Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon 2005, C 240 2005, C 240 4MATIC 2005 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

C-Class Wagon

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Order No. 6515 0136 13 Part No. 203 584 61 82 USA Edition A 2005

C240 C 240 4MATIC

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please read this manual carefully, then

return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:

앫 Please follow the recommendations

contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction.......................................... 9

Product information................................ 9

Operator’s Manual ............................... 10

Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of

Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11

Maintenance .................................. 12

Roadside Assistance ...................... 12

Change of address or ownership.... 12

Operating your vehicle outside

the USA or Canada......................... 13

Where to find it .................................... 14

Symbols............................................... 15

Operating safety .................................. 16

Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16

Problems with your vehicle .................. 17

Reporting safety defects...................... 18

Reporting Safety Defects ............... 18

Vehicle data recording......................... 19

Information regarding electronic

recording devices........................... 19

At a glance .......................................... 21

Cockpit................................................. 22

Instrument cluster ................................ 24

Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26

Center console ..................................... 27

Upper part ...................................... 27

Lower Part ...................................... 28

Overhead control panel ........................ 29

Door control panel................................ 30

Getting started................................... 31

Unlocking ............................................. 32

Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32

Starter switch positions .................. 33

Adjusting .............................................. 35

Seats .............................................. 35

Steering wheel ................................ 39

Mirrors............................................ 41

Driving.................................................. 43

Fastening the seat belt ................... 43

Starting the engine ......................... 46

Switching on headlamps ................. 49

Turn signals .................................... 50

Windshield wipers........................... 50

Rear window wiper ......................... 53

Problems while driving.................... 54

Parking and locking .............................. 55

Parking brake ................................. 55

Switching off headlamps................. 56

Turning off engine ........................... 57

Contents

Safety and Security........................... 59

Occupant safety................................... 60

Air bags .......................................... 61

Seat belts ....................................... 66

Children in the vehicle.................... 69

Blocking of rear door window

operation........................................ 77

Panic alarm* ........................................ 78

Activating ....................................... 78

Deactivating ................................... 78

Driving safety systems ......................... 79

ABS ................................................ 79

BAS ................................................ 80

ESP................................................. 81

Four wheel electronic traction

system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 84

Anti-theft systems................................ 85

Immobilizer..................................... 85

Anti-theft alarm system* ................ 85

Tow-away alarm* ........................... 87

Controls in detail............................... 89

Locking and unlocking......................... 90

SmartKey ....................................... 90

Opening the doors from

the inside ....................................... 93

Opening the tailgate....................... 94

Closing the tailgate ........................ 94

Automatic central locking .............. 95

Locking and unlocking from

the inside ....................................... 96

Seats ................................................... 97

Easy-entry/exit feature* ................ 97

Removing and installing front

seat head restraints ....................... 99

Rear seat head restraints ............. 100

Multicontour seats* ..................... 103

Seat heating* ............................... 104

Memory function* ............................. 105

Storing positions into memory ..... 106

Recalling positions from memory. 106 Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position ........................... 107

Lighting ............................................. 108

Exterior lamp switch .................... 108

Combination switch ..................... 112

Hazard warning flasher ................ 113

Interior lighting ............................ 114

Door entry lamps ......................... 115

Instrument cluster ............................. 116

Instrument cluster illumination .... 116

Coolant temperature gauge ......... 117

Trip odometer .............................. 117

Tachometer.................................. 118

Outside temperature indicator ..... 118

Control system .................................. 119

Multifunction display.................... 119

Multifunction steering wheel........ 120

Menus .......................................... 122

Standard display menu ................ 124

AUDIO menu ................................ 125

NAV* menu.................................. 128

Vehicle status message memory

menu............................................ 128

Settings menu.............................. 130

Trip computer menu..................... 146

TEL menu* ................................... 148

Contents

Automatic transmission..................... 152

One-touch gearshifting................. 154

Gear ranges ................................. 155

Gear selector lever position ......... 156

Automatic shift program .............. 158

Driving tips................................... 159

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 160

Good visibility .................................... 161

Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 161

Rear view mirrors ......................... 161

Sun visors .................................... 164

Rear window defroster ................. 165

Climate control .................................. 166

Deactivating the climate control

system ......................................... 169

Setting the temperature............... 169

Adjusting air distribution and

volume ......................................... 170

Defrosting .................................... 171

Air recirculation mode.................. 171

Air conditioning ............................ 173

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents...................... 174

Audio system...................................... 175

Audio and telephone, operation .... 175

Operating safety ........................... 175

Operating and display elements.... 176

Button and soft key operation....... 178

Operation...................................... 178

Radio operation ............................ 183

Introduction to satellite radio*

(USA only) ..................................... 188

CD mode....................................... 193

GSM network phones ................... 200

TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 206

Emergency calls “911”.................. 213

Power windows .................................. 215

Opening and closing the

windows........................................ 215

Synchronizing power windows ...... 218

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*................. 219

Opening and closing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 219

Synchronizing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 222

Driving systems .................................. 223

Cruise control ............................... 223

Loading .............................................. 226

Roof rack* .................................... 226

Parcel net in cargo

compartment ................................ 226

Storage compartment under

cargo compartment floor .............. 227

Retractable luggage cover and

partition net .................................. 228

Split rear bench seat .................... 230

Loading instructions ..................... 232

Cargo tie-down rings..................... 233

Useful features ................................... 234

Storage compartments ................. 234

Ashtrays........................................ 238

Cigarette lighter............................ 239

Electrical outlet............................. 240

Telephone* ................................... 241

Tele Aid*....................................... 242

Garage door opener* .................... 249

Contents

Operation ......................................... 255

The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ......... 256

Driving instructions............................ 257

Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 257

Drinking and driving ..................... 257

Pedals .......................................... 257

Power assistance ......................... 257

Brakes .......................................... 258

Driving off..................................... 259

Parking ......................................... 259

Tires ............................................. 260

Hydroplaning ................................ 260

Tire traction.................................. 261

Tire speed rating .......................... 261

Winter driving instructions ........... 262

Standing water ............................. 263

Passenger compartment .............. 263

Driving abroad .............................. 263

Control and operation of radio

transmitter ................................... 264

Catalytic converter ....................... 264

Emission control........................... 265

Coolant temperature .................... 266

At the gas station .............................. 267

Refueling ...................................... 267

Check regularly and before

a long trip..................................... 269

Engine compartment ......................... 270

Hood ............................................ 270

Engine oil ..................................... 272

Transmission fluid level ................ 274

Coolant level ................................ 275

Battery ......................................... 276

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system* ......... 277

Tires and wheels ................................ 278

Important guidelines .................... 278

Life of tire..................................... 279

Direction of rotation..................... 279

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 279

Rotating tires ............................... 281

Winter driving .................................... 282

Winter tires .................................. 282

Block heater (Canada only) .......... 283

Snow chains................................. 283

Maintenance...................................... 284

Clearing the maintenance

service indicator .......................... 285

Maintenance service term

exceeded ..................................... 285

Calling up the maintenance

service indicator .......................... 285

Resetting the maintenance

service indicator .......................... 286

Vehicle care....................................... 287

Cleaning and care of the

vehicle ......................................... 287

Contents

Practical hints ................................. 293

What to do if … .................................. 294

Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 294

Lamp in center console................ 300

Vehicle status messages in the

multifunction display .................... 301

Where will I find ...? ........................... 321

First aid kit ................................... 321

Vehicle tool kit ............................. 321

Minispare wheel ........................... 324

Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 326

Unlocking the vehicle ................... 326

Locking the vehicle ...................... 327

Fuel filler flap ............................... 328

Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever .. 328

Opening/closing in an emergency..... 329

Power tilt/sliding sunroof* .......... 329

Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 330

SmartKey ...................................... 331

Replacing bulbs .................................. 332

Bulbs............................................. 332

Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 335

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 339

Replacing wiper blades....................... 341

Removing wiper blades ................. 341

Installing wiper blades .................. 341

Flat tire............................................... 342

Preparing the vehicle .................... 342

Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 342

Battery................................................ 347

Disconnecting the battery............. 348

Removing the battery.................... 348

Charging and reinstalling

the battery .................................... 348

Reconnecting the battery.............. 349

Jump starting...................................... 350

Towing the vehicle.............................. 352

Installing towing eye bolt .............. 355

Fuses.................................................. 356

Aids for changing fuses ................ 357

Main fuse box in passenger

compartment ................................ 357

Fuse box in engine

compartment ................................ 358

Fuse box in cargo

compartment ................................ 359

Contents

Technical data.................................. 361

Parts service ...................................... 362

Warranty coverage ............................. 363

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet...................... 363

Identification labels............................ 364

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 365

C 240 (all models) ........................ 365

Engine................................................ 366

Rims and Tires ................................... 367

Same size tires ............................. 368

Minispare wheel ........................... 369

Electrical system................................ 370

Main Dimensions ............................... 371

Weights.............................................. 372

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 373

Capacities .................................... 373

Engine oils.................................... 375

Engine oil additives ...................... 375

Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 375

Brake fluid.................................... 375

Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 376

Fuel requirements ........................ 376

Gasoline additives ........................ 377

Flexible Fuel Vehicles................... 377

Coolants....................................... 379

Windshield washer and

headlamp cleaning system* ......... 381

Consumer information ....................... 382

Uniform tire quality grading ......... 382

Technical terms............................... 385

Index................................................. 391

왔

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Introduction

Product information

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Ce nter w ill be glad to info r m you of correc t care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:

앫 New Car Limited Warranty,

앫 Emission System Warranty,

앫 Emission Performance Warranty,

앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws).

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days.

Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in your glove box.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-

alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-

er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

In the USA:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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Where to find it

This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly.

At a glance

Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Getting started

Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security

Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle.

Controls in detail

Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

Operation

Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehicle.

Practical hints

This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data

All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.

Indexes

The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.

The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly and easily.

The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:

앫 this Operator’s Manual

앫 the Maintenance Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehicle.

왔 Symbols

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

Warning! G

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Symbols

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

* Optional equipment is identified

with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing

in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

컄 Page This symbol tells you where to

look for further information on a topic.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.

-> In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions.

Display

Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in the type shown here.

Introduction

Operating safety

Warning! G

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

Warning! G

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

Proper use of the vehicle

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:

앫 the safety precautions in this manual

앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations

앫 motor vehicle laws and safety

standards

Warning! G

Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.

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Problems with your vehicle

왔 Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses:

In the USA:

Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9

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Reporting safety defects

For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Vehicle data recording

왔 Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)

Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.

This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others

앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee

앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency

앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or

앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.

Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.

At a glance

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

At a glance

Cockpit

At a glance

Cockpit

Item Page

1 Cruise control lever 223

2 Multifunction steering

wheel

3 Horn

4 Instrument cluster 24,

5 Lever for voice control

system*

, see separate

operating instructions

6 Overhead control panel 29

7 Glove box lid release 234

8 Glove box lock 234

Feature description is based on preliminary information at time of printing. At time of printing, no date for availability of voice control had been set. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle model.

26,

120

116

Item Page

9 Center console 27

a Starter switch 33

b Hood lock release 270

c Steering wheel adjustment

handle (manual)

d Steering wheel adjustment

stalk (electrical)*

e Parking brake pedal 47, 55

f Door control panel 30

g Parking brake release 47

Item Page

h Combination switch

앫 Turn signals 50

앫 Windshield wipers 50

앫 Rear window wiper 53

앫 High beam 49

j Exterior lamp switch 49,

108

k Exterior rear view mirror

adjustment

41,

107

l Headlamp washer switch* 161

At a glance

Instrument cluster

At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

1 Speedometer with:

v Electronic Stability

Program (ESP) warning lamp

; Brake warning

lamp, USA only

3 Brake warning

lamp, Canada only

B Low beam head-

lamp indicator lamp

2 L Left turn signal

indicator lamp

3 Multifunction display

with:

Trip odometer 117

Main odometer 119

Gear selector lever position

81,

298

47, 55,

295

47, 55,

295

49,

108

119

46,

156

Item Page

Program mode 158

Status indicator (outside temperature/digital

118,

134

speedometer

Digital clock 119,

135

4 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp

5 Tachometer with: 118

- Antilock Brake

System (ABS)

79,

294

indicator lamp

ú Engine malfunction

indicator lamp,

296,

297

USA only

± Engine malfunction

indicator lamp,

296,

297

Canada only

1 Supplemental

restraint system

60,

299

indicator lamp

Item Page

< Seat belt telltale 66,

A High beam head-

lamp indicator lamp

6 Fuel gauge with:

Fuel reserve warning lamp 299

4 Fuel filler cap

location indicator: The fuel filler cap is on the rear right-hand side.

7 Coolant temperature

gauge

8 Reset button for:

앫 Resetting trip

odometer

앫 Resetting individual

settings

앫 Instrument cluster

illumination

299

49,

112

117

130

116

At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Item Page

1 Multifunction display 119

Operating control system

2 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume: Press button

æ up/to increase

ç down/to decrease

3 Telephone*:

Press button

s to take a call

t to end a call

120

Item Page

4 Menu systems:

Press button

è for next menu

ÿ for previous menu

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button

j for next display

k for previous display

왔 Center console

Upper part

Item Page

1 Seat heating*, driver’s side 104

2 ESP control switch 81

3 Hazard warning flasher

switch – switching on/off

4 Central locking switch 96

Central unlocking switch 96

5 Tow-away alarm switch* 87

Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp*

6 Seat heating*, passenger

side

113

104

At a glance

Center console

Item Page

7 Front passenger front

air bag off indicator lamp

8 Audio system, 175

COMAND* (see separate operating instructions)

9 Climate control 166

Rear window defroster 165

72,

300

At a glance

Center console

Lower Part

Item Page

1 Ashtray 238

Cigarette lighter 239

2 Gear selector lever for

automatic transmission

3 Cup holders 236

4 Armrest 235

5 Program mode selector

switch for automatic transmission

46,

156

158

왔 Overhead control panel

At a glance

Overhead control panel

Item Page

1 Rear interior lighting

on/off

2 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 219

3 Right reading lamp on/off 115

4 Interior lighting control 114

5 Hands-free microphone for

Tele Aid* (emergency call system), telephone* and voice control system* (see separate operating instructions)

115

148, 200,

242

Item Page

6 Interior rear view mirror 41,

161

7 Garage door opener* 249

8 Left reading lamp on/off 115

9 Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

242

At a glance

Door control panel

Item Page

1 Door handle 93

2 Memory function* (for

storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings)

3 Switches for seat

adjustment*

4 Switches for

opening/closing front door windows

5 Switch for rear door

window override

6 Switches for

opening/closing rear door windows

105

35, 97

215

Getting started

Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

Getting started

Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here.

If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment.

Unlocking with the SmartKey

SmartKey with remote control

1 ‹ Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button* (

컄 page 78)

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 3.

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the

SmartKey.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 90).

Getting started

Unlocking

Starter switch positions SmartKey

Warning! G

When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Starter switch

0 For removing SmartKey

The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage.

1 Power supply to some electrical

consumers, such as seat adjustment

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position. All lamps in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (

컄 page 294).

3 Starting position

Getting started

Unlocking

When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. They should go out when the engine is running.

The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged.

앫 Check the battery and charge it if

necessary (

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 350).

To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

컄 page 347)

왔 Adjusting

Getting started

Adjusting

Warning! G

All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.

Seats

The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

Warning! G

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck.

That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (

Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

컄 page 43).

Warning! G

When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle.

Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the power seats* can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart hicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

system installed in the ve-

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Getting started

Adjusting

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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Manual seat adjustment

1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat backrest tilt 4 Seat height

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Lift handle 1.

왘 Slide seat to the desired position.

왘 Allow handle 1 to reengage.

왘 Check for proper engagement before

driving.

Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat.

Seat cushion tilt

왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back-

ward until your upper legs are lightly supported

Seat backrest tilt

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Press switch 3 in direction of arrow

until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Press switch 4 in direction of arrow

until your legs are lightly supported.

Getting started

Adjusting

Head restraint height

1 Release button

Raising:

왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering:

왘 To lower head the restraint, push

release button 1 and push down on the head restraint.

Warning! G

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

Head restraint tilt

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint.

왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (

컄 page 97).

Getting started

Adjusting

Power seat* adjustment

The seat adjustment switches are located in each front door.

1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Seat backrest tilt

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Open the respective door.

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Press switch forward or backward in

direction of arrow 4.

When moving the seat, make sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat.

The memory function* (컄 page 105) lets you store the setting for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors.

Seat cushion tilt

왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt

왘 Press switch forward or backward in

direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height

왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

arrow 2.

Head restraint height

왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

arrow 1.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

Getting started

Adjusting

Warning! G

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Head restraint tilt

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint.

왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (

컄 page 97).

Steering wheel

Warning! G

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock your vehicle.

Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the electrical steering wheel adjustment feature* can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Getting started

Adjusting

Steering wheel adjustment, manual

1 Handle

왘 To unlock the steering column, pull

handle 1 out to its stop limit.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired

position.

왘 To lock the steering column, push

handle 1 all the way in until it engages.

The steering wheel is once again locked into position.

왘 Make sure the steering wheel is

securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off.

Warning! G

Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehicle at a standstill and make sure the steering wheel is securely locked in place before driving off.

Driving without the steering wheel adjustment locked may cause an unexpected steering wheel movement which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off.

Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*

The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left).

1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Open the driver’s door.

Getting started

Adjusting

Adjusting steering column in or out

왘 Move stalk forward or back in the

direction of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow.

Adjusting steering column up or down

왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction

of arrow 2.

Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible.

The memory function* (컄 page 105) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors.

Mirrors

Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions.

Warning! G

In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.

Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

Interior rear view mirror

왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 161).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning! G

Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.

Getting started

Adjusting

The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch.

1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror button

3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side

exterior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.

왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down,

left, or right according to the desired setting.

If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally.

The memory function* (컄 page 105) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the settings for the steering wheel and seat position.

At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 161).

왔 Driving

Getting started

Driving

Warning G

Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.

Fastening the seat belt

Warning! G

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (

컄 page 66).

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

system installed in the ve-

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Getting started

Driving

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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Warning! G

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

Warning! G

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.

Warning! G

Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (

컄 page 64) and (컄 page 66).

1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle

왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt

from the belt outlet.

왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt

across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.

왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until

it clicks.

Getting started

Driving

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Seat belt height adjustment

Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm).

Front seats

4 Button for belt outlet height adjust-

ment

왘 Press button 4 and slide belt outlet

upward or downward.

Rear outer seats

5 Button for belt outlet height adjust-

ment

왘 Press button 5 and slide belt outlet

upward or downward.

Proper use of seat belts

앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening.

앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder

portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet.

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.

앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-

right position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a

person and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

Getting started

Driving

앫 Check your seat belt during travel to

make sure that it is properly positioned.

앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always

fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing.

Warning! G

Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear.

Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt.

Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the belts.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Starting the engine Automatic transmission

Warning! G

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission

P Park position with gear selector lever

lock

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position

For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (

컄 page 152).

Getting started

Driving

Starting

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is s et

to P.

왘 Do not depress accelerator.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (

컄 page 33).

You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically.

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off engine” (

컄 page 57).

Starting difficulties

If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps:

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter to

position 0 and repeat starting procedure (

왘 Remember that extended starting at-

컄 page 46).

tempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 350).

If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system.

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

Parking brake

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.

Getting started

Driving

왘 Release parking brake by pulling on

handle 1.

The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

Driving

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

왘 Move gear selector lever to position D

or R.

Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

왘 Release the brake pedal.

왘 Carefully depress the accelerator.

Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system (

컄 page 143).

Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake.

Release the parking brake.

After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier.

Warning! G

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

Place the gear selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission.

Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine.

Getting started

Driving

Warning! G

It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (

컄 page 257).

Switching on headlamps

For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 108).

Low beam headlamps

The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

Exterior lamp switch

1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on

왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position B.

The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in the instrument cluster comes on (

컄 page 24).

High beam

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

Getting started

Driving

왘 Push combination switch in direction of

arrow 1.

The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on (

컄 page 24).

Turn signals

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left

왘 Press combination switch in direction

of arrow 1 or 2.

The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes (

컄 page 24).

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements.

To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times.

Windshield wipers

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

Getting started

Driving

Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Turn the combination switch to the

desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.

0 Windshield wipers off

I Intermittent wiping

II Normal wiper speed

III Fast wiper speed

Vehicles without rain sensor: When the vehicle is standing still, the wiper speed returns to next lower setting.

Vehicles with rain sensor*: Intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor.

Vehicles with rain sensor*: Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result.

The switch should not be left in intermittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started. Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield.

Getting started

Driving

Intermittent wiping

왘 Set the wiper switch to position I.

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened.

Single wipe

왘 Press combination switch briefly in

direction of arrow 1.

The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Push combination switch in direction of

arrow 1 past the resistance point.

The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” (

컄 page 277).

If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately.

앫 For safety reasons, withdraw

SmartKey from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage.

앫 Remove blockage.

앫 Turn the windshield wipers on

again.

If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I,

앫 set the combination switch to the

next highest wiper speed

앫 have the windshield wipers

checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

Getting started

Driving

Rear window wiper

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 Rear window wiper switch 2 Wiping rear window with washer fluid 3 Intermittent wiping 4 Rear window wiper off 5 Wiping rear window with washer fluid

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

The rear window wiper engages automatically if the gear selector lever is moved to position R with the windshield wipers switched on.

Activating intermittent wipe

왘 Turn switch 1 to position 3.

Deactivating intermittent wipe

왘 Turn switch 1 to position 4.

Wiping with washer fluid

왘 Turn switch 1 to position 2 or 5.

The rear window wiper operates with washer fluid.

Hold switch 1 in position 2 or 5 until the rear window is clean.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” (

컄 page 277).

Getting started

Driving

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires

앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.

앫 The engine electronics may not be op-

erating properly.

앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered

the catalytic converter and damaged it.

왘 Give very little gas.

왘 Have the problem repaired by an au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C)

The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.

왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible

and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.

왘 Check the coolant level and add

coolant if necessary (

컄 page 275).

In case of accident

If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:

왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-

cumstances.

왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-

ties.

If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

If no damage can be determined on the

앫 major assemblies

앫 fuel system

앫 engine mount:

왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.

왔 Parking and locking

You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows.

Warning! G

Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is removed.

Warning! G

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering system. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

Warning! G

Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always:

앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal.

앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

앫 Move the gear selector lever to

position P.

앫 Slowly release brake pedal.

앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheels towards the road curb.

앫 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

앫 Take the SmartKey and lock vehicle

when leaving.

Getting started

Parking and locking

Parking brake

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake

왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2.

When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.

Getting started

Parking and locking

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.

Warning! G

Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.

Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.

When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch

to M (

컄 page 49).

For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 108).

Getting started

Parking and locking

Turning off engine

왘 Place the gear selector lever in

position P.

Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.

On steep slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated.

The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(

컄 page 44).

Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.

With the SmartKey removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off.

Warning! G

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around.

Before closing doors, make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.

왘 After exiting the vehicle, press the lock

button ‹ on the SmartKey (

컄 page 32).

All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 90).

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Panic alarm*

Driving safety systems

Anti-theft systems

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle.

The restraint systems are

앫 Seat belts

앫 Emergency tensioning device

앫 Air bags

앫 Child seats

앫 Child seat recognition

앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children

(LATCH)

As independent systems, their protective effects work in conjunction with each other.

For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 69).

The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

앫 for about four seconds when you turn

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the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1. It then goes out briefly, comes on again and remains lit until you start the engine.

앫 for about four seconds when you start

the engine by turning the SmartKey.

The 1 indicator lamp remains lit if the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 2 and left there. The indicator lamp will go out when you start the engine.

The 1 indicator lamp goes out shortly after you start the engine. This shows that the restraint systems are operational.

A malfunction in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp:

앫 fails to extinguish after approximately

four seconds.

앫 does not come on at all.

앫 comes on after the engine was started

or while driving.

For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked.

For more information, see “Practical hints”(

컄 page 299).

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Air bags

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In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.

In addition, improper 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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Air bags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), or side impacts (side impact air bags and head protection window curtain air bags). However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.

The activation of the air bags temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the air bags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear your seat belts.

For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is properly positioned on your body.

Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the air bag can be seriously injured by an air bag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye:

앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright

position with your back against the seat backrest.

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앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible

rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Do not lean with your head or chest

close to the steering wheel or dashboard.

앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering

wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag inflates.

앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as

possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

앫 Occupants, especially children, should

never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the air bag be triggered. Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant or child restraint system.

앫 Children 12 years old and under must

never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart

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compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.

If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator's Manual.

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Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmart turn off the passenger front air bag. BabySmart side impact air bag.

It should be noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact air bags there is a possibility for a side air bag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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child restraint which will

will not, however, turn off any

To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:

(1) Occupants, especially children, should

never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side air bag be activated.

(2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use

the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under.

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.

If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have both rear door mounted side air bags deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost.

Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

Air bags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts (front air bags) and in side impacts (side impact and head protection window curtain air bags) which exceed preset thresholds.

Only during these types of impacts, if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment tresholds, will they provide their supplemental protection.

The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for air bags to provide their supplemental protection.

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In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents, the air bags will not be activated. The driver and passengers will then be protected by the fastened seat belts.

We caution you not to rely on the presence of the air bags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.

Your vehicle was originally equipped with air bags that are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential and severity of injury. It is important to your safety and that of your passengers that you replace deployed air bags and repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure that the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants.

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag

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앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were

highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Air bags and emergency tensioning

devices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time only basis. An air bag or ETD that was activated must be replaced.

앫 No modifications of any kind may be

made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub, passenger front air bag cover, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

앫 Do not make any modification that could

change the effectiveness of the belts.

앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this

may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

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앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers

from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may turn into projectiles and cause head and other injuries when curtain air bag is deployed.

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.

앫 Air bag system components will be hot

after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch.

앫 In addition, improper repair work on the

SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 For your protection and the protection

of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Given the considerable deployment

speed and the textile structure of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from air bag deployment.

When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.

Front air bags

1 Driver’s air bag 2 Passenger front air bag

Driver and front passenger air bags are deployed:

앫 in the event of a frontal impact

앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact

air bags

The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts.

The passenger front air bag will only be deployed if:

앫 the front passenger seat is occupied

앫 the 56 indicator lamp in the

center console is not lit (

앫 the impact exceeds a preset

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Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side impact air bag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system's deployment threshold.

Side impact air bags, window curtain air bags

The window curtain air bags 1 fill up the area between the A and C pillars (see arrows)

1 Window curtain air bag 2 Side impact air bags

The side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are deployed:

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle

앫 in impacts exceeding a preset

deployment threshold

앫 independently of the front air bags

The front passenger side impact air bag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied.

The side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.

Seat belts

When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately six seconds when the engine is started.

The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces.

Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion.

For more information on seat belts, see “Fastening the seat belt” (

컄 page 43).

For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 69).

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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts.

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Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked.

Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation or to failure.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

앫 Seat belts can only work when used

properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident.

앫 Each occupant should wear their seat

belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver air bag, passenger front air bag, side impact air bags, head protection window curtain air bags for side windows), ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device), and front seat knee bolsters. The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front air bags and ETD) and side (side impact, window curtain air bags and ETD) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds.

앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your

arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen.

앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable

objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as these might cause injuries.

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects.

앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a

crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries.

앫 Pregnant women should also use a

lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

panel, dashboard or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.

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Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter

The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters.

The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases:

앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts

exceeding a preset severity level.

앫 if the restraint systems are operational

and functioning correctly. See 1 indicator lamp (

컄 page 60).

The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the respective front seat belt is fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle).

The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate with or without the respective seat belt fastened.

In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash.

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An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced.

When scrapping the emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Children in the vehicle

If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:

앫 Secure the child using an infant or child

restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child.

앫 Make sure that the infant or child is

properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Center.

Infant and child restraint systems

Only use a BabySmart

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compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints.

To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During the seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack.

To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner.

For information on child seats with anchor fittings for tether anchorages, see “Installation of infant and child restraint systems” (

For information on child seat anchors – LATCH-type (

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Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated.

컄 page 74).

컄 page 75).

The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces.

Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a child restraint lower anchorage system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

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A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.

When using any infant or child restraint system, be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant or child restraints.

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system installed in the ve-

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Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt.

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.

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.

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Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Unsupervised children in a child restraint system may use vehicle equipment and may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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air bag deactivation

system

The 56 indicator lamp is located in the center console.

1 Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

Special BabySmart

compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmart

air bag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front air bag will not deploy.

The 56 indicator lamp will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0.

The system does not deactivate the side impact air bag and the emergency tensioning device.

Self-test BabySmart

without special

child seat installed

After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2, the 56 indicator lamp comes on for approximately six seconds and then goes out.

If the 56 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 300).

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The BabySmart tem will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmart compatible.

Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of protecting the child.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of special child seats.

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When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the passenger front air bag will not deploy only if the 56 indicator lamp ( remains illuminated.

Please be sure to check the 56 indicator lamp every time you use the special system child seat. Should the 56 indicator lamp go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the 56 indicator lamp remains out, do not use the BabySmart restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

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Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such devices may interfere with the BabySmart system. Such signal interference may cause the 56 indicator lamp (

컄 page 72)

not to come on during self-test or be continuously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning.

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Installation of infant and child restraint systems

Prior to installing a tether strap, note the following steps:

왘 Roll up retractable luggage cover and

partition net.

왘 If you place a child seat in the left or

center rear seat position, remove twin roller blind (

컄 page 229) and return

seat to its original position.

Do not reinstall twin roller blind with a child seat and top tether installed in the left and center rear seat position.

왘 If you place a child seat in the right rear

seat position, the twin roller blind can remain installed if so desired.

왘 Fold the rear backrest slightly forward

(

컄 page 230).

왘 Guide top tether strap between head

restraint and top of seat back.

Head restraints must be installed (if removable) and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat back.

Make sure the tether strap is not twisted.

왘 Fold the rear backrest back until it

locks in place (

컄 page 231).

With a child seat and top tether installed in the right rear seat position and twin roller blind installed, make sure the top tether strap is positioned between seat backrest and twin roller blind.

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Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, or the extended cargo area is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.

Anchorage rings 1 are located on the back side of the outer rear backrests and on the floor behind the rear center seat.

1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook

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왘 Fold up anchorage ring 1.

왘 Securely fasten hook 2, which is part

of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 1.

For safety, make sure the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated.

1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook

Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions

Child seat anchors – LATCH-type

This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH(L

ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the outer rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH-type child seat with the matching mounting fittings.

The foldable LATCH-type anchors are located between the seat cushion and the backrest.

1 Anchors 2 Button

왘 Grip inner side of anchors 1 and fold

forward until they audibly lock in place.

왘 Install child seat according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

If a child seat is not installed, the LATCH-type anchors can be folded back between the seat cushion and the backrest (

컄 page 76).

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The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1.

With a child seat installed in the left rear seat, the seat belt for the center seat occupied by a passenger must operate freely. Guide seat belt between its seat cushion mount and backrest mount along outside of right side child seat anchor.

To fold anchors back

왘 Press down button 2 on each anchor

and return anchor 1 to its catch.

Non-LATCH-type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Before installing the child seat, make sure anchors 1 are folded out and locked in place.

Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Th e ch ild sea t mu st b e fi rml y at tac hed in t he right and left side anchors 1.

An incorrectly mounted child seat may com e loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to your child.

Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat anchors 1 must be replaced.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system.

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Blocking of rear door window operation

You can block the rear door window operation (for instance when you have children riding in the rear passenger compartment).

The override switch is located on the door control panel of the driver’s door.

1 Enable 2 Disable 3 Override switch

Activating override switch

왘 Slide override switch 3 to the right.

The rear door windows can no longer be operated using the respective switch located in the rear doors.

Operation of the rear door windows with the switches located on the door control panel of the driver’s door is still possible.

Deactivating override switch

왘 Slide override switch 3 to the left.

The rear door windows can be operated again using the respective switch located in the rear doors .

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Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

For more information, see “Power windows” (

컄 page 215).

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Panic alarm*

An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately

/2minutes.

1 Â button

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 1.

Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least

one second.

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again.

왘 Insert SmartKey in starter switch.

For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

왔 Driving safety systems

In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:

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ABS

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앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System)

앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)

앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

앫 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic

Traction System)

In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, ESP, and 4MATIC (if so equipped) is only achieved with winter tires (M +S tires), or snow chains as required.

The following factors increase the risk of accidents:

앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns

앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces

앫 Following another vehicle too closely

The ABS, BAS, ESP, and 4MATIC (if so equipped) cannot reduce this risk.

Always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

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Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness.

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.

The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions.

On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will respond even to light brake pressure.

The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

컄 page 24) comes on when you

switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running.

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Braking

At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode.

왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the

brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.

Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle.

The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

Emergency brake maneuver

왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the

brake pedal.

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The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 294) and (컄 page 302).

BAS

The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.

When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated.

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If the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake system is still functioning normally, but without the additional brake boost available that BAS would normally provide in an emergency braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase.

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The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 303).

ESP

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is operational as soon as the engine is running and monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling.

The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting the engine output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during braking maneuvers.

The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes when the ESP is engaged.

The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running.

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Driving safety systems

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Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer. In this case, proceed as follows:

앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible.

앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-

tor.

앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.

The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

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Driving safety systems

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The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size (

컄 page 367).

Vehicles without 4MATIC: Because of the ESP’s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1) when

앫 the parking brake is being tested on

a brake test dynamometer

앫 the vehicle is being towed with the

front axle raised

Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system.

For information on vehicles with 4MATIC, see “Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP” (

컄 page 84).

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 298) and (컄 page 304).

Switching off the ESP

Warning! G

The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers.

To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as:

앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in

deep snow in conjunction with snow chains

앫 in sand or gravel

Turn on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore.

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When you switch off the ESP

앫 the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle

앫 the engine output is not limited, which

allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip

앫 the traction control will still brake a

spinning wheel

앫 the ESP continues to operate when you

are braking

When the ESP is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes. However, the ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle.

The switch is located on the center console.

1 ESP switch (off/on)

왘 Press switch 1.

The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on.

The ESP is deactivated.

Warning! G

When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off.

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP.

Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Switching on the ESP

왘 Press switch 1 again.

The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out.

You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on.

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Driving safety systems

Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP

Models with all-wheel-drive only.

The 4MATIC improves vehicle’s ability to use available traction, e.g. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all four wheels.

Warning! G

If you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer, proceed as follows:

앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible

앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-

tor

앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.

The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

Do not tow with one axle raised.

Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Performance testing must only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.

Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Because of the ESP’s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer

Active braking action through ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or rear axle brake system.

Operational tests with the engine running can only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.

At highly demanding operating conditions, the electronic traction system may temporarily switch off to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes. The message

See Operator’s Manual

appear in the multifunction display while the ESP warning lamp flashing. The ESP is still functioning normally.

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왔 Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating

왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

Deactivating

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer.

In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

Anti-theft alarm system*

Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens

앫 a door

앫 the tailgate

앫 the hood

The alarm system will also be triggered when

앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle

(

컄 page 87)

앫 opening the vehicle with the

mechanical key

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The alarm will stay on, even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed.

If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system* ( ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

컄 page 242) provid-

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Anti-theft systems

Arming the alarm system

The indicator lamp is in the switch for the tow-away alarm* in the center console.

1 Indicator lamp

왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.

The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. Indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately 30 seconds after arming the alarm system.

If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, one of the following elements may not be properly closed:

앫 a door

앫 the tailgate

앫 the hood

Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.

Disarming the alarm system

왘 Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey.

The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is deactivated.

The alarm system will rearm automatically after approximately 40 seconds if no door or the tailgate lid was opened.

Canceling the alarm

To cancel the alarm:

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

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Anti-theft systems

Tow-away alarm*

Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle.

The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side.

컄 page 242) provid-

Arming tow-away alarm

왘 Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey.

The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds.

When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock the vehicle again.

Disarming tow-away alarm

To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train.

The switch is located on the center console.

1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp

왘 Switch off ignition.

You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm while the ignition is switched on.

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Anti-theft systems

왘 Press switch 1.

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Indicator lamp 2 in switch comes on briefly.

왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the

SmartKey.

The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again.

Canceling the alarm

To cancel the alarm:

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Seats

Memory function*

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Control system

Automatic transmission

Good visibility

Climate control

Audio system

Power windows

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

Driving systems

Useful features

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed on your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.

For more information on locking and unlocking, see “Getting started” (

컄 page 32) and (컄 page 55).

SmartKey

Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key.

The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit.

The SmartKey provides an extended operating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it.

The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:

앫 the doors

앫 the tailgate

앫 the fuel filler flap

SmartKey with remote control

1 ‹ Lock button 2 Mechanical key locking tab 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Battery check lamp 5 Â Panic button* (

컄 page 78)

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 5.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Warning! G

When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.

You can also open and close the power windows ( tilt/sliding sunroof* ( outside using the SmartKey.

컄 page 217) and power

컄 page 221) from

Factory setting

Global unlocking

왘 Press button Œ.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system* is switched off.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system* within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if:

앫 neither door nor tailgate is opened

앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the

starter switch

앫 the central locking switch is not

activated

Global locking

왘 Press button ‹.

All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system* is activated.

Selective setting

If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.

왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 4 flashes twice.

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Locking and unlocking

The SmartKey will then function as

컄컄

follows:

Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap

왘 Press button Œ once.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knob in the driver's door moves up. The anti-theft alarm system* is switched off.

Global unlocking

왘 Press button Œ twice.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system* is switched off.

Global locking

왘 Press button ‹.

All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system* is activated.

Restoring to factory setting

왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 4 flashes twice.

If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then either the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is drained.

앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey ( them if necessary (

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the driver’s door (

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the

driver’s door (

앫 Have the vehicle battery and the

battery connections checked (

컄 page 347).

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

컄 page 93) and replace

컄 page 331).

컄 page 326).

컄 page 327).

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Checking the batteries

왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 4 comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.

If battery check lamp 4 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged.

Replace the batteries (

컄 page 331).

You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the ‹ or Œ button will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key

If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following:

왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the

mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company.

왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock

replaced.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle

Front doors

왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the

respective front door to open door.

If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Rear doors

왘 Pull up locking knob 1 on the

respective rear door to unlock door.

왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the

respective rear door to open door.

If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system*.

To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:

앫 Press button Œ or ‹ on the

SmartKey.

앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

Opening the tailgate

A minimum height clearance of 6.40 ft (1.95 m) is required to open the tailgate.

The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.

1 Handle

The vehicle must be unlocked.

왘 Pull on handle 1.

왘 Lift the tailgate.

Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

Closing the tailgate

1 Handle

왘 Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on

handle 1.

왘 Close tailgate with hands placed flat on

it.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Warning! G

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the tailgate opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around.

When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

Only drive with the tailgate closed as exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Do not place the SmartKey in the open cargo compartment. You may lock yourself out.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate lid will lock automatically when closed. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

Automatic central locking

The doors and the tailgate automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold.

To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking when the vehicle

앫 is pushed or towed

앫 is on a test stand

You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system, see “Setting automatic locking” (

컄 page 143).

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Locking and unlocking from the inside

You can lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate from inside using the central locking or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive.

You cannot lock or unlock the fuel filler flap with the central locking or unlocking switch.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

The switches are located in the center console.

1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 2.

If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 1

앫 while in the selective remote con-

trol mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.

앫 while in the global remote control

mode, the vehicle is unlocked completely when a door is opened from the inside.

Locking

왘 Press central locking switch 1.

If all doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

Unlocking

왘 Press central unlocking switch 2.

The vehicle unlocks.

왔 Seats

For information on seat adjustment, see “Adjusting” (

Easy-entry/exit feature*

This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle.

The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the

Convenience

system (

컄 page 35).

submenu of the control

컄 page 144).

Warning! G

You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

To cancel seat/steering wheel movement, do one of the following:

앫 Press seat adjustment switch*

컄 page 30).

(

앫 Move steering column stalk*

(

컄 page 40).

앫 Press memory position switch*

컄 page 106).

(

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Controls in detail

Seats

When exiting the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated and depending on your selection, the steering wheel tilts upwards and/or the driver’s seat moves a few inches to the rear when you:

앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch,

앫 open the driver’s door with the

SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1.

Controls in detail

Seats

If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

If the current seat position falls into a factory-set position range and the system recognizes the current seat position to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit, the driver’s seat will not move to the rear when the easy-entry/ exit feature is activated.

When entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel or, depending on your selection, the steering wheel and driver’s seat will return to their last set position or a factory-set maximum forward position when you:

앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition

switched on

앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter

switch with the driver’s door closed.

For safety reasons, the driver’s seat will not return to its last set position with the easy-entry/exit feature activated if the system recognizes the last set position as an extreme forward position. Instead, the driver’s seat will remain at or move to a factory-set maximum forward position. To again fully return the driver’s seat to your last set position or to memory position, adjust the seat to the desired position or press and hold the respective memory position switch* (

컄 page 106).

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