Mercedes-Benz C 32 AMG 2003, C 320 Sport 2003, C-Class 2003, C 320 2003, C 320 4MATIC 2003 User Manual

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C 230 Kompressor Sport C240 C 240 4MATIC C320 C 320 4MATIC C320Sport C 320 4MATIC Sport C32AMG

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

Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, 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 read this manual carefully be-

fore putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

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

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

At a glance .......................................... 19

Cockpit................................................. 20

Instrument cluster ................................ 22

Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24

Center console ..................................... 25

Upper part ...................................... 25

Lower part ...................................... 26

Overhead control panel ........................ 27

Door control panel................................ 28

Getting started................................... 29

Unlocking ............................................. 30

Unlocking with SmartKey................ 30

Adjusting .............................................. 32

Seats .............................................. 32

Steering wheel ................................ 37

Mirrors............................................ 39

Driving.................................................. 41

Fastening the seat belt ................... 41

Starting the engine ......................... 44

Switching on headlamps ................. 47

Turn signals and high beam ............ 47

Windshield wipers ........................... 48

Problems while driving.................... 49

Parking and locking .............................. 51

Parking brake ................................. 51

Switching off headlamps................. 52

Turning off engine ........................... 53

Contents

Safety and Security........................... 55

Occupant safety................................... 56

Airbags ........................................... 57

Seat belts ....................................... 61

Children in the vehicle.................... 65

Blocking of rear door window

operation........................................ 71

Panic alarm* .................................. 72

Activating ....................................... 72

Deactivating ................................... 72

Driving safety systems ......................... 73

ABS ................................................ 73

BAS ................................................ 74

ESP................................................. 75

Four wheel electronic traction

system (4MATIC*) with the ESP ..... 78

Anti-theft systems................................ 79

Immobilizer..................................... 79

Anti-theft alarm system .................. 79

Tow-away alarm ............................. 80

Controls in detail............................... 83

Locking and unlocking ......................... 84

Keys ............................................... 84

Opening the doors from the inside. 87 Opening the trunk from the inside . 88

Opening the trunk .......................... 88

Closing the trunk............................ 89

Trunk lid emergency release .......... 89

Separately locking the trunk .......... 90

Separately unlocking the trunk ...... 91

Automatic central locking .............. 91

Locking and unlocking

from the inside ............................... 92

Seats ................................................... 93

Easy-entry/exit feature* ................ 93

Head restraints .............................. 94

Multicontour seat* ......................... 96

Heated seats* ................................ 97

Memory function* ............................... 98

Storing positions into memory ....... 99

Recalling positions from memory... 99 Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position ........................... 100

Lighting ............................................. 101

Exterior lamp switch .................... 101

Combination switch ..................... 104

Hazard warning flasher ................ 104

Interior lighting ............................ 105

Door entry lamps ......................... 106

Trunk lamp ................................... 106

Instrument cluster ............................. 107

Instrument cluster illumination .... 107

Coolant temperature display........ 108

Trip odometer .............................. 109

Tachometer.................................. 109

Outside temperature indicator..... 110

Control system .................................. 111

Multifunction display.................... 111

Multifunction steering wheel........ 112

Menus .......................................... 114

Standard display menu ................ 116

AUDIO menu ................................ 116

NAVI menu................................... 118

Malfunction memory menu .......... 118

Settings menu.............................. 119

Trip computer menu..................... 132

TEL menu* ................................... 134

Manual transmission ......................... 137

Shifting into reverse..................... 137

Contents

Automatic transmission* ................... 138

One-touch gearshifting................. 139

Gear ranges ................................. 140

Gear selector lever position ......... 141

Program mode selector switch..... 142

Accelerator position ..................... 143

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 143

Good visibility .................................... 144

Rear view mirror........................... 144

Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 146

Sun visors .................................... 146

Rear window sunshade* .............. 147

Climate control .................................. 148

Setting the temperature............... 150

Adjusting air distribution and

volume ......................................... 151

Defrosting .................................... 151

Air recirculation mode.................. 152

Rear window defroster ................. 153

Deactivating the climate control

system ......................................... 153

Air conditioning ............................ 154

Ventilated storage compartment . 155 Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents...................... 155

Automatic climate control* ................ 156

Setting the temperature................ 158

Adjusting air distribution............... 159

Adjusting air volume ..................... 159

Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 160

Defrosting ..................................... 160

Air recirculation mode .................. 160

Charcoal filter ............................... 161

Rear window defroster .................. 162

Air conditioning............................. 163

Residual heat and ventilation*...... 163

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents....................... 164

Audio system...................................... 165

Audio and telephone, operation.... 165

Operating safety ........................... 165

Operating and display elements.... 166

Button and soft key operation....... 168

Operation...................................... 168

Radio mode................................... 171

Cassette mode.............................. 174

CD changer* operating mode ....... 178

Telephone* operation ................... 182

Power windows .................................. 187

Opening and closing the windows 187

Synchronizing power windows...... 189

Sliding/pop-up roof*.......................... 190

Opening and closing the

sliding/pop-up roof....................... 190

Synchronizing the

sliding/ pop-up roof...................... 192

Driving systems .................................. 193

Cruise control ............................... 193

Loading .............................................. 196

Roof rack* .................................... 196

Ski sack* ...................................... 196

Split rear bench seat*................... 199

Loading instructions ..................... 202

Useful features ................................... 203

Interior storage spaces ................. 203

Ashtrays........................................ 207

Cigarette lighter ............................ 208

Telephone* ................................... 208

Tele Aid*....................................... 209

Garage door opener ...................... 217

Contents

Operation ......................................... 221

The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ......... 222

Driving instructions ............................ 223

Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 223

Drinking and driving ..................... 223

Pedals .......................................... 223

Power assistance ......................... 224

Brakes .......................................... 224

Driving off..................................... 225

Parking ......................................... 225

Tires ............................................. 226

Hydroplaning ................................ 227

Tire traction.................................. 227

Tire speed rating .......................... 227

Winter driving instructions ........... 228

Standing water ............................. 229

Passenger compartment .............. 230

Driving abroad .............................. 230

Control and operation of

radio transmitter .......................... 230

Catalytic converter ....................... 231

Emission control........................... 231

Coolant temperature .................... 232

At the gas station .............................. 233

Check regularly and before

a long trip..................................... 234

Engine compartment ......................... 235

Hood ............................................ 235

Engine oil ..................................... 236

Transmission fluid level ................ 238

Coolant level ................................ 238

Battery ......................................... 240

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning* system......... 241

Tires and wheels ................................ 242

Important guidelines .................... 242

Life of tire..................................... 243

Direction of rotation ..................... 243

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 243

Rotating wheels ........................... 244

Winter driving .................................... 245

Winter tires .................................. 245

Block heater (Canada only) .......... 246

Snow chains................................. 246

Maintenance...................................... 247

Clearing the service indicator ...... 247

Service term exceeded ................ 247

Calling up the service indicator.... 248

Resetting the service indicator .... 248

Vehicle care....................................... 249

Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 249

Practical hints ................................ 255

What to do if … .................................. 256

Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 256

Lamp in center console................ 260

Messages in the display............... 261

Where will I find ...? ........................... 279

First aid kit ................................... 279

Vehicle tool kit ............................. 279

Spare wheel ................................. 281

Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 285

Unlocking the vehicle ................... 285

Locking the vehicle ...................... 286

Changing batteries ....................... 286

Fuel filler flap ............................... 287

Manually unlocking the

transmission selector lever .......... 288

Opening/closing in an emergency..... 289

Sliding/pop-up roof* ................... 289

Replacing bulbs ................................. 290

Bulbs ............................................ 290

Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 292

Side marker lamp bulb ................. 294

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 295

Replacing wiper blades ....................... 296

Removing ...................................... 296

Installing ....................................... 296

Flat tire ............................................... 297

Preparing the vehicle .................... 297

Mounting the spare wheel ............ 297

Battery................................................ 303

Disconnecting the battery............. 304

Removing the battery.................... 304

Charging and reinstalling

the battery .................................... 304

Reconnecting the battery.............. 305

Jump starting ...................................... 306

Towing the vehicle.............................. 308

Installing towing eye bolt .............. 311

Fuses.................................................. 312

Fuse box in passenger

compartment ................................ 312

Fuse box in engine

compartment ................................ 312

Auxiliary fuse box in trunk............. 313

Contents

Technical data .................................. 315

Spare parts service ............................ 316

Warranty coverage ............................. 317

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet ...................... 317

Identification labels ............................ 318

Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 319

C 230 Kompressor Sport .............. 319

C 240 / C 320 (all models)........... 319

C 32 AMG ..................................... 319

Engine ................................................ 320

Rims and Tires.................................... 322

Same size tires ............................. 323

Mixed size tires............................. 324

Spare wheel .................................. 325

Electrical system ................................ 326

Main dimensions ................................ 327

Weights .............................................. 328

Contents

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 329

Capacities .................................... 329

Engine oils .................................... 332

Engine oil additives ...................... 332

Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 332

Brake fluid .................................... 332

Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 333

Fuel requirements ........................ 333

Gasoline additives ........................ 334

Flexible Fuel Vehicles ................... 334

Coolants....................................... 336

Windshield washer and

headlamp cleaning* system ......... 338

Consumer information ....................... 339

Uniform tire quality grading .......... 339

Technical terms ............................... 341

Index................................................. 347

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original 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 their 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

Mercedes-Benz original 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 rm you o f corr ect care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service 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)

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Operator’s Manual

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

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

of repair of the same or different sub-

stantial 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 Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service 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.

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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 your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

앫 in the USA:

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

앫 in Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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Where to find it

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

At a glance

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

Getting started

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

Safety and Security

Her e yo u w il l fi nd des cr ip tio ns of th e sa fe ty 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 Service Booklet

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

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 cross-reference term definitions.

Display

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

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Operating safety

Warning! G

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other systems.

Electronic system malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Ensure that any repairs or modifications to electronic components are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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.

Proper use of the vehicle

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

앫 the safety precautions in this manual

앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations

앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

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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 your 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. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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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.

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 Combination switch

앫 Turn signals 47

앫 Windshield wipers 48

앫 High beam 47

2 Cruise control lever 193

3 Instrument cluster 22,

107

4 Multifunction steering

wheel

24,

112

5 Lever for voice control

system*, see separate operating instructions

Item Page

6 Overhead control panel 27

7 Glove box lid release, glove

203

box lock

8 Glove box 203

9 Center console 25

10 Starter switch 31

11 Horn

12 Steering wheel adjustment

handle (manual)

13 Steering wheel adjustment

stalk (electrical)*

Item Page

14 Hood lock release 235

15 Parking brake pedal 45, 51

16 Trunk lid release switch 88

17 Door control panel 28

18 Parking brake release 45

19 Exterior lamp switch 101

20 Exterior rear view mirror

adjustment

21 Headlamp washer switch* 146

At a glance

Instrument cluster

At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

1 Turn signal indicator lamp,

left

2 Speedometer

3 Turn signal indicator lamp,

right

4 Fuel gauge with:

Fuel reserve warning lamp 259

5 < Seat belt nonusage

warning lamp

1 Supplemental

restraint system indicator lamp

6 Multifunction display

with:

Trip odometer 109

Main odometer 111

61,

259

56,

257

111

Item Page

Selector lever position 140,

Program mode 142

Outside temperature display

Digital clock 111

7 ? Engine malfunction

indicator lamp

v Electronic Stability

Program (ESP) warning lamp

A High beam head-

lamp indicator

E Indicator lamp with-

out function

DTR Indicator lamp with-

out function

The indicator lamp illuminates briefly when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2.

141

110

259

75,

256

47,

104

Item Page

8 - Antilock Brake Sys-

tem (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp

; Brake warning

lamp, USA only

3 Brake warning

lamp, Canada only

9 Tachometer 109

10 Reset knob for:

앫 Resetting trip odome-

ter

앫 Resetting individual

settings

앫 Instrument cluster illu-

mination

73,

257

45, 51,

258

45, 51,

258

109

120

107

At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Item Page

1 Multifunction display in

speedometer

Operating control system

2 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume

ç down/to decrease

æ up/to increase

3 Telephone*: Press button

í to take a call

ì to end a call

111

Item Page

4 Menu systems: Press but-

ton

è for next system

ÿ for previous system

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button

j for next display

k for previous display

Center console

Upper part

Item Page

1 Seat heater*, driver’s side 97

2 Rear window sunshade

switch

3 ESP control switch 75

4 Hazard warning flasher

switch – switching on/off

5 Central locking switch 92

6 Rear seat head restraints

switch

7 Anti-theft alarm system in-

dicator lamp

Tow-away alarm switch 80

147

104

At a glance

Center console

Item Page

8 Seat heater*, passenger

side

9 Indicator lamp 7 67,

10 Audio system, or 165

COMAND* (see separate operating instructions)

11 Climate control 148

Automatic climate control* 156

Rear window defroster 153,

260

162

At a glance

Center console

Lower part

Item Page

1 Ashtray 207

2 Selector lever for

automatic transmission*

Gearshift lever for manual transmission

3 Storage compartment 205

Cup holder 204

Cigarette lighter 208

4 Armrest 206

5 Program mode selector for

automatic transmission

44,

138

44,

137

142

Overhead control panel

Item Page

1 Rear interior lighting

on/off

2 Sliding/pop-up roof* 190

3 Right reading lamp on/off 106

4 Interior lighting control 105

5 Hands-free microphone for

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

6 Rear view mirror 39,

7 Garage door opener 217

8 Left reading lamp on/off 106

9 Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

105

134, 182,

209

144

209

At a glance

Overhead control panel

At a glance

Door control panel

Item Page

1 Door handle 87

2 Memory function (for stor-

ing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings)

3 Seat adjustment* 32,

4 Switches for opening/clos-

ing front door windows

5 Switch for rear door win-

dow override

6 Switches for opening/clos-

ing rear door windows

7 Remote trunk lid release

switch

34, 93

187

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 help you with further information. The corresponding page references are at the end of each segment.

Unlocking

Unlocking with SmartKey

SmartKey with remote control

1 ‹ Lock button 2

Š Opening button for trunk

Œ Unlock button for doors

Â Panic button* (컄 page 72)

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the key.

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

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in

the starter switch.

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 4.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 84).

Getting started

Unlocking

Starter switch positions

Starter switch

0 For removing key

The steering is locked when the key 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

3 Starting position

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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.

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

If the key is left in starter switch

position 0 for an extended period of

time, it can no longer be turned in the

starter switch.

앫 Remove the key from the starter

switch and reinsert.

If the key can still not be turned, the

battery may not be sufficiently

charged.

앫 Check the battery and charge it if

necessary (

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 306).

To prevent accelerated battery dis-

charge and a possible dead battery, al-

ways remove the key from the starter

switch.

컄 page 240).

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Warning! G

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

Seats

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 reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position 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 an 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 41).

Warning! G

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

The power seats* can also be operated with the driver’s or front passenger door open. 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 side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag 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.

system installed in the ve-

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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

1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 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 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, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.

Seat cushion tilt

왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward

until your upper legs are lightly supported

Backrest tilt

왘 Press switch 3 in direction of arrow un-

til your arms are slightly angled when

holding the steering wheel.

Seat height

왘 Press switch 4 in direction of arrow un-

til your legs are lightly supported.

Head restraint height

Warning! G

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

Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level.

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

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Adjusting

1 Release knob

왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward. To lower the head restraint, push release knob 1 and push down on the head restraint.

Head restraint tilt

왘 Manually adjust the angle of the head

restraint. Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 93).

Power seat*

왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to

position 1 or 2 . or

왘 Open the driver’s or front passenger

door.

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 Backrest tilt

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in the direction of arrow 4.

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

With the memory function* (

컄 page 98), you can store seat

positions together with settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.

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Adjusting

Seat height

왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 2.

Seat cushion tilt

왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Backrest tilt

왘 Press the switch forward or back in

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

Head restraint height

왘 Press the switch up or down in the

direction of arrow 1.

Warning! G

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

Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level.

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

Head restraint tilt

왘 Manually adjust the angle of the head

restraint. Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 93).

Rear seat head restraints

The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility.

Warning! G

For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied.

Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.

The center rear seat head restraint can-

not be adjusted.

Getting started

Adjusting

Folding head restraints back in the rear passenger compartment

1 Lock button

왘 Push lock button 1.

The head restraints will fold backward.

You can also fold the head restraints back using the switch in the center console (

컄 page 36).

Folding head restraints back with switch in the center console

1 Releasing head restraints

왘 Turn the key in starter switch to

position 1 or 2.

왘 Press the symbol-side on the rocker

switch 1 to release the head restraints.

The head restraints will fold backward.

Placing head restraints upright

왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it

locks into position.

Head restraint tilt

Two different head restraint angle positions are available.

Getting started

Adjusting

Head restraint height (rear outer seats)

Raising:

왘 Pull up on head restraint.

Lowering:

왘 Push button 1.

왘 Push down on head restraint.

Warning! G

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

Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level.

Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment, manual

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 key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle.

The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature* can also be operated with the driver’s door open. 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.

1 Release lever 2 Steering column, lengthen or shorten 3 Steering column, height

왘 To unlock the steering column, pull

lever 1 out until its stop limit.

왘 Adjust the steering wheel to the de-

sired position.

왘 To lock, press lever 1 all the way in un-

til it engages.

The steering wheel is once again

locked into position.

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Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column.

If the warning message

WHEEL ADJUST - LOCK !

while the engine is running, the steering column is not locked properly (

컄 page 276).

STEERING

is displayed

Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*

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

1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten 2 Steering column, height

왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to

position 1 or 2. or

왘 Open the driver’s door.

Steering column, lengthen or shorten

왘 Move stalk forward or backward in the

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

Steering column, height

왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction

of arrow 2. Make sure that your legs can move freely and that all the displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible.

With the memory function* (

컄 page 98), you can store steering

wheel positions together with settings for the seats and the exterior rear view mirrors.

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Adjusting

Mirrors

Adjust the inside 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.

Inside rear view mirror

왘 Manually adjust the inside rear view

mirror.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 144).

Exterior rear view mirror

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 inside 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 by applying plenty of water.

The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch.

1 Driver’s side mirror 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger side mirror

왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched

on.

All the lights in the instrument cluster

light up.

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Adjusting

왘 Press button 1 for the left mirror or

button 3 for the right mirror.

왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down,

left or right according to the setting desired.

If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward or backward, 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.

With the memory function* (

컄 page 98), you can store exterior rear

view mirror positions together with settings for the seats and the steering wheel.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 144).

Driving

Getting started

Driving

Warning! G

Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwel l. Be careful that floor mats or carpe ts 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 passenger 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 airbags can only protect as expected if the occupants are using their seat belts (

컄 page 61).

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 side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a cr ash. If this happens, serio us or fatal injury will result.

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is

system installed in the ve-

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Driving

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 reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position 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 an 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 - even those in the rear.

Warning! G

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

컄 page 61).

1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button

왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt

from the belt outlet.

왘 Place the belt over your shoulder.

왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it

clicks.

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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).

Front seats

4 Button for belt outlet height adjust-

ment

왘 Press button 4 and slide belt outlet up-

ward 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 or pass under the 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 a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-

son and another object at the same time.

앫 Check your seat belt during travel to

ensure that it is properly positioned.

앫 Ensure that the seat belt is always fit-

ted snugly. You should avoid wearing

bulky clothing, such as winter coats,

when traveling in the vehicle.

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.

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

Getting started

Driving

Starting the engine Manual 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 manual transmission

왘 Make sure that the gearshift lever is in

Neutral position.

왘 Do not depress accelerator.

왘 Fully depress clutch pedal.

Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock.

왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to

position 3. Release only when the engine is firing regularly (

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 31).

컄 page 137).

Automatic transmission*

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission

P Park position with selector lever lock R Reverse gear

N Neutral D Drive position

왘 Make sure that the gear selector lever

is set to P .

왘 Do not depress accelerator.

왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to

position 3. Release only when the engine is firing regularly (

컄 page 31).

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

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

The selector lever lock is released.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

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

컄 page 138).

컄 page 53).

Starting difficulties

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

왘 Turn key in starter to position 0 and re-

peat starting procedure (

왘 Remember that extended starting at-

컄 page 44).

tempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 306).

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 key 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.

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Driving

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

handle 2.

The indicator lamp or

3 (Canada only) in the instru-

; (USA only)

ment cluster goes out.

Driving

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

왘 Move selector lever to position D or R

(manual transmission: first or reverse gear).

Vehicles with automatic transmission: 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.

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 engages at a higher 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.

Warning! G

Vehicles with automatic transmission: It is dangerous to shift the 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.

More information on driving can be found in the “Operation” section (

컄 page 223).

Getting started

Driving

Switching on headlamps

Exterior lamp switch

1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on

왘 Turn the switch to B.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 101).

Turn signals and high beam

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

Combination switch

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left

왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or

down 2.

To signal minor directional changes,

move combination switch to point of

resistance only and release. The turn

signal blinks three times.

High beam

왘 Push the combination switch forward.

The high beam symbol

instrument cluster lights up.

More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section (

A in the

컄 page 104).

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Driving

Windshield wipers

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

Combination switch

1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched

on.

Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Turn the combination switch to the de-

sired position depending on the intensity of the rain.

0 Windshield wipers off

I Intermittent wiping

II Normal wiper speed

III Fast wiper speed

Vehicles without rain sensor*: Fast wiper speed III goes to setting II when the vehicle is standing still.

Vehicles with rain sensor*: Intermittent wiping interval dependent on wetness of windshield. Wiping will not occur with a front door open.

Vehicles with rain sensor*: Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in 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 when wiping occurs on a dry windshield.

Getting started

Driving

Single wipe

왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of

arrow 1.

The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Press switch in the direction of arrow 1

past the resistance point.

The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid.

Information on filling up the washer reservoir can be found in the “Operation” section (

컄 page 241).

If leaves, snow, etc. block the windshield wipers, switch off the wipers.

앫 For safety reasons, withdraw key

from starter switch. 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.

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.

Getting started

Driving

The coolant temperature is over 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 cool-

ant if necessary (

컄 page 238).

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.

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 key from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the key 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 stop or 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 selector lever to position P

(manual transmission: first or reverse gear).

앫 Slowly release brake pedal. 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheels towards the road curb.

앫 Turn the key to starter switch position 0

and remove.

앫 Take the key and lock vehicle when

leaving.

Getting started

Parking and locking

Parking brake

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake

왘 Step firmly on parking brake 2.

When the engine is running, the indica-

tor lamp

(Canada only) in the instrument cluster

will be illuminated.

; (USA only) or 3

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Parking and locking

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key 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 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 (manual transmission: first or reverse gear).

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

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M

(컄 page 47).

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 101).

Getting started

Parking and locking

Turning off engine

왘 Place the gear selector lever in

position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear).

Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear).

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

왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to

position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: 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 42).

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 that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.

왘 After exiting the vehicle press the lock

button

‹ on the key (컄 page 30).

The locking knobs on the doors move

down.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key 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.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 84).

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 Airbags

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 65).

Occupant safety

The

1 warning lamp in the instrument

cluster (

앫 for about four seconds when you turn

컄 page 22) lights up:

the key in the starter switch to position 1.

앫 for about four seconds when you start

the engine by turning the key.

The warning lamp remains lit if the key is turned to position 2 and left there. The warning lamp will go out when you start the engine.

The warning 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

앫 fails to extinguish after approximately

1 warning lamp:

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.

More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 257).

Warning! G

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Occupant safety

Airbags

Warning! G

In the event that the SRS malfunction indicator lamp lights up during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS may not be operational. 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.

Improper work on the restraint systems, including incorrect installation and removal, can lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS.

In addition, through improper work there is a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning! G

Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) impacts which may cause significant injuries. However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.

The activation of the SRS temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags. 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 airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

To reduce the risk of injury when the front airbags 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 ensure that it is properly positioned on your body.

Since the airbag 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 airbag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye:

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

앫 Sit properly belted in an upright position

with your back against the seat backrest.

앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible

rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag 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 your 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 airbag 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 airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the airbag be triggered. Always sit 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 which operates with the BabySmart

compatible child seat,

system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

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

If you sell your vehicle you are responsible to make the buyer aware of these points. 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 side front airbag. BabySmart side impact airbag.

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

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

(1) Occupants, especially children, should

never place their bodies or lean their

heads in the area of the door where the

side airbag inflates. This could

child restraint which will

will not, however, turn off any

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result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated.

(2) Always sit 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 airbags deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost.

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

Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) impacts which exceed preset thresholds.

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

The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their supplemental protection.

In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents, the airbags 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 airbags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.

Your vehicle was originally equipped

with airbags that are designed to acti-

vate in certain impacts exceeding a pre-

set threshold to reduce the potential

and severity of injury. It is important to

your safety and that of your passenger

that you replace deployed airbags and

repair any malfunctioning airbags to en-

sure that the vehicle will continue to

provide supplemental crash protection

for occupants.

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag

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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. Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Airbags and ETDs are designed to func-

tion on a one-time-only basis. An airbag

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

앫 No modifications of any kind may be

made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger airbag 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 airbags 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 h ang it ems su ch as c oat ha ngers

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

앫 An airbag system component within the

steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflated. Do not touch.

앫 Improper work on the system, including

incorrect installation and removal, can lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS.

앫 In addition, through improper work

there is a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 For your protection and the protection

of others, when scrapping the airbag 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 airbags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from airbag 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 airbags

1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger airbag

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Driver and passenger airbags 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 airbags 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 front passenger airbag will only be deployed if

앫 the front passenger seat is occupied

앫 the 7 indicator lamp in the center

console is not lit (

컄 page 67)

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

Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags

3 Side impact airbags 4 Window curtain airbag

The side impact airbags and window curtain airbags are deployed

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle

앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 independently of the front airbags

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

The side impact airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.

Seat belts

The seat belt nonusage warning lamp

in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning sounds for a short time when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2 and the driver‘s seat belt is not fastened.

After starting the engine the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a brief period to remind the driver and passengers to fasten the seat belts.

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The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in most states 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.

Information on fastening seat belts is found in the “Getting started” section (

컄 page 41).

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 65).

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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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 be lts . Thi s ca n le ad t o uni nte nde d ac tiv ati on or to failure.

Have all work carried out only by 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 airbag, front passenger airbag, side impact airbags, head protection window curtain airbags 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 airbags) and side (side impact airbags and window curtain airbags) 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

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

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 when the seat belts are fastened:

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 56).

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.

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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 and recommended for use by Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Ensure that the infant or child is prop-

erly secured by a belt 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

Use only a BabySmart

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

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.

Information on child seats with anchor fittings for tether anchorages (

컄 page 68).

For information on child seat anchors “LATCH” type (

컄 page 69).

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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.

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. A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction

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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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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 airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury can result.

System installed in the ve-

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.

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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, remo ve i t from t he v ehi cle or s ecu re i t with t he seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.

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

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BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system

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

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

The 7 indicator lamp located in the center console will be illuminated, except with the key removed or in the starter switch position 0.

The system does not deactivate the side impact airbag.

Self-test BabySmart child seat installed

After turning the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2, the located in the center console lights up for approx. six seconds and then goes out.

If the 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 passenger seat.

More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (

without special

7 indicator lamp

컄 page 260).

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The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 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.

When using a BabySmart child seat on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag will not deploy only if the

7 indicator lamp remains illuminat-

ed.

compatible

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.

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Installation of infant and child restraint systems

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

restraint to transport children

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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

7 indicator lamp not to come on

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

This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.

1 Cover of top anchorage ring

왘 Make sure that the rear backrest is

locked in its upright position (

컄 page 200).

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.

왘 Remove cover 1 from anchorage

ring 3.

왘 Guide tether strap between head

restraint and top of seat back.

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

Make sure that the tether strap is not twisted.

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2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring

왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an-

chorage ring 3.

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

Child seat anchors – “LATCH” type

This vehicle is equipped with two “LATCH” (L

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

If a child seat is not installed, the “LATCH” anchors can be folded back between the seat cushion and the backrest.

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1 Anchors 2 Button

왘 Grip inner side of anchors 1 and fold

forward until they lock in place.

왘 Install child seat according to the man-

ufacturer’s instructions and attach it firmly in the right and left anchors 1.

왘 Reinstall cover 1 after removing the

tether strap.

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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 tach ed i n th e right and left side anchors 1.

An incorrectly mounted child seat may come 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

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

1 Override switch

왘 Slide override switch 1 to the right.

The rear door windows can no longer be operated using the 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.

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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 key 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 can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

For more information on power windows, see the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 187).

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Panic alarm*

An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately

/2minutes.

Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one

second.

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again

왘 Insert key 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.

Â button

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

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

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 Trac-

tion System)

In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, ESP and 4MATIC* 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* 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 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.

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. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.

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

On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will respond even with light brake pressure. The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

To alert following vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover, operate your hazard warning flashers as appropriate.

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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. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. 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.

ABS control

The

- malfunction indicator lamp in

the speedometer lights up when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2. It goes out when the engine is running.

More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 257).

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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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. 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.

ESP

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 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 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 warning lamp

v in the speed-

ometer dial flashes when the ESP is engaged.

The ESP warning lamp

v in the speed-

ometer dial lights up when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2. It goes out when the engine is running.

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Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp speedometer dial. 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.

v flashing in the

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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, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a 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.

Because of the ESP‘s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (key 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 rear axle brake system.

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

More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 256).

Switching off the ESP

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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

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The switch is located on the center console.

1 ESP off 2 ESP on

왘 Press upper half 1 of the ESP switch

until the ESP warning lamp

v in the

speedometer lights up.

ESP is deactivated.

If one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP warning lamp

v in the speed-

ometer flashes, regardless of the speed.

Traction control brakes a spinning wheel even when ESP is deactivated.

ESP always operates when you are braking, even when it has been deactivated.

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

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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.

Switching on the ESP

왘 Press lower half 2 of the ESP switch

until the ESP warning lamp

v in the

speedometer goes out.

You are now again in normal driving mode.

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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.

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

앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible

앫 While driving ease up on the accelerator 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 ESP’s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (key 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.

Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

Anti-theft alarm system

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Arming the alarm system

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating

앫 Removing the key from the starter

switch activates the immobilizer.

Deactivating

앫 Inserting the key in the starter switch

deactivates 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).

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

앫 a door

앫 the trunk

앫 the hood

The alarm system will also be triggered when

앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle

앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan-

ical key

If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system* ( Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

컄 page 209) provided

The alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the remote control. The turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. A red indicator lamp in the switch for the tow-away alarm (

컄 page 80) will blink after

approximately ten seconds when the alarm system is completely armed.

If the turn signal lamps do not blink three times, the tow-away sensor* is malfunctioning or one of the following elements may not be properly closed:

앫 a door

앫 the trunk lid

앫 the hood

Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.

Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

Disarming the alarm system

The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the remote control. The turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the alarm system is deactivated.

The alarm system will rearm automatically again after approximately 40 seconds if one of the doors or the trunk lid is not opened.

Canceling the alarm

왘 Insert the key in the starter switch.

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

key.

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 209) provided

Arming tow-away alarm

When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds.

When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically.

Disarming tow-away alarm

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

Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

The switch is located on the center console.

1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp

왘 Turn off the ignition and remove the

key.

You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is turned on.

왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch.

Indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights up briefly.

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

Canceling the alarm

왘 Insert the key in the starter switch.

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

key.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Seats

Memory function*

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Control system

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission*

Good visibility

Climate control

Automatic climate control*

Audio system

Power windows

Sliding/pop-up roof*

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.

Locking and unlocking

Information on locking and unlocking can be found in the “Getting started” section on (

컄 page 30) and (컄 page 51).

Keys

Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys with remote controls and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two keys are a different color to help distinguish each key 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 trunk

앫 the fuel filler flap

You can also open and close the power windows ( ing/pop-up roof* ( the SmartKey.

SmartKey with remote control

1 ‹ Lock button 2

Š Unlock button for the trunk lid

3 Mechanical key locking tab 4

Œ Unlock button

5 Battery check lamp 6

Â Panic button* (컄 page 72).

컄 page 188) and slid-

컄 page 191) using

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 6.

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

Factory setting

Global unlocking

왘 Press button Œ.

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

The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor trunk is opened, the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch, or the central locking switch is not activated.

Global locking

왘 Press button ‹.

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

Selective setting

If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the key 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 5 blinks twice.

The key will then function as follows:

Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap

왘 Press button Œ once.

Global unlocking

왘 Press button Œ twice.

Global locking

왘 Press button ‹.

Restoring to factory setting

왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key 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. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

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

앫 Check the batteries in the key

(

컄 page 86) and replace them if

necessary (

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock and

unlock the doors ( the trunk lid ( quired.

앫 Check the vehicle battery

(

컄 page 303)

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

컄 page 286).

컄 page 285) and

컄 page 91) as re-

Checking the batteries

왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 lights up briefly to indicate that the key batteries are in order.

If battery check lamp 5 does not light up briefly during check, then the key batteries are discharged.

Replace the batteries (

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

컄 page 286).

Unlocking the trunk lid

You can unlock the trunk separately.

A minimum height clearance of 5.75 ft. (1.75 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

왘 Press button Š until trunk opens.

The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

The trunk can also be opened from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (

컄 page 89).

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

If the trunk lid was previously separately locked ( trunk lid will remain locked.

컄 page 89). The

컄 page 90), the

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

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

왘 Pull on door handle 2.

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

If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, 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.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Opening the trunk from the inside

You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary.

A minimum height clearance of 5.75 ft. (1.75 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

The switch is located on the driver’s door.

1 Remote trunk lid release switch with in-

dicator lamp

왘 Press remote trunk lid release

switch 1.

The trunk lid opens. The indicator lamp in the switch remains lit as long as the trunk is open.

The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey (

컄 page 86) or from its inside in

an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (

컄 page 89).

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

If the vehicle was previously separately locked ( SmartKey (

컄 page 90) or locked with the

컄 page 85), the trunk lid will

remain locked.

컄 page 89). The

Opening the trunk

A minimum height clearance of 5.75 ft. (1.75 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.

1 Handle

왘 Pull handle 1 to open the trunk lid.

The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

The vehicle must be unlocked.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Closing the trunk

1 Handle

왘 Lower trunk lid using the handle 1.

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the key in the trunk.

Trunk lid emergency release

The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid.

1 Emergency release button

왘 Briefly press the emergency release

button.

The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens.

The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing or driving.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Illumination of the emergency release button:

앫 The button will blink for 30 minutes af-

ter opening the trunk.

앫 The button will blink for 60 minutes af-

ter closing the trunk.

The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.

If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens.

To cancel the alarm, insert the key in the starter switch or press button or

‹ on the key.

Separately locking the trunk

To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the SmartKey less its mechanical key with the vehicle.

The lock is located next to the recessed handle.

1 Unlocked 2 Locked

왘 Close the trunk lid (컄 page 89).

왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (

왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk

컄 page 285).

lid lock.

왘 Turn the key completely to the right to

position 2.

The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked.

You can only cancel the separate trunk locking mode by means of the mechanical key.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Separately unlocking the trunk

왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (

왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk

컄 page 285).

lid lock.

왘 Turn the key completely to the left to

position 1, see above.

You can now open the trunk (

컄 page 88).

Unlocking the trunk with the mechanical key 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.

Automatic central locking

The doors and the trunk 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.

The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle

앫 is pushed

앫 is on a test stand

You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system (

컄 page 129).

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Locking and unlocking from the inside

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

The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key 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 switch is located in the center console.

Central locking switch

1 Locking 2 Unlocking

Locking

왘 Press upper half 1 of the central lock-

ing switch.

If both front doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

Unlocking

왘 Press lower half 2 of the central lock-

ing switch.

The vehicle unlocks.

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 locking switch.

If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch

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 complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside.

Seats

Information on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section (

컄 page 32).

Easy-entry/exit feature*

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves to the rear.

This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle when the driver’s door is opened. However, the engine must be turned off.

When the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch and the driver’s door is closed, the steering wheel and the driver’s seat return to their last set positions.

Warning! G

You must make sure that no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and the driver’s seat when the easy-entry/exit feature* is activated, the driver’s door is being opened and the engine is turned off or the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 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.

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

You can activate the following functions:

앫 Steering column:

Only the steering column is adjusted.

앫 Steering column and seat:

The steering column and the seat are adjusted.

The easy-entry/exit feature can be switched on or off in the individual setting menu

CONVENIENCE

ACTIVATE

(컄 page 129).

EASY-ENTRY FEATURE

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

앫 press seat adjustment switch

(

컄 page 28)

앫 move steering column stalk

(

컄 page 32)

앫 press memory switch (컄 page 28)

Controls in detail

Seats

Head restraints

Information on head restraint adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section (

컄 page 32).

Warning! G

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

Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level.

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

Tilt the backrest to the rear for easier removal and installation of the head restraints.

Front seat head restraints, manual seat

Removing front head restraints

왘 Pull head restraint to its highest posi-

tion.

왘 Push button 1 and pull out head re-

straint.

Installing front head restraints

왘 Insert head restraint and push it down

to the stop.

왘 Push button 1 and adjust head re-

straint to desired position.

Front seat head restraints, power seat*

Removing front head restraints

왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until

the head restraint is fully extended.

왘 Pull out head restraint.

Installing front head restraints

왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for

about five seconds.

왘 Push the head restraint down until it

engages.

왘 Adjust head restraint to desired posi-

tion (

컄 page 34).

Controls in detail

Seats

Rear seat head restraints (outer seats) Removing rear head restraints

Warning! G

For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied.

Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.

The center rear seat head restraint cannot be removed.

왘 Pull head restraint to its highest posi-

tion.

왘 Push button 1 and pull out head re-

straint.

Installing rear head restraints

왘 Insert head restraint and push it down

until it engages.

왘 Push button 1 and adjust head re-

straint to desired position.

Controls in detail

Seats

Multicontour seat*

Some models may be equipped with driver’s multicontour seat. This seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support.

The seat cushion movement, backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators on the right side of the seat after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2.

1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment

Adjusting the multicontour seat in the order listed above is recommended.

왘 Check that the ignition is switched on.

All lamps in the instrument cluster light up.

The seat cushion movement, backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators 1, 2 and 3.

The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with rocker switch 4.

왘 Press to the left.

Side support will be increased.

왘 Press to the right.

Side support will be decreased.

When the engine is turned off, the last cushion setting is retained in memory, and the cushion is automatically adjusted to this setting when the engine is restarted.

Controls in detail

Seats

Heated seats*

Both switches for the front seats are located in the center console.

1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating

왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched

on.

All the lamps in the instrument cluster light up.

Switching on seat heating

왘 Press upper switch position 1.

A red indicator lamp on the switch lights up.

Switching on rapid seat heating

왘 Press lower switch position 2.

Both red indicator lamps on the switch light up.

If one or both of the lamps on the seat heater switch are blinking, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heater switches off automatically.

The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

The system switches over to normal heating mode after approximately five minutes. Only one indicator lamp remains lit.

Switching off seat heating

왘 If one indicator lamp is on, press upper

switch position 1.

왘 If both indicator lamps are on, press

lower switch position 2.

The seat heater will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes.

Controls in detail

Memory function*

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. Also see airbag section ( seat positioning.

In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rear vision.

Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

컄 page 57) for proper

You can store up to three different settings per key.

The following settings are saved for each stored position:

앫 Driver’s seat and backrest position

앫 Steering wheel position

앫 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

position

앫 Passenger side exterior rear view mir-

ror position

앫 Front passenger seat position

These key-dependent memory settings can be deactivated if desired (

컄 page 99).

Warning! G

Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Controls in detail

Memory function*

The memory button and stored position button are located on the door.

1 Memory button 2 Stored position button

왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched

on or the relevant door is open and the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch.

Storing positions into memory

왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and

rear view mirrors to the desired position (

컄 page 32).

왘 Turn button 2 to selected memory po-

sition.

왘 Press memory button 1.

왘 Release memory button and push

button 2 within three seconds.

All the settings are stored at the selected position.

Recalling positions from memory

왘 Turn button 2 to selected memory po-

sition.

왘 Press and hold button 2 until the seat,

steering wheel and rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored positions.

Releasing the button immediately stops movement to the stored positions.

Warning! G

Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats.

First move backrest to an upright position.

Controls in detail

Memory function*

Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position

For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R.

You can store a parking position for the passenger exterior rear view mirror for each key using the memory button.

For information about activating the parking position, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (

컄 page 145).

1 Memory button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger side exterior rear view

mirror

왘 Stop the vehicle.

왘 Switch ignition on (if not already on).

왘 Press button 3.

The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror

with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.

왘 Press memory button “M” 1 on the

door.

왘 Within three seconds press bottom of

adjustment button 2 above the exterior lamp switch.

The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.

If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored you can move the mirror again.

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Mercedes-Benz C 32 AMG 2003, C 320 Sport 2003, C-Class 2003, C 320 2003, C 320 4MATIC 2003 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Product information

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

Change of address or ownership

Reporting safety defects

At a glance

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

Getting started

Unlocking

Adjusting

Starting the engine Manual transmission

Safety and Security

Seat belts

Activating

Deactivating

Anti-theft systems

Controls in detail

Keys

Seats

Head restraints