Transmission positions .................. 150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 154
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Backup lamp
Changing bulbs
Display message
.............................. 120
............................ 241
Bag hook ............................................ 274
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 210
Removing ....................................... 213
Storing ........................................... 213
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 316
Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes .................. 314
Jump starting ................................. 318
Blinds
see Roller sunblind
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 225
Display message ............................ 249
Notes/function .............................. 198
Trailer towing ................................. 200
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 158
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 369
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Notes ............................................. 370
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 370
Display message ............................ 232
Driving tips .................................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
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Maintenance .................................. 165
Parking brake ........................ 161, 165
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 310
Car wash ........................................ 304
Display ........................................... 308
Exterior lights ................................ 307
Gear or selector lever .................... 308
Interior ........................................... 308
Matte finish ................................... 305
Notes ............................................. 303
Paint .............................................. 305
Plastic trim .................................... 308
Power washer ................................ 304
Rear view camera .......................... 307
Roof lining ...................................... 310
Seat belt ........................................ 309
Seat cover ..................................... 309
Sensors ......................................... 307
Steering wheel ............................... 308
Tail pipes ....................................... 307
Trim pieces .................................... 309
Washing by hand ........................... 304
Wheels ........................................... 305
Windows ........................................ 306
Wiper blades .................................. 306
Wooden trim .................................. 309
Cargo compartment cover ............... 274
Cargo compartment
enlargement ...................................... 272
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 277
Stowage well (under)
..................... 277
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 276
Important safety information ......... 275
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 273
Car wash (care) ................................. 304
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 74
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function ................. 118
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Important safety notes .................. 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 118
Overview of bulb types .................. 117
Parking lamps ................................ 118
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Standing lamps (front) ................... 118
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 63
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 307
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 308
Climate control
Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ... 132
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 130
Controlling automatically ............... 132
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 131
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Defrosting the windows ................. 135
Defrosting the windshield .............. 134
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 127
Important safety notes
.................. 126
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Maximum cooling .......................... 135
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 128, 131
Overview of systems ...................... 126
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 136
Rear control panel ......................... 130
Refrigerant ..................................... 372
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 373
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the airflow ......................... 134
Setting the air vents ...................... 137
Setting the temperature ................ 133
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 136
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 136
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
Coat hooks ......................................... 276
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 360
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 112
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 295
Calling up ....................................... 294
Setting ........................................... 294
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 302
Display message
............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 371
Important safety notes .................. 371
Temperature gauge ........................ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 114
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 116
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 251
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 278
Rear compartment ......................... 278
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
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Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 111
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
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DEF
Adding ........................................... 158
Display message ............................ 246
Filling capacity
............................... 369
Important safety notes .................. 369
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Interior lighting .............................. 228
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Diesel .................................................. 368
Digital speedometer ......................... 220
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 308
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 231
Driving systems ............................. 247
Engine ............................................ 243
General notes ................................ 231
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 231
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 256
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 232
SmartKey ....................................... 256
Tires ............................................... 252
Vehicle ........................................... 254
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
Distance recorder ............................. 219
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 267
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 250
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 176
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Automatic locking (switch) ...............
80
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 255
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 79
Drinking and driving ......................... 162
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 152
Display ........................................... 149
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 299
Symmetrical low beam .................. 110
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 168
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 65
Electronic brake force distribution ... 69
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 66, 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 69
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 193
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 202
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Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 202
Active Lane Keeping Assist
............ 205
Active Parking Assist ..................... 184
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 197
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 247
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 200
Lane Tracking package .................. 198
PARKTRONIC ................................. 180
Rear view camera .......................... 188
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 151
Brakes ........................................... 164
Break-in period .............................. 140
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Drinking and driving ....................... 162
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................. 166
Driving on flooded roads ................ 166
Driving on sand .............................. 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 166
Driving over obstacles ................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 162
Fuel ................................................ 162
General .......................................... 162
Hydroplaning ................................. 166
Icy road surfaces ........................... 166
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 164
Off-road driving .............................. 167
Snow chains .................................. 331
Symmetrical low beam .................. 110
Tire ruts ......................................... 168
Towing a trailer .............................. 208
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Wet road surface ........................... 164
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 222
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 223
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating
................. 229
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 229
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 163
On-board computer ....................... 220
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 145
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 145
Deactivating/activating ................. 146
General information ....................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 144
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 360
Important safety notes .................. 359
Storage location ............................ 360
Stowing .......................................... 361
Technical data ............................... 362
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264
Display message ............................ 243
ECO start/stop function ................ 144
Engine number ............................... 365
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 318
Starting problems .......................... 147
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Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 143
Starting with KEYLESS-GO
............. 143
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 323
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 301
Additives ........................................ 370
Checking the oil level ..................... 300
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 301
Display message ............................ 245
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Notes about oil grades ................... 369
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 300
Viscosity ........................................ 370
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
Deactivating/activating ................... 67
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Display message ............................ 232
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/notes ......................... 66, 67
Important safety information ........... 66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 261
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaust check ................................... 162
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 307
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 106
Storing the parking position
.......... 105
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Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 312
Flat tire
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 313
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 312
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 295
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 272
Fording
On flooded roads ........................... 166
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 367
Consumption statistics .................. 219
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 220
Displaying the range ...................... 220
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 366
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 367
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Quality (diesel) ............................... 368
Refueling ........................................ 154
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 366
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 155
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 246
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
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Fuel tank
Capacity
........................................ 366
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
see Fuel tank
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 312
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 323
Before changing ............................. 323
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 323
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 324
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 324
Important safety notes .................. 323
see Fuses
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory
..................... 294
Important safety notes .................. 291
Opening/closing the garage door .. 293
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 291
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 308
Genuine ................................................ 22
Glove box ........................................... 271
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 350
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 113
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 303
Cleaning system (function) ............ 113
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 372
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 100
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 241
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Hill start assist .................................. 144
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 179
Hood
Closing ........................................... 300
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 299
Opening ......................................... 300
Hydroplaning ..................................... 166
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 226
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 227
Interior lighting ................................. 115
Automatic control .......................... 116
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Emergency lighting ........................ 116
Manual control ............................... 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
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Jack
Storage location ............................ 312
Using ............................................. 354
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 318
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Display message
............................ 256
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button
.......................... 141
Starting the engine ........................ 143
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 141
SmartKey ....................................... 141
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Knee bag .............................................. 44
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating
................. 225
Display message ............................ 248
Function/information .................... 200
Lane Tracking package ..................... 198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 241
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 242
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 228
Active light function ....................... 113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 114
Display message ............................ 239
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ................... 113
Light switch ................................... 110
Low-beam headlamps
.................... 111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 112
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 111
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 227
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 227
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lights
Light sensor (display message) ....... 242
Loading guidelines ............................ 270
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 228
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 239
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
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13
M
M+S tires ............................................ 330
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 305
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 234
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes ....................... 290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 283
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288
Roadside Assistance button .......... 286
Search & Send ............................... 288
Self-test ......................................... 284
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 284
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Memory card (audio) ......................... 222
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 313
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 356
Mounting a new wheel
................... 355
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 353
Raising the vehicle ......................... 354
Removing a wheel .......................... 355
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 353
MP3
Operation ....................................... 222
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 218
Permanent display ......................... 227
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 217
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 221
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered ........ 53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered ........ 53
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 140
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test
............................... 50
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50
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Index
Odometer ........................................... 219
see Trip odometer
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 167
Checklist before driving off-road .... 167
General information ....................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 224
Audio menu ................................... 222
Convenience submenu .................. 229
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Display messages .......................... 231
Factory settings submenu ............. 230
Important safety notes .................. 216
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 226
Lighting submenu .......................... 227
Menu overview .............................. 219
Message memory .......................... 231
Navigation menu ............................ 221
Operation ....................................... 217
Service menu ................................. 226
Settings menu ............................... 226
Standard display ............................ 219
Telephone menu ............................ 223
Trip menu ...................................... 219
Vehicle submenu ........................... 228
Video DVD operation ..................... 223
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 119
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 217
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paint code number ............................ 364
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 305
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 92
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
.................... 89
Parking ............................................... 160
Important safety notes .................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 161
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rear view camera .......................... 188
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 184
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 233
Notes/function .............................. 161
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 182
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 180
Important safety notes .................. 180
Problem (malfunction) ................... 184
Range of the sensors ..................... 181
Trailer towing ................................. 183
Warning display ............................. 182
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 238
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 308
Power washers .................................. 304
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 234
Operation ......................................... 52
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PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating
................. 225
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Program selector button .................. 151
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating
................. 229
Display message ............................ 247
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 222
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment
Setting the airflow ......................... 134
Setting the air vents ...................... 138
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 307
Function/notes ............................. 188
Switching on/off ........................... 189
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 372
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 154
Refueling process
.......................... 155
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 291
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 291
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 264
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 136
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 90
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 91
Roof carrier ........................................ 277
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 310
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 373
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 221
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Child restraint systems .................... 58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
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Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
Belt force limiters
............................ 58
center rear-compartment seat ......... 57
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 58
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 229
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
see Seat belts
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting lumbar support .............. 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Cleaning the cover ......................... 309
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back ....... 272
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 272
Important safety notes .................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 106
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 101
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 307
Service menu (on-board computer) . 226
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 370
Coolant (engine) ............................ 371
DEF special additives ..................... 369
Engine oil ....................................... 369
Fuel ................................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 365
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 372
Washer fluid ................................... 372
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 230
On-board computer ....................... 226
Setting the air distribution ............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................ 134
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 241
Side windows
Cleaning .........................................
306
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming ............. 75
Checking the battery ....................... 77
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 256
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 143
Snow chains ...................................... 331
Sockets
Center console .............................. 280
General notes ................................ 280
Luggage compartment ................... 281
Rear compartment ......................... 281
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 360
Stowing .......................................... 361
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
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Information Provided by:
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Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 220
In the Instrument cluster
................. 31
Segments ...................................... 217
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 226
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 142
Steering (display message) .............. 255
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 217
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 102
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stowage areas ................................... 271
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 271
Cup holders ................................... 278
Glove box ....................................... 271
Important safety information ......... 271
Rear ............................................... 272
Stowage net ................................... 272
Stowage net ....................................... 272
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 330
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 25
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 136
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71
T
Tachometer ........................................ 216
Tailgate
Display message
............................ 254
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes
.................... 82
Limiting the opening angle ............... 85
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 373
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 365
Emergency spare wheel ................. 362
Information .................................... 364
Tires/wheels ................................. 357
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Vehicle data ................................... 373
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 287
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes ....................... 290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 283
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288
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Index
Roadside Assistance button .......... 286
Search & Send ............................... 288
Self-test
......................................... 284
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 284
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 223
Display message ............................ 255
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223
Number from the phone book ........ 224
Redialing ........................................ 224
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 223
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 216
Outside temperature ...................... 217
Setting (climate control) ................ 133
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Time
see separate operating instructions
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 336
Checking manually ........................ 335
Display message ............................ 252
Maximum ....................................... 334
Notes ............................................. 333
Pressure loss warning .................... 335
Recommended ............................... 331
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 335
Restarting ...................................... 336
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 338
Function/notes ............................. 336
Restarting ...................................... 338
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Warning message .......................... 338
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 351
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 349
Bar (definition) ............................... 349
Changing a wheel
.......................... 352
Characteristics .............................. 349
Checking ........................................ 329
Definition of terms ......................... 349
Direction of rotation ...................... 352
Display message ............................ 252
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 352
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 348
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 349
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 350
Important safety notes .................. 328
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 349
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 350
Labeling (overview) ........................ 345
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 351
Load index ..................................... 348
Load index (definition) ................... 350
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 350
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 351
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 350
Maximum tire load ......................... 343
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 350
MOExtended tires .......................... 313
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 351
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 351
Replacing ....................................... 352
Service life ..................................... 330
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 351
Speed rating (definition) ................ 350
Storing ........................................... 352
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Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 349
Summer tires ................................. 330
Temperature .................................. 345
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 351
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 351
Tire pressure (definition)
................ 351
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 349
Tire size (data) ............................... 357
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 346
Tire tread ....................................... 329
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 351
Total load limit (definition) ............. 352
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 351
Tread wear ..................................... 344
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 349
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 350
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 352
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 320
Installing the towing eye ................ 321
Removing the towing eye ............... 321
With the rear axle raised ................ 322
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 188
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 308
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 210
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 212
Driving tips .................................... 208
Important safety notes .................. 208
Installing the ball coupling ............. 210
Lights display message .................. 239
Mounting dimensions .................... 374
Power supply ................................. 213
Removing the ball coupling ............ 213
Shift range ..................................... 151
Storing the ball coupling ................ 213
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 322
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 323
Important safety notes .................. 320
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 212
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 205
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 202, 208
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
PARKTRONIC ................................. 183
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 212
Transfer case ..................................... 154
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 149
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 149
Transporting the vehicle .................. 322
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 169
Driving downhill ............................. 169
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 169
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 309
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 219
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 220
see Trip odometer
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off ........................... 112
see Turn signals
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 351
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Information Provided by:
Index
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 279
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message
............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 226
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 339
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 356
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 161
Pulling away ................................... 143
Raising ........................................... 354
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 353
Towing away .................................. 320
Transporting .................................. 322
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Vehicle data ....................................... 373
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 373
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 364
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312
Video (DVD) ........................................ 223
VIN ...................................................... 364
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS
................................................ 259
Brakes ........................................... 259
Check Engine ................................. 264
Coolant .......................................... 265
Distance warning ........................... 267
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 267
ESP® .............................................. 261
ESP® OFF ....................................... 262
Fuel tank
........................................ 264
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 257
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor .................... 268
Warranty ............................................ 364
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 255
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 356
Wheel chock ...................................... 353
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 352
Checking ........................................ 329
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 353
Emergency spare wheel ................. 359
Important safety notes .................. 328
Interchanging/changing ................ 352
Mounting a new wheel ................... 355
Mounting a wheel .......................... 353
Removing a wheel .......................... 355
Storing ........................................... 352
Tightening torque ........................... 356
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 357
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 134
see Windshield
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system .............. 303
Notes ............................................. 372
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 124
Rear window wiper ........................ 121
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Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121
Information Provided by:
Switching on/off
........................... 120
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 330
Slippery road surfaces ................... 166
Snow chains .................................. 331
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Important safety notes .................. 121
Replacing (rear window) ................ 122
Replacing (windshield) ................... 122
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 309
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
H
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission,
by these factors:
R
operating conditions of your vehicle
R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R
do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
and tire wear are affected
brake
R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
R
switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R
keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
Environmental concerns and recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
H
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality
new parts. They are covered by the
as
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R
doors
R
door pillars
R
door sills
R
seats
R
cockpit
R
instrument cluster
R
center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
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Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle
if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safetyrelevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 364) and the engine
number (Y page 365) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you
first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions.
The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle
is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R
State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
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Information for customers in California
Under California
law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction
has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified 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.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us
the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
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If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the
"Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R
service facilities
or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R
unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R
the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Sports Utility Vehicle
WARNING
G
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may
to skid and roll over in the event of
start
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
speed is not adapted to the road
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may
result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always
wear your seat belts.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
G
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
this can result in malfunctions or
out,
WARNING
limitations,
WARNING
or not at all. This could affect,
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networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
or their software. You
There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R
the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R
you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R
a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or
parts of the chassis.
In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage being
visible. Components damaged in this way can
unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an
accident, no longer withstand the strain they
are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves, grass
or twigs can gather between the underbody
and the underbody paneling. If these
materials come in contact with hot parts of
the exhaust system for an extended period,
they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey you
notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over
and stop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The
wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
connection of diagnostic equipment at
for the
a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
G
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
G
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
the vehicle systems. As a result,
of
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Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance
loose floormats.
!
If the engine is switched off and
for the pedals. Do not use
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on
your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
R
service and maintenance work
R
repair work
R
alterations, installation work and
modifications
R
work on electronic components
Problems with your vehicle
should experience a problem with your
If you
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us
at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
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".
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 call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
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Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle
(Including notice
pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your
vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada:
TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of
an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
R
for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R
with the consent of the vehicle owner
R
on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
R
for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
R
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE
AID) purchase agreement to find out more
about data that can be recorded and
transmitted by this system.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and opensource software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the
following website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
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Instrument cluster .............................. 31
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 33
Center console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Door control panel .............................. 37
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Dashboard
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Dashboard
At a glance
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 152
;
Combination switch 112
=
Instrument cluster 31
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning
display 180
B
Overhead control panel 36
C
Operating the climate
control systems 126
D
Ignition lock 141
Start/Stop button
141
Function Page
E
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually 102
F
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically 102
G
Cruise control lever 170
H
Parking brake 161
I
Diagnostics connection 26
J
Opening the hood 300
K
Releasing the parking brake 161
L
Light switch 110
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Instrument cluster
Information Provided by:
Displays and controls
Instrument cluster
31
At a glance
Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Coolant temperature 216
=
Speedometer with
segments
i
Adjust the instrument cluster lighting
using the on-board computer
(Y page 227).
217
Function Page
?
Multifunction display 218
A
Tachometer 216
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Instrument cluster
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Warning and indicator lamps
At a glance
Function Page
:
÷ ESP
;
· Distance warning
=
å ESP® OFF
?
$ Brakes (USA only)
A
J Brakes (Canada only)
B
#! Turn signals
C
! ABS
D
6 SRS
E
; Check Engine
F
h Tire pressure monitor
G
ü Seat belt
®
261
267
261
259
259
112
259
263
264
268
257
Function Page
H
% Diesel engine:
preglow 143
I
? Coolant
J
K High-beam
headlamps
K
L Low-beam
headlamps 111
L
T Parking lamps
M
R Rear fog lamp
N
N Front fog lamps
O
8 Reserve fuel
265
113
112
112
111
264
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Multifunction steering wheel
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Multifunction steering wheel
33
At a glance
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 218
;
Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating
instructions
=
?
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
?
~
Rejects or ends a call 223
Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute
Function Page
A
=;
Selects a menu 217
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists 217
a
Confirms your selection 217
Hides display messages 231
B
%
Back 217
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
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Center console
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Center console
Center console, upper section
At a glance
:
;
=
?
A
Function Page
£ Hazard warning
lamps 113
ATA indicator lamp 71
45 Indicator lamp
å ESP
®
47
66
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
Function Page
B
c Seat heating
C
¤ ECO start/stop
function
D
c PARKTRONIC
101
144
180
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Center console, lower section
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Center console
35
At a glance
Function Page
:
Stowage compartment 271
Ashtray 279
Cigarette lighter 280
Socket 280
;
Cup holder
278
Function Page
=
Stowage compartment 271
?
Audio/COMAND
controller; see
operating instructions
the separate
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Overhead control panel
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36
Overhead control panel
At a glance
Function Page
:
u Switches the rearcompartment interior
lighting on/off 116
;
| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
=
p Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off 115
?
3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
with roller
sunblinds
A
ï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)
B
G SOS button (mbrace
116
91
286
Function Page
D
Integrated electronic
compass 294
E
Buttons for the garage door
opener 293
F
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System
G
F Roadside Assistance
1
call button (mbrace
system)
H
p Switches the lefthand reading lamp on/off 115
I
c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
system) 284
C
Rear-view mirror
1
The Voice Control system is only available in combination with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions.
103
286
116
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Door control panel
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Door control panel
37
At a glance
Function Page
:
Opens the door 79
;
%& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 80
=
Adjusts the seats
electrically 98
?
r45=
Stores settings
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel
A
Z Selects the left
exterior mirror 103
B
ö Folds the exterior
mirrors in/out 104
C
\ Selects the right
exterior mirror
for the seat,
106
103
Function Page
D
7 Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 103
E
W Opens/closes the
front side windows 87
F
W Opens/closes the
rear side windows 87
G
n Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 63
H
q Opens/closes the
tailgate
84
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Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Occupant safety .................................. 40
Children in the vehicle ........................ 58
Driving safety systems ....................... 64
Theft deterrent locking system ......... 71
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Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please
Safety
not be equipped with all features
note that your vehicle may
described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
i
Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).
Panic alarm
X
To activate: press ! button : for
approximately one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X
To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R
seat belts
R
child restraint systems
R
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints
R
air bag system components with:
-
PASSENGER AIR
-
front-passenger seat with Occupant
BAG OFF indicator lamp
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
WARNING
G
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to
restraint systems no longer functioning
the
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
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For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children, see
"Children in the vehicle" (Y page 58).
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SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS consists of:
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The 6 SRS warning lamp
R
Air bags
R
Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R
Emergency Tensioning Devices
R
Belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS
warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6 SRS warning lamp
goes out while the engine is running.
WARNING
G
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 6 SRS indicator lamp:
R
does not light up at all
R
does not go out after approximately four
seconds after the engine is started
R
comes on after the engine was started or
while driving.
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
as
checked
soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. SRS may otherwise
fail to activate when it is needed in the event
of an accident, which could lead to serious or
fatal injuries. SRS might also be activated
unexpectedly and unnecessarily, which could
also result in injury.
In addition, work carried out improperly on
SRS may render SRS inoperative or cause
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
SRS system should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel. Consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: for further information
contact our Customer Assistance center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
WARNING
G
R
Damaged seat
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
R
Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
R
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R
Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R
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.
R
No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
belts or seat belts that have
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R
Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
R
Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front-passenger front air bag
cover, outer sides of the seat backrests,
door trim panels, or door frame trims.
R
Do not install additional electrical/
Safety
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R
Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R
Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
R
Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R
Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
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Improper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual.
Air bags
Important safety notes
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Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
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frontal impacts (driver's and frontpassenger front air bags and driver's knee
bag)
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side impacts
curtain air bags and pelvis air bags)
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rollover (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential
breathing difficulties, you should leave the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have any breathing difficulty but cannot get
out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
door.
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In order to reduce the potential danger of
injuries caused during the deployment of the
front air bags, the driver and front passenger
must always be correctly seated and wear
their seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision, you must always be in the normal
seat position with your back against the
backrest.
that it is correctly positioned on your body.
(side impact air bags, window
your seat belt and make sure
Fasten
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
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As the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag, as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
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sit with the seat belt fastened correctly and
in a position that is as upright as possible
with your back against the backrest.
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move the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm). You
should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
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only hold the steering wheel on the outside.
Placing hands and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential severity of
hand/arm injury if the driver front air bag
inflates.
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adjust the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible from the dashboard when the
seat is occupied.
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occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates. This could result in
serious or fatal injuries should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, 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.
will help to keep you at a safe
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator's Manual.
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Accident research shows that the safest place
for
children
A side impact air bag related injury may occur
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) Always sit as upright as possible
(2) Always wear seat belts properly.
in an automobile is in a rear seat.
and use the seat belts properly.
Make sure that children 12 years
old and under use an appropriately
sized child restraint, infant
restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
The air bags are only deployed if the air bag
control unit
detects the need for deployment.
Only in the event of such a situation, will the
air bags provide their supplemental
protection.
If the driver and front passenger do not wear
their seat belts, it is not possible for the air
bags to provide their supplemental
protection.
In the event of other types of impacts and
impacts below air bag deployment
thresholds, the air bags will not deploy. The
driver and 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 if the vehicle rolls over.
Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts.
Always wear your seat belt, regardless of
whether or not your vehicle is equipped with
air bags.
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It is important to your safety and that of your
passenger to
have deployed air bags replaced
and to have any malfunctioning air bags
repaired. This will help to make sure the air
bags will continue to provide supplemental
crash protection for occupants .
Front air bags
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The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air
bag ; deploys
in front of and above the glove
box.
They are deployed:
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in the event of certain frontal impacts
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if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
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if the seat belt is fastened
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independently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle rolls over, the front air bags are
generally not deployed. If the system detects
high vehicle deceleration in a longitudinal
direction, the front air bags are deployed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. In the first deployment stage,
the front air bag is filled with enough
propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries.
The front air bag is fully deployed if a second
deployment threshold is exceeded within a
few milliseconds.
The deployment of the front-passenger front
air bag is also influenced by the weight
category of the front passenger, which is
determined by the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) (Y page 47).
The lighter the passenger-side occupant, the
higher the vehicle deceleration rate required
(predicted at the start of the impact) for
stage
second
inflation of the front-passenger
front air bag. In the second stage, the front
air bags are inflated with the maximum
amount of propellant gas available.
The front air bags are not deployed in
situations where a low impact severity is
predicted. You will then be protected by the
fastened seat belt.
The front-passenger front air bag will only be
deployed if:
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the system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, detects that the frontpassenger seat is occupied
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the 45 indicator lamp on the center
console is not lit (Y page 47)
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the air bag control unit predicts a highimpact severity.
Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag : increases the driver's
protection against:
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knee injuries
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thigh injuries
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lower leg injuries
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steering column. If, during a frontal collision,
the system determines that air bag
deployment can
offer additional protection to
that provided by the seat belt, driver's knee
bag : is deployed along with the driver's air
bag. Driver's knee bag : operates best in
conjunction with correctly positioned and
fastened seat belts.
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Side impact air bags
WARNING
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The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of door speakers.
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification or
doors create a risk of rendering the side
impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model.
coverings can cause a malfunction of the side
impact air bags and/or the pelvis air bags.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
addition of components to the
Using seat covers or other seat
When deployed, the side impact air bags offer
additional protection for the thorax of the
vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle
on which the impact occurs. However, they
do not protect the:
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head
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neck
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arms
Side impact air bags : deploy next to the
outer seat cushions.
Side impact air bags : are deployed:
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on the side on which an impact occurs
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
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independently of the use of the seat belt
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independently of the front air bags
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independently of the ETDs
If the vehicle rolls over, the side impact air
are
bags
generally not deployed. Exception: if
the system detects high vehicle deceleration
or acceleration in a lateral direction and
determines that deployment can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt.
Side impact air bags : will not deploy in side
impacts which do not exceed the system's
preset deployment thresholds for lateral
acceleration/deceleration. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belt.
The side impact air bag on the frontpassenger side is not deployed in the
following situations:
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OCS has detected that the front-passenger
seat is unoccupied.
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the front-passenger seat belt is not
fastened.
The side impact air bag on the frontpassenger side will deploy if the frontpassenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of
whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
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Pelvis air bags
WARNING
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Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model.
coverings can cause a malfunction of the side
impact air bags and/or the pelvis air bags.
Safety
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
Using seat covers or other seat
Pelvis air bag deployment enhances the level
of protection of the vehicle occupants on the
side of the vehicle on which the impact
occurs.
Pelvis air bags : deploy next to and below
the outer seat cushions. They are deployed:
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on the side on which an impact occurs
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
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independently of the use of the seat belt
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independently of the front air bags
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independently of the ETDs
vehicle rolls over, the pelvis air bags are
If the
generally not deployed. Exception: if the
system detects high vehicle deceleration or
acceleration in a lateral direction and
determines that deployment can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt.
Pelvis air bags : will not deploy in side
impacts which do not exceed the system's
preset deployment thresholds for lateral
acceleration/deceleration. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belt.
pelvis
The
air bag on the front-passenger side
is not deployed in the following situations:
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OCS has detected that the front-passenger
seat is unoccupied.
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the front-passenger seat belt is not
fastened.
The pelvis air bag on the front-passenger side
will deploy if the front-passenger seat belt is
fastened, regardless of whether the frontpassenger seat is occupied or not.
Window curtain air bags
The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head, but not chest or
arms, of
the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curtain air bags are integrated
into the side of the roof frame and deploy in
the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
Window curtain air bags : are deployed:
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on the side on which an impact occurs
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
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regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
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independently of the use of the seat belt
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if the vehicle rolls over and the system
determines that window curtain air bag
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deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
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independently of the front air bags
Window curtain
air bags : will not deploy in
the event of impacts which do not exceed the
system's preset deployment thresholds for
vehicle acceleration/deceleration. You will
then be protected by the fastened seat belt.
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
How the Occupant Classification
System works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the occupant on the front-
seat
passenger
by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated automatically for certain weight
categories. The 45 indicator lamp
shows you the current status. If the
45 indicator lamp lights up, the frontpassenger air bag is disabled.
The system does not deactivate:
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the side impact air bag
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the pelvis air bag
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the window curtain air bag
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the Emergency Tensioning Devices
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
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with the seat belt fastened correctly
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in a position that is as upright as possible
with their back against the seat backrest
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with their feet on the floor
If the front-passenger's weight is transferred
to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by
leaning on armrests), OCS may not be able to
approximate the occupant's weight category.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or
the seat cushion are damaged, have the
necessary repair work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use seat
accessories that have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Both the driver and the front passenger
should always observe the 45
indicator lamp to determine whether or not
the front passenger is positioned correctly.
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If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates
when
an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual is in the front-passenger seat, have
the front passenger reposition himself or
herself in the seat until the 45
indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front-passenger front air
bag deployment when the OCS has classified
the front-passenger seat occupant as
weighing as much as or less than a typical 12month-old child in a standard child restraint
or if the front-passenger seat is classified as
being empty.
When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat occupant is classified as
being up to or less than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child
restraint, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated, indicating that the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat is classified as being empty,
the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate
when the engine is started and remain
illuminated, indicating that the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the frontpassenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight of a typical 12month-old child seated in a standard child
restraint or as being a small individual (such
as a young teenager or a small adult), the
45 indicator lamp will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds when the engine is
started and then, depending on occupant
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weight sensor readings from the frontpassenger seat,
remain illuminated or go out.
With the 45 indicator lamp
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is deactivated. With the 45 indicator
lamp out, the front-passenger front air bag is
activated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
Safety
passenger seat occupant is classified as an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when
the engine is started and then go out,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag is activated.
If the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated and will not be deployed.
If the 45 indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is activated and will be deployed:
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in the event of certain frontal impacts
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if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
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independently of the side impact air bags
If the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed, the rate of inflation will be
influenced by:
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the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as
assessed by the air bag control unit
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the front passenger's weight category as
identified by OCS
For further information, see "Air bag display
messages" (Y page 238).
WARNING
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats
on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
than
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
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
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.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the frontpassenger seat:
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Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front-passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front-passenger seat.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to eliminate
this risk completely is never to place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in the frontpassenger seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint on the rear
seat.
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If you install a rear-facing child restraint on
the front-passenger seat, make sure the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag is deactivated. Should the 45
indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while
the restraint is installed, please check
installation. Periodically check the
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make sure that the 45 indicator
lamp is illuminated. If the 45
indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do
not
transport
a child on the front-passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates.
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If you place a child in a forward-facing child
restraint on the front-passenger seat:
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move the seat as far back as possible
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use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and
weight of the child
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secure child restraint with the vehicle's
seat belt according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions
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For children larger than the typical 12month-old child, the front-passenger front
air bag may or may not be activated.
If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not
mean that the front-passenger front air bag
will also deploy.
The OCS may have detected that the seat:
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is either empty or occupied by a person
with a weight up to that of a typical twelvemonth-old child seated in a standard child
restraint
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is occupied by a small individual, such as a
young teenager or a small adult
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is occupied by a child in a child restraint
system, whose weight is greater than that
of a typical twelve-month-old child.
These are examples of when the OCS
deactivates the front-passenger front air bag.
Deactivation takes place although the
collision fulfills the criteria for deploying the
driver's air bag.
Occupant safety
If the SmartKey has been removed from the
ignition lock or is in position 0, the
45 indicator lamp : does not light
up.
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If the red 6 SRS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and the 45
indicator lamp light up simultaneously, the
OCS is malfunctioning. The front passenger
front air bag will be deactivated in this case.
Have the system checked by qualified
technicians as soon as possible. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only have
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
In order to ensure proper operation of the air
bag system and OCS:
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the seat repaired or replaced at an
Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
When seated, a passenger should not
position him/herself in such a way as to
cause the passenger's weight to be lifted
from the seat cushion as this may result in
the OCS being unable to correctly
approximate the passenger's weight
category.
Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
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System self-test
The 45 indicator
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turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
lamp lights up if you:
ignition lock
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on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button once or twice
When an adult is sitting correctly on the front-
Safety
passenger seat and is categorized by the OCS
system as an adult, the 45 indicator
lamp lights up and goes off again after
approximately six seconds.
If the passenger seat is not occupied and the
OCS system detects this, the 45
indicator lamp remains lit and does not go off.
WARNING
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If the 4 5 indicator lamp does not
illuminate,
must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center before seating any child on the front
passenger seat.
system is not functioning. You
the
For further information, see "Problems with
the Occupant Classification System"
(Y page 51).
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Never place anything between seat cushion
and
child seat (e.g. a pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The underside
and rear side child restraint system must be
placed entirely on the seat cushion and the
backrest of the front-passenger seat
backrest.
If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger
seat backrest.
An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in case of an accident,
instead of increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
installation of child restraint systems.
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The 45
indicator lamp
lights up
and stays on.
The person on the
front-passenger seat:
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has the weight of a
The OCS is malfunctioning.
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Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (Y
page 238).
typical adult
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has been determined
by the system not to
be a child
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If the 45
adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the passenger seat, do not
allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
indicator
lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a typical
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 45
indicator lamp does not
light up and/or does
not stay on.
The front-passenger
seat is:
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unoccupied
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occupied with a
weight up to that of a
typical twelvemonth-old child in a
standard child
restraint system
The OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
child seat.
X
Check the installation of the child restraint system.
X
Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto
the seat.
X
If the 45 indicator lamp remains off, have the OCS
system checked as soon as possible at an authorized MercedesBenz Center. Do not transport a child on the front-passenger
seat as long as the OCS is not functioning.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (Y
page 238).
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WARNING
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If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical
12-month-old
seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on the front-passenger
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PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection system)
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The PRE-SAFE® system
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRE-
Safety
SAFE® system, the possibility of injury in the
event of an accident cannot be ruled out. You
should therefore always drive carefully and
adapt your driving style to the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions.
reduces the impact of
PRE-SAFE® takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
PRE-SAFE® intervenes:
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if BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully on
vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS
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if, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, the
radar sensor system detects an imminent
danger of collision in certain situations
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in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely
If the seat belts are not released:
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When the vehicle is stationary, move the
backrest or seat back slightly.
The seat
belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECKPRO luxury head restraints
NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury
head restraints increase protection of the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
neck. In the event of a rear collision of a
certain severity, the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
on the driver's and the front-passenger seats
are moved forwards and upwards. This
provides better head support.
WARNING
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Do not attach any objects (e.g. a coat hanger)
to
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
the
luxury head restraints. Otherwise, the NECKPRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints may not function properly and in
the event of a rear-end collision may not offer
the protection they are designed to provide.
WARNING
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Seat or head restraint covers can cause a
malfunction when the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK PRO luxury head restraints
are
activated
or pelvis air bags are deployed, or they can
prevent this completely. The NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK PRO luxury head restraints
or side impact air bags/pelvis air bags can
therefore not provide the intended protection.
Do not use any seat or head restraint covers.
or when the side impact air bags
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Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat.
!
Make
that there are no objects in the
sure
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
More information about seat belt adjustment,
a convenience function integrated into PRESAFE®, can be found in the "Seat belt
adjustment" section (Y page 56).
If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints have been triggered in
an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
on the driver's and front-passenger seats
(Y page 53). Otherwise, the additional
protection will not be available in the event of
another rear-end collision. NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
that have been triggered are moved forwards
and can no longer be adjusted.
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For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
head restraint so that it is as close
the
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes
WARNING
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For reasons of safety, have the NECK-PRO
head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end
collision.
Occupant safety
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Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction of
arrow :.
X
Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down in
it will go.
X
Firmly push the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion back in the direction of arrow =
until the cushion engages.
X
Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO head restraint.
the direction of arrow ; as far as
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When pushing back the NECK-PRO head
restraint cushion, make sure your fingers do
not become caught between the head
restraint cushion and the cover. Failure to
observe this could result in injuries.
NECK-PRO head restraints
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Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have
difficulty resetting the NECK-PRO head
restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
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If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-
PRO
head restraints, have this work
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carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized MercedesBenz Center.
X
Remove resetting tool : from the vehicle
document wallet.
X
Slide resetting tool : into guide ;
between the NECK-PRO luxury head
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restraint and the rear cover of the head
restraint.
X
Push resetting tool : downwards
until you
hear the head restraint deployment
mechanism engage.
X
Pull out resetting tool :.
X
Firmly press the NECK-PRO luxury head
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restraint cushion back = until it engages.
X
Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO luxury head restraint.
X
Put resetting tool : back into the vehicle
document wallet.
Seat belts
Important safety notes
The use of infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, all
U.S. territories and all Canadian
provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened when the vehicle is in motion.
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See "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 58) for further information on
infants and children traveling in the vehicle
as well as on child restraint systems.
WARNING
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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly
should always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can
be considerably more severe without your
seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat
belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit
the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from
it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
restrained. You and your passengers
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. The air bags can only protect
as intended if the occupants are properly
wearing their seat belts.
WARNING
G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and
seat belt provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a position that is as upright as
possible and the seat belt is properly
positioned on the body.
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Never let more people ride in the vehicle than
there are seat belts available. Make sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt. Never
use
time.
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Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been
be replaced and their anchoring points must
also be checked.
Only use seat belts which have been approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation
of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when
necessary.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Have all work carried out only by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
an excessively reclined position as
in
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seat belt for more than one person at a
a
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subjected
to stress in an accident must
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Correct use of the seat belts
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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
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Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
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Each occupant should wear their seat belt
at all times, because seat belts help reduce
the likelihood of and potential severity of
injuries in accidents, including rollovers.
The integrated restraint system includes
SRS (driver front air bag, driver's side knee
bag, front-passenger front air bag, side
impact air bags, pelvis air bags, window
curtain air bags for the side windows),
Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat belt
force limiters, and front seat knee bolsters.
The system is designed to enhance the
protection offered to properly belted
occupants in certain frontal (front air bags,
driver's side knee bag and ETDs) and side
(side impact air bags, window curtain air
bags, and ETDs) impacts which exceed
preset deployment thresholds and in
certain rollovers (window curtain air bags
and ETDs).
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Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, across your neck or off your shoulder.
In a frontal crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The seat
belt would also apply too much force to the
ribs or abdomen, which could severely
injure internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder. It should not
touch the neck. Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm. For
this purpose, you can adjust the height of
the seat belt outlet.
wear seat belts in any other
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Position the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips and not across the abdomen. If
the lap belt is positioned across your
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in
a crash.
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Never wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as
these might cause injuries.
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Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
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Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
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Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of
the seat belt to distribute impact forces.
The twisted seat belt against your body
could cause injuries.
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Pregnant women should also always use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible on
the hips to avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen.
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Place the seat backrest in a position that is
as upright as possible.
R
Check your seat belt during travel to make
sure it is properly positioned.
R
Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R
When using a seat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children in
booster seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
G
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do
allow the seat belt to get caught in the
not
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the seat belt.
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Never attempt to make modifications to seat
belts. This could impair the effectiveness of
the seat belts.
Fastening seat belts
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According to accident statistics, children are
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safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
of your shoulder and the lap section across
your pelvis.
X
Engage belt tongue ; in buckle =.
X
If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the
appropriate height
X
If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
page 56).
(Y
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor to
securely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. For further information on special
seat belt retractors, see (Y page 61).
For more information about releasing the seat
belt with release button ?, see "Releasing
seat belts" (Y page 57).
Seat belt adjustment
The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the
driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the
upper body of the occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
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you engage the belt tongue in the belt
buckle and you then turn the SmartKey to
position 2 in the ignition lock.
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a
retraction force if any slack is detected
between the occupant and the seat belt. Do
not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is
adjusting. You can switch the seat-belt
adjustment on and off in the on-board
computer (Y page 229).
The seat-belt
adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE® convenience function. More
information about PRE-SAFE® can be found
in the "PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection system)" section (Y page 52).
X
Adjust the seat and move the backrest to
an almost vertical position (Y page 96).
X
Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt
sash guide :.
X
Without twisting it, guide the shoulder
section of the seat belt across the middle
Belt height adjustment
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the front-passenger seat.
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shoulder.
X
To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards.
The belt sash guide engages in various
positions.
X
To lower:
press and hold belt sash guide
release :.
X
Slide the belt sash guide downwards.
X
Release belt sash guide release : and
make sure that the belt sash guide has
engaged.
Using the rear center seat belt
If the left-hand rear seat backrest is folded
down and
back up again, the rear center seat
belt may lock. The seat belt can then not be
pulled out.
X
To release the rear center seat belt: pull
the seat belt out approximately 1 in
(25 mm) at the belt outlet on the backrest
and then release it again.
The seat belt is retracted and released.
Releasing seat belts
X
Press release button ?(Y page 56) and
guide belt tongue ; back towards belt
sash guide :.
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Make
that the seat belt is fully rolled
sure
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt.
Occupant safety
Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill
their protective function and must be
replaced. Visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
Regardless of whether the driver's and frontpassenger seat belts have already been
fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp
lights up
is started. It then goes out if the driver and
the front passenger have already fastened
their seat belts.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after
a maximum of six seconds or once the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
If after six seconds the driver or front
passenger have not fastened their seat belts
and the doors are closed, the 7 seat belt
warning lamp lights up:
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If the driver/front passenger unfasten their
seat belt while the vehicle is in motion, the
7 seat belt warning lamp lights up and a
warning tone sounds again.
The warning tone ceases even if the driver or
front-passenger seat belt has still not been
fastened after 60 seconds. The 7 seat belt
warning lamp stops flashing but remains
illuminated.
After the vehicle comes to a standstill, the
warning tone is reactivated and the 7 seat
belt warning lamp flashes again if the vehicle
speed again exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).
for six seconds each time the engine
until the driver's or front passenger's seat
belt is fastened
if a vehicle speed of 15 mph (25 km/h) is
exceeded, a warning tone also sounds with
increasing intensity for a maximum of
60 seconds or until the driver or frontpassenger seat belt has been fastened.
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The 7 seat belt warning lamp only goes
out if:
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both the driver and the front passenger
have fastened their seat belts.
or
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the vehicle
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For more information on the 7 seat
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belt warning lamp, see "Warning and
is stationary and a door is open.
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
seat belts" (Y page 257).
Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat
belt force limiters
The seat belts for the front seats and rear
outer seats
are equipped with ETDs and seat
belt force limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
pulling them close against the body.
The ETDs do not correct incorrect seat
positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
The ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back
towards the backrest.
When triggered, the seat belt force limiters
help to reduce the peak force exerted by the
seat belt on the vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats
are synchronized with the front air bags.
These take on a part of the deceleration force.
They take on a part of the deceleration force,
resulting in the force exerted on the occupant
being distributed over a greater area.
The ETDs can only be activated when:
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the ignition is switched on
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the restraint systems are operational; see
"SRS warning lamp" (Y page 41).
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the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
each of the lap-shoulder belts in the front
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the front-passenger seat is occupied and
the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
the front-passenger side
The ETDs on the outside seats in the rear
compartment are triggered independently of
the lock status of the seat belts.
The Emergency Tensioning Devices are
triggered
depending
on the type and severity
of an accident, if:
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in certain situations where the vehicle rolls
over and the system determines that it can
provide additional protection
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in the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision, the vehicle decelerates or
accelerates rapidly in a longitudinal
direction during the initial stages of the
impact
R
in the event of a side impact, the vehicle
decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a
lateral direction on the side opposite the
impact
If the ETDs are deployed, you will hear a bang,
and a small amount of powder may also be
released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The 6 SRS warning lamp
lights up.
WARNING
G
Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be
replaced.
For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If the front-passenger seat is not
occupied, do not engage the seat belt
tongue in the buckle on the frontpassenger
seat.
Otherwise, the Emergency
Tensioning Device could be triggered in the
event of an accident.
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Child restraint systems
Important safety notes
We recommend that all infants and children
be properly secured in an infant or child
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restraint system at all times while the vehicle
is in motion.
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children must be seated in
an appropriate
infant or child restraint system
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. The infant or child restraint system
must be properly secured in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. All infant or
child restraint systems must comply with the
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.
Confirmation that the child restraint system
corresponds to the standards can be found
on an instruction label on the child restraint
system. This confirmation can also be found
in the installation instructions that are
included with the child restraint system.
Always read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when using an infant or child
restraint system or booster seat.
Observe all warning signs in the vehicle
interior and on the infant or child restraint.
WARNING
G
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat 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.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
placed in the rear seats whenever
be
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front
passenger seat:
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Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed
passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front passenger seat.
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For children larger than the typical
12-month-old child, the front passenger
front air bag may or may not be activated.
Always make sure the 4 5 indicator
lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to
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 a backseat.
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If you must install a rear-facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat
because circumstances require you to do
so, make sure the 4 5 indicator
lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 4 5 indicator lamp not
illuminate or go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation.
Periodically check the 4 5 indicator
lamp while driving to make sure the 4
5 indicator lamp is illuminated. If the
to deactivate the front
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4 5 indicator lamp goes out or
remains out,
do not transport a child on the
front passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates.
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If you have to place a child in a forwardfacing 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.
WARNING
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Infants and small children should never share
a
seat belt with another occupant. In the event
of an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position the shoulder belt across the chest
and shoulder, not the face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs
(18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/
shoulder belt fits properly without a booster
seat.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident.
If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:
X
Secure the infant or child with an
appropriate infant or child restraint
recommended for the child's age and
weight.
X
Make sure that the infant or child is
properly secured at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access
a vehicle could result in an accident
to
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
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injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
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be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
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injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
WARNING
G
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger
compartment
or trunk unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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Special seat belt retractor
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt
retractor ensures that the seat belt will not
slacken once the child restraint system has
been secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat
belt retractor.
X
Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the seat
belt retractor retract it again.
While the
seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is activated.
X
Push down on the child restraint system to
take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
X
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X
Press the seat belt release button and
guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install the child restraint system in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Attach the child restraint system to both
securing rings.
An incorrectly
could come loose during an accident and
seriously or even fatally injure the child.
Child restraint systems or child seat securing
rings that are malfunctioning or damaged as
the result of a collision must be replaced.
installed child restraint system
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized
securing system for specially designed child
restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing
rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems are installed on the left and
right of the rear seats.
Secure non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems using the vehicle's seat belt
system. When installing child restraint
systems, you must observe the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
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When installing the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the middle
seat does not get trapped. The seat belt
could otherwise be damaged.
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Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle
retractor will be deactivated.
in motion, since the special seat belt
is
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
in the rear
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Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
Installation instructions : indicate the
installation location of securing rings 2.
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X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system. Comply with the
manufacturer's instructions when
installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system.
Top Tether
Safety
WARNING
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Always lock the rear seat backrests in their
upright position when the rear seats are
occupied by passengers. Lock the rear seat
backrests in their upright position before
installing the Top Tether straps or when the
cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure
that rear
by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the
seat backrest could fold forward. The child
restraint system is no longer supported
properly or held in position and can no longer
fulfill its function. This could cause serious or
even fatal injuries.
seat backrests are secured properly
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between a child restraint system, secured
with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount,
and the rear seat. This helps reduce the risk
of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorages are located on the
rear side of the rear seat backrests.
X
Move head restraint : upwards.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Comply
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X
Route Top Tether belt A under head
restraint : between
the two head restraint
bars.
X
Guide Top Tether belt A downwards
cargo
between
compartment cover ; and
rear seat backrest.
X
Hook Top Tether hook ?
of
Top Tether belt
A into Top Tether anchorage =.
Make sure that:
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Top Tether hook ? is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage = as shown.
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Top Tether belt A is not twisted.
R
Top Tether belt A is routed between the
rear seat backrest and cargo
compartment cover ; if cargo
compartment cover ; is installed.
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Top Tether belt A is routed between the
rear seat backrest and the cargo net if
the cargo net is installed.
X
Tension Top Tether belt A. Comply with
the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X
Move head restraint : back down again
(Y
slightly if necessary
page 99). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the
correct routing of Top Tether belt A.
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Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
WARNING
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
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If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
a vehicle could result in an accident
injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened
from the outside.
X
To activate: press the child-proof lock
lever up in the direction of arrow :.
X
Make sure that the child-proof locks are
working properly.
X
To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
Override feature for the rear side
windows
WARNING
G
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats,
activate the override switch. Otherwise, the
children could be injured, e.g. by trapping
themselves in the rear side window.
Safety
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
WARNING
G
Children could open a rear door from inside
the vehicle. This could result in serious
injuries or an accident. Therefore, when
children
ride
in the rear always secure the rear
doors with the child-proof locks.
You secure each door individually with the
child-proof locks on the rear doors. A door
secured with a child-proof lock cannot be
opened from inside the vehicle. When the
X
To activate/deactivate: press button ;
If indicator lamp : is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the
driver's door. If indicator lamp : is off,
.
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operation is possible using the switches in
the rear compartment.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
section, you will find information about
In this
Safety
the following driving safety systems:
R
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
R
BAS (Brake Assist System)
R
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
R
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
R
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time.
Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i
The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the notes on tires,
recommended minimum tire tread depths,
etc. (Y page 328).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
WARNING
G
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated.
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
There is an increased danger
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 259) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 232).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even if you only brake gently.
The yellow ! ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Braking
X
If ABS intervenes: continue
to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X
To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
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functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
WARNING
G
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly,
automatically boosts the braking
BAS
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
X
Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS)
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS
PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be:
R
activated (Y page 229)
R
operational
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations at speeds greater than
4 mph (7 km/h).
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h
), BAS PLUS can also detect
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
To prevent a front-end collision, BAS PLUS
calculates the brake force necessary if:
R
you approach an obstacle, and
R
BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision
At a speed less than 20 mph (30 km/h): if
you depress the brake pedal, BAS PLUS is
activated. Braking is performed as late as
possible.
At a speed greater than 20 mph
(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
X
Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes
function as usual, if:
R
you release the brake pedal.
R
there is
no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R
no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
WARNING
G
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R
dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R
snow or heavy rain
R
interference by other radar sources
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R
there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
WARNING
G
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BAS PLUS does not react:
R
to people or animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
R
to crossing traffic
R
when cornering
As
result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
a
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull
and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
away
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. In addition, more drive torque is
transferred to the wheel or wheels with
traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP®.
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
WARNING
G
If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP® checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
ESP® monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e.
transmission between the tires and
power
the road surface.
If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP® assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
!
When testing the electric parking brake
on a braking dynamometer, switch off the
ignition. Application of the brakes by
ESP® may otherwise destroy the brake
system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
on ESP®(Y page 322) when towing the
vehicle with a raised rear axle.
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you
operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage
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the drive train or the brake system.
ESP® is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
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If the ÷ warning lamp and the å
warning lamp
are lit continuously, ESP® is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 261) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 232).
i
Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function
properly.
Characteristics of ESP
General information
ESP® is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP® intervenes, the ÷ ESP® warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP® intervenes:
X
Do not deactivate ESP® under any
circumstances.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
WARNING
G
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP® in the situations
described in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the
following situations:
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when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
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Activate ESP® as soon as the situations
described
no longer apply. ESP® will
above
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP
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Vehicles with the ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP® remains in its previously
selected status. Example: if ESP® was
deactivated before the engine was switched
off, ESP® remains deactivated when the
engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
®
Important safety notes
You can select between the following states
of ESP:
R
ESP® is activated.
R
ESP® is deactivated.
X
To switch off: press button :.
The å ESP® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
To switch on: press button :.
The å ESP® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP®
deactivated
is
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP® warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
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If you deactivate ESP®:
R
ESP® no longer improves driving stability.
R
the
engine's
torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels are able to spin. The
spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which provides better grip.
R
traction control is still activated.
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R
ESP® still provides support when you
brake.
Deactivating/activating ESP
®
Important safety notes
You can select between the following
statuses of ESP:
R
ESP® is activated.
R
SPORT handling mode is activated.
R
ESP® is deactivated.
WARNING
G
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following.
WARNING
G
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP® in the situations
described in the following.
In
following situations, it may be better to
the
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP®:
R
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
on designated roads when the vehicle's
own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP® requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
i
Activate ESP® as soon as the situations
described
no longer apply. ESP® will
above
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP
X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
®
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
X
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
X
To deactivate ESP®:
press
button : until
the å ESP® OFF warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
The ÷OFF message appears in the
multifunction display.
X
To activate ESP®:
press button :.
briefly
The å ESP® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷
ESP®ON message appears in the
multifunction display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
If SPORT
handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP® only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R
ESP® only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R
traction control is still activated.
R
the engine's torque is restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels can spin in a
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controlled manner. The spinning of the
wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R
ESP® still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when
ESP® is deactivated
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP® warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP®:
R
ESP® no longer improves driving stability.
R
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels are able to spin without
restriction. The spinning of the wheels
results in a cutting action, which provides
better grip.
R
traction control is still activated.
R
PRE-SAFE® Brake is no longer available;
nor is it activated if you brake with
assistance from ESP®.
R
ESP® still provides support when you
brake.
ESP® trailer stabilization
WARNING
G
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer
stabilization
the vehicle/trailer combination from
swerving. Trailers with a high center of gravity
can tip over before ESP® can detect this.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
will not be able to prevent
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer
combination) begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP® assists you and can
detect if the vehicle/trailer combination
begins to lurch. ESP® slows the vehicle down
by braking and limiting the engine output until
the vehicle/trailer combination has
stabilized.
Trailer
stabilization
is active above speeds of
about 40 mph (65 km/h).
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP® is
deactivated because of a malfunction.
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
WARNING
G
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
the
risk of skidding and an accident.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 259) as well as
display messages (Y page 233).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
PRE-SAFE® Brake
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 64).
PRE-SAFE®
Brake
is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
If PRE-SAFE® Brake is to aid you, the radar
sensor system must be:
R
activated (Y page 229)
R
operational
With the help of the radar sensor system,
PRE-SAFE® Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or
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reduce the effects of such a collision. If PRESAFE® Brake
has detected a risk of collision,
you will be warned visually and acoustically
as well as by automatic braking. PRE-SAFE
Brake cannot prevent a collision without your
intervention.
Starting at a speed of around
4 mph (7 km/h), this function warns you if
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you very quickly approach a vehicle in front.
An intermittent warning tone will then sound
and the · distance warning lamp will light
up in the instrument cluster.
X
Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X
Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
From a speed of approximately
4 mph (7 km/h), if the driver and front
passenger have fastened their seat belts,
PRE-SAFE® Brake can brake the vehicle
automatically at speeds up to approximately
124 mph (200 km/h
).
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated driving conditions may cause
unnecessary warnings or the unnecessary
intervention of PRE-SAFE® Brake.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRESAFE® Brake at any time by:
R
depressing the accelerator pedal further
R
activating kickdown
R
releasing the brake pedal
The braking action of PRE-SAFE® Brake is
ended automatically if:
R
you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R
there
is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R
there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle.
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), PRE-SAFE® Brake can also detect
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and PRE-SAFE
Brake
detects
a risk of a collision, the system
will alert you both visually and acoustically. If
®
you do not brake or take evasive action, the
system will warn you by automatically braking
the vehicle gently. If there is an increased risk
of collision, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE®) are
activated (Y page 52). If the risk of collision
with the vehicle in front remains and you do
not brake, take evasive action or accelerate
significantly, automatic braking may be
performed up to a level of emergency braking.
Automatic emergency braking is not
performed until immediately prior to an
accident that can no longer be avoided.
WARNING
G
PRE-SAFE® Brake will initially brake your
vehicle by a partial application of the brakes
danger of collision is detected. There may
if a
be a collision unless you also brake.
Automatic emergency braking cannot prevent
a collision. There is a risk of an accident.
Always apply the brakes yourself and try to
take evasive action.
WARNING
G
PRE-SAFE® Brake cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
conditions.
In these cases, PRE-SAFE® Brake may:
R
give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R
not give a warning or intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake, especially if
PRE-SAFE® Brake warns you. Terminate the
intervention in
a non-critical driving situation.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R
dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R
snow or heavy rain
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interference by other radar sources
R
there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
WARNING
G
PRE-SAFE® Brake does not react:
R
to people or animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
R
to crossing traffic
R
when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE® Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In order to maintain an appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision,
X
To activate/deactivate: activate or
must apply the brakes yourself.
you
deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake in the onboard computer (Y page 225).
When PRE-SAFE® Brake is activated, the
Ä symbol appears in the multifunction
display as long as the HOLD function is
deactivated (Y page 179).
On vehicles with Parking Guidance, the
Ä symbol is displayed when position P
is engaged or you are driving faster than
22 mph (35 km/h
).
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have
the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Theft deterrent locking system
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i
The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or
call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R
a door
R
the vehicle with the mechanical key
R
the tailgate
R
the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
the
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i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system (USA only) or the Tele Aid system
(Canada only) initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that:
R
you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
Safety
service.
R
the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R
the required
mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.
X
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X
Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp
: flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X
To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X
Press the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
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Doors .................................................... 79
Cargo compartment ............................ 82
Side windows ...................................... 86
Sliding sunroof .................................... 89
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please
note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
i
Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
Opening and closing
WARNING
G
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
you and lock the vehicle. Never
WARNING
G
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky keyrings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
!
Keep the SmartKey away from strong
in the ignition lock. This
turned
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-
with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
-
with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
-
inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R
the doors
R
the tailgate
R
the fuel filler flap
WARNING
G
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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& To lock the vehicle
;
F To open/close the tailgate
=
% To unlock the vehicle
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 227).
can
You
also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 228).
X
To unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R
the
theft deterrent locking system is armed
again.
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
SmartKey
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a
conventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle
by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock
it using the & button on the SmartKey.
When locking
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. This happens:
R
when the external door handles are
touched
R
when starting the engine
R
while the vehicle is in motion
X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.
X
Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ; for an
extended period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 88).
If you pull on the handle of the tailgate, only
the cargo compartment of the vehicle is
unlocked.
or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
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Opening and closing
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
Changing the settings of the locking system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This
means that only the driver's door
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SmartKey
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you
frequently travel on your own.
X
To change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
(Y page 77) flashes twice.
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle,
R
R
pressing
locks or
unlocks the vehicle
the & or % button:
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X
To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
Opening and closing
X
To unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X
To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X
To unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the frontpassenger door or the rear door.
X
To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles
(Y page 75).
X
To restore the factory settings: press
and
hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with
GO key, use the mechanical key.
the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (Y
X
To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into
page 71).
the ignition lock.
i
With KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
beforehand.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
Removing the mechanical key
X
Push release catch : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries
replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
WARNING
G
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances.
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
batteries are swallowed, it can
If
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X
Press the & or % button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp : lights up briefly.
If battery check lamp : does not light up
briefly during the test, the battery is
discharged.
the SmartKey battery is checked within
i If
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the
R
locks or
R
unlocks the vehicle
X
Change the battery (Y page 77).
i
You can get a battery at a qualified
& or % button:
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
SmartKey
X
Press mechanical key ; into
opening in the direction of the arrow until
battery compartment cover : opens. Do
not hold battery compartment cover :
closed while doing so.
X
Remove battery compartment cover :.
X
Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery = falls out.
X
Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.
X
Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free from
lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.
X
Insert the front tabs of battery
compartment cover : into the housing
first and then press to close it.
X
Insert mechanical key ; into the
SmartKey.
X
Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle.
the SmartKey
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Problems with the SmartKey
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the SmartKey.
Opening and closing
You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control
function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the
driver's door handle from close range and press the % or
& button.
If this does not work:
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 77) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 77).
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 81) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 81) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
X
Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
KEYLESS-GO is in standby mode because the vehicle has not been
unlocked for a long time.
X
Pull the door handle and then turn the SmartKey to position 2
in the ignition lock.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the SmartKey.
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door
handle from close range and press the % or & button.
You have lost a
SmartKey.
There is a malfunction with KEYLESS-GO.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door
handle from close range and press the % or & button.
X
Have KEYLESS-GO checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
If this does not work:
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 77) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 77).
X
Lock (Y page 81) or unlock (Y page 81) the vehicle using
the mechanical key.
X
Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
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You have lost the
mechanical key.
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 314).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 318).
or
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started
using
KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X
Close the door and try to start the vehicle again.
the vehicle.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Doors
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with
you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
WARNING
G
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Unlocking and opening doors from the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if
it has been locked. You can only open
the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they
are not secured by the child-proof locks
(Y page 63).
Only open the door when the traffic situation
permits.
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If the vehicle has been locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a
door from
the inside will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 71).
X
To unlock a front door: pull door
handle ;.
Opening and closing
Locking knob : pops up.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X
To open a front door: pull door
handle ;.
X
To unlock a rear door: pull up locking
knob :.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X
To open a rear door: pull door handle ;.
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
the inside
if the vehicle has been locked with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X
To unlock: press button :.
X
To lock: press button ;.
If the front-passenger door is closed, the
vehicle locks.
Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be
locked or unlocked.
open
Only
the door when the traffic situation
permits.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the
vehicle from the inside will activate the antitheft alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 71).
If the vehicle has been locked using the
locking button for the central locking, or has
been locked automatically, and a door is
opened from the inside:
R
the vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had
previously been fully unlocked
R
only the door which has been opened form
the inside is unlocked if only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it is not
unlocked when the release button for the
central locking is used.
Automatic locking feature
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle's
wheels are turning at a speed in excess of
9 mph (15 km/h).
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R
the vehicle is being pushed.
R
the vehicle is being towed.
R
the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.
X
To deactivate: press and hold button :
for about
X
To activate: press and hold button ; for
five seconds until a tone sounds.
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i
If you press one of the two buttons and
not
hear a tone, the relevant setting has
do
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 228).
Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (Y page 71).
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
Doors
X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the
vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X
Open the driver's door.
X
Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X
Press the locking button (Y page 80).
X
Check whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs manually, if necessary (Y
X
Close the driver's door.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
page 79).
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X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X
Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
Opening and closing
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i
lock the vehicle as described above,
If you
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The antitheft alarm system is not armed.
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
WARNING
G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i
Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373).
You
preferably place luggage or loads
should
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 270).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
Vehicles without the EASY-PACK
tailgate: the tailgate can be:
R
opened and closed manually from outside
R
unlocked from inside with the mechanical
key
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate
you can:
R
open and close the tailgate manually from
outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R
limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R
unlock the tailgate from inside with the
mechanical key
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
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Pull handle :.
X
Raise the tailgate.
Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate: if
you pull
handle : and keep it in this position,
you can open the tailgate manually. If you
release the handle, the tailgate opens
automatically.
Closing
X
Pull the tailgate down using recess :.
X
Push the tailgate closed from outside the
vehicle.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the & button on the SmartKey
(Y page 74) or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 75).
i
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
Opening/closing automatically from outside
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing
area
during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Cargo compartment
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
press the F button on the SmartKey.
R
press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R
pull the handle on the tailgate.
WARNING
G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i
Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373).
Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically with
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
Open or close the tailgate fully using the
automatic door function if you have stopped
the tailgate in an intermediate position.
X
Press and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
X
If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handle
and let it go again immediately.
i
You can also close the tailgate manually
if it is fully opened.
!
If you have opened the tailgate
automatically, you should wait a moment
before closing the tailgate manually.
as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
such
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Closing
WARNING
G
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area
during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
press the F button on the SmartKey.
R
press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R
press the closing or locking button on the
Opening and closing
tailgate.
R
pull the handle on the tailgate.
You can close the tailgate automatically using
the SmartKey, the closing button2 or the
locking button3.
Closing and locking button (example: vehicle with
EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO)
X
To close: press closing button : on the
tailgate.
or
X
Press and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.
X
To close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button ; on the tailgate.
i
The tailgate can only be opened and
closed with the SmartKey if it is not in the
ignition lock.
If the tailgate touches an object while
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
i
If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
The tailgate is not closed unless a
KEYLESS-GO key is detected.
Opening/closing automatically from inside
WARNING
G
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
press the F button on the SmartKey.
R
press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R
pull the handle on the tailgate.
G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
during the closing process. There
area
WARNING
as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
such
2
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only.
3
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO only.
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!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there
is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i
Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373).
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
X
To open: pull remote operating switch :
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
X
To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press remote operating switch for
tailgate : until the tailgate is closed.
You hear a tone during the closing
procedure.
Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 8 in
(20 cm) before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
!
Make
sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Activating
X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X
To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position:
press the closing button
(Y page 83) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button
in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
i
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again after it
has stopped automatically. This does not
delete the stored position.
Deactivating
X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 83) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there
is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
i
Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373).
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Opening
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X
Insert mechanical key ; into the opening
in paneling :.
X
Turn mechanical key ;90° clockwise.
Opening and closing
X
Push mechanical key ;
the direction of
in
the arrow and open the tailgate.
Side windows
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again.
WARNING
G
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch down to open the
side window again.
WARNING
G
If children operate the side windows they
could
become
trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle.
WARNING
G
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with
you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process,
the side window opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window.
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G
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R
over
R
during resetting
R
when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
last 4 mm of the closing movement
the
Opening and closing the side windows
:
Front left
;
Front right
=
Rear right
?
Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
the
driver's door. There is also a switch on
on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
i
The side windows cannot be operated
from the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated (Y page 63).
Side windows
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To open: press the corresponding switch.
X
To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i
If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i
You can continue to operate the side
windows after
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
Convenience opening
You can
ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R
open the side windows
R
open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds
i
The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X
Press and hold the % button until the
side windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired
position.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the
roller sunblinds are opened first.
you switch off the engine or
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X
Press and hold the % button
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
X
To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button.
Convenience closing feature
General notes
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
R
close the side windows
R
close the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
On vehicles
tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the
Opening and closing
with a panorama roof with power
roller sunblinds.
WARNING
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When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped
and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of
injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is
operating. Make sure that no body parts are
in close proximity during the closing
procedure.
the closing area of the side window
in
again until
The side windows and the sliding sunroof
or the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel open.
Using the SmartKey
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The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X
Press and hold the & button until the
side windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.
X
Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
X
Press and hold the & button again until
the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel close.
X
To interrupt convenience closing:
release the & button.
Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:
With the SmartKey:
R
release the & button.
R
press and hold the % button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel open again.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
R
release the sensor surface on the door
handle.
R
pull the door handle immediately and hold
it.
X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle
until the side windows and the
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panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are fully closed.
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Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface :.
X
Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the
door
again until the roller sunblinds
handle
of the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel close.
X
To interrupt convenience closing:
release
recessed
sensor surface : on the
door handle.
Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if a side
window can no longer be closed fully.
X
Close all the doors.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2
in the
ignition lock.
X
Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed (Y
X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
page 87).
If the side window opens again slightly:
X
Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed (Y page 87).
X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
X
If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Problems with the side windows
Problem: a
side window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.
X
Remove the objects.
X
Close the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
WARNING
G
If you close a side window again immediately
after it has been blocked or reset, the side
window closes with increased or maximum
force.
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
closing area in the process. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the
closing area. To stop the closing process,
release the switch or push the switch again to
reopen the side window.
reversing feature is then not active.
The
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side
window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel.
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WARNING
G
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing
procedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
WARNING
G
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
Opening and closing
could
become
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!
Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
trapped, particularly if they are
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
!
The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be
damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
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Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises.
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing
process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof.
WARNING
G
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R
over
R
during resetting
R
when closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
last 4 mm of the closing movement
the
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Operating the sliding sunroof
Overhead control panel
:
To raise
;
To open
=
To close/lower
The sliding sunroof can only be operated
when the roller sunblinds are open.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2
in the
ignition lock.
X
Press or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
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If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of
resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
The automatic raising feature is available
only when the sliding sunroof is closed.
Operating the roller sunblinds for the sliding sunroof
General notes
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
sliding sunroof is closed.
WARNING
G
When opening or closing the roller sunblind,
parts of the body could be trapped between
the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
the body are in the sweep of the roller
parts of
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
Roller sunblind reversing feature
The roller sunblinds are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If an object
blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during
the closing
process, the roller sunblind opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the roller sunblinds.
WARNING
G
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R
when closing the roller sunblind again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
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Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:
To open
;
To open
=
To close
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1
Opening and closing
ignition lock.
X
Press or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i
If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of
resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds
Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller
sunblinds if the sliding sunroof or the roller
sunblinds do not move smoothly.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2
ignition lock.
X
Press the 3 button to the point of
resistance in
the direction of arrow ; until
the sliding sunroof is open approximately
4 in (10 cm).
X
Pull the 3 switch
repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.
X
Keep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.
or 2
in the
in the
X
Press the 3 button to the point of
resistance in
the direction of arrow ; until
the roller sunblinds are open approximately
4 in (10 cm).
X
Pull the 3
switch
repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X
Keep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X
Make sure that the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds can be fully opened and
(Y
closed again
X
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
page 91).
above again.
!
If the sliding sunroof and the roller
sunblinds cannot
be fully opened or closed
after resetting, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
WARNING
G
If you close the sliding sunroof again
immediately after it has been blocked or
reset, the sliding sunroof closes with
increased or maximum force. The reversing
feature is then not active. Parts of the body
could be trapped in the closing area in the
process.
or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the
closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
poses an increased risk of injury
This
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X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding
sunroof is closed with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again
during closing and then reopens slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
anti-entrapment feature.
!
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed as a result of a
malfunction, contact a qualified specialist
workshop.
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Seats .................................................... 97
Steering wheel .................................. 102
Mirrors ............................................... 103
Memory function .............................. 106
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Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please
note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
i
Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).
Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 97).
X
Make sure that seat = is adjusted
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 98)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R
R
R
as far away from the driver's air bag
you are
as possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright position.
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
you have
moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R
you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R
you can depress the pedals properly.
X
Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the
head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 102).
X
Make sure that steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(Y page 102)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 102)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R
you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R
you can move your legs freely.
R
you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
X
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 54).
X
Check whether you have fastened the seat
belt ; properly (Y
page 56).
The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R
be routed
in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (Y page 103).
X
Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
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settings with the memory function
(Y page 106).
Seats
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could otherwise become
trapped when adjusting the seat.
WARNING
G
Make sure that the back of your head is
supported at eye level by the central area of
the head restraint. If your head is not
supported
could suffer a severe neck injury in the event
of an accident. Never drive if the head
restraints are not engaged and set correctly.
G
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion.
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
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body.
correctly
WARNING
WARNING
travel
by the head restraint, you
in a moving vehicle with the seat
WARNING
G
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R
adjust
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R
adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R
adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R
never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
G
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
seat backrest until your arms are
the
WARNING
on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
than
WARNING
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Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to
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.
!
the head and neck in the event of an
To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R
keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R
if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R
clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R
do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
R
when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
!
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
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The rear-compartment head restraints
can be removed (Y page 100).
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
i Further related subjects:
R
Cargo compartment enlargement
(folding the rear bench seat forwards)
(Y page 272)
Adjusting the seats
i
Vehicles without Memory function: the
seats can
be adjusted within three minutes
of a front door being opened.
The time period starts over again if, within
these three minutes, you:
R
open or close a front door
R
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
or remove it from the ignition lock
R
switch the ignition on or off
If the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock, the seats can be adjusted at
any time.
Depending on the equipment, the seat
adjustment buttons are either located on the
side of the seat or on the door control panel.
:
Seat cushion angle
;
Seat height
=
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
?
Backrest angle
:
Seat cushion angle
;
Seat height
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