Mercedes Benz C Class 2019 Sedan Operator Manual

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Operator's Manual
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WARNING Risk of injury or fatalinjuries if thefront-passengerairbag is enabled
If thefront-passengerfront airbag is enabled, achild on thefront-passengerseat maybe struck by thefront-passengerairbag during an accident.
NEVER use arearward-facing child restraint system on aseat withanENABLED FRONT AIRBAG,DEATH or SERIOUS INJURYtothe CHILD can occur.
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Daimler AG
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70327Stuttgart
Germany
As at 17.04.2018
Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer operating lifespan, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disre‐ garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes­Benz Limited Warranty.
The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to:
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Model
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Order
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National version
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Availability
Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas:
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design
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equipment
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technical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ trations.
The following are integral parts of the vehicle:
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Digital Operator's Manual
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Printed Operator's Manual
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Maintenance Booklet
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Equipment-dependent Supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the documents on to the new owner.
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Contents
Symbols ........................................................ 5
At a glance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 10
Overhead control panel ................................ 14
Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 16
Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 18
Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 20
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 20
General notes ............................................. 21
Protecting the environment .......................... 21
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...................... 21
Operator's Manual ........................................22
Service and vehicle operation ......................23
Operating safety ...........................................24
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components .....................................25
Diagnostics connection ................................ 25
Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 26
Correct use of the vehicle ............................26
Problems with your vehicle ........................... 27
Reporting safety defects ...............................27
Limited Warranty .......................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ...............................28
Data storage .................................................28
Copyright ...................................................... 31
Occupant safety ......................................... 33
Restraint system ...........................................33
Seat belts ..................................................... 36
Airbags ......................................................... 40
PRE-SAFE®system ....................................... 47
Safely transporting children in the vehi‐
cle ................................................................48
Notes on pets in the vehicle .........................62
Opening and closing .................................. 64
SmartKey ...................................................... 64
Doors ............................................................ 69
Trunk ............................................................ 73
Roller sun blinds ...........................................78
Side windows ............................................... 80
Sliding sunroof ............................................. 83
Anti-theft protection .....................................88
Seats and stowing ..................................... 90
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 90
Seats ............................................................ 91
Steering wheel ............................................ 100
Easy entry and exit feature .........................101
Operating the memory function .................. 102
Stowage areas ............................................ 104
Cup holder .................................................. 115
Ashtray and cigarette lighter .......................116
Sockets ....................................................... 11 8
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna ... 119
Installing/removing the floor mats .............120
Light and visibility ................................... 122
Exterior lighting .......................................... 122
Interior lighting ........................................... 127
Changing bulbs (only for vehicles with
halogen headlamps) .................................... 128
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 132
Mirrors ........................................................ 134
Operating the sun visors ............................. 137
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Climate control ........................................ 138
Overview of climate control systems ..........138
Operating the climate control system ......... 139
Driving and parking ................................. 144
Driving ........................................................ 144
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ........................... 153
Automatic transmission .............................. 154
Function of the 4MATIC .............................. 159
Refueling .................................................... 159
Parking ........................................................ 161
Driving and driving safety systems .............170
Vehicle towing instructions .........................225
Instrument Display and on-board
computer .................................................. 226
Instrument Display overview ...................... 226
Overview of the buttons on the steering
wheel ..........................................................227
Operating the on-board computer .............. 228
Setting the design ...................................... 229
Setting the additional value range .............. 229
Overview of displays on the multifunc‐
tion display .................................................230
Adjusting the instrument lighting ................231
Menus and submenus ................................. 231
Head-up Display ......................................... 237
Voice Control System .............................. 239
Notes on operating safety .......................... 239
Operation ................................................... 239
Using the Voice Control System effec‐
tively ........................................................... 241
Essential voice commands .......................... 241
Multimedia system .................................. 254
Overview and operation .............................. 254
System settings .......................................... 263
Fit & Healthy ............................................... 274
Navigation ................................................... 276
Telephone ...................................................302
Online and Internet functions ..................... 324
Media .........................................................329
Radio .......................................................... 342
Sound .........................................................349
Maintenance and care ............................. 351
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .........351
Engine compartment .................................. 352
Cleaning and care ....................................... 359
Breakdown assistance ............................ 368
Emergency ..................................................368
Flat tire ....................................................... 370
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 376
Tow starting or towing away ....................... 381
Electrical fuses ........................................... 386
Wheels and tires ...................................... 390
Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics ...................................................390
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 390
Notes on snow chains .................................391
Tire pressure .............................................. 392
Loading the vehicle .................................... 399
Tire labeling ................................................ 403
Definition of terms for tires and loading ..... 409
Changing a wheel ........................................ 411
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Contents
Technical data .......................................... 421
Notes on technical data .............................. 421
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 421
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview ............................ 423
Operating fluids .......................................... 425
Vehicle data ................................................ 431
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps .............................................. 433
Display messages .......................................433
Warning and indicator lamps ...................... 479
Index ......................................................... 493
Symbols
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In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ lowing symbols:
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DANGER Danger due to not observing the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐ ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
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Observe the warning notices.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
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damage due to failure to observe envi‐ ronmental notes
Environmental notes include information on environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐ ronmentally responsible disposal.
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Observe environmental notes.
NOTE Damage to property due to failure
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to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being damaged.
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Observe notes on material damage.
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Useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you.
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(Q page)
Display
Instruction Further information on a topic
Information on the multifunction dis‐ play/media display
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Highest menu level, which is to be selected in the multimedia system
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Corresponding submenus, which are to be selected in the multimedia sys‐ tem
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At a glance – Cockpit
Left-hand-drive vehicles
At a glance – Cockpit
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Steering wheel paddle shifters
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Combination switch
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DIRECT SELECT lever
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Multimedia system display
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Glove box
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Start/stop button
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Climate control systems
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Control elements for the multimedia system
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Hazard warning lights
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PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps
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Stowage compartment
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Control panel for the multimedia system
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Control knob for volume and switches the sound on/off
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Switches the multimedia system on/off
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Rear window roller sunblind
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ECO start/stop function
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124
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254
105
145
139
254
125
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105
255
254
254
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152
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Active Parking Assist
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Sets the vehicle level
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DYNAMIC SELECT switch
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Control panel for the multimedia system (steering wheel)
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Adjusts the steering wheel
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Control panel for the on-board computer
Operates cruise control
Operates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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Diagnostics connection
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Opens the hood
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Electric parking brake
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Light switch
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Control panel for:
Active Steering Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
211
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153
227
101
227
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185
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352
168
122
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224
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At a glance – Cockpit
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
202 Head-up Display
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At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument Display (standard)
At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps
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Speedometer
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L Distance warning
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Ð Power-assisted steering malfunction
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#! Indicators
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Multifunction display
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Tachometer
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; Check Engine
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% Diesel engine: preglow
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Electric parking brake applied (red)
F USA only
! Canada only
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Brakes (red)
$ USA only
J Canada only
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? Coolant too hot/cold
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486
491
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230
226
487
480
480
487
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Coolant temperature gauge
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! Electric parking brake (yellow)
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! ABS malfunction
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6 Restraint system
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ü Seat belt not fastened
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K High beam
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L Low beam
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8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler flap location indicator
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Fuel level display
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T Parking lights
M
R Rear fog light
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h Tire pressure monitoring system
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å ESP®OFF
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÷ ESP
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480
480
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485
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122
487
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490
480
480
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At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cockpit
At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps
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Speedometer
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#! Indicators
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Multifunction display
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R Rear fog light
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K High beam
L Low beam
T Parking lights
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Tachometer
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? Coolant too hot/cold
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Coolant temperature gauge
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L Distance warning
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ü Seat belt not fastened
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h Tire pressure monitoring system
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Ð Power-assisted steering malfunction
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! Electric parking brake (yellow)
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Electric parking brake applied (red)
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124
230
123
124
122
122
226
487
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486
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490
491
480
480
F USA only
! Canada only
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6 Restraint system
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Brakes (red)
$ USA only
J Canada only
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8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler flap location indicator
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Fuel level display
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à Suspension malfunction
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# Electrical malfunction
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; Check Engine
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% Diesel engine: preglow
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! ABS malfunction
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å ESP®OFF
÷ ESP
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480
487
486
487
487
480
480
480
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At a glance – Overhead control panel
At a glance – Overhead control panel
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Sun visors
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p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off
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| Switches the interior lighting control on/off
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SOS emergency call system (Mercedes-Benz emergency call system)
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c Switches the front interior lighting on/off
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u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off
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127
127
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127
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p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
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Service call button (Mercedes me connect)
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Eyeglasses compartment
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3 Opens/closes the panoramic sliding sunroof
Opens/closes the roller sunblinds
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Inside rearview mirror
127
319
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83
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135
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At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
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Operates the memory function
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Adjusts the seats electrically
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Switches the seat heater on/off
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Switches the seat ventilation on/off
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Operates the outside mirrors
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Opens/closes the trunk lid
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W Opens/closes the right side window
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W Opens/closes the left side window
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W Opens/closes the rear right side win‐ dow
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W Opens/closes the rear left side window
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80
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80
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Child safety lock for the rear side windows
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Opens the door
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&%Locks/unlocks the vehicle
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Adjusts the 4-way lumbar support
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Sets the seat fore-and-aft adjustment
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Seat adjustment using the multimedia system
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Adjusts the head restraints
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Adjusts the seat height
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Adjusts the seat backrest inclination
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At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
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QR code for accessing the rescue card
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Safety vests
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Buttons for the SOS emergency call system and breakdown assistance
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To check and top up operating fluids
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To tow-start and tow away
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Flat tire
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Starting assistance
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368
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425
381
370
379
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Hazard warning lights
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Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing the rescue card
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To tow-start and tow away
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TIREFIT kit
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First-aid kit
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Warning triangle
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159
381
371
369
369
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Digital Operator's Manual
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
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Vehicle5Õ Operator's Manual
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Select a menu item.
In addition, you can also call up the Operator's Manual within a main function (e.g. via Media
Info).
The Digital Operator's Manual describes the function and operation of the vehicle and the multimedia system.
For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐ ual is deactivated while driving.
The Digital Operator's Manual contains the fol‐ lowing menu items:
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Search: allows you to search precisely for
keywords.
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Quick start: provides you with important
information so that you can start using your vehicle immediately.
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Tips: provides tips on how to use your vehicle
in certain situations.
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Messages: provides you with further informa‐
tion about the messages in the instrument cluster.
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Bookmarks: provides you with a list of all the
bookmarks you have stored yourself.
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Picture
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Menu
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Navigation window
Some sections of the Digital Operator's Manual, such as warnings, can be made visible by high‐ lighting and pressing them.
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The Operator's Manual can also be found in the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐ mon app stores.
General notes
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Protecting the environment
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
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damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style
The pollutant emission of your vehicle is directly related to the way you operate your vehicle.
Help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsi‐ ble manner. Please observe the following rec‐ ommendations on operating conditions and personal driving style.
Operating conditions:
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Make sure that the tire pressure is cor‐ rect.
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Do not carry any unnecessary weight (e.g. roof luggage racks once you no longer need them).
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Adhere to the service intervals. A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐ ute to environmental protection.
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Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
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Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary.
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Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.
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Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.
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Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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Switch off the engine in stationary traf‐ fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop function.
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Drive fuel-efficiently. Observe the ECO display for a fuel-efficient driving style.
Environmental issues and recommendations:
It is recommended that you re-use or recycle materials instead of just disposing of them.
The relevant environmental guidelines and regu‐ lations serve to protect the environment and must be strictly observed.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
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damage caused by not using recycled reconditioned components
Daimler AG offers recycled reconditioned components and parts with the same quality as new parts. The same entitlement from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new parts.
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Use recycled reconditioned compo‐ nents and parts from Daimler AG.
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General notes
NOTE Impairment of the operating effi‐
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ciency of the restraint systems from installing accessory parts or from repairs or welding
Airbags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for the restraint systems, may be installed in the fol‐ lowing areas of your vehicle:
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Doors
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Door pillars
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Door sills
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Seats
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Cockpit
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Instrument cluster
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Center console
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Lateral roof frame
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Do not install accessory parts such as audio systems in these areas.
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Do not carry out repairs or welding.
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Have aftermarket installation of acces‐ sories carried out at a qualified special‐ ist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-rele‐ vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal‐ function. Only use Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are subject to strict quality control. Each part has been spe‐ cially developed, manufactured or selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts should be used.
More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers pro‐ vide for quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (/ page 423) when ordering Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts.
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man‐ ual going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐ trations.
The original purchase agreement for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehi‐ cle.
Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
General notes
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The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points:
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service points or replacement parts may not be available immediately.
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unleaded fuel may not be available for vehi‐ cles with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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the fuel may have an extremely low octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For more information, please consult an author‐ ized Mercedes‑Benz service center, or write to one of the following address:
in the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328
in Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Maintenance
Your customer advisor confirms the service in the service report.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown. Yo ur calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada) You can find further information in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the maintenance and warranty infor‐ mation booklet (Canada). You will find both in the vehicle document wallet.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of address change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We can then reach you in a timely fashion, if neces‐ sary.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ ture in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you have purchased a used vehi‐ cle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
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General notes
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating safety
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WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ functions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures.
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Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well any required repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐ cialist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident or injury due to incorrect modifications on electronic component parts
Modification of electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked com‐ ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected.
As a result, these may no longer function properly and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle.
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Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐ tronic component parts or their soft‐ ware.
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You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the "On-board electronics" section in "Technical data".
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WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials on hot parts of the exhaust system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system.
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When driving on unpaved roads or off­road, regularly check the vehicle under‐ side.
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Remove trapped plants or other flam‐ mable material.
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If there is damage, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
NOTE Damage to the vehicle
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In the following situations, in particular, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
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The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road
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The vehicle is driven too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐ hole
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A heavy object strikes the underbody or chassis components
In situations such as this, the body, the underbody, chassis components, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this
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way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, may not absorb the loads that arise as intended.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐ mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody paneling. These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts on the exhaust system.
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Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
or
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If driving safety is impaired while con‐ tinuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi‐ cle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com‐
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and
2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol‐ lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interfer‐ ence that may cause undesired operation of the device."
USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile devi‐ ces (model: WMI2 Wireless Mobile Interface): this device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules."
The name and address of the responsible party is:
peiker acustic GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 28-32
61381 Friedrichsdorf Germany
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic devices at a quali‐ fied specialist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐ necting devices to the diagnostics con‐ nection
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of vehicle systems.
As a result, the operating safety of the vehi‐ cle could be affected.
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Only connect equipment to a diagnos‐ tics connection in the vehicle which is approved for your vehicle by Mercedes­Benz.
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General notes
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WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.
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Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.
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Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.
NOTE Battery discharging from using
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devices connected to the diagnostics connection
Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery.
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Check the charge level of the battery.
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If the charge level is low, charge the battery, e.g. by driving a considerable distance.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con‐ nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor‐ mation being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions inspection during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐ rectly carry out the work required on your vehi‐ cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant works.
For the following, always have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ ter:
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safety-relevant works
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications as well as installations and conversions
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work on electronic components
Mercedes‑Benz recommends a Mercedes‑Benz service center.
Correct use of the vehicle
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information in particular when driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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technical data for the vehicle
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles
General notes
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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 contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi‐ ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti‐ fied. If the problem is not resolved to your satis‐ faction, please discuss the problem again with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ essary, contact us at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Customer Relations Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed‐ eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Tr affic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) (inside the USA); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis‐
trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Wash‐ ington, DC 20590, USA.
Further information on vehicle safety can be found at: http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising
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from violation of these operating instruc‐ tions.
Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐ tion of these operating instructions.
This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
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Follow the instructions in these operat‐ ing instructions on proper operation of your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐ cle damage.
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General notes
QR code for rescue card
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card con‐ tains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric lines.
Further information can be obtained at http:// www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data storage
Electronic control units
Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐ cle. Some of these are necessary for the safe operation of your vehicle, while some assist you when driving (driver assistance systems). In addition, your vehicle provides comfort and entertainment functions, which are also made possible by electronic control units.
Electronic control units contain data memories which can temporarily or permanently store
technical information about the vehicle's operat‐ ing state, component loads, maintenance requirements and technical events or malfunc‐ tions.
In general, this information documents the state of a component part, a module, a system or the surroundings such as:
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operating status of system components (e.g. fill levels, battery status, tire pressure)
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status messages concerning the vehicle or its individual components (e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, longitudinal accel‐ eration, lateral acceleration, display of fas‐ tened seat belts)
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malfunctions or faults in important system components (e.g. lights, brakes)
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information on events leading to vehicle damage
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system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. airbag deployment, intervention of sta‐ bility control systems)
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ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor)
In addition to providing the actual control unit function, this data assists the manufacturer in detecting and rectifying malfunctions and opti‐ mizing vehicle functions. The majority of this data is temporary and is only processed in the vehicle itself. Only a small portion of the data is stored in the event or malfunction memory.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical data from the vehicle can be read out by service net‐ work employees (e.g. workshops, manufactur‐ ers) or third parties (e.g. breakdown services). Services include repair services, maintenance processes, warranty claims and quality assur‐ ance measures, for example. The read out is per‐ formed via the legally prescribed port for the diagnostics connection in the vehicle. The respective service network locations or third parties collect, process and use the data. They document technical statuses of the vehicle, assist in finding malfunctions and improving quality and are transmitted to the manufacturer, if necessary. Furthermore, the manufacturer is subject to product liability. For this, the manu‐ facturer requires technical data from vehicles.
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