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Mercedes Benz CLA 2018 Operator Manual

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Operator's Manual
Order no. P117 0075 13 Part no. 117 584 2704 Edition A2018
CLA Operator's Manual
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Contents
Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 23
Introduction........................................... 23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction ......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benzparts............... 24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................25
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................29
Data stored in the vehicle...................... 29
Informationoncopyright ....................... 31
At aglance ........................................... 32
Cockpit.................................................. 32
Instrument cluster................................. 33
Multifunctionsteering wheel................. 34
Center console...................................... 35
Doorcontrolpanel ................................. 38
Overhead controlpanel .........................39
Safety ................................................... 40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 60
Driving safety systems ........................... 61
Protection against theft .........................68
Opening and closing ........................... 70
SmartKey ............................................... 70
Doors ..................................................... 76
Trunk ..................................................... 78
Side windows ......................................... 81
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 85
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 90
Correct driver's seat position ................90
Seats ..................................................... 90
Steering wheel ....................................... 95
Mirrors................................................... 96
Memory function ................................... 98
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 100
Exterior lighting ................................... 100
Interior lighting .................................... 103
Replacing bulbs................................... 104
Windshield wipers ................................ 107
Climate control ................................. 110
Overview of climate control systems ... 110 Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 115
Air vents .............................................. 120
Drivingand parking .......................... 121
Notesonbreaking-in anew vehicle..... 121
Driving ................................................. 121
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
exceptMercedes-AMGvehicles) ......... 128
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMGvehicles) .................... 129
Automatictransmission....................... 130
Refueling ............................................. 138
Parking ................................................ 141
Driving tips.......................................... 144
Driving systems ................................... 149
On-board computer and displays .... 176
Important safety notes ........................ 176
Displays and operation ........................ 176
Menusand submenus ......................... 179
Displaymessages ................................ 190
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 218
Multimediasystem ........................... 229
Generalnotes ...................................... 229
Important safety notes ........................ 229
Function restrictions ............................ 229
Operating system ................................ 230
Stowageand features ...................... 237
Loading guidelines............................... 237
Stowageareas ..................................... 237
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Features.............................................. 242
Maintenanceand care ...................... 257
Engine compartment ........................... 257
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 261
Care ..................................................... 262
Breakdown assistance ..................... 269
Where will Ifind...? .............................. 269
Flattire ................................................ 271
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 276
Jump-starting ....................................... 278
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 281
Fuses ................................................... 284
Wheels and tires ............................... 287
Important safety notes ........................ 287
Operation ............................................ 287
Winteroperation .................................. 289
Tirepressure ....................................... 290
Loading the vehicle .............................. 298
All aboutwheelsand tires................... 301
Changing awheel ................................ 307
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 312
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Technical data ................................... 313
Information regarding technical data ... 313
Vehicleelectronics .............................. 313
Identification plates ............................. 314
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 315
Vehicledata......................................... 320
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Index
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1, 2, 3...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac­tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 215
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 160
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 192
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warninglamp .................................220
Accident
Automatic measuresafter an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activatingmedia mode
General notes ................................ 235
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 115
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 185
Display message ............................ 197
Function/notes ................................ 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive DampingSystem
Function/notes .............................160
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes .............................102
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Additional speedometer ................... 187
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 318
Address book
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Adjustingthe volume
Multimediasystem ........................ 230
Airbags
Deployment ..................................... 52
Display message ............................ 200
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Side impact airbag .......................... 47
Windowcurtainair bag .................... 47
Airvents
Important safety notes ..............
ear............................................... 120
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Setting the center airvents ........... 120
Setting the sideair vents ...............120
Air-conditioningsystem
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 68
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 68
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 159
Performance Seat ............................ 94
AMG adaptive sport suspension system
General Information ....................... 159
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 188
AMG Performance exhaustsys-
tem ..................................................... 127
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 244
Assistancedisplay (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................185
Assistancemenu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................184
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying aservice message ........261
Driving abroad ............................... 262
Hiding aservice message .............. 261
.... 120
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Information aboutService .............261
Resetting the service intervaldis-
play................................................ 261
Service message ............................ 261
Specialservice requirements ......... 261
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ...........................................68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 185
Displaymessage ............................ 207
Function/notes............................. 171
Audiomenu(on-board computer) .... 182
Audiosystem
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displaymessage ............................ 204
see Lights
Automatic car wash(care) ............... 262
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stopfunction) .................................... 126
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stopfunction) .......................... 126
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 100
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedalposition ............. 133
Changing gear............................... 133
DIRECTSELECT lever ..................... 130
Drive program................................ 134
Drive programdisplay .................... 130
Driving tips.................................... 133
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi­clesexcept Mercedes-AMGvehi-
cles) ............................................... 128
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMGvehicles) .............. 129
Emergency running mode.............. 138
Engaging drive position .................. 132
Engaging neutral ............................ 131
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMGvehicles) .............. 132
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 131
Engaging reverse gear................... 131
Engaging the park position ............ 130
Holding the ve
uphill gradients .............................. 134
Kickdown....................................... 134
Manualshifting .............................. 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ..... 188
Overview ........................................ 130
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Pulling away ................................... 125
Selector lever ................................ 132
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Steering wheelpaddleshifters ...... 136
Transmission position display ........ 132
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 130
Transmission positions .................. 133
Automatic transmissionemer-
gencymode ....................................... 138
hiclestationary on
B
Back button ....................................... 230
Backup lamp
Displaymessage ............................ 203
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 278
Displaymessage ............................ 206
Important safety notes .................. 276
Jump starting ................................. 278
Belt
see Seatbelts
Beltwarning ......................................... 44
Blind SpotAssist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 186
Displaymessage ............................ 208
Notes/function .............................. 172
Bluetooth
®
Searching for amobilephone ........ 233
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Searching for amobilephone
(device manager)........................... 234
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
Telephony ...................................... 233
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Displaymessage ............................ 197
Notes............................................. 318
Brake forcedistribution
see EBD (electronicbrake force distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs............................. 106
Brake lamps
Displaymessage ............................ 202
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 318
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 63
Displaymessage ............................ 192
EBD .................................................. 67
Hillstart assist............................... 125
HOLD function ............................... 157
Important safety notes .................. 146
Maintenance .................................. 147
Parking brake ................................ 142
Riding tips...................................... 146
Warning lamp ................................. 219
Brakingassistanceappropriate to the situation
Function/notes................................ 63
Breakdown
Where will Ifind...? ........................ 269
see Flattire see Tow-starting see Towing away
Buttonsonthe steering wheel ......... 177
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up amalfunction
see Displaymessages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carwash........................................ 262
Carpets .......................................... 268
Display........................................... 266
Exhaustpipe.................................. 266
Exterior lights ................................ 265
Gear or selector lever .................... 267
Interior ........................................... 266
Matte finish ................................... 264
Notes............................................. 262
Paint .............................................. 263
Plastic trim .................................... 266
Power washer................................ 263
Rear viewcamera .......................... 265
Roof lining ...................................... 268
Seatbelt........................................ 267
Seatcover..................................... 267
Sensors ......................................... 265
Steering wheel............................... 267
Trimpieces.................................... 267
Washing by hand ........................... 262
Wheels........................................... 264
Windows........................................ 264
Wiperblades.................................. 265
Woodentrim .................................. 267
Cargocompartmentenlargement ... 240
Cargotie downrings ......................... 241
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 183
Centerconsole
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automaticlocking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........ 70
Changeofaddress .............................. 26
Changeofownership .......................... 26
Changingawheel
Wheels andtires............................ 308
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Child
Restraintsystem .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors............................................57
On thefront-passenger seat ............ 58
Rearward-facingrestraint system .... 59
Top Tether .......................................57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes....................59
Rear doors....................................... 60
Children
Special seat belt retractor............... 55
Children in thevehicle
Important safety notes....................54
Cigarettelighter ................................ 244
Cleaning
Mirror turnsignal ...........................265
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 111
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 113
Controlling automatically ...............116
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 115
Defrosting the windows ................. 118
Defrosting the windshield .............. 117
General notes ................................ 110
Indicator lamp ................................ 116
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 114
Maximum cooling .......................... 118
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 112
Overview of systems ......................110
r window
Problem with
defroster ........................................ 119
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 116
Refrigerant ..................................... 319
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 320
Setting the airdistribution ............. 116
Setting the airvents ......................120
Setting the airflow ......................... 117
Setting the temperature ................ 116
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 119
Switching on/off ........................... 115
the rea
Switching residualheaton/off ...... 119
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 118
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 117
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Combination switch .......................... 101
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 255
Calling up ....................................... 255
Magnetic fieldzone maps.............. 255
Setting ...........................................255
ConnectingaUSB device
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Consumptionstatistics(on-board
computer) .......................................... 180
Controller ...........................................230
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening feature ............ 83
Coolant(engine)
Checking the level......................... 260
Display message ............................ 205
Filling capacity ............................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 318
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............188
Temperature gauge ........................ 177
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
rneringli
Co
Display message ............................ 202
Cruisecontrol
Activationconditions ..................... 150
Cruise control lever....................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 150
Display message ............................ 210
Driving system ............................... 149
Function/notes .............................149
Important safety notes .................. 149
Setting aspeed.............................. 150
ght function
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Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 150
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 243
Important safety notes .................. 242
Rear compartment ......................... 243
CustomerAssistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
CustomerRelations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technicaldata
Daytime runninglamps
Displaymessage ............................ 204
Function/notes............................. 100
Switching on/off(on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnosticsconnection ...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 181
DIRECTSELECT lever
Automatictransmission................. 130
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS................................ 261
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 191
Driving systems ............................. 207
Engine ............................................ 205
Generalnotes ................................ 190
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 191
Lights ............................................. 202
Safety systems .............................. 192
SmartKey ....................................... 216
Tires ............................................... 211
Vehicle........................................... 213
Distance PilotDISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 152
Calling up aspeed ......................... 153
Cruise control lever ....................... 152
DisplayMessage ............................ 209
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 155
Driving tips.................................... 156
Function/notes............................. 151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Setting aspeed .............................. 154
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 154
Stopping ........................................ 154
Storing aspeed .............................. 153
Switching off .................................. 155
Distance recorder ............................. 180
Distance warning(warning lamp) .... 227
Distance warningfunction
Function/notes................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Doors
Automaticlocking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Automaticlocking (switch) ............... 77
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey)....................................... 70
Control panel ................................... 38
Displaymessage ............................ 216
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 76
Opening (frominside
rinking and driving ......................... 144
D Drive program
Automatictransmission ................. 134
Display........................................... 132
Display(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 130
Driver's door
see Doors
Drivingabroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 262
Drivingonfloodedroads .................. 148
Drivingsafety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 62
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 63
Drivingsafety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVEBRAKE............................. 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Distance warning function ............... 62
EBD (electronicbrake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 67
)...................... 76
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ESP®(ElectronicStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
STEER CONTROL ............................. 68
Driving system
Distance PilotDISTRONIC............. 151
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 160
Parking assistPARKTRONIC .......... 161
Parking Pilot.................................. 164
RACESTART(Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 158
Start-off assist............................... 158
Drivingsystems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 159
ATTENTIONASSIST ........................ 171
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 172
Cruise control ................................ 149
Displaymessage ............................ 207
HOLD function ............................... 157
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 174
Lane Tracking package.................. 172
Rear viewcamera .......................... 167
Drivingtips
Automatictransmission................. 133
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in period.............................. 121
Checking brake lining thickness .... 147
Distance PilotDISTRONIC ............. 156
Downhillgradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving ....................... 144
Driving in winter ............................. 148
Driving on floodedroads ................ 148
Driving on wetroads ...................... 148
Exhaustcheck ............................... 144
Fuel................................................ 144
General.......................................... 144
Hydroplaning ................................. 148
Icy roadsurfaces ........................... 148
Limitedbraking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 147
Snow chains .................................. 290
The first 1000 miles (1500km) ..... 121
Wet roadsurface ........................... 146
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 183
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
DYNAMICSELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control)............................. 115
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 112
CSE
DYNAMI cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 128
DYNAMICSELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ................. 129
LECT button(allvehi-
E
EBD (electronicbrake forcedistri­bution)
Displaymessage ............................ 194
Function/notes................................ 67
ECOdisplay
Function/notes............................. 145
On-board computer....................... 180
ECOstart/stopfunction
Automaticengine start .................. 126
Automaticengine switch-off .......... 126
Deactivating/activating ................. 127
Generalinformation ....................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 126
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
Emergency
Automaticmeasures afteranacci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door.................................... 77
Vehicle............................................. 77
EmergencyTensioningDevices
Activation ......................................... 52
Emissionscontrol
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 224
Displaymessage ............................ 205
ECO start/stop function ................ 125
Engine number ............................... 315
Irregularrunning ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 278
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
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Starting (important safety notes)... 123
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Starting via smartphone ................ 124
Starting with the Start/Stopbut-
ton ................................................. 124
Switching off .................................. 141
Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 284
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 259
Additives ........................................ 318
Checking the oillevel ..................... 258
Checking the oillevel using the
dipstick .......................................... 258
Displaymessage ............................ 206
Filling capacity ............................... 318
Notesabout oilgrades................... 317
Notesonoil level/consumption .... 258
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............... 188
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
®
(ElectronicStability Pro-
ESP gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 188
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............. 66
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 65
Deactivating/activating (on­board computer, except
Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............... 185
Displaymessage ............................ 192
Function/notes................................ 64
Generalnotes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 221
ETS/4ETS (ElectronicTraction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 64
Exhaust
see Exhaustpipe
Exhaustcheck ................................... 144
Exhaustpipe
Cleaning ......................................... 266
r lighting
terio
Ex
Cleaning ......................................... 265
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 96
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 97
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 97
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 97
Outofposition (troubleshooting)..... 97
Setting ............................................. 97
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Storing the parking position ............. 98
Eyeglassescompartment ................. 238
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 231
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aidkit ......................................... 270
Flat tire
MOExtended tires.......................... 271
Preparing the vehicle..................... 271
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 272
Floormats ........................................... 256
Frequencies
Mobilephone ................................. 313
Two-way radio ................................ 313
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 317
Consumption statistics .................. 180
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 180
Displaying the range...................... 180
Driving tips.................................... 144
E10 ................................................ 316
Fuelgauge ....................................... 33
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Grade (gasoline) ............................ 316
Importantsafety notes..................316
Problem (malfunction) ...................140
Refueling ........................................ 138
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 316
Fuelfiller flap
Opening ......................................... 139
Fuellevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Fueltank
Capacity ........................................ 316
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................285
Before changing .............................284
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 285
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 254
General notes ................................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 252
Opening/closing the garage door .. 254
Problems whenprogramming ........254
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 252
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 253
Gasoline ............................................. 316
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 188
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................238
Google™Local Search
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREEACCESS .......................... 79
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 92
Adjusting (manually)........................ 93
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 93
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 103
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................101
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 102
Display message ............................ 203
Replacing bulbs .............................106
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Hill start assist .................................. 125
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 157
Activationconditions ..................... 157
Deactivating ................................... 157
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes .............................157
Home address
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Hood
Closing ...........................................258
Display message ............................ 215
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening ......................................... 257
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 148
I
Ignitionlock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 106
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
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Instrumentcluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings......................................... 186
Warningand indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 176
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................104
Overview ........................................ 103
Reading lamp ................................. 103
®
iPod
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 270
Using ............................................. 309
Jump starting (engine) ......................278
K
Keypositions
Start/Stop button .......................... 122
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Deactivation ..................................... 71
Locking ............................................ 71
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................134
Manual gearshifting ....................... 138
Kneebag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane KeepingAssist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 186
Display message ............................ 208
Function/information.................... 174
LaneTracking package ..................... 172
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 189
LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 203
Light sensor(display message) ....... 204
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 102
Automaticheadlamp mode............ 100
Fogged up headlamps.................... 103
Hazard warning lamps ................... 102
Highbeamflasher.......................... 101
High-beam headlamps................... 101
Light switch ................................... 100
Low-beamheadlamps.................... 101
Parking lamps ................................ 101
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Setting exteriorlighting ................. 100
Standing lamps .............................. 101
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off(on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Turn signals................................... 101
Loadingguidelines ............................ 237
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic........................................ 77
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 76
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 187
Low-beam headlamps
Displaymessage ............................ 202
Replacing bulbs............................. 105
Switching on/off........................... 101
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-
port.................................................. 93
M
M+S tires ............................................ 289
Malfunctionmessage
see Displaymessages
Matte finish(cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 264
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 248
Displaymessage ............................ 197
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13
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) .....................................248
Downloading routes....................... 251
Emergency call .............................. 246
General notes ................................ 245
Geo fencing ................................... 251
Locating astolenvehicle ...............250
MB info call button ........................ 247
Remote fault diagnosis.................. 250
Remote vehiclelocking .................. 250
Roadsideassistance button ........... 247
Search &Send ............................... 249
Self-test ......................................... 245
Speed alert .................................... 251
System .......................................... 245
Triggering the vehiclealarm ........... 252
Vehicleremote unlocking .............. 249
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 72
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle................................ 77
Removing ......................................... 72
Unlocking the driver'sdoor.............. 77
Memory card (audio) ......................... 183
Memory function ................................. 98
Messagememory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 191
Messages
see Displaymessages
Mirrorturn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors see Rear-viewmirror see Vanity mirror (inthe sunvisor)
Mobilephone
Connecting (Bluetooth
face).............................................. 233
Connecting (device manager)........ 234
Frequencies................................... 313
Installation ..................................... 313
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 183
Transmission output(maximum) .... 313
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 72
MOExtendedtires .............................. 271
®
inter-
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle...................... 311
Mounting anew wheel................... 310
Preparing the vehicle..................... 308
Raising the vehicle......................... 309
Removing awheel .......................... 310
Securing the vehicleagainstroll-
ing away ........................................ 309
MP3
Operation
e also Digital Operator's Man-
se
ual.................................................. 229
Multifunctiondisplay
Function/notes............................. 179
Permanent display ......................... 187
Multifunctionsteering wheel
Operating the on-board computer..177
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................230
Music files
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
....................................... 183
N
Navigation
Entering adestination .................... 231
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Notes on breaking-inanew vehi-
cle ....................................................... 121
O
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags...........................................45
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Beltwarning ..................................... 44
Childreninthe vehicle..................... 54
Important safety notes.................... 40
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Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation .........................................48
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 180
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 188
Assistance graphicmenu ............... 185
Assistance menu ........................... 184
Audio menu ................................... 182
Convenience submenu .................. 188
Displaymessages .......................... 190
Displaying aservice message ........ 261
Factory settings ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 176
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 186
Lighting submenu .......................... 187
Menu overview .............................. 179
Message memory .......................... 191
Navigation menu ............................ 181
Operation ....................................... 177
RACETIMER ................................... 189
Service menu ................................. 186
Settingsmenu ............................... 186
Standard display ............................ 180
Telephone menu ............................ 183
Tripmenu ...................................... 180
Vehiclesubmenu ........................... 187
Video DVD operation ..................... 183
Opening and closingthe side trim
panels ................................................. 106
Operatingsafety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operatingsystem
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual................ 23
Operator's Manual
Vehicleequipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 176
Overhead controlpanel ...................... 39
Override feature
indows........................... 60
side w
Rear
P
Paint code number ............................ 314
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 263
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roofwithpower tilt/ sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 85
Operating ......................................... 86
Operating the rollersunblindsfor
the sliding sunroof........................... 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Reversing feature ............................. 86
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 141
Parking brake ................................ 142
Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 98
Rear viewcamera .......................... 167
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors see Rear viewcamera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
Driving system ............................... 161
Function/notes............................. 161
Important safety notes .................. 161
Problems (malfunctions)................ 163
Sensorrange................................. 161
Warning display ............................. 162
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 143
Applying or releasing manually ...... 142
Displaymessage ............................ 194
Electric parking brake .................... 142
Emergency braking ........................ 143
Generalnotes ................................ 142
Releasing automatically................. 143
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15
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 167
Detecting parking spaces .............. 164
Display Message ............................208
Exiting aparking space .................. 166
Function/notes .............................164
Important safety notes .................. 164
Parking .......................................... 165
PASSENGERAIR BAG
Display message ............................ 200
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problem (malfunction) ................... 200
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Phonebook
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................266
Power washers .................................. 263
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobilizer...................................... 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 125
General notes ................................ 125
Hill start assist ............................... 125
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualifiedspecialist workshop ........... 28
R
RACESTART
Important safety notes .................. 158
RACESTART (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 158
RACETIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 189
Radio
Selecting astation......................... 182
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Radio-wave reception/transmis­sioninthe vehicle
Declarationofconformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 87
Readinglamp ..................................... 103
Rear compartment
Setting the airvents ......................120
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 203
Replacing bulbs .............................106
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrestforwards/
back ............................................... 240
Rear viewcamera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 169
Cleaning instructions ..................... 265
Display in the multimediasystem .. 168
Function/notes .............................167
General notes ................................ 167
Switching on/off ........................... 168
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-viewmirror
Anti-glare (manual).......................... 96
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 97
Reflectivesafety jacket .................... 269
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys­tem)
Important safety notes .................. 319
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 138
Refueling process.......................... 139
see Fuel
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Remote control
Garagedooropener ....................... 252
Programming (garagedoor
opener) .......................................... 252
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 106
High-beam headlamps................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 104
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheelarch).......................... 105
Low-beamheadlamps.................... 105
Overview of bulb types .................. 104
Rear fog lamp ................................ 106
Turn signals(front) ......................... 106
Turn signals(rear) .......................... 106
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Displaymessage ............................ 206
Warning lamp ................................. 224
see Fuel
Residual heat(climate control) ........ 119
Restraintsystem
Displaymessage ............................ 198
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reversegear(selectorlever) ........... 132
Reversingfeature
Roller sunblind ................................. 87
Sidewindows................................... 82
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Rollersunblind
Panorama roofwithpower tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 87
Roofcarrier ........................................ 241
Roofliningand carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 268
Roofload(maximum) ........................ 320
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle..................... 54
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 235
Inserting/removing ........................ 235
Removing ....................................... 235
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
Search &Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
Seat
Correct driver'sseatposition ........... 90
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Correct usage.................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 218
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 92
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 91
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 94
Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-
port.................................................. 93
Adjusting the headrestraint ............ 92
Cleaning the cover......................... 267
Folding the backrest(rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 240
Important safety notes .................... 90
Seatheating problem ...................... 95
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Switching seatheating on/off......... 94
Securing cargo .................................. 241
Selectorlever
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 265
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17
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 186
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .....................................318
Coolant (engine) ............................ 318
Engine oil ....................................... 317
Fuel ................................................ 315
Important safety notes .................. 315
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 319
Washer fluid ................................... 319
Settingthe air distribution ...............116
Settingthe airflow ............................ 117
Settingthe date/time format
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Settingthe language
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Settingthe time
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 188
On-board computer ....................... 186
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 188
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 204
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Convenienceclosing feature ............ 83
Convenienceopening feature ..........83
Important safety information ........... 81
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Problem(malfunction) .....................84
Resetting......................................... 84
Reversingfeature .............................82
SIRIUS
Sliding sunroof
SmartKey
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 122 Smartphone
SMS
Snow chains ...................................... 290
Sound
Special seat belt retractor .................. 55
Specialist workshop ............................28
Speed, controlling
Speedometer
SPORT handling mode
Standing lamps
services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Changing the battery ....................... 73
Changing the programming .............72
Checkingthe battery .......................73
Convenience closingfeature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Display message ............................ 216
Door central locking/unlocking .......70
Important safety notes .................... 70
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 71
Loss .................................................74
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 122
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Starting the engine ........................ 124
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Switching on/off ........................... 230
see Cruise control
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 187
Digital ............................................ 181
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments...................................... 176
Selectingthe display unit ......
Deactivating/activat
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................66
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Display message ............................203
Switching on/off ........................... 101
ing
......... 186
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Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 123
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
STEER CONTROL ..................................68
Steering
Display message ............................216
Steering assistant STEERCON­TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually)........................ 95
Buttonoverview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 177
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Important safety notes .................... 95
Paddle shifters ............................... 136
Steering wheelpaddle shifters ........ 136
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 189
Stowagecompartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 238
Armrest (under)............................. 239
Center console .............................. 238
Center console (rear) ..................... 239
Cupholders ................................... 242
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 238
Glove box ....................................... 238
Important safety information ......... 237
Mappockets .................................. 239
Stowagenet ................................... 239
Stowagenet ....................................... 239
Stowagewellbeneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 241
Summertires ..................................... 289
Sun visor ............................................ 243
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 159
Switchingair-recirculationmode
on/off ................................................. 119
Switchingonmediamode
Via the device list .......................... 235
T
Tachometer ........................................ 176
Tail lamps
Displaymessage ............................ 203
see Lights
Tank
see Fueltank
Tank content
Fuelgauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 315
Information .................................... 313
Tires/wheels ................................. 312
Vehicledata................................... 320
Telephone
Accepting acall(multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 184
Authorizing amobilephone (con-
necting) ......................................... 233
Authorizing amobilephone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 234
Connecting amobilephone
(device manager)........................... 234
Connecting amobilephone (gen-
eralinformation) ............................ 233
Displaymessage ............................ 216
Introduction ................................... 183
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 183
Numberfrom the phone book........ 184
Redialing ........................................ 184
Rejecting/ending acall................. 184
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 177
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............... 188
Engine oil(on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............... 188
Outsidetemperature ...................... 176
Setting (climate control)................ 116
Transmission oil(on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ..... 188
Through-loadingfeature ................... 239
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 189
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 294
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Checkingmanually ........................ 293
Display message ............................ 211
Maximum .......................................293
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 274
Notes ............................................. 292
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 274
Recommended ............................... 290
Tire pressure losswarning system
General notes ................................ 293
Important safety notes .................. 294
Restarting ...................................... 294
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 296
Function/notes .............................294
General notes ................................ 294
Important safety notes .................. 295
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 297
Restarting ...................................... 297
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning message .......................... 296
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 272
Important safety notes .................. 272
Storage location ............................ 271
Tire pressure not reached .............. 274
Tire pressure reached .................... 274
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 307
Averageweight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 305
Bar (definition) ............................... 305
Changing awheel .......................... 307
Characteristics .............................. 305
Checking ........................................ 287
Curb weight (definition) ................. 306
Definition of terms ......................... 305
Direction of rotation...................... 308
Displaymessage ............................ 211
Distribution of the vehicleoccu-
pants (definition) ............................ 307
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 305
DOT, T
ire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 305
GAWR(GrossAxle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 306
Generalnotes ................................ 312
GVW(GrossVehicleWeight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 306
GVWR (GrossVehicleWeight Rat-
ing)(definition) .............................. 306
Important safety notes .................. 287
Increased vehicleweightdue to
optionalequipment (definition) ...... 306
Information on driving .................... 287
Kilopascal(kPa)(definition) ........... 306
Labeling (overview) ........................ 302
Loadbearing index (definition) ...... 307
Loadindex ..................................... 304
Loadindex (definition) ................... 306
M+S tires....................................... 289
Maximumloadonatire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 306
Maximumloaded vehicleweight
(definition) ..................................... 306
Maximumpermissibletire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 306
Maximumtire load ......................... 304
Maximumtire load (definition) ....... 306
MOExtended tires.......................... 289
Optionalequipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 307
PSI (pounds persquare inch)(def-
inition) ........................................... 307
Replacing ....................................... 307
Service life ..................................... 288
Sidewall(definition) ....................... 307
Speed rating (definition) ................ 306
Storing ........................................... 308
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 305
Summer tires................................. 289
Temperature .................................. 302
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 307
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 307
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 307
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 306
Tire size (data)............................... 312
Tire size designation, load-beari ca
pacity, speed rating .................... 302
Tire tread....................................... 288
Tire tread(definition) ..................... 307
Totalloadlimit (definition) ............. 307
Traction......................................... 301
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Traction (definition)....................... 307
Tread wear .....................................301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards...................................... 301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition) .................... 306
Wearindicator (definition) ............. 307
Wheelrim (definition) .................... 306
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 284
Important safety notes .................. 281
Installing the towing eye................ 282
Removing the towing eye...............282
Towing atrailer
®
(ElectronicStability Pro-
ESP
gram) ............................................... 67
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 281
Installing the towing eye................ 282
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 284
Removing the towing eye...............282
Transporting the vehicle ................ 283
With both axlesonthe ground ....... 283
With front axle raised ..................... 282
Towing eye ......................................... 270
Traffic reports
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................229
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTlever) ......................130
Transporting the vehicle .................. 283
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................267
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................180
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 180
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 181
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 81
Emergency release button ...............81
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (automaticallyfrom out-
side) .................................................79
Opening (from outside the vehi­cle, HANDS-F Opening automaticallyfrom
inside ............................................... 80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 78
Trunk lid
Display message ............................215
Opening dimensions ......................320
Trunk load (maximum) ......................320
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 202
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 106
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 313
Installation..................................... 313
Transmissionoutput (maximum).... 313
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
REE ACCESS) ...
........... 79
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 77
From insidethe vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................76
Upshiftindicator (on-boardcom-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......188
USB devices
Connecting to the MediaInter-
face ............................................... 236
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........244
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 213
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individualsettings .......................... 186
Limited Warranty .............................29
Loading .......................................... 298
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 70
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21
Lowering ........................................ 311
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for along period................ 143
Pulling away................................... 125
Raising ........................................... 309
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 309
Transporting .................................. 283
Unlocking (inanemergency) ........... 77
Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 70
Vehicledata................................... 320
Vehicledata
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 320
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 320
Vehicledimensions ........................... 320
Vehicleemergencylocking ................ 77
Vehicleidentificationnumber
see VIN
Vehicleidentificationplate .............. 314
Vehicletoolkit .................................. 270
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 120
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 183
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
VIN
Seat............................................... 315
Type plate ...................................... 314
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Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 220
Active Brake Assist ........................ 227
Brakes ........................................... 219
Check Engine ................................. 224
Coolant .......................................... 225
Distance warning ........................... 227
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ESP
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ESP
OFF ....................................... 222
Fueltank ........................................ 224
Overview .......................................... 33
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fuel................................... 224
Restraint system ............................ 224
Seatbelt........................................ 218
SPORThandling mode................... 222
Tire pressure monitor .................... 228
Warning triangle ................................ 270
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Displaymessage ............................ 216
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 312
Wheel bolt tighteningtorque ........... 311
Wheel chock ...................................... 309
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 307
Checking ........................................ 287
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Important safety notes .................. 287
Information on driving .................... 287
Interchanging/changing ................ 307
Mounting anew wheel................... 310
Removing awheel .......................... 310
Storing ........................................... 308
Tightening torque ........................... 311
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 312
Wheelsand tires
Changing awheel .......................... 308
Window curtainair bag
Displaymessage ............................ 199
Operation ......................................... 47
Windows
see Sidewindows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 117
Windshieldwasher system
Adding washerfluid ....................... 260
Important safety notes .................. 319
Windshieldwipers
Displaymessage ............................ 216
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Replacing the wiperblades............ 108
Switching on/off........................... 107
Winter driving
Slippery roadsurfaces ................... 148
Snow chains .................................. 290
Winter operation
Generalnotes
Wi
nter tires
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M+S tires....................................... 289
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Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Important safety notes .................. 108
Woodentrim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 267
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 117
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Introduction
The printedOperator's Manual providesinfor­mation about thesafeoperation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual providescompre­hensiveand specifically adapted information on your vehicle's equipmentand multimedia sys­tem. You can call up theDigital Operator's Man­ual via themultimedia system.
You will notincur any costswhen calling up
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theDigital Operator's Manual. The Digital Operator's Manual works without connecting to theInternet.
Thereare three ways to access thetopicsofthe Digital Operator's Manual:
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Visualsearch
The visual search allows you to exploreyour vehicle"virtually". Starting from either the vehicleexteriorvieworinteriorview, you can access manyofthe differenttopicscovered by theDigital Operator's Manual. To access thevehicleinteriorsection,select the"Vehi­cle interior" view.
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Keywordsearch
The keyword search allows you to search for a keyword by enteringcharacters.
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Contents
You can select individual sectionsinthe con­tents.
The Digital Operator's Manual is deactiva-
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tedfor safetyreasonswhile driving.
Operation
Calling up theDigital Operator's Man­ual
X
Press the Ø buttoninthe center console. The overview relating to thevehicleappears.
X
Selectthe "Operator's Manual" menuitemby turning 3 or pressing 7 thecontroller.
X
Confirm 7 themessage about thewarning and safetynotes. The basic menufor theDigital Operator's Manual appears.
Operating theDigital Operator's Man­ual
General notes
Pleaseobservethe information about theoper­ation of thecontroller (
Y page 230).
Content pages
The contentpages can be accessed by meansof avisual search,akeyword search or usingthe contents.
X
To scroll forwards/backwards: turn 3 thecontroller.
X
To displayinfull-screen or animation:slide
8 thecontroller to theleft :.
To select information texts or savebook-
X
marks: slide 9 thecontroller to the right ;.
X
To select alink: slide 6 thecontroller downwards =.
X
To exit acontent page: select % sym- bol ?.
To call up thebasic menuofthe Digital
X
Operator's Manual: select Þ symbol A. To switch functions to themultimedia
X
system using thebuttonsonthe center console: press the $, %, Õ or Ø
button. The selected menuappears. The Digital Oper­ator's Manual remainsopen in theback­ground.
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Protecting the environment
General notes
Environmental note
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Daimler's declared policy is one of compre­hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this
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planet to be used sparingly and in amanner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmen­tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
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operating conditionsofyour vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel con­sumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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remove roof racks once you no longer need them.
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aregularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when startingthe engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain asafe 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 traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump­tion.
Environmental concerns and recom­mendations
Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re­use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materi­als. In this way you will help to protect the envi­ronment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
H
Daimler AG also suppliesreconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
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ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following 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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instrumentcluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys­tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This could lead to malfunctionsinsafety-relevant
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu­ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equalqual­ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehi­cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been spe­cifically developed,manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain asupply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers pro­vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
Y page 314).
parts (
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Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes allmodels
i
and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of this Oper­ator's Manual going to print. Country-specific differences are possible.Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety­relevant systems and functions. The equip­ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustra­tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys­tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book­let are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicleoperation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and condi­tions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installedparts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut,Maine, Massachu­setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System War­ranty
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State warranty enforcementlaws (lemon laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any author­ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
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Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for areplace­ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor­mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor­nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or arefund of the purchase price or lease price, if after areason­able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, areasonable number of repair attempts is pre­sumed for aretail buyerorlessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction
results in acondition that is likely to cause
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death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven,that defect or malfunction has been subjecttorepair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writingofthe need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction
of aless serious naturethan category (1) has been subjecttorepair four or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz in writingofthe need for its
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repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of servicebyreason of
repair of the same or differentsubstantial defectsormalfunctionsfor acumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC 3Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you when takingthe vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Your customer service advisor will enter every serviceintoyour Main­tenance Booklet on your behalf.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro­gram offerstechnical help in the event of a breakdown.Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis­tanceHotline are answered by our agents24 hours aday, 365 days ayear.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information,refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure(USA)orthe "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and WarrantyBooklet (Canada). You will find both in the vehicle docu­ment wallet.
Change of address or change of own­ership
In the event of achangeofaddress, please send us the "Notification of AddressChange" in the Service and WarrantyBooklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA)atthe hotlinenumber 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.This will assist us in contact­ing you in atimely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes,please leave all liter­ature in the vehicle so that it is available to the nextowner.
If you have purchased aused car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and WarrantyBooklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA)atthe hotlinenumber 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outsidethe USA and Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points:
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Service facilities or replacementparts may not be readily available.
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Lead-free fuel for vehicles with acatalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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The fuel may have aconsiderably lower octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause enginedamage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Deliv­ery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC European DeliveryDepartment One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European DeliveryDepartment 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Operating safety
Important safetynotes
WARNING
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If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenancework or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is arisk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte­nancework as well as any required repairs carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is arisk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads, checkthe vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
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Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other net­worked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as inten­ded and/or jeopardizethe operatingsafety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accidentand injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec­tronic componentsortheir software. You should have all work to electrical and elec­tronic equipment carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
Operating safety
There is arisk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle becomes stuck,e.g. on ahigh curb or an unpaved road
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you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, aspeed bump or apothole in the road
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aheavy objectstrikes the underbody or parts of the chassis
In situationslike this, the body, the under­body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unex­pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the loads they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com­bustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catchfire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at aqualified spe­cialist workshop. If on continuingyour jour­ney you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic condi­tions. In such cases, consult aqualified spe­cialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the two 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 compliancecould void the user’s authoritytooperate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol­lowing two conditions:(1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including inter­ference that may cause undesired operation of the device."
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Diagnostics connection
The diagnosticsconnectionisonlyintendedfor theconnectionofdiagnostic equipmentata qualified specialistworkshop.
WARNING
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If you connectequipmenttoadiagnostics connection in thevehicle, it may affectthe operation of vehicle systems.Asaresult,the
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operatingsafetyofthe vehicle could be affec­ted. There is ariskofanaccident.
Only connectequipmenttoadiagnosticscon­nection in thevehicle, whichisapproved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
WARNING
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Objects in thedriver's footwell can restrictthe pedaltravelorobstruct adepressed pedal. The operatingand road safetyofthe vehicle is jeopardized. There is ariskofanaccident.
Makesurethatall objects in thevehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannotenter thedriver's footwell. Install thefloormats securely and as specifiedinorder to ensure sufficientclearancefor thepedals. Do notuse loose floormatsand do notplacefloormatson topofone another.
If theengineisswitched offand equipment
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on thediagnosticsconnectionisused,the starter battery may discharge.
Connectingequipmenttothe diagnosticscon­nection can lead to emissionsmonitoringinfor­mation beingreset,for example. Thismay lead to thevehicle failingtomeetthe requirements of thenextemissionstestduringthe main inspec­tion.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-BenzCenterisaquali­fiedspecialistworkshop.Ithas thenecessary specialistknowledge,tools and qualificationsto correctlycarry out theworkrequiredonyour vehicle. Thisisespecially thecasefor workrel­evant to safety.
Observethe notesinthe Maintenance Booklet.
Always havethe followingworkcarriedout at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter:
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workrelevant to safety
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serviceand maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation workand modifica­tions
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workonelectronic components
Correct use
If you removeany warningstickers, you or oth­ers could fail to recognizecertaindangers. Leave warningstickersinposition.
Observethe followinginformation when driving your vehicle:
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thesafetynotes in this manual
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technical datafor thevehicle
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traffic rulesand regulations
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laws and safetystandardspertainingtomotor vehicles
Problemswithyourvehicle
If you should experience aproblem withyour vehicle, particularly onethatyou believe may affectits safeoperation,weurgeyou to contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenterimmedi­ately to havethe problem diagnosed and recti­fied. If theproblem is notresolved to your sat­isfaction,please discussthe problem again with an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenteror, if nec­essary, contact us at oneofthe following addresses.
In theUSA
Customer AssistanceCenter Mercedes-BenzUSA,LLC 3Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer RelationsDepartment Mercedes-BenzCanada, Inc. 98 VanderhoofAvenue Toronto,Ontario M4G4C9
Reporting safetydefects
USAonly:
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The following text is reproduced as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966. If you believe that your vehicle has adefect
which could cause acrash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)inaddition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,itmay open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order arecall 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 Hotlinetoll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov;orwrite to: Administrator, NHTSA,400 SeventhStreet, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
Follow the instructions in this manual about
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the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contra­ventions against these instructions is not cov­ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War­ranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are 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 contains the most important information about your vehicle in acompact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
Awide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma­nently store technical information about:
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the vehicle's operating state
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incidents
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malfunctions
In general, this technical information docu­mentsthe state of acomponent, amodule, a system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
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operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluid levels
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the vehicle's status messages and those of its individual components, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in move­ment,lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position
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malfunctionsand defects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes
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vehicle reactionsand operating conditions in special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy­ment,intervention of stability control sys­tems
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ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to:
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assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc­tions and defects
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analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci­dent
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optimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor­mation can be read from the event data memory and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
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repair services
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service processes
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warranties
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quality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser­vice network (including the manufacturer) using special diagnostic testers. More detailed infor­mation is obtained from it, if required.
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After amalfunctionhas been rectified, the infor­mationisdeletedfrom the malfunctionmemory or is continuallyoverwritten.
Whenoperating the vehicle, situations arecon­ceivableinwhich thistechnicaldata, in connec­tionwithotherinformation(if necessary,under consultationwithanauthorizedexpert),could be traced to aperson.
Examples include:
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accident reports
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damage to the vehicle
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witness statements
Further additional functions thathavebeencon­tractuallyagreeduponwiththe customerallow certain vehicledatatobeconveyedbythe vehi­cle as well.The additional functions include, for example, vehiclelocation in caseofanemer­gency.
COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicleisequippedwithCOMAND or mbrace,additional data aboutthe vehicle's operation, the useofthe vehicleincertain sit­uations, and the location of the vehiclemay be compiled throughCOMAND or the mbrace sys­tem.
For additional informationpleaserefer to the COMAND UserManualorthe DigitalOperator's Manualand/or the mbrace Terms and Condi­tions.
Eventdata recorders
Thisvehicleisequippedwithanevent data recorder(EDR). Thisvehicleisequippedwithan event data recorder(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deploy­ment or hitting aroadobstacle,datathatwill assist in understanding how avehicle's systems performed.The EDR is designedtorecord data relatedtovehicledynamics and safety systems for ashort periodoftime,typically30seconds or less.
The EDR in thisvehicleisdesignedtorecord such data as:
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How various systemsinyourvehiclewere operating
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Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened
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How far (ifatall)the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or brake pedaland
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How fastthe vehiclewas traveling.
These data can helpprovideabetter under­standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuriesoccur. NOTE: EDR data arerecorded by your vehicleonlyifanon-trivialcrash situa­tionoccurs; no data arerecordedbythe EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, ageand crash location)
es, such as
arerecorded. However, otherp
arti lawenforcement could combine the EDR data with the typeofpersonally identifying data rou­tinely acquired during acrash investigation.
Accesstothe vehicleand/or the EDR is needed to readdatathatisrecordedbyanEDR, and specialequipment is required.Inadditiontothe vehiclemanufacturer,otherpartiesthathave the specialequipment,suchaslaw enforce­ment, can readthe informationbyaccessing the vehicleorthe EDR.
EDR data maybeusedinciviland criminalmat­ters as atool in accident reconstruction, acci­dent claims and vehiclesafety.Since the Crash Data RetrievalCDR tool thatisusedtoextract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA")expressly disclaims any and allliability arising from the extractionofthisinformationbyunauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others withoutthe consent of the vehicleowners or, if the vehicleisleased, withoutthe consent of the lessee. Exceptions to thisrepresentation includeresponses to subpoenas by lawenforce­ment; by federal, state or local government; in connectionwithorarisingout of litigation involv­ing MBUSA or its subsidiariesand affilia
tes; o
as required by law. Warning:The EDR is acomponent of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with,alter­ing,modifying or removing the EDR component mayresultinamalfunctionofthe Restraint Sys­tem Moduleand othersystems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federalregulation arepre-empted. Thismeans thatinthe event of such conflict, the federalregulation governs.AsofFebruary2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
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Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-source software used in your vehicleand itselectronic componentsisavailable on thefollowingweb­site:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource
Registeredtrademarks
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Bluetooth®is aregisteredtrademark of Blue­toothSIG Inc.
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DTS™ is aregisteredtrademark of DTS, Inc.
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Dolby®and MLP™are registeredtrademarks of DOLBYLaboratories.
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BabySmart™, ESP®and PRE-SAFE®are reg­isteredtrademarksofDaimler AG.
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HomeLink®is aregisteredtrademark of John­son Controls.
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iPod®and iTunes®are registeredtrademarks of Apple Inc.
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Logic7®is aregisteredtrademark of Harman International Industries.
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Microsoft®and Windows media®are regis­tered trademarksofMicrosoft Corporation.
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SIRIUS®is aregisteredtrademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
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HD Radio™ is aregisteredtrademark of iBiq­uityDigital Corporation.
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Gracenote®is aregisteredtrademark of Gracenote, Inc.
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ZAGATSurvey®and relatedbrands are regis­tered trademarksofZagat Survey, LLC.
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Cockpit
Cockpit
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Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle shift­ers
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Combination switch 101
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Instrumentcluster 33
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Horn
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DIRECT SELECT lever 130
B
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning display
C
Overhead control panel 39
136
162
Function Page
D
Climatecontrol systems 110
E
Ignition lock 122
F
Adjusts thesteering wheel 95
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Cruisecontrol lever 149
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Electric parking brake 142
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Lightswitch 100
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Diagnostics connection 28
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Opensthe hood 257
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Instrumentcluster
Instrument cluster
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At aglance
Function Page
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Speedometer withsegments 176 Warning and indicator lamps:
L Low-beam headlamps T Parking lamps K High-beam headlamps ÷ ESP
Electric parking brake applied(red)
F (USAonly) ! (Canada only) ! Electric parking brake
(yellow)
· Distancewarning
å ESP®OFF ! ABSmalfunctioning
Brakes 219
$ (USAonly) J (Canada only)
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101 101 101
221
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224 227
221 220
Function Page
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#! Turn signals
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Multifunction display 179
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Tachometer 176
6 Restraintsystem ü Seat belt notfastened
M SPORT handlingmode (Mercedes-AMGvehicles)
R Rear fog lamp ; CheckEngine h Tirepressuremonitor
A
Coolanttemperature gauge 177 Warning and indicator lamps: ? Coolanttoo hot/cold
B
Fuellevel indicator Warning and indicator lamps: æ Reserve fuel
101
41
218
222 101 224 228
225
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Multifunctionsteering wheel
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Multifunction steering wheel
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Function Page
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Multifunction display 179
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Multimediasystem display
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~ Rejects or ends acall 6 Makes or accepts acall
Further telephone functions 183 WXAdjusts volume
8 Mute ? Switchesonvoice-
operated controlfor naviga­tionorthe Voice Control Sys­tem
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youcan find further information:
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on the multimediasystem in the Digital Operator's Manual
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on voice-controlled navigation in the man­ufacturer's operating instructions
Function Page
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ò Opens the menu list 9:Selects amenu a Confirmsthe selection
% Back Operatesthe on-board com-
puter ? Switches off voice-
operatedcontrol for naviga­tion or the Voice Control Sys­tem
i In vehicles with multimediasystem
COMAND youcan find further information:
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on the multimediasystem in the Digital Operator's Manual
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on the DVD changer or single DVD drive in the Digital Operator's Manual
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on the Voice Control System in the sepa­rate operating instructions
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Center console
Center console, upper section
Center console
35
At aglance
Function Page
:
Multimedia system (see the separate operatinginstruc­tions)
;
c Seat heating Mercedes-AMGvehicles:
AMGadaptive sportsuspen­sion system (leftside)
Mercedes-AMGvehicles: adjuststhe exhaust flap of theAMG performance exhaust system (right side)
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c Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
94
159
127
163
Function Page
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è ECO start/stopfunc­tion
A
£ Hazard warning lamps
B
PASSENGER AIRBAGindica­torlamps
C
DYNAMIC SELECT button 128 å Mercedes-AMGvehi-
cles: ESP
®
125
102
41
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Center console
36
Center console, lower section
At aglance
Function Page
:
Ashtray 244 Cigarettelighter 244 Socket Stowage compartment 237
;
Cup holder 242
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Cup holder 242
Function Page
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Stowage compartmentwith Media Interface
A
Multimedia system control­ler (see theseparate operat­ing instructions)
237
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Mercedes-AMG vehicles
i
Function Page
:
Ashtray 244 Cigarette lighter 244 Socket Stowage compartment 237
;
Selector lever 132
=
Manual gearshifting (perma­nent setting)
136
Center console
Function Page
?
DYNAMIC SELECT controller 129
A
Cup holder 242
B
Stowage compartmentwith Media Interface
C
Multimedia system control­ler (see the separate operat­ing instructions)
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At aglance
237
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Door control panel
38
Door controlpanel
At aglance
Function Page
:
Opens thedoor 76
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%&Unlocks/locks the vehicle
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r45= Saves the seat and exterior mirror settings
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Adjusts the seats electrically 92
A
7 Z ö \
Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically
76
98
96
Function Page
B
W Opens/closes the side windows
C
n Activates/deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment
D
q Opens the trunk
82
60
80
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Overheadcontrol panel
Overheadcontrol panel
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At aglance
Function Page
:
u Switches the rear com­partmentinterior lighting on/off
;
p Switches the right­hand reading lamp on/off
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| Switches the frontinte­rior lighting/automatic inte­rior lighting control off
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ï MB Infocall button (mbrace system)
A
Rear-view mirror 97
B
Setsthe compass 255
C
Buttons for the garage door opener
103
103
103
247
252
Function Page
D
F Breakdown assistance call button (mbrace system)
E
G SOS button (mbrace system)
F
Eyeglasses compartment 238
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3 Opens/closes the pan­orama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel with roller sun­blinds
H
c Switches the frontinte­rior lighting on
I
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off
247
246
86
103
103
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Panic alarm
Safety
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To activate: press and hold the
! button : for approx. one second. Avisual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed.
X
To deactivate: press ! button : again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function or KEYLESS‑GO
X
Press the Start/Stop button. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi­cle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
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Seat belt system
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Air bags
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Child restraint system
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Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other. They can only deploy theirprotective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:
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have fastened their seat belts correctly
Y page 43)
(
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have the seat and head restraint adjusted properly (
Y page 90)
As the driver, you also have to make sure that the steering wheel is adjusted correctly. Observe the information relating to the correct driver's seat position (
Y page 90).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can inflate properly if deployed(
Y page 45).
An air bag supplements acorrectly worn seat belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag increases the level of protection for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. For exam­ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only the air bags that increase protection in that par­ticular accident situation are deployed. How­ever, seat belts and air bags generally do not protect against objectspenetrating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can be found under "Triggering of the Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags" (
Y page 52).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information on children traveling with you in the vehicle as well as on child restraint systems (
Y page 54).
Important safety notes
WARNING
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Modifications to the restraint system may cause it to no longer work as intended. The restraint system may then not perform its intended protectivefunction and may fail in an accident ortrigger unexpectedly, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify components of the restraint system to accommodate aperson with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes­Benz Center for details. USA only: for further information contact our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use driving aids which have been approved specifi­cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Restraint system warninglamp
The functions of the restraint system are checkedafterthe ignition is switched on and at regular intervalswhile the engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in goodtime.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp on the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goesout no later than afew sec­onds afterthe vehicleisstarted. The compo­nents of the restraint system are in operational readiness.
Amalfunction hasoccurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp:
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doesnot light up afterthe ignition is switched on
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doesnot go outafterafew seconds with the engine running
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lights up againwhile the engine is running
WARNING
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If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be trig­gered unintentionally or may not deployas intended during an accident. Thiscan affect for examplethe Emergency Tensioning Device or the airbag.Thisposes an increased riskofinjury or evenfatalinjury.
Have the restraint system checkedand repaired in aqualified specialist workshopas soonaspossible.
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp
The indicator lamps display the statusofthe front-passenger front airbag.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec­onds,subsequently both indicator lamps are off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF):the front-passenger front airbag is able to deploy in the event of an accident.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up:the front­passenger front airbag is deactivated. It will then not be deployedinthe event of an acci­dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the statusofthe front-passenger front airbag.The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be litcontinuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol­lowing points. Youmustmake sure of this both before and during ajourney.
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Childreninachild restraintsystem:
whetherthe front-passenger front airbag is enabled or deactivated depends on the instal­ledchild restraint system, and the ageand size of the child.Therefore, be sure to observe the notes on the "Occupant Classification System (OCS)" ( dreninthe vehicle" (
l also find instructions on rearward and
wil
Y page 47)and on "Chil-
Y page 54). There you
forward-facing child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat.
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Allotherpersons: depending on the classi­fication of the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag is ena­bled or deactivated (
Y page 47). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
Y page 41)and "Airbags"
belts“ (
Y page 45). There youcan also find infor-
( mation on the correct seatposition.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp : and PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ; are part of the Occupant Classification System (OCS).
Seat belts
Introduction
Seatbelts are the most effective means of restricting the movement of vehicleoccupants in the event of an accident or the vehiclerolling over. Thisreducesthe riskofvehicleoccupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interiororbeing ejectedfrom the vehicle. Fur­thermore,the seatbelthelps to keep the vehicle
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occupant in the best position in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
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Seat belts
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Emergency TensioningDevices for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
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Seat belt force limiters for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet quickly or with ajerkymovement,the belt retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac-
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ted any further. The Emergency TensioningDevice tightensthe
seat belt in an accident,pulling the belt close against the body. However it does not pull the vehicle occupant back in the direction of the backrest.
The Emergency TensioningDevice does not cor­rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, aseat belt force limiter helps to reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant.
The seatbelt force limiters for the front seats are synchronized with the front air bags, which absorb part of the deceleration force. This can reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu­pants during an accident.
If the front-passenger seat is not occupied,
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do not engage the seat belt tongue in the buckle on the front-passenger seat. Other­wise, the Emergency TensioningDevice and side impact air bag could be triggered in the event of an accident and would need to be replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is required by law in:
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all 50 states
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the U.S. territories
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the District of Columbia
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all Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle occupantsshould correctly fasten their seat belts before starting the journey.
WARNING
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If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an acci­dent or when braking or changing direction abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupantshave their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit­ting properly.
The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other. They can only deploy theirprotective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:
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have fastened their seat belts correctly
Y page 43)
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have the seat and head restraint adjusted properly (
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Y page 90)
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back­rest to an almost vertical position. When brak­ing or in the event of an accident,you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.
WARNING
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Persons less than 5ft(1.50 m) tall cannot wear the seat belt correctly without an addi­tional and suitable restraint system. If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per­form its intended protective function. An incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an acci­dent or when braking or changing direction abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, alwayssecure persons under 5ft(1.50 m) tall in suitableadditional restraint systems.
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If achild younger than twelve years old and under 5ft(1.50m)inheight is travelinginthe vehicle:
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always securethe child in achild restraint system suitable for this Mercedes-Benzvehi­cle. The child restraint system must be appro­priatetothe age, weight and size of the child
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always observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle"
Y page 54) in addition to the child restraint
( system manufacturer'sinstallation and oper­atinginstructions
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always observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant classification system
Y page 47)
(OCS)" (
WARNING
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The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if:
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theyare damaged, modified, extremely dirty, bleachedordyed
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the seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty
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the Emergency TensioningDevices, belt anchoragesorinertia reels have been modi­fied.
Seat belts may be damaged in an accident, althoughthe damage may not be visible, e.g. due to splinters of glass. Modifiedordamaged seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident. ModifiedEmergency TensioningDevices could accidentally trigger or fail to deploy when necessary. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modifythe seat belts,Emergency Ten­sioning Devices, belt anchoragesand inertia reels. Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn out and clean.Follow­ing an accident,have the seat belts checked immediately at aqualified specialist work­shop.
Only use seat belts that have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Sports seat or AMG Performance seat: this seat is designed for the standard three-point seat belt. If you install another multi-point seat belt, e.g. sport or racingseat belts,the restraint
system cannot provide the best level of protec­tion.
WARNING
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If you feed seat belts through the opening in the seat backrest,the seat backrest may be damaged or may even break in the eventofan accident.This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Only use the standard three-point seat belt. Never modifythe seat belt system.
Proper use of theseat belts
Observe the safetynotes on the seat belt
Y page 42).
( All vehicle occupantsmust be wearingthe seat
belt correctly beforebeginningthe journey. Also make sure that all vehicle occupantsare always wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle is in motion.
When fasteningthe seat belt, always make sure that:
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the seat belt buckle tongue is inserted only intothe belt buckle belonging to that seat
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the seat belt is pulled tightacross your body Avoid wearing bulky clothing,e.g. awinter
coat.
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the seat belt is not twisted Only thencan the forces which occur be dis-
tributed over the area of the belt.
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the shoulder section of the belt is routed across the center of your shoulder
The shoulder section of the seat belt should not touchyour neckorberouted under your arm or behindyour back.Where possible, adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.
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the lap belt is taut and passes across your lap as low down as possible
The lap belt must always be routed across your hip joints and not across your abdomen. This applies particularly to pregnant women. If necessary, push the lap belt down to your hip jointand pull it tightusing the shoulder section of the belt.
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the seat belt is not routed across sharp, poin­ted or fragile objects
If you have such itemslocated on or in your clothing,e.g. pens,keys or eyeglasses,store these in asuitable place.
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only one personisusing aseat belt
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Infants and childrenmust never travel sitting on the lap of avehicle occupant. In the event of an accident, they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt.
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objects are never secured with aseat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants
Also ensure that there are never objects between aperson and the seat, e.g. cushions.
Seat belts are only intended to secure and restrain vehicle occupants. Alwaysobserve the "Loading guidelines" for securing objects, lug-
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gage or loads(
Y page 237).
Fastening and adjusting the seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
Y page 42) and the notes on correct use of seat
(
Y page 43).
belts (
Basic illustration
X
Adjust the seat (Y page 90). The seat backrest must be in an almost upright position.
X
Pullthe seat belt smoothly from the belt out­let.
X
Engage seat belt tongue ; in belt buckle :.
X
If necessary,pulluponthe shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.
The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the center of the shoul­der. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.
X
To raise: slidethe belt outlet up. The belt outlet willengage in variousposi­tions.
X
To lower: hold belt outlet release = and slide the belt outlet down.
X
Let go of belt outlet release = in the desired positionand make sure that the belt outlet engages.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with aspecialseat belt retractor to securelyfasten child restraint systems in the vehicle.Further information can be found under "Specialseat belt retractor" (
Y page 55).
Releasing seat belts
Make surethat the seat belt is fullyrolledup.
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Otherwise,the seat belt or belt tongue willbe trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, the door trim panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill their protective function and must be replaced. Visit aqualifiedspe­cialist workshop.
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Press the release button in the belt buckle, hold the belt tongue firmly and guide the belt back.
Belt warning for the driver and front passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru­ment cluster is areminder that all vehicle occu­pants must weartheir seat belts. It may light up continuously or flash. In addition, there may be awarning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt has already been fastened, the 7 seat belt warn­ing lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started. If the front doors are closed and the driver's or front-passenger seat belt has not been fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up again after the six seconds. As soon as the driver's and front-passenger seat belts are fastened or afront door is opened again, the 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started, an additional warning tone will sound. The warning tone switches off after six
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seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fas­tened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) once and the driver's and front­passenger seat belts are not fastened, awarning tone sounds. Awarning tone also sounds with increasing intensityfor 60 seconds or until the driver or front passenger have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey, the seat belt warn­ing is activated again.
Air bags
Introduction
The installation point of an air bag can be rec­ognized by the AIRBAG marking.
An air bag complements the correctly fastened seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat belt. The air bag provides additional protection in appli­cable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. The different air bag systems function independ­ently from one another (
Y page 52).
However, no system available today can com­pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out arisk of injury caused by an air bag due to the high speed at which the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not sit in the correct seat position, the air bag cannot protect as intended and could even cause additional injury when deployed. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
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have fastened their seat belts correctly, including pregnant women
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are sitting correctly and maintain the great­est possible distance to the air bags
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follow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects between the air bag and the vehicle's occu­pants.
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Adjust the seats properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in an almost upright position. The center of the head restraint must support the head at about eye level.
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Move the driver's and front-passenger seats as far back as possible.The driver's seat posi­tion must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.
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Only hold the steering wheel on the outside. This allowsthe air bag to be fully deployed.
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Always lean against the backrest while driv­ing. Do not lean forward or lean against the door or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bags.
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Always keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the dash­board, for example. Your feet may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bag.
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For this reason, always secure persons less than 5ft(1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint sys­tems. Up to this height, the seat belt cannot be worn correctly.
If achild is traveling in your vehicle,also observe the following notes:
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Always secure children under twelve years of age and less than 5ft(1.50 m) tallinsuitable child restraint systems.
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Childrestraint systems shouldbeinstalledon the rearseats.
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Onlysecureachild in arearward-facing child restraint systemonthe front-passengerseat when the front-passengerfront airbag is deactivated.Ifthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanentlylit,the front­passengerfront airbag is deactivated
Y page 41).
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Alwaysobserve the instructions and safety notesonthe "Occupant Classification Syste
Y page 47) and on "Children in the
(OCS)"( vehicle" (
Y page 54)inadditiontothe child
restraint systemmanufacturer's installation and operating instructions.
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Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an air bag from functioning correctly. Before
starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make sure that:
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there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupantsand an air bag
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there are no objectsbetween the seat, door and B-pillar
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there are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks
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no accessories, such as cup holders, are attached to the vehicle within the deployment area of an air bag, e.g. to doors, side windows, rear side trim or side walls
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no heavy, sharp-edged or fragileobjectsare in the pocketsofyour clothing. Store such objectsinasuitable place
WARNING
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If you modify the air bag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it, the air bag can no longer function correctly. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects to it.
WARNING
G
Sensors to control the air bags are located in the doors. Modificationsorwork not per­formed correctly to the doors or door panel­ing, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the function ofthe sensorsbeing impaired. The air bags might therefore not function properly anymore. Consequently, the air bags cannot protectvehicle occupantsasthey are designed to do. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. Always have work on the doors or door pan­eling carried out at aqualified specialist work­shop.
the front-passenger side may be triggered and have to be replaced.
Driver's air bag : deploys in frontofthe steer­ing wheel. Front-passenger frontair bag ; deploys in frontofand above the glove box.
When deployed, the frontair bags offer addi­tional head and thorax protection for the occu­pants in the frontseats.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlamp informsyou about the status of the front­passenger frontair bag (
Y page 41).
The front-passenger frontair bag will only deploy if:
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the system, based on the OCS weight sensor readings, detectsthat the front-passenger seat is occupied (
Y page 47). The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlamp is
Y page 48)
not lit (
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the restraint system control unit predictsa high accident severity
Knee bags
Front air bags
Do not place heavy objectsonthe front-
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passenger seat. This could cause the system to identifythe seat as being occupied. In the event of an accident,the restraint systems on
Driver's knee bag : deploys under the steering column and front-passenger knee bag ; under the glove box. The driver's and front-passenger knee bags are triggered together with the front air bags.
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The driver's and front-passenger knee bags offer additional thigh, knee and lower leg pro­tection for the occupantsinthe front seats.
Side impact air bags
WARNING
G
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre­vent deployment of the air bags integrated into the seats. Consequently, the air bags cannot protectvehicle occupantsasthey are designed to do. In addition, the operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) could be adversely affected. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz.
Frontside impact air bags : and rear side impact air bags ; deploy next to the outer bol­ster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers additional thorax protection. It also offers addi­tional pelvis protection for occupantsinthe front seats. However, it does not protectthe:
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Head
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Neck
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Arms
If the restraint system control unit detectsaside impact, the side impact air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs.
The side impact air bag on the front-passenger side deploys under the following conditions:
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the OCS system detectsthat the front­passenger seat is occupied or
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the seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle, the side impact air bag on the front-passenger side deploys if an appropriate accident situation occurs. In this case, deployment is independent of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or not.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags : are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the window curtain air bag enhances the level of protection for the head. However, it does not protectthe chest or arms.
If the restraint system control unit detectsaside impact, the window curtain air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt, awindow curtain air bag may be deployed in other accident situations
Y page 52).
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Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat­egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat. Dependingonthat result, the front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
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the side impact air bag
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the window curtain air bag
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the Emergency TensioningDevices
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Requirements
To be classifiedcorrectly,the front passenger mustsit:
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with the seatbeltfastened correctly
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in an almost upright position with theirback against the seatbackrest
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with theirfeetresting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger doesnot observe these conditions,OCS may produce afalse classifica­tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
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transfers theirweightbysupporting them­selves on avehiclearmrest
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sits in such away that theirweightisraised from the seatcushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install achild restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the correct positioning of the child restraint system. Neverplace objects under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a cushion. The entirebaseofthe child restraint system mustalwaysrestonthe seatcushionof the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system mustlie as flataspossible against the backrest of the front­passenger seat.
The child restraint system mustnot touch the rooforbesubjectedtoaloadbythe head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seatbackrest and the headrestraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCSbeguaranteed to function correctly.Alwaysobserve the child restraint sys-
and o
tem manufacturer'sinstallation
perating
instructions.
OperationofOccupant Classification System (OCS)
:
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
;
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform youwhetherthe front-passenger front airbag is deactivated or enabled.
X
Press the Start/Stopbutton once or twice, or turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. The system carriesout self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps mustlight up simul­taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the statusofthe front-passenger front airbag.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec­onds,subsequently both indicator lamps are off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF):the front-passenger front airbag is able to deploy in the event of an accident.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up:the front­passenger front airbag is deactivated. It will then not be deployedinthe event of an acci­dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the statusofthe front-passenger front airbag.The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be litcontinuously or be off.
If the statusofthe front-passenger front airbag changes whilethe vehicleisinmotion, an airbag display message appears in the instrument clus-
Y page 200). Whenthe front-passenger
ter ( seatisoccupied, always payattention to the
tor l
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica
amp. Be aware of the statusofthe front-passenger front airbag both before and during the journey.
WARNING
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It will not be deployedinthe event of an accident and cannotperform its intended protectivefunction. Aperson in the front­passenger seatcould then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe­ciallyifthe person is sitting too close to the dashboard. Thisposes an increased riskof injury or evenfatalinjury.
Whenthe front-passenger seatisoccupied, always ensure that:
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the classification of the person in the front­passenger seatiscorrect and the front-
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passenger frontair bag is enabled or disa­bled in accordance with the person in the front-passenger seat
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the front-passenger seat has been moved back as far back as possible.
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the person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour­ney, that the status of the front-passenger frontair bag is correct.
WARNING
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If you secure achild in arearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp is off, the front-passenger frontair bag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger frontair bag has been deactivated. The PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use arearward-facing child restraint on aseat protected by an ACTIVE FRONT AIR­BAGinfrontofit; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp stays off, do not install arearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat. You can find more information on OCS under "Problems with the Occupant Classification Sys­tem" (
Y page 51).
WARNING
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If you secure achild in aforward-facingchild restraint system on the front-passenger seat and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an accident, the child could:
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come intocontact with the vehicle's inte­rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indi­cator lamp is lit, for example
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be struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp is off
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible and fully retract the seat cushion length. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt sash guide. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt sash guide and the front-passenger seat accordingly. Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
If OCS determines that:
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The front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self-test and remains lit. This indicates that the front­passenger frontair bag is deactivated.
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The front-passenger seat is occupied by a child of up to twelve months old, in astandard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self-test and remains lit. This indi­cates that the front-passenger frontair bag is deactivated.
But even in the case of atwelve-month-old child, in astandard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp can go out after the system self-test. This indi­cates that the front-passenger frontair bag is activated. The result of the classification is dependenton, among other factors, the child restraint system and the child's stature. It is recommended that you install the child restraint system on asuitable rear seat.
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The front-passenger seat is occupied by a person of smaller stature (e.g. ateenager or small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after the system self-test dependingonthe result of the classification or, alternatively,goes out.
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp is off, move the front-passenger seat
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as far back as possible. Alternatively, aper­son of smaller staturecan sit on arear seat.
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If thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp is lit,aperson of smaller stature shouldnot use thefront-passenger seat.
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The front-passenger seat is occupied by an adult or aperson of adult stature, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp goes out after thesystem self-test.This indi­cates that thefront-passenger frontair bag is activated.
If childrenare travelinginthe vehicle,besure to
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observethe noteson"Children in thevehicle"
Y page 54).
( When theOccupantClassification System
(OCS)ismalfunctioning, thered 6 restraint system warning lamp on theinstrumentcluster and thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp light up simultaneously. The front­passenger frontair bag is deactivatedinthis caseand does notdeployduringanaccident. Havethe OccupantClassification System (OCS) checked and repaired immediately at aqualified specialist workshop.Mercedes-Benzrecom­mends that you use an authorized Mercedes­BenzCenter for this purpose.
If thefront-passenger seat,the seat cover or the seat cushion are damaged, have thenecessary repairwork carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthat you use an authorized Mercedes-Ben
zCen
for this purpose. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benzrecom-
mends that you only use seat accessories that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If thedriver'sair bag deploys, this does not mean that thefront-passenger frontair bag will also deploy. The OccupantClassification Sys­tem(OCS)categorizesthe occupant on the front-passenger seat.Dependingonthatresult, thefront-passenger frontair bag is either ena­bled or deactivated.
System self-test
DANGER
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If boththe PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFand PASSENGER AIRBAG ON indicator lamps do notlight up duringthe system self-test,the system is malfunctioning. The front­passenger frontair bag mightbetriggered unintentionally or mightnot be triggered at all
ter
in theeventofanaccidentwith high deceler­ation. This posesanincreased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
In this casethe front-passenger seat may not be used. Do notinstall achild restraint system on thefront-passenger seat.Havethe Occu­pant Classification System (OCS)checked and repaired immediately at aqualified spe­cialistworkshop.
WARNING
G
If thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp remains lit after thesystem self-test,the front-passenger frontair bag is disabled. It will notbedeployed in theeventofanaccident. In this case, thefront-passenger frontair bag cannotperform its intended protective func­tion, e.g.when aperson is seated in thefront­passenger seat.
That person could, for example, comeinto contactwith thevehicle's interior, especially if theperson is sittingtoo close to thedash­board.This posesanincreased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
When thefront-passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that:
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theclassification of theperson in thefront­passenger seat is correctand thefront­passenger frontair bag is enabled or disa­bled in accordance with theperson in the front-passenger seat
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theperson is seated properly with acor­rectly fastenedseatbelt
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thefront-passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible
If thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp remains lit when it shouldnot,the front­passenger seat may notbeused. Do not install achild restraint system on thefront­passenger seat.Havethe OccupantClassifi­cation System (OCS)checked and repaired immediately at aqualified specialist work­shop.
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WARNING
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Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system couldaffect OCS oper­ation. This couldresult in the front-passenger air bag not functioning as intended during an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must alwaysrest on the seat cushion of the front­passenger seat. The backrest of the forward­facing child restraint system must, as far as possible,beresting on the backrest of the front-passengerseat. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's instal­lation instructions.
After the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp displaysthe status of the front-passenger front air bag ( front air bag is enabled, the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up for 60 seconds and then goes out.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp showsthe status of the front-passenger front air bag.The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
For more information about the OCS, see "Prob­lems with the Occupant Classification System"
Y page51).
(
Y page48). If the front-passenger
Problems with the Occupant ClassificationSystem (OCS)
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Y page50).
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Problem
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit, even though the front­passenger seat is occu­pied by an adult or aper­son of astature corre­sponding to that of an adult.
The PASSENGER AIR
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BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up and/or does not stay on.
The front-passenger seat is:
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unoccupied
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occupied with the weight of achild up to twelve months old in a child restraint system
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor­rect.
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Make sure the conditionsfor acorrect classification of the person on the front-passenger seat are met (
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
Y page 48).
passenger seat may not be used.
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Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes­Benz Center.
OCS is malfunctioning.
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Make sure there is nothingbetween the seat cushion and the child seat.
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Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
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Make sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted.
X
When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-passenger seat adjustment.This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.
X
Check for correct installation of the child restraint system. Make sure that the head restraint does not apply aload to the child
restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint accord­ingly.
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Make sure that no objectsare applying additional weight onto the seat.
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and/or the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install achild restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is recom­mended that you install the child restraint system on asuitable rear seat.
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Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes­Benz Center.
Deployment of Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
WARNING
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The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. There is arisk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a deployedair bag replaced at aqualified spe­cialist workshop as soon as possible.
WARNING
G
Adeployedair bag no longer offers any pro­tection and cannot provide the intended pro­tection in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to aqualified special­ist workshop in order to have adeployedair bag replaced.
It is important for your safety and that of your passenger to have deployedair bags replaced
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and to have any malfunctioningair bags repaired. This will help to makesure theair bags continue to perform their protective function for thevehicle occupantsinthe eventofacrash.
WARNING
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EmergencyTensioning Devices that have deployed pyrotechnically are no longer opera­tional and are unabletoperform their inten­ded protective function.This posesan increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Havepyrotechnically triggered Emergency Tensioning Devices replaced immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If EmergencyTensioning Devices are triggered or air bags are deployed, you will hear abang, and asmall amountofpowder may also be released. The 6 restraint system warning lamp lightsup.
Only in rarecases will thebang affect your hear­ing.The powder that is released generally does notconstituteahealthhazard, but it may cause short-term breathingdifficulties in peoplewith asthma or other respiratory problems.Provided it is safe to do so, you shouldleave thevehicle immediately or open thewindow in ordertopre­ventbreathingdifficulties.
Air bags and pyrotechnic EmergencyTensioning Devices (ETDs)contain perchlorate material, whichmay require special handlingand regard for theenvironment. National guidelines must be observed duringdisposal. In California, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Method of operation
During thefirst stage of acollision,the restraint system control unit evaluates important physi­cal datarelating to vehicle decelerationoraccel­eration,suchas:
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duration
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direction
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intensity
Based on theevaluation of this data, the restraint system control unit triggersthe Emer­gency Tensioning Devices duringafrontal or rear collision.
An EmergencyTensioning Devicecan only be triggered, if:
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theignition is switched on
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thecomponentsofthe restraint system are operational. You can findfurther information under"Restraintsystem warning lamp"
Y page 41)
(
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theseat belt buckle tongue has engaged in thebelt buckle of therespectivefront seat
The EmergencyTensioning Devices in therear compartmentare triggered independently of the lockstatus of theseat belts.
If therestraint system control unit detectsa moresevere accident, further componentsof therestraint system are activated independ­ently of each other in certain frontal collision situations:
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Frontair bags as well as driver'sand front­passenger knee bags
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Window curtain air bag, if thesystem deter­mines that deploymentcan offer additional protection to that provided by theseat belt
The front-passenger frontair bag is activated or deactivateddependingont
he person on t
he front-passenger seat.The front-passenger front air bag can only deployinanaccidentifthe PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp is off. Observethe informationonthe PASSENGER AIR BAGindicator lamps (
Y page 41).
Your vehicle has two-stagefront air bags. In the first deploymentstage, thefront air bag is filled with propellantgas. The frontair bag is fully deployed with themaximum amountofpropel­lant gas if aseconddeploymentthreshold is reached within afew milliseconds.
The activation threshold of theEmergencyTen­sioning Devices and theair bags is determined by evaluating therateofvehicle decelerationor accelerationwhichoccurs at various points in thevehicle.This process is pre-emptive in nature. Deployment shouldtakeplace in good timeatthe start of thecollision.
The rateofvehicle decelerationoracceleration and thedirection of theforce are essentially determinedby:
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thedistribution of forces duringthe collision
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thecollision angle
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thedeformationcharacteristics of thevehicle
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thecharacteristics of theobject with which thevehicle has collided
Factors whichcan only be seen and measured after acollision has occurreddonot play adeci-
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sive role in the deployment of an air bag. Nor do they provide an indication of air bag deploy­ment.
The vehicle can be deformed considerably, with­out an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only parts which are relatively easilydeformed are affected and the rate of deceleration is not high. Conversely, air bags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deforma­tion. This is the case if, for example, very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body mem­bers are hit, and sufficient deceleration occurs
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as aresult. If the restraint system control unit detects aside
impact or if the vehicle rolls over, the applicable componentsofthe restraint system are activa­ted independently of each other depending on the apparent type of accident.
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Side impact air bags on the side where the impact takes place, independently of the EmergencyTensioning Device and the use of the seat belt on the driver's seat and outer seats in the second row
The side impact air bag on the front­passenger side deploysunder the following conditions:
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the OCS system detects that the front­passenger seat is occupied or
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the seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
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Window curtain air bag on the side of impact, independently of the use of the seat belt and independently of whether the front­passenger seat is occupied
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EmergencyTensioning Devices, if the system determines that deployment can offer addi­tional protection in this situation
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Window curtain air bags on the driver's and front-passenger side in certain situations when the vehicle rolls over, if the system determines that deployment can offer addi­tional protection to that provided by the seat belt
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
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The different air bag systems work independ­ently of each other.
How the air bag system works is determined by the severity of the accident detected, especially the vehicle deceleration or accel­eration and the apparent type of accident:
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Frontal collision
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Side impact
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Rollover
Automatic measures after an acci­dent
Immediately after an accident, the following measures are implemented, depending on the type and severity of the impact:
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the hazard warning lamps are activated
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the emergency lighting is activated
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the vehicle doors are unlocked
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the front side windows are lowered
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the engine is switched off and the fuel supply is cut off
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vehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install achild restraint system on arear seat. Children are generally better protected there.
If achild younger than twelve years old and under 5ft(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
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always secure the child in achild restraint system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The child restraint system must be appropri­ate to the age, weight and size of the child
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be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions
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be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant classification system
Y page 47)
(OCS)" (
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WARNING
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If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi­cle, they couldset it in motion by, for example:
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release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.
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start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicleequip­ment and become trapped. There is arisk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, alwaystake the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
WARNING
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If persons, particularlychildren are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heator cold, there is arisk of injury,possibly even fatal.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
WARNING
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If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil­dren may burn themselves on these parts, particularlyonthe metal parts of the child restraint system. There is arisk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with you,alwaysensure that the child restraint system is not exposedtodirect sunlight. Pro­tect it with ablanket, for example. If the child restraint system has been exposedtodirect sunlight, let it cool downbefore securing the child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicleoccupants have their seatbelts fastened correctly and are sitting properly.Particular attention must be paidto children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt (
Y page42) and the notes on correct use of seat
Y page43).
belts ( Abooster seat may be necessary to achieve
properseat beltpositioning for children over 41 lbs (18 kg)until they reach aheight where a
three-point seat beltcan be properly fastened without abooster seat.
Special seatbelt retractor
WARNING
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If the seat beltisreleased while driving, the child restraint system willnolonger be securedproperly.The special seat beltretrac­tor is disabledand the inertia real drawsina portion of the seat belt. The seat beltcannot be immediatelyrefastened. There is an increased risk of injury,possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicleimmediately, paying atten­tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate the special seat beltretractor and secure the child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's seat belt, are equipped with aspecial seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensuresthat the seat beltcannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing achild restraint system:
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Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions.
X
Pullthe seat beltsmoothly from the beltout­let.
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Engage seat belttongue in beltbuckle.
Activating the special seat beltretractor:
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Pullthe seat beltout fullyand let the inertia reel retract it again. Whilethe seat beltisretracting, you should hear aratcheting sound.The special seat belt retractor is enabled.
X
Push the child restraint system downsothat the seat beltistight and does not loosen.
Removing the child restraint system and deac­tivating the special seat beltretractor:
X
Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions.
X
Press the release button of the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belttongue back towardsthe beltsash guide. The special seat beltretractor is deactivated.
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Child restraint system
The use of seat beltsand child restraint systems is required by law in:
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all 50 states
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theU.S.territories
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theDistrict of Columbia
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all Canadian provinces
If you install arearward-facing child restraint system on thecenterrear seat,the rear arm rest must be folded back as far as possible.
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You can obtain further informationabout the correctchild restraint system from any author­izedMercedes-BenzCenter.
WARNING
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If thechild restraint system is installed incor­rectly on asuitable seat,itcannotprotect as intended. The child cannotthenberestrained in theevent of an accident, heavybraking or suddenchanges of direction.Thereisan increased riskofinjury, possibly evenfatal.
Makesure that you observethe child restraint system manufacturer'sinstallationinstruc­tions and thenotes on use. Pleaseensure, that thebase of thechild restraint system is always restingcompletely on theseat cush­ion.Never placeobjects, e.g.cushions, under or behindthe child restraint system. Only use child restraint systems withthe original cover designedfor them. Only replace damaged covers withgenuine covers.
WARNING
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If thechild restraint system is installed incor­rectly or is notsecured, it can comeloosein theevent of an accident, heavybraking or a suddenchangeindirection.The child restraint system couldbethrown about,strik­ing vehicle occupants. Thereisanincreased riskofinjury, possibly evenfatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop­erly, eveniftheyare notbeingused. Make sure that you observethe child restraint sys­temmanufacturer'sinstallationinstructions.
WARNING
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Child restraint systems or their securingsys­tems whichhave been damaged or subjected to aload in an accidentcan no longer protect as intended. The child cannotthenbe restrainedinthe event of an accident, heavy braking or suddenchanges of direction.There is an increased riskofinjury, possibly even fatal.
Replacechild restraint systems whichhave been damaged or subjected to aload in an accidentassoon as possible. Havethe secur­ing systems on thechild restraint system checked at aqualified specialist workshop, before you install achild restraint system again.
The securingsystems of child restraint systems are:
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theseat belt system
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theLATCH-type (ISOFIX) securingrings
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theTop Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to carry achild on thefront-passenger seat,besure to observethe informationonthe "OccupantClassification System(OCS)" (
Y page 47).Thereyou will also
findinformationondeactivatingthe front­passenger frontair bag.
All child restraint systems must meetthe fol­lowingstandards:
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U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards 213and 225
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Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards 213and 210.2
Confirmation that thechild restraint system cor­responds to thestandards can be foundonan
truc
tion label on thechild restraint system.
ins This confirmation can also be foundinthe instal­lation instructionsthatare included withthe child restraint system.
Observethe warning labels in thevehicle inte­rior and on thechild restraint system.
You will findfurther informationonstowing objects, luggageorloads under"Loading guide­lines" (
Y page 237).
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LATCH-type(ISOFIX) child seat secur­ing system
WARNING
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protection for children whose weight combinedwith thechild restraint system is greater than 65 lbs (29 kg) and who are secured usingthe safety belt integrated in thechild restraint system. In the eventofanaccident, achild mightnot be restrained correctly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If thechild and thechild restraint system together weigh morethan65lbs (29 kg), only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys­temswith whichthe child is also secured with thevehicle seat belt.Alsosecure thechild restraint system with theTop Tether belt,if available.
Always comply with themanufacturer'sinstal­lationand operatinginstructionsfor thechild restraint system used.
Before everytrip, makesure that theLATCH­type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged correctly in bothLATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
When installing thechild restraint system,
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makesure that theseat belt for themiddle seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could otherwise be damaged.
rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installedonthe left and rightofthe rear seats.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seatsmay also be used and can be installedusingthe vehicle's seat belt system. Install thechild seat according to themanufacturer'sinstructions.
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection between thechild restraint system secured with aLATCH-type (ISOFIX) system and thevehicle. This helps reducethe risk of injury even further. If thechild restraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt,thisshould always be used.
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If therear seat backrests are not locked,they could fold forwards in theeventofanacci­dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. As aresult, child restraint systems cannot perform their intended protective function.Rear seat backrests that are not locked can also cause additional injuries,e.g. in theeventofanaccident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after instal­ling aTop Tether belt.Observe thelockveri­ficationindicator. Adjust therear seat backr­estssothattheyare in an uprightposition.
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Install theLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on bothLATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings :.
ISOFIXisastandardized securingsystem for specially designed child restraint systems on therear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
If therear backrestisnot engaged and locked, thered lock verificationindicator will be visible (
Y page 240).
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Top Tether anchorages
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The TopTetheranchorage points areinstalledin the rearcompartment behind the head restraints on the parcel shelf.
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Press down the rearofcover ; in the direc­tionofthe arrow. Cover ; is raised slightlyatthe front.
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Foldcover ; up.
Vehicleswithadjustableheadrestraints:
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Moveheadrestraint : up.
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Route TopTetherbelt A under head restraint : between the two head restraint bars.
Vehicleswithout adjustableheadrestraints:
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Top Tether belt with onebeltstrap: route TopTetherbelt A centrallyoverhead restraint :.
or
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Top Tether belt with two belt straps: route one TopTetherbelt A to the left and one to the right past the side of head restraint :.
Allvehicles:
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Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child restraint system with TopTether. Alwayscomply with
the child restraint system manufacturer's installationinstructions when doing so.
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HookTop Tetherhook ? of TopTetherbelt A into TopTetheranchorage =.
Make sure that:
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TopTetherhook ? is hooked into Top Tetheranchorage = as shown.
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TopTetherbelt A is not twisted.
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TopTetherbelt A is routed between the rearseatbackrestand th
e cargo compart­ment coverifthe cargo compartment cover is installed.
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Tension TopTetherbelt A.Alwayscomply with the child restraint system manufactur­er'sinstallationinstructions when doing so.
Vehicleswithadjustableheadrestraints:
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If necessary,moveheadrestraint : back down againslightly.Makesurethatyou do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tetherbelt A.
Childrestraintsystem on the front­passengerseat
General notes
Accident statistics showthatchildren secured in the rearseats aresafer thanchildren secured in the front-passengerseat. For thisreason, Mercedes-Benz stronglyadvises thatyou install the child restraint system on arearseat.
If it is absolutely necessary to installachild restraint system on the front-passengerseat, always observe the instructions and safety notesonthe "Occupant Classification System
Y page 47).
(OCS)"( Youcan thusavoid the risks thatcould ariseas
aresultof:
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an incorrectly categorizedpersoninthe front­passengerseat
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the unintentionaldeactivationofthe front­passengerfront airbag
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the unsuitable positioning of the child restraint system,e.g.too close to the dash­board
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Rearward-facingchild restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install arearward­facing child restraint system on the front­passenger seat, always make sure that the front-passenger front airbag is deactivated. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit(
Y page 41)isthe front-
passenger front airbag deactivated. Alwaysobserve the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc­tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install aforward­facing child restraint system on the front­passenger seat, always move the front­passenger seatasfar back as possible.Fully retract the seatcushionlength. The entirebase of the child restraint system mustalwaysreston the seatcushionofthe front-passenger seat. The backrest of the child restraint system must lieasflataspossible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child restraint system mustnot touch the rooforbesubjectedtoaload by the headrestraint. Adjust the angle of the seatbackrest and the headrestraint position accordingly.Alwaysmake sure that the shoul­der beltstrapiscorrectly routed from the vehi­cle beltoutlet to the shoulder beltguide on the child restraint system. The shoulder beltstrap mustberouted forward and downfrom the vehi­cle beltoutlet. If necessary, adjust the vehicle beltoutlet and the front-passenger seataccord­ingly.
Alwaysobserve the child restraint system man­ufacturer's installation and operating instruc­tions.
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they could:
R
opendoors, thusendangering otherpeople or roadusers
R
exitthe vehicleand be caught by oncoming traffic
R
operate vehicleequipment and become trapped
There is ariskofanaccident and injury.
Alwaysactivate the child-proof locks and overridefeature if children are traveling in the vehicle. Whenleaving the vehicle, always take the key with youand lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattendedinthe vehicle.
Overridefeature for:
R
the reardoors (Y page 60)
R
the rearsidewindows(Y page 60)
WARNING
G
If youleave children unsupervised in the vehi­cle,they could set it in motion by,for example:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmissionout of the parking position P.
R
startthe engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicleequip­ment and become trapped.There is ariskof an accident and injury.
Whenleaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyouand lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Safety
WARNING
G
If persons,particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heator cold, there is ariskofinjury, possibly even fatal. Neverleave children unattendedinthe vehicle.
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WARNING
G
If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil­dren may burn themselves on these parts, particularlyonthe metal parts of the child restraint system. There is arisk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with you,alwaysensure that the child restraint system is not exposedtodirect sunlight. Pro­tect it with ablanket, for example. If the child
Safety
restraint system has been exposedtodirect sunlight, let it cool downbefore securing the child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
You secure each door individually with the child­proof locks on the rear doors. Adoor secured with achild-proof lock cannot be opened from insidethe vehicle. When the vehicleisunlocked, the door can be opened from the outside.
X
To activate: press the child-proof lock lever up in the direction of arrow :.
X
Make sure that the child-proof locks are work­ing properly.
X
To deactivate: press the child-proof lock leverdowninthe direction of arrow ;.
Override feature for the rear side win­dows
X
To activate/deactivate: press button :. If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the rear side windows is disabled. Operation is only possible using the switches in the driver's door. If indicator lamp ; is off, operation is possible using the switches in the rear com­partment.
Pets in the vehicle
WARNING
G
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured in the vehicle, they couldpress buttons or switches, for example.
As aresult, they could:
R
activate vehicleequipment and become trapped, for example
R
activate or deactivate systems,thereby endangering other road users
Unsecuredanimals couldalsobeflung around the vehicleinthe event of an accident or sud­den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi­cle occupants. There is arisk of an accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi­cle. Always secure animals properly during the journey,e.g. use asuitable animaltrans­port box.
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Drivingsafetysystems
Overview of drivingsafetysystems
In this section,you will findinformation about thefollowingdrivingsafetysystems:
R
ABS(Anti-lock Braking System) (
Y page 61)
R
BAS(Brake Assist System) (Y page 61)
R
Active BrakeAssist(Y page 62)
R
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) (
Y page 64)
R
EBD(Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) (
Y page 67)
R
ADAPTIVEBRAKE (Y page 68)
R
STEERCONTROL (Y page 68)
Important safetynotes
If you fail to adapt your drivingstyle or if you are inattentive,the drivingsafetysystems can nei­ther reduce theriskofanaccidentnor override thelaws of physics. Driving safetysystems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible formaintainingthe distancetothe vehicle in front, forvehicle speed, forbraking in goodtime, and forstayinginlane. Always adapt your drivingstyle to suit theprevailingroadand weather conditionsand maintain asafedistance from thevehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The drivingsafetysystems described only work as effectively as possible when there is ade­quatecontactbetween thetires and theroad surface. Please pay special attention to the notesontires,recommended minimum tire tread depths, etc. (
In wintrydrivingconditions, always use winter tires (M+Stires)and if necessary,snow chains. Onlyinthisway will the driving safety systems describedinthissection work as effectively as possible.
Y page 288).
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goesout when the engine is running.
ABS works from aspeed of about5mph (8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, evenwhenyou onlybrake gently.
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes"sec-
i
Y page 61).
tion(
WARNING
G
If ABS is faulty,the wheels could lock when braking.The steerability and braking charac­teristicsmay be severely impaired.Addition­ally,further driving safety systemsare deac­tivated.There is an increased danger of skid­ding and accidents.
Driveoncarefully. HaveABS checked imme­diately at aqualified specialist workshop.
WhenABS is malfunctioning,othersystems, including driving safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (
Y page 220)and dis-
play messages which maybeshown in the instrument cluster (
Y page 192).
Braking
X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedalvigorously untilthe braking sit­uationisover.
X
To make afullbrake application: depress the brake pedalwithfullforce.
If ABS interveneswhenbraking,you will feela pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedalcan be an indication of hazardousroadconditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra carewhile driving.
Safety
ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
General information
ABS regulatesbrake pressure in such away that the wheels do not lock when youbrake. This allows youtocontinue steering the vehiclewhen braking.
BAS (BrakeAssistSystem)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If youdepress the brake pedalquickly, BAS automaticallyboosts the braking force,thus shortening the stopping distance.
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Important safety notes
Observethe "Importantsafetynotes"sec-
i
Y page 61).
tion (
WARNING
G
If BASismalfunctioning,the braking distance in an emergencybraking situation is increased. Thereisariskofanaccident.
In an emergencybraking situation,depress thebrakepedal withfull force.ABS prevents thewheels from locking.
Safety
Braking
X
Keepthe brakepedal firmly depressed until theemergencybraking situation is over. ABSprevents thewheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release thebrakepedal.BAS is deactivated.
Active BrakeAssist
General information
Observethe "Importantsafetynotes"sec-
i
Y page 61).
tion (
Active Brake Assist consistsofadistancewarn­ing function withanautonomous braking func­tion and situation-dependentbraking assis­tance
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimizethe riskofacollision withthe vehicletraveling in frontorreduce theeffects of suchacollision.
If Active Brake Assist detects that there is arisk of collision,you will be warned visually and acoustically. If you do notreacttothe visual and audible collision warning,autonomous braking can be initiatedincritical situations. If you apply thebrakeyourself in acritical situation,Adap­tive Brake Assist supportsyou withsituation­dependentbraking assistance.
Important safety notes
Detection of hazardous situationscan be par­ticularly impaired if:
R
there is dirt on thesensorsoranythingelse covering thesensors
R
there is snow or heavyrain
R
there is interferencebyother radar sources
R
there are strongradar reflections, for exam­ple in parking garages
R
anarrow vehicleistraveling in front, e.g. a motorbike
R
avehicleistraveling in frontonadifferentline
R
you are driving anew vehicleorservicing on theActiveBrake Assist system has justbeen carriedout
Observethe important safetynotes in the "Breaking-in notes" section (
Y page 121).
Followingdamagetothe frontend of thevehicle, havethe configuration and operation of the radar sensor checkedataqualified specialist workshop. This also appliestocollisionsatlow speeds wherenovisible damagetothe frontof thevehicleisapparent.
Activating/deactivating
Active Brake Assist is active after every ignition cycle.
You can activateordeactivateActiveBrake
Y page 185) in theon-board computer.
Assist ( When deactivated, thedistancewarning func­tion and theautonomous braking function are also deactivated.
If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the æ symbol appearsinthe assistancegraphic dis­play.
Distance warning function
Generalinformation
The distancewarning function can help you to minimizethe riskofafront-end collision witha vehicleahead or reduce theeffects of sucha collision.Ifthe distancewarning function detects that there is ariskofacollision,you will be warned visually and acoustically.
Important safety notes
Observethe "Importantsafetynotes"sec-
i
tion for driving safetysystems (
WARNING
G
Y page 61).
The distancewarning function does notreact:
R
to people or animals
R
to oncomingvehicles
R
to crossing traffic
R
when cornering
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The distance warning function may not give warnings in all critical situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit­uation and be ready to brake.
Always adapt your speed to suit the prevailing road and traffic conditions.
WARNING
G
The distance warning function cannot always clearly identify objectsand complex traffic situations.
In such cases, the distance warning function may:
R
give an unnecessary warning
R
not give awarning
There is arisk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit­uation and do not rely solely on the distance warning function.
Function
Starting at aspeed of approximately 4mph (7 km/h), the distance warning function warns you if you rapidly approach avehicle in front.An intermittent warning tonewill then sound, and the · distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster.
X
Brake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X
Take evasive action, provided it is safe to do so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly complicated but non-critical driving conditions may also cause the system to display awarning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the distance warning function can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten­ded period of time.
Up to aspeed of approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), the distance warning function can also react to stationary obstacles, such as stop­ped or parked vehicles.
Autonomous braking function
If the driver does not react to the distance warn­ing signal in acritical situation, Active Brake Assist can assist the driver with the autonomous braking function.
The autonomous braking function:
R
gives the driver more time to react to critical driving situations
R
can help the driver to avoid an accident or
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reduces the effectsofanaccident
Vehicles without Distance Pilot DISTRONIC:
the autonomous braking function is available in the following speed ranges:
R
4-65mph (7 -105 km/h) for moving objects
R
4-31mph (7 -50km/h)for stationary objects
Vehicles with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: the autonomous braking function is available in the following speedranges:
R
4-124 mph (7 -200 km/h)for moving objects
R
4-31mph (7 -50km/h)for stationary objects
Due to the nature of the system,particularly complicated but non-critical driving conditions may alsocausethe AutonomousBraking Func­tion to intervene.
Situation-dependent braking assis­tance
General information
Observethe "Important safety notes" sec-
i
Y page61).
tion (
With the help of the radarsensor system,Adap­tive Brake Assist can detect obstacles that are in the path of yourvehiclefor an extended period of time.
If Adaptive Brake Assist detects arisk of colli­sion with the vehicleinfront, it calculatesthe brake pressure necessary to avoidacollision. If you apply the brakes forcefully,situation­dependent braking assistance adapts to the sit­uation and automatically increases the brake pressure to adegreeappropriate to the traffic situation.
Situation-dependent braking assistance pro­videsbraking assistance in hazardoussituations at speeds above 4mph (7 km/h).Itusesradar
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sensor technology to assess the traffic situa­tion.
Situation-dependent braking assistance is capa­ble of reacting to moving objects that have alreadybeen detected as such at least once over the period of observation, up to vehicle speeds of around 155 mph (250 km/h).
Situation-dependent braking assistance can also detect stationary objects, up to vehicle speeds of around 44 mph (70 km/h).
X
Keep the brake pedal depressed until the emergency braking situation is over.
Safety
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally againif:
R
you release the brake pedal.
R
there is no longer any danger of acollision.
R
no obstacle is detected in front of your vehi­cle.
Situation-dependent braking assistance is then deactivated.
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
tion for driving safety systems (
WARNING
G
Y page 61).
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
R
to people or animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
R
to crossing traffic
R
when cornering
As aresult, Adaptive Brake Assist may not intervene in all critical conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit­uation and be ready to brake.
WARNING
G
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situa­tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist might:
R
intervene unnecessarily
R
not intervene
There is arisk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit­uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the intervention in anon-critical driving situation.
Due to the nature of the system, complex but non-critical driving conditions may also cause Active Brake Assist to intervene.
Even if Active Brake Assist is not available due to amalfunction in the radar sensor system, the brake system is still available with full brake boosting effect and BAS.
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
Y page 61).
tion (
®
ESP
monitors driving stability and traction,i.e. power transmission between the tires and the road surface.
®
detects that the vehicle is deviating from
If ESP the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The engine output is also modified to keep the vehi­cle on the desired course within physical limits.
®
assists the driver when pulling awayon
ESP wet or slippery roads. ESP
®
can also stabilize
the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
Y page 61).
tion (
ETS traction control is part of ESP with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP
®
.Onvehicles
®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi­vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull awayand accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer­red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you deactivate ESP
®
.
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
Y page 61).
tion (
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WARNING
G
®
If ESP
is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv­ing safety systems are deactivated. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully.Have ESP
®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your vehiclewith the front axle raised, it is important that you observe the notes on ESP
®
(Y page282). If the å ESP
continuously,ESP If the ÷ ESP
warning lamp are lit continuously,ESP
®
OFF warning lamp lights up
®
is deactivated.
®
warning lamp and the å
®
is not
available due to amalfunction. Observe the information on warning lamps
Y page221) and display messages which may
( be showninthe instrument cluster
Y page192).
( Only use wheels with the recommendedtire
sizes. Only then willESP
Characteristics of ESP
®
function properly.
®
General information
If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp goes out before beginning the journey,ESP
®
is automatically
active.
®
intervenes, the ÷ ESP®warning lamp
If ESP flashes in the instrument cluster.
®
If ESP
intervenes:
X
Do not deactivate ESP®under any circum­stances.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedalasfar as necessary when pulling away.
X
Adapt yourdriving style to suitthe prevailing road and weather conditions.
ECOstart/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically when the vehiclestops moving. The engine starts automatically when the driverwants to pullawayagain. ESP remains in its previouslyselected status. Exam-
ple: if ESP was switched off, ESP
®
was deactivated before the engine
®
remains deactivated
®
when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP®(except Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
Y page61).
tion (
You can select between the following states of
®
:
ESP
R
ESP®is activated.
R
ESP®is deactivated.
WARNING
G
If you deactivate ESP
®
,ESP®no longer sta­bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
The spinning of the wheels results in acutting action for better traction on loosesurfaces.
®
It may be best to deactivate ESP
in the follow-
ing situations:
R
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
Activate ESP®as soon as the situations
i
described above no longer apply.ESP
®
will otherwise not be abletostabilize the vehicleif the vehiclestarts to skid or awheelstarts to spin.
Avoid spinning the drivenwheels for an
!
extended period with ESP
®
deactivated. You
couldotherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP
®
You can deactivate or activate ESP®via the on­board computer (
®
deactivated:
ESP
The å ESP
Y page185).
®
OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
®
ESP
activated:
®
The å ESP
OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
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Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated
If ESP®is deactivatedand oneormorewheels start to spin,the ÷ ESP instrumentclusterflashes. In suchsituations,
®
ESP
will notstabilizethe vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
R
ESP®no longer improvesdriving stability.
R
Enginetorque is no longer limited and the
®
warning lamp in the
®
:
drivewheels are able to spin.
R
Tractioncontrol is still activated.
Safety
R
ActiveBrake Assist is no longer available; nor is it activated if you brakefirmly with assis­tance from ESP
R
STEER CONTROL is no longer active.
R
ESP®still provides support when you brake
®
.
firmly.
Deactivating/activatingESP
®
(Mercedes‑AMGvehicles)
Important safety notes
Observethe "Important safety notes" sec-
i
Y page 61).
tion(
You can selectbetween thefollowingstatesof
®
:
ESP
R
ESP®is activated.
R
SPORT handlingmode is activated.
R
ESP®is deactivated.
WARNING
G
When SPORT handlingmode is activated, there is agreaterrisk of skiddingand acci­dents.
Only activateSPORT handlingmode in thesit­uations describedinthe following.
WARNING
G
If you deactivate ESP
®
,ESP®no longer sta­bilizes thevehicle.Thereisanincreased risk of skiddingand an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®
in thesituations descri-
bed in thefollowing.
In thefollowingsituations,itmay be betterto activateSPORT handlingmode or deactivate
®
:
ESP
R
when usingsnowchains
R
indeep snow
R
on sandorgravel
R
on specially designated roads when thevehi­cle's own oversteering and understeering characteristics are desired
DrivinginSPORT handlingmode or without
®
requires an extremely qualified and expe-
ESP rienced driver.
Activate ESP®as soon as thesituations
i
describedabovenolonger apply. ESP
®
will otherwise notbeable to stabilizethe vehicle if thevehicle startstoskidorawheel startsto spin.
Avoid spinningthe driven wheels for an
!
extended period with ESP
®
deactivated. You
couldotherwise damage thedrivetrain.
Deactivating/activatingESP
X
To activate SPORThandling mode: briefly
®
pressbutton :. The M SPORT handlingmode warning lamp in theinstrumentclusterlightsup. The
SPORT handling mode
message appearsin
themultifunction display.
To deactivateSPORThandling mode:
X
briefly pressbutton :. The M SPORT handlingmode warning lamp in theinstrumentclustergoes out.
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X
To deactivate ESP®: press button : until the å ESP
®
OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster. The ÷ OFF
message appears in the multi-
functiondisplay.
X
To activate ESP®: brieflypress button :. The å ESP
®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goesout.The ÷ ESP
ON message appears in the multifunctiondis-
play.
CharacteristicsofactivatedSPORT han­dling mode
If SPORThandling modeisactivatedand one or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
®
warn­ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP onlystabilizes the vehicletoalimiteddegree.
WhenSPORThandling modeisactivated:
R
ESP®onlyimprovesdriving stability to alimi­ted degree.
R
Tractioncontrolisstillactivated.
R
The engine's torque is onlyrestrictedtoa limiteddegreeand the drive wheels may start to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in acutting action for better tractiononloose surfaces.
R
ESP®stillprovides support when youbrake firmly.
CharacteristicswhenESP®is deactivated
If ESP®is deactivatedand one or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP instrument cluster does not flash. In such situa­tions, ESP
®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If youdeactivate ESP
R
ESP®no longer improvesdriving stability.
R
Engine torque is no longer limitedand the
®
warning lamp in the
®
:
drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning of the wheels results in acutting
action for better tractiononloose surfaces.
R
Tractioncontrolisstillactivated.
R
Active Brake Assist is no longer available;nor is it activatedifyou brake firmly with assis­tance from ESP
R
ESP®stillprovides support when youbrake
®
.
firmly.
Driving safety systems
ESP®trailer stabilization
General information
If your vehicle/trailer combinationbeginsto swerve,ESP slowsthe vehicledownbybraking and limiting the engine outputuntilthe vehicle/trailer com-
®
bination hasstabilized.
Important safety notes
G
If roadand weather conditions are poor, trailerstabilization will not be able to prevent the vehicle/trailer combinationfrom swerv­ing.Trailers with ahighcenterofgravity can
®
tip overbefore ESP ariskofanaccident.
Alwaysadapt your driving style to the prevail­ing roadand weather conditions.
If your vehiclewithtrailer(vehicle/trailer com­bination) begins to lurch, youcan onlystabilize the vehicle/trailer combinationbydepressing the brake firmly.
®
ESP of about65km/h.
®
ESP is deactivatedordisabledbecause of amalfunc­tion.
EBD (electronicbrake forcedistribu­tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rearwheelstoimprove driving stability whilebraking.
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes"sec-
i
tion(
G
If EBD is malfunctioning,the rearwheelscan lock, e.g.under fullbraking.Thisincreases the riskofskidding and an accident.
®
assists youinthissituation. ESP
WARNING
®
can detect this. There is
trailerstabilization is active above speeds
trailerstabilization does not work if ESP
Y page 61).
WARNING
67
®
Safety
®
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You should therefore adapt your drivingstyle to the differenthandlingcharacteristics. Have the brakesystemchecked at aqualified spe­cialist workshop.
Please observethe information on warningand indicator lamps (
Y page 220) as well as on display messages
(
Y page 194).
(
Safety
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
Y page 220)
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safetyand offers increased braking comfort.Inaddition to the braking function,ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLDfunction (
Y page 125).
assist (
Y page 157) and hill start
X
To activatewith theSmartKey: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
To activatewith KEYLESS-GO start-func-
X
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switchthe ignition off and open the driver's door.
X
To deactivate: switchonthe ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always takethe SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can startthe engineifavalid SmartKey has been left inside the vehicle.
The immobilizer is always deactivatedwhen
i
you startthe engine. In the eventthat the enginecannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys­tem is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)or 1-800-387-0100(in Canada).
STEER CONTROL
Generalinformation
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a noticeable steeringforcetothe steeringwheel in the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steeringassistanceisprovided in particular if:
R
both right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet or slippery road surfacewhen you brake
R
the vehicle begins to skid
Important safetynotes
Observe the "Importantsafetynotes" sec-
i
Y page 61).
tion (
No steeringassistanceisprovided from STEER CONTROL, if:
R
ESP®is malfunctioning
R
the steeringismalfunctioning
®
If ESP
is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer preventsyour vehicle from being started without the correctSmartKey.
ATA (anti-theft alarmsystem)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKeyor KEYLESS-GO. Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
X
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart­Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
X
Insert the SmartKeyintothe ignition lock.
Avisual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open:
R
adoor
R
the vehicle with the mechanical key
R
the trunklid
R
the hood
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To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
X
press the % or & button on the Smart­Key. The alarm is stopped.
or
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
X
or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop but­ton from the ignition lock (
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Y page 122).
The alarm is stopped.
To stopthe alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
X
grasp the outsidedoorhandle. The SmartKey must be outsidethe vehicle. The alarm is stopped.
or
X
Press the Start/Stop button on the dash­board.The SmartKey must be insidethe vehi­cle. The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is not switched off, evenifyou close the open door thattriggered it, for example.
If the alarm continuesfor more than
i
30 seconds,the mbrace emergency callsys­tem automaticallynotifiesthe Customer Assistance Center. Thisisdoneeither by text message or data connection.
The emergency callsystem sendsthe mes­sage or data provided that:
R
youhavesubscribed to the mbrace service.
R
the mbrace service hasbeenactivated properly.
R
the necessary mobilephone network is available.
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SmartKey
SmartKey
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P
R
Start the engine.
There is arisk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
Opening and closing
SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.
WARNING
G
If you attach heavy or large objectstothe SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten­tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do notattach any heavy or large objectstothe SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before insertingthe SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Keep the SmartKey away from strongmag-
!
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin­ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
R
with electronic devices, e.g. amobile phone or another SmartKey.
R
with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
R
inside metallic objects, e.g. ametal case
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO startfunction: do not keep the SmartKey in the trunk.Otherwise,
the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. when startingthe engine using the Start/Stop button.
SmartKey functions
:
& To lock the vehicle
;
F To open the trunk lid
=
% To unlock the vehicle
If you do not open the vehicle within approx­imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R
anti-theft protection is reactivated.
X
To lock: press the & button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R
the doors
R
the trunk lid
R
the fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking and three times when locking.
When the locator lighting is activated via the multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote control (see the separate operating instruc­tions).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (
X
To open the trunk lid automatically: press and hold the F button until the trunk lid opens (
Y page 79).
Y page 187).
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KEYLESS-GO
Generalnotes
Bear in mindthatthe enginecan be started by any of thevehicleoccupantsifthere is aSmart­Key in thevehicle.
Lockingand unlocking
You can start,lockorunlockthe vehicleusing KEYLESS-GO.Todothis, you only need carry the SmartKey withyou. You can combine thefunc­tionsofKEYLESS-GO withthose of aconven­tional SmartKey. Unlockthe vehiclebyusing KEYLESS-GO,for instance,and lockitusingthe & buttononthe SmartKey.
The driver's door and thedoor at whichthe han­dle is used,mustbothbeclosed. The SmartKey mustbeoutside thevehicle. Whenlocking or unlocking withKEYLESS-GO,the distance between theSmartKey and thecorresponding door handle mustnot be greaterthanthree feet (onemeter).
Acheck whichperiodically establishes aradio connection between thevehicleand theSmart­Key determineswhether avalid SmartKey is in thevehicle. This occurs, for example:
R
when starting theengine
R
while driving
R
when usingHANDS-FREEACCESS
R
when theexternal door handles are touched
R
during convenience closing
Makesurethatyou do nottouch theinner surfaceofthe door handle.
X
Convenienceclosingfeature: touch recessed sensor surface ; for an extended period.
Further information on theconvenience clos­ing feature (
X
To unlock thetrunk lid: pull trunk lid han-
Y page 83).
dle :.
Deactivating and activating
If you do notintendtouse thevehiclefor alon­ger period of time, you can deactivateKEYLESS­GO. The SmartKey will then use verylittlepower, thereby conserving battery power. Forthe pur­poses of activation/deactivation,the vehicle mustnot be nearby.
X
To deactivate: press the & buttononthe SmartKey twice in rapidsuccession. The battery checklamp of theSmartKey flashes twice brieflyand lights up once,then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated (
X
To activate: press any buttononthe Smart­Key.
or
X
Insertthe SmartKey intothe ignition lock. KEYLESS-GO and all of itsassociated features are available again.
Y page 73).
Opening and closing
X
To unlock thevehicle: touch theinner sur-
faceofthe door handle.
X
To lock thevehicle: touch sensor surface : or ;.
KEYLESS-GO startfunction
Generalnotes
Bear in mindthatthe enginecan be started by any of thevehicleoccupantsifthere is aSmart­Key in thevehicle.
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SmartKey
Changing thesettings of thelocking system
You can changethe settings of thelockingsys­tem. This meansthatonlythe driver'sdoor and thefuel fillerflap are unlocked when thevehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
X
To change thesetting: pressand hold the
% and & buttons simultaneouslyfor approximately six seconds until thebattery indicator lamp flashes twice (
Y page 73).
If thesettingofthe lockingsystem is changed within thesignal range of thevehicle,pressing the & or % button:
R
locks or
R
unlocksthe vehicle
The SmartKey nowfunctionsasfollows:
X
To unlock: pressthe % buttononce.
X
To unlock centrally: pressthe % button twice.
Opening and closing
X
To lock centrally: pressthe & button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol­lows:
X
To unlock thedriver's door: touch theinner surface of thedoor handle on thedriver's door.
X
To unlock centrally: touch theinner surface of thedoor handle on thefront-passenger door or therear door.
X
To lock centrally: touch theouter sensor surface on oneofthe door handles.
X
To restorethe factorysettings: pressand hold the % and & buttons simultane­ously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice
Y page 73).
(
Mechanicalkey
General notes
If thevehicle can no longer be lockedor unlocked withthe SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use themechanical key.
If you use themechanical keytounlock and open thedriver'sdoor or thetrunk lid, theanti­theft alarm system will be triggered (
Y page 68).
Thereare several ways to turnoff thealarm:
X
To deactivatethe alarmwith thekey: press the % or & buttononthe key.
or
X
Insertthe SmartKey intothe ignition lock.
or
To deactivatethe alarm with KEYLESS-GO:
X
pressthe Start/Stopbuttoninthe ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in thevehicle.
or
X
Lockorunlock thevehicle usingKEYLESS­GO. The SmartKey must be outside thevehi­cle.
If you unlock thevehicle usingthe mechanical key, thefuel fillerflap will notbeunlocked auto­matically.
X
To unlock thefuelfillerflap: insert the SmartKey intothe ignition lock.
Removing themechanicalkey
X
Push release catch : in thedirection of the arrow and at thesame timeremove mechan­ical key ; from theSmartKey.
For further informationabout:
R
Unlockingthe driver'sdoor (Y page 77)
R
Unlockingthe trunk (Y page 81)
R
Lockingthe vehicle (Y page 77)
Insertingthe mechanicalkey
X
Push mechanical key ; completely intothe SmartKey until it engages and release catch : is back in its basic position.
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SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan­ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in severe health problems. There is arisk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If abattery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. National guide­lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal­ifornia, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the battery replaced at aqualified specialist work­shop.
Checking the battery
Replacing the battery
You require aCR2025 3Vcell battery.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
Y page 72).
(
X
Press mechanical key ; into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold cover : shut.
X
Remove battery tray cover :.
Opening and closing
X
Press the & or % button. The battery is working properly if battery check lamp : lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check lamp : does not light up briefly.
X
Change the battery (Y page 73).
i If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button:
R
locks or
R
unlocks the vehicle
You can get abattery at any qualified spe-
i
cialist workshop.
X
Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out.
X
Insert the new battery with the positive ter­minal facing upwards. Use alint-free cloth to do so.
X
Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint, grease and other contaminants.
X
Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover : and then press to close it.
X
Insert mechanical key into the SmartKey
Y page 72).
(
X
Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle.
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Problems with the SmartKey
Problem
You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.
Opening and closing
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO startfunction:
X
try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control func­tion of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or & button.
If this does not work:
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 73) and replace it if necessary
Y page 73).
(
X
Unlock (Y page 77) or lock (Y page 77) the vehicle using the mechanical key.
There is interference from apowerful source of radio waves.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO startfunction:
X
try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control func­tion of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or & button.
If this does not work:
X
Unlock (Y page 77) or lock (Y page 77) the vehicle using the mechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
X
Unlock (Y page 77) or lock (Y page 77) the vehicle using the mechanical key.
X
Have the SmartKey checked at aqualified specialist workshop.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 73) and replace it if necessary
Y page 73).
(
If this does not work:
X
Unlock (Y page 77) or lock (Y page 77) the vehicle using the mechanical key.
There is interference from apowerful source of radio waves.
X
Unlock (Y page 77) or lock (Y page 77) the vehicle using the mechanical key.
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Problem
The engine cannot be started using the Smart­Key.
The engine cannot be started using the Start/ Stop button. The Smart­Key is in the vehicle.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey.
X
Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at aqualified specialist workshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con­trol function:
X
Unlock (Y page 77) or lock (Y page 77) the vehicle using the mechanical key.
X
Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at aqualified specialist workshop.
The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 278).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 278).
or
X
Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
The vehicle is locked.
X
Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 73) and replace it if necessary
Y page 73).
(
If this does not work:
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Opening and closing
You have lost aSmart­Key.
You have lost the mechanical key.
There is interference from apowerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Have the SmartKey deactivated at aqualified specialist workshop.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
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Doors
Important safetynotes
WARNING
G
If children are leftunsupervised in thevehicle, they could:
R
openthe doors,thusendangeringother people or road users.
R
get out and disrupttraffic.
R
operatethe vehicle'sequipment.
Additionally, children could set thevehicle in motion if, forexample, they:
R
release theparking brake.
R
shiftingthe automatic transmissionout of parkposition P
R
Start theengine.
There is ariskofanaccidentand injury.
Whenleavingthe vehicle, always take the
Opening andclosing
SmartKey withyou and lockthe vehicle. Never leavechildren or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep theSmartKey out of reach of children.
You should preferably placeluggage or loadsin thecargo compartment. Observethe loading guidelines (
Y page 237).
Unlockingand opening doors from theinside
The sidewindows will notopen/close if the
!
battery is discharged or if thesidewindows haveicedup. It will then notbepossible to close thedoor. Do notattempttoforce the doorclosed. You could otherwise damage the doororthe sidewindow.
Whenadoorisopened, thesidewindow on that sideopens slightly. Whenthe doorisclosed, the sidewindow closesagain.
X
To unlock andopenafront door: pull door handle ;. If thedoorislocked, locking knob : popsup. The doorisunlockedand opens.
X
To unlock areardoor: pull up locking knob :. The doorisunlockedand can be opened.
X
To openareardoor: pull doorhandle ;.
You can openadoorfrominsidethe vehicle evenifithas beenlocked. You can only openthe reardoors from insidethe vehicle if they are not securedbythe child-proof locks (
Y page 60).
If thevehicle has previously beenlockedwith theSmartKey from theoutside, opening adoor from theinsidewill trigger theanti-theftalarm system. Switchoff thealarm(
Y page 68).
Centrally locking andunlocking the vehicle from theinside
You can centrallylockorunlockthe vehicle from theinside. Thiscan be useful if you wish to lock thevehicle beforepulling away, forexample.
X
To unlock: press button :.
X
To lock: press button ;. If all thedoors and thetrunk lid are closed, the vehicle locks.
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Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be locked or unlocked.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
You can open adoor from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can open the rear doors from inside the vehicle unless they are secured by the child-proof lock (
Y page 60).
If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey from the outside, opening adoor from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm (
Y page 68).
If alocked door is opened from the inside, the previous unlock status of the vehicle will be taken into consideration if:
R
the vehicle was locked using the locking but­ton for the central locking, or
R
if the vehicle was locked automatically
The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previ­ously been fully unlocked. If only the driver's door had been previously unlocked, only the door which has been opened from the inside is unlocked.
Automatic lockingfeature
You could therefore lock yourself out if:
R
the vehicle is being pushed
R
the vehicle is being towed
R
the vehicle is on aroller dynamometer
You can also switch the automatic locking func­tion on and off using the on-board computer
Y page 187).
(
Unlocking the driver's door (mechan­ical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm sys­tem will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
Y page 68).
(
X
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
Y page 72).
(
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
Opening and closing
X
To deactivate: press and hold button : for approximately five seconds until atone sounds.
X
To activate: press and hold button ; for approximately five seconds until atone sounds.
If you press one of the two buttons and do not hear atone, the relevant settinghas already been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn­ing.
X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise as far as it will go to position 1. The door is unlocked.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.
X
Insert mechanical key into the SmartKey
Y page 72).
(
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.
X
Open the driver's door.
X
Close the front-passenger door, the rear doors and the trunk lid.
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X
Press the lockingbutton on the driver’s door
Y page 76).
(
X
Check whether the lockingknobs on the front-passenger door and the rear doors are still visible. Press down the lockingknobs by hand, if necessary.
X
Close the driver's door.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
Y page 72).
(
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
Opening and closing
X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.
X
Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid are locked.
X
Insert mechanical key into the SmartKey
Y page 72).
(
If you lock the vehicle as described above,
i
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-theft alarm system is not armed.
WARNING
G
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is arisk of injury, particu­larly in the event of sudden braking or asud­den change in direction.
Always store objectssothat they cannot be flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey.
The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.
!
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
Y page 320).
( You should preferably place luggage or loads in
the trunk.Observe the loading guidelines
Y page 237).
( Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk.You
could otherwise lock yourself out. The trunk lid can be:
R
opened and closed manually from outside
R
opened automatically from outside
R
opened automatically from inside
R
released with the emergencyrelease from the inside
Opening/closing from outside
Trunk
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid open.
Opening
X
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X
Pull handle :.
X
Raise the trunk lid.
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Closing
X
Pull down thetrunk lid usinghandle :.
X
Let thetrunk lid dropintothe lock.
X
If necessary, lockthe vehicle withthe & buttononthe SmartKey or withKEYLESS-GO.
Opening automatically from outside
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases suchascarbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enterthe vehicle interiorifthe trunk lid is open when theengineisrunning, especiallyifthe vehicle is in motion.Thereisa riskofpoisoning.
Always switch off theenginebefore opening thetrunk lid. Never drivewiththe trunk lid open.
The trunk lid swings upwardswhen opened.
!
Therefore, makesure that there is sufficient clearance abovethe trunk lid.
The opening dimensionsofthe trunk lid can
i
be foundunder"Vehicle data" (
Y page 320).
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
The vehicle's exhaust system may be veryhot. You couldburn yourself by touching the exhaust system if you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS.Thereisariskofinjury. Always ensure that you only makethe kickingmove­mentwithin thedetection range of sensors.
If theSmartKey is within therear detection
!
range of KEYLESS-GO,the followingsitua­tions,for example,couldlead to theuninten­tional opening of thetrunk:
R
usingacar wash
R
usingapower washer
Makesure that theSmartKey is at least 10 ft (3 m) away from thevehicle.
You can also deactivate KEYLESS-GO.Fur-
i
ther informationondeactivatingand activat­ing KEYLESS-GO (
Y page 71).
General notes
WithKEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREEACCESS, you can open thetrunk lid without usingyour hands. This is useful if you have your hands full. To do this, makeakickingmovement underthe bumperwithyour foot.
Observethe followingpoints:
R
Carryyour KEYLESS-GO keyabout your per­son.The KEYLESS-GO keymust be in therear detection range of thevehicle.
R
When making thekickingmovement,make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground and that there is sufficient clearance to therear of thevehicle.You couldotherwise lose your balance, for example on ice.
Opening and closing
Opening automatically
You can open thetrunk lid automaticallyusing theSmartKey or thehandle in thetrunk lid.
X
Press and hold the F buttononthe Smart­Key until thetrunk lid opens.
or
X
If thetrunk lid is unlocked, pull thetrunk lid handle and let it go again immediately.
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R
Alwaysensure thatyou onlymakethe kicking movement withinthe detection range of sen­sors :.
R
Stand at least12in(30 cm)awayfrom the rearareawhile doing so.
R
Do not come into contact with the bumper whilemaking the kicking movement. Other­wise, the sensors maynot functioncorrectly.
R
HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not functiondur­ing engine start.
Opening and closing
R
Dirt caused by roadsaltaround sensors : mayrestrict functionality.
Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with apros­theticleg mayrestrict functionality.
R
If aKEYLESS-GO key is withinthe reardetec­tionrange of KEYLESS-GO,HANDS-FREE ACCESS could be triggered.The trunklid could thusbeopenedunintentionally, for example, when you:
-
set something down or lift something up behind the vehicle.
-
polish the rearofthe vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key aboutyour personinthesesituations or in situations sim­ilar to these. Thiswillprevent the uninten­tional opening of the trunklid.
Operation
X
To open: kick into sensor detection range : belowthe bumperwithyourfoot.
If the trunk liddoesnot openafterseveral
X
attempts: wait at leastten secondsthen move your legunder the bumperonce again.
If youholdyourfootunder the bumperfor too long, the trunklid does not open. Repeat the leg movement more quicklyifthisoccurs.
Opening automaticallyfrom inside
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Combustion enginesemitpoisonousexhaust gases such as carbonmonoxide. Exhaust gases can enterthe vehicleinteriorifthe trunklid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicleisinmotion. There is a riskofpoisoning.
Alwaysswitch off the engine before opening the trunklid.Never drive with the trunklid open.
The trunklid swingsupwards when opened.
!
Therefore,makesurethatthereissufficient clearance above the trunklid.
The opening dimensions of the trunklid can be found under "Vehicle data" (
Y page 320).
Opening
Youcan open the trunklid from the driver's seat when the vehicleisstationaryand unlocked.
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X
To open: pull remote operating switch : for the trunk liduntilthe trunk lidopens.
Emergencyreleasefor the trunk
General notes
The trunk lidswingsupwards when opened.
!
Therefore, make sure thatthereissufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
The opening dimensions of the trunk lidcan be found in the "Vehicle data" section
Y page 320).
( If the trunk lidcan no longer be unlocked:
R
using the SmartKey,or
R
using the remote operating switch in the door controlpanel:
Use the emergency release on the insideofthe trunk lid.
Youcan reach the emergency release via the trunk.
Opening
Side windows
X
Foldthe rearseatbackrestforwards
Y page 240).
(
X
Insert asuitabletool ;,e.g.ascrewdriver, into opening : in the paneling. The trunk lidisreleased.
X
Openthe trunk lid.
Emergencyreleasebutton
Youcan open the trunk lidfrom insidethe vehi­cle with the emergency release button.
X
Press emergency release button : briefly. The trunk lidunlocks and opens.
The trunk lidcan be unlockedand openedwith the trunk lidemergency release when the vehi­cle is stationary or whiledriving.
The trunk lidemergency release does not open the trunk lidifthe battery is disconnected or discharged.
Trunk lidemergency release light:
R
Emergency release button : flashesfor 30 minutes afterthe trunk lidisopened.
R
Emergency release button : flashesfor 60 minutes afterthe trunk lidisclosed.
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Opening and closing
Side windows
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
While opening the side windows,bodyparts could become trappedbetween the side win­dowand the door frame as the side window moves. There is ariskofinjury.
Make sure thatnobodytouchesthe side win­dowduring the opening procedure. If some-
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body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again.
WARNING
G
While closingthe side windows, body parts in the closingarea could become trapped. There is arisk of injury.
When closingmake sure that no parts of the body are in the closingarea. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again.
WARNING
G
If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.
Activatethe override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi­cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the
Opening and closing
vehicle.
Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto­matic reversing feature. If asolid objectblocks or restrictsaside window from traveling upwards during the automatic closingprocess, the side window opens again automatically. Dur­ing the manual closingprocess, the side window only opens again automatically after the corre­spondingswitch is released. The automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is no substi­tute for your attention when closingaside win­dow.
WARNING
G
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft,light and thin objects, e.g. small fin­gers
R
while resetting
This means that the reversing feature cannot preventsomeonebeing trapped in these sit­uations. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closingprocedure. If
someonebecomes trapped, press the switch to open the side window again.
Opening and closing the side win­dows
The switches for all side windows are located on the driver'sdoor. There is also aswitch on each door for the correspondingside window.
The switches on the driver'sdoor take prece­dence.
:
Frontleft
;
Frontright
=
Rear right
?
Rear left
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (
X
To open manually: press and hold the cor­responding switch.
X
To open fully: press the switch beyond the pressure point and release it. Automatic operation is started.
X
To close manually: pull the corresponding switch and hold it.
X
To close fully: pull the switch beyond the pressure point and release it. Automatic operation is started.
X
To interrupt automatic operation: press/ pull the correspondingswitch again.
If you press/pull the switch beyond the
i
point of resistance, automatic operation is started in the correspondingdirection. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/ pulling the switch again.
You can continue to operate the side win-
i
dows after you switch off the engineor removethe SmartKey. This function remains
Y page 122).
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active for fiveminutesoruntil thedriver'sor front-passenger door is opened.
When theoverride feature for theside win-
i
dows is activated (
Y page 60),the side win-
dows cannotbeoperatedfromthe rear.
Convenience opening
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, theKEYLESS­GO startfunction, Exclusive package or AMG Exclusive package: you can ventilate the
vehicle before you start driving. The SmartKey can also be used to carry out the
followingfunctionssimultaneously:
R
unlock thevehicle
R
open theside windows
R
open thepanoramaroofwith power tilt/slid­ing paneland theroller sunblind
The convenience opening feature can only be operatedusingthe SmartKey.
The "convenience opening"feature is also avail­able when thevehicle is unlocked.
Vehicles with Exclusive package or AMG
X
Exclusive package but without KEYLESS­GO and theKEYLESS-GO startfunction: for
thefollowingoperations,pointthe tip of the SmartKey at thedoor handle on thedriver's door.The SmartKey must be close to thedriv­er'sdoor handle.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or theKEY-
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LESS-GO startfunction: theSmartKey must be in close proximitytothe vehicle.
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Pressand hold the % button until theside windows and thepanoramasunroofare in the desired position. If theroller sunblindofthe panoramaroof with power tilt/slidingpanelisclosed, the roller sunblindisopened first.
X
Pressand hold the % button once more until thepanoramaroofwith power tilt/slid­ing panelreaches thedesired position.
X
To interruptconvenience opening: release the % button.
Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When theconvenience closingfeature is oper­ating, partsofthe body couldbecome trapped in theclosingarea of theside window and the slidingsunroof. Thereisarisk of injury.
Observethe completeclosingprocedure when theconvenience closingfeature is oper­ating. Makesure that no body partsare in close proximityduringthe closingprocedure.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, theKEYLESS­GO startfunction, Exclusive Package or AMG Exclusive Package: at thesame timeyou
can:
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lockthe vehicle
R
close theside windows
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close thepanoramaroofwith power tilt/slid­ing panel
On vehicleswith apanoramaroofwith power tilt/slidingpanel, you can then close theroller sunblind.
i Notes on theautomatic reversing feature
for:
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theside window (Y page 82)
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thepanoramaroofwith power tilt/sliding
Y page 86)
panel(
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theroller sunblind(Y page 87)
Using theSmartKey
Vehicles with Exclusive package or AMG
X
Exclusive package but without KEYLESS­GO and theKEYLESS-GO startfunction: for
thefollowingoperations,pointthe tip of the SmartKey at thedoor handle on thedriver's door.The SmartKey must be close to thedriv­er'sdoor handle.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or theKEY-
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LESS-GO startfunction: theSmartKey must be in close proximitytothe vehicle.
X
Pressand hold the & button until theside windows and thepanoramaroofwith power tilt/slidingpanelare fully closed.
X
Makesure that all theside windows and the panoramaroofwith power tilt/slidingpanel are closed.
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Opening and closing
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Side windows
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On vehicles with apanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel:
X
Press and hold the & button againuntil the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel closes.
X
To interruptconvenienceclosing: release the & button.
Using KEYLESS-GO
The driver's door and the door at which the han­dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. The gap between the SmartKey and the corresponding door han­dle should not be greater than 3ft(1m).
Opening and closing
X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.
Make sure you only touch recessed sensor
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surface :.
X
Make sure that all the side windows are closed.
X
Make sure that all the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with apanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel:
X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle againuntil the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel closes.
X
To interruptconvenienceclosing: release recessed sensor surface : on the door han­dle.
Resetting the side windows
If aside window can no longer be closed fully, you must reset it.
X
Close all the doors.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (
X
Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is com­pletely closed (
X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens againslightly:
X
Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (
X
Hold the switch for an additional second.
X
If the respective side window remains closed after the button is released,then it has been set correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above.
Y page 122).
Y page 82).
Y page 82).
Problems with the side windows
WARNING
G
If you close aside window againimmediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release the switch or push the switch againtoreopen the side window.
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Problem
Aside window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide.
Aside window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
X
Remove the objects.
X
Close the side window.
If aside window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the correspondingswitch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force.
If aside window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again
slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the correspondingswitch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature.
Panoramaroof with power tilt/sliding panel
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding sun­roof" refers to the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
WARNING
G
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, body parts in close proximity could become trapped. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the opening and closing pro­cedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
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release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop­ped.
WARNING
G
If children operate the sliding sunroof they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
WARNING
G
At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto­matically lowers slightly at the rear. This could trap you or other persons. There is arisk of injury. Make sure that nobody reaches into the sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the vehicle is in motion.
If somebody becomes trapped, immediately pull back the sliding sunroof switch. The slid­ing sunroof lifts during opening.
Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of
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snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.
The weather can change abruptly. It could
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start to rain or snow. Make sure that the slid­ing sunroof is closed when you leave the vehi­cle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.
Resonance noises can occur in addition to
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the usual airflow noises when the sliding sun­roof is open. They are caused by minor pres-
Opening and closing
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sure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open aside window slightly to reduce or elim­inate these noises.
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
In the following section, the term "sliding sun­roof" refers to the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto­matic reversing feature. If asolid object blocks or restrictsthe sliding sunroof during the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens againauto­matically.However, the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when clos­ing the sliding sunroof.
WARNING
G
The reversing feature does not react:
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to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
Opening and closing
gers
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over the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the closing movement
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during resetting
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when closing the sliding sunroof againman­ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit­uations. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately,or
R
press the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
Operating the panoramaroof with power tilt/sliding panel
Opening and closing
:
To raise
;
To open
=
To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can only be operated when the roller sunblind is open.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (
X
Press or pull the 3 switch in the corre­sponding direction.
If you press/pull the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, automatic operation is star­ted in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/pulling the switch again.
After opening the sliding sunroof, the roller sun­blind closes slightly automatically. This reduces drafts in the vehicle interior.
If the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, it low­ers slightly automatically at higher speeds. The noise level in the vehicle interior is reduced as a result.
At low speeds it raises againautomatically. You can also temporarily deactivate automatic
lowering. To do so, press the 3 switch. The sliding sunroof raises againautomatically.
You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function remains active for five minutes or until you open afront door.
The sliding sunroof cannot be opened if aroof carrier is installed. In order to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior, you can raise the sliding sunroof.
Y page 122).
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If contact is made with aroof carrier approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding sunroof lowers slightly but remains raisedatthe rear.
Rain-closing feature
The rain-closing feature is onlyavailable for vehi­cles with arain sensor.
When the SmartKey is in position g in the igni­tion lock or is removed, the sliding sunroof closes automatically:
R
if it starts to rain.
R
at extreme outsidetemperatures.
R
after six hours.
R
if there is amalfunction in the powersupply.
The panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel remains raisedatthe rear in order to allow ven­tilation of the vehicle interior.
If the panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel is obstructed whilebeing closed by the rain-closing feature, it opens again slightly. The rain-closing feature is then deactivated.
The panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel does not close if:
R
it is raisedatthe rear.
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it is blocked.
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no rain is falling on the area of the windshield being monitored by the rain sensor. If the vehicle,for example,isunder abridge or in a carport, the field of the sensor may be cov­ered.
Operating the rollersunblind for the panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Parts of the body could become trapped betweenthe rollersunblind and frame or slid­ing sunroof during automatic opening or clos­ing. There is arisk of injury.
When opening or closing, make sure that no body parts are in the sweep of the rollersun­blind.
If somebodybecomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately,or
R
during automatic operation, push the switch brieflyinany direction
The opening or closing procedure willbestop­ped.
The rollersunblind shields the vehicle interior from sunlight. The rollersunblind can only be opened and closed when the panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel is closed.
Rollersunblind reversingfeature
The rollersunblind is equipped with an auto­matic reversing feature. If asolid object blocks or restricts the rollersunblind during the closing process, the rollersunblind opens again auto­matically. The automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is not asubstitute for youratten­tiveness when closing the rollersunblind.
WARNING
G
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft, lightand thin objects, e.g. small fin­gers
R
when closing the rollersunblind again man­ually immediately after automatic reversal
This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit­uations. There is arisk of injury.
When closing the rollersunblind, make sure that no body parts are in the sweep area.
If somebodybecomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately,or
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press the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
:
To open
;
To open
=
To close
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (
X
Press or pull the 3 switch in the corre­spondingdirection.
If you press/pull the 3 switch beyond the
Opening and closing
point of resistance, automatic operation is star­ted in the correspondingdirection. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/pulling the switch again.
After opening the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, the roller sunblind automati­cally closes slightly. This reduces drafts in the vehicle interior.
Y page 122).
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sunblind if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sun­blind does not move smoothly.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (
X
Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of
Y page 122).
resistance in the direction of arrow : until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.
X
Keep the 3 switch pulled for an additional second.
X
Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow : until the roller sunblind is fully closed.
X
Keep the 3 switch pulled for an additional second.
X
Make sure that the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblind can be fully opened and closed again.
X
If this is not the case, repeat the steps above.
Resetting the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sunblind
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Panoramaroof with power tilt/sliding panel
Problems with the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
WARNING
G
If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after amalfunction or voltage supply interruption, then the backing up function will malfunction or not work. The sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
In such or similar situations always make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. Always reset the sliding sunroof after amalfunction or voltage supply interruption.
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as aresult of amalfunction,contact a
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qualified specialist workshop.
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Problem
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3 switch down again to the point of resistance until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed. The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed with more force.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3 switch down again to the point of resistance until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed. The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed without the automatic reversing feature.
Opening and closing
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Seats
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Correct driver's seat position
WARNING
G
You couldlose control of your vehicle if you do thefollowingwhile driving:
R
adjust thedriver'sseat,head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors
R
fasten theseat belt
Thereisariskofanaccident.
Adjust thedriver'sseat,head restraint,steer­ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting theengine.
Seats, steeringwheel and mirrors
Observethe followingwhen adjusting steering wheel :,seat belt ; and driver'sseat =:
R
you are as far away from thedriver'sair bag as possible
R
you are sittinginanormalupright position
R
your thighs are slightly supported by theseat cushion
R
your legs are notentirely stretched and you can depress thepedals properly
R
theback of your head is supported at eye level by thecenterofthe head restraint
R
you can hold thesteering wheel withyour armsslightly bent
R
you can moveyour legs freely
R
you can see all thedisplays in theinstrument clusterclearly
R
you should have agood overview of traffic conditions
R
theseat belt is pulled snugly against thebody and is routed across thecenterofyour shoul­der and across your hips in thepelvic area
Further related subjects:
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Adjustingthe seatsmanually (Y page 91)
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Adjustingthe seatselectrically
Y page 92)
(
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Adjustingthe steering wheel manually
Y page 95)
(
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Fasteningthe seat belt correctly
Y page 44)
(
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Adjustingthe rear-view mirror and exterior mirrors(
R
Vehicles with amemory function: saving
Y page 96)
theseat,steering wheel and exterior mirror settings usingthe memory function
Y page 99)
(
Seats
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Children couldbecome trapped if they adjust theseats, particularly when unattended. Thereisariskofinjury.
When leaving thevehicle,always takethe SmartKey withyou and lockthe vehicle.Never leave childrenunsupervised in thevehicle.
The seatscan still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in theignition lock.
WARNING
G
When you adjust aseat,you or other vehicle occupants couldbecome trapped, e.g.onthe seat guide rail. Thereisariskofinjury.
Makesure when adjusting aseat that no one has any body partsinthe sweep of theseat.
Observethe safety noteson"Air bags" (
Y page 45)and "Children in thevehicle" Y page 54).
(
WARNING
G
If thedriver'sseat is notengaged,itcould moveunexpectedly while thevehicle is in
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motion. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident.
Always make sure that the driver'sseat is engagedbefore starting the vehicle.
WARNING
G
You could lose control of yourvehicleifyou do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver'sseat, head restraint, steering wheelormirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is arisk of an accident.
Adjust the driver'sseat, head restraint, steer­ing wheeland mirror and fasten yourseat belt before starting the engine.
WARNING
G
If you adjust the seat height carelessly,you or other vehicleoccupants could be trappedand thereby injured. Children in particular could accidentally press the electricalseat adjust­ment buttons and become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Whilemoving the seats, make sure that your hands orother body parts do not get under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys­tem.
To avoiddamage to the seats and the seat
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heating, observe the following information:
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keep liquidsfrom spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.
R
if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating. The seat heat­ing should alsonot be used to dry the seats.
R
clean the seat covers as recommended; see the "Interior care" section.
R
do not transport heavy loads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nailsortools. The seats should only be occupied by passen­gers, if possible.
R
when the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating materi­als,e.g. blankets, coats, bags,seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
Seats
Make sure that there are no objects in the
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footwellunder or behind the seats when mov­ing the seats back. There is arisk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
i Further related subjects:
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cargo compartment enlargement (folding down the rear seats) (
Adjusting the seats manually
Vehicles without the seating comfort package
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment:
X
Lift handle : and slidethe seat forwards or backwards.
X
Release lever : again. Make sure that you hear the seat engage in position.
Backrest angle:
X
Relieve the pressure on the backrest.
X
Turn handwheel = forwards or backwards.
Seat height:
X
Pullhandle ; upwards or push it down repeatedly until the seat has reachedthe desired height.
Y page 240)
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Seats
Vehicles with the seatingcomfort pack­age
Seatfore-and-aft adjustment:
X
Lifthandle : and slidethe seatforwardsor rearwards.
X
Releaselever : again. Make sure thatyou hearthe seatengage in position.
Backrest angle:
X
Relieve the pressure on the backrest.
X
Turn handwheel A forwardsorbackwards.
Seatheight:
X
Pull handle ? upwards or push it down repeatedly untilthe seathas reachedthe desired height.
Seatcushion angle:
X
Adjust the angle so thatyourthighs are lightly
Seats, steering wheel andmirrors
supported.
X
Turn handwheel = forwardsorbackwards.
Seatcushion length:
X
Lifthandle ; and slidethe front part of the seatcushion forwardsorbackwards.
X
Releaselever ; again. The seatcushion engages.
Adjustingthe seats electrically
:
Seatheight
;
Seatcushion angle
=
Seatfore-and-aft adjustment
?
Backrest angle
Youcan storethe seatsettings using the
i
memory function(
Y page 99).
Adjustingthe headrestraints
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Youcould lose controlofyourvehicleifyou do the following whiledriving:
R
adjustthe driver'sseat, headrestraint, steering wheelormirrors
R
fasten the seatbelt
There is ariskofanaccident.
Adjust the driver'sseat, headrestraint, steer­ing wheeland mirror and fasten your seatbelt before starting the engine.
WARNING
G
If the headrestraints are not installedornot adjusted correctly, they cannotprovidepro­tection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the headand neck area, e.g.inthe event of an accident or when braking.
Alwaysdrive with the headrestraints instal­led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicleoccupant thatthe centerofthe head restraint supports the back of the headat abouteye level.
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Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.
General notes
For vehicles with sports seats you cannot adjust the front head restraints or the outer rear head restraints.
Adjusting the head restraints manually
Adjusting the head restraint height
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position.
X
To lower: press release catch : in the direc- tion of the arrow and push the head restraint down to the desired position.
With this function you can adjust the distance between the head restraint and the back of the seat occupant's head.
X
To move forwards: pull the head restraint forwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages. There are several notches.
X
To move backwards: press and hold release button : and push the head restraint back­wards.
X
When the head restraint is in the desired posi­tion, release the button and make sure that the head restraint is engaged in position.
Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height
Adjusting the fore/aft position of the head restraint
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position.
X
To lower: press release catch : and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum sup­port for your back.
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Seats
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:
Raises thebackrest contour
;
Softensthe backrest contour
=
Lowers thebackrest contour
?
Hardensthe backrest contour
AMG Performance seat
Vehicles with electricallyadjustableseats:
to adjust thecontourofthe seat and for improvedlateral support,you can individually adjust thefront seats.
Switchingthe seatheating on/off
Switchingon/off
WARNING
G
Repeatedly switching on theseat heating can causethe seat cushion and backrest pads to become veryhot.The healthofpersonswith limitedtemperature sensitivityoralimited abilitytoreacttohigh temperatures may be affectedortheymay evensuffer burn-like injuries. There is ariskofinjury.
Therefore,donot switch theseat heating on repeatedly.
Seats,steering wheel and mirrors
Adjusting thesidebolsters of theseatcush­ion
To set thesidebolsters of theseatcush-
X
ion narrower: press button :. To set thesidebolsters of theseatcush-
X
ion wider: press button ;.
Adjusting thesidebolsters of theseatback­rest
To set thesidebolsters of theseatback-
X
restnarrower: press button =. To set thesidebolsters of theseatback-
X
restwider: press button ?.
The three red indicator lampsinthe buttonindi­catethe heating level you haveselected.
The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off approx­imately 20 minutesafter it is set to level 1.
X
Turn theSmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock(
X
To switch on: press button : repeatedly
Y page 122).
until thedesired heating level is set.
X
To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all theindicator lampsgoout.
If thebattery voltageistoo low, theseat
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heating may switch off.
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Problems with the seat heating
Steering wheel
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Problem
The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum­ers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch back on automatically.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is arisk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,steer­ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before startingthe engine.
WARNING
G
Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel. There is arisk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
:
Release lever
;
Adjuststhe steering wheel height
=
Adjuststhe steering wheel position (fore­and-aft adjustment)
X
Push release lever : down completely. The steering column is unlocked.
X
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired posi­tion.
X
Push release lever : up completely. The steering column is locked.
X
Check if the steering column is locked. When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction.
Seats, steering wheeland mirrors
Adjusting the steering wheel
WARNING
G
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the vehicle is in motion, it could change position unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident.
Before startingoff, make sure the steering wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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Mirrors
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Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever : for- wards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
WARNING
G
You couldlose control of yourvehicleifyou do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, headrestraint, steering wheelormirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is arisk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, headrestraint, steer-
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
ing wheeland mirror and fasten yourseat belt before starting the engine.
WARNING
G
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side reduces the size of the image. Visible objects are actually closer than they appear. This means that you couldmisjudge the dis­tance from road users traveling behind, e.g. when changing lane.There is arisk of an acci­dent.
For this reason, alwaysmake sure of the actualdistance from the road users traveling behind by glancing over yourshoulder.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignitionlock (
X
Exterior mirror on the front-passenger side: press button ;.
Exterior mirror on the driver's side:press but­ton :. The indicator lamp in the corresponding but­ton lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can adjust the selected exterior mirror using button = aslong as the indicator lamp is lit.
X
Press button = up, down, or to the right or left until you have adjusted the exterior mirror to the correct position. You should have a good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide alarger field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior mirrors are automatically heated at low outside temperatures. Heating takes amaximumoften minutes.
You can alsoheatupthe exterior mirrors
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manually by switching on the rear window defroster.
Y page122).
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Mirrors
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Folding theexterior mirrors in or out electrically
X
Turn theSmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock(
X
Briefly press :.
Y page 122).
Both exteriormirrorsfoldinorout.
Makesure that theexteriormirrorsare
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always folded out fully while driving.They could otherwise vibrate.
If you are driving fasterthan30mph
i
(47 km/h), you can no longer foldinthe exte­riormirrors.
Resetting theexterior mirrors
If thebattery has been disconnected or com­pletely discharged, theexteriormirrorsmust be reset.The exteriormirrorswill otherwise not foldinwhen you select the"Fold in mirrorswhen locking" function in theon-board computer
Y page 188).
(
X
Turn theSmartKey to position 1 in theigni­tion lock(
X
Briefly press :.
Y page 122).
Folding theexterior mirrors in or out automatically
If the"Fold in mirrorswhen locking" function is activated in theon-board computer
Y page 188):
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theexteriormirrorsfoldinautomatically as soonasyou lockthe vehiclefromthe outside.
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theexteriormirrorsfoldout again automati­callyassoonasyou unlock thevehicleand then open thedriver'sorfront-passenger door.
If theexteriormirrorshave been folded in
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manually, they do notfoldout.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exteriormirror has been pushed out of position,proceedasfollows:
Vehicles without electricallyfolding exte-
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rior mirrors: movethe exteriormirror into thecorrect position manually.
Vehicles with electricallyfolding exterior
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mirrors: press and hold mirror-foldingbutton (
Y page 97)until youhearthe mirror click into
place. The mirror housing is engaged againand you can adjustthe exteriormirrors as usual
Y page 96).
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Automaticanti-glare mirrors
WARNING
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Electrolyte mayescape if the glassinanauto­matic anti-glare mirror breaks.The electrolyte is harmfuland causes irritation. It must not come into contact with your skin, eyes, res­piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed. There is ariskofinjury.
If youcome into contact with the electrolyte, observe the following:
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Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin immediatelywithwater.
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Immediately rinsethe electrolyte outof your eyes thoroughlywithclean water.
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If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately rinseyourmouth outthoroughly. Do not induce vomiting.
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If electrolyte comesinto contact with your skinorhairorisswallowed, seekmedical attentionimmediately.
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Immediately change outofclothing which hascome into contact with electrolyte.
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If an allergicreactionoccurs, seekmedical attentionimmediately.
The "Automatic anti-glare mirrors"functionis onlyavailable if the vehicleisequippedwiththe "Mirrors package".
Seats, steering wheel andmirrors
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Memory function
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The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare mode if:
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the ignition is switched on and
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incident light from headlamps strikes the sen­sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir­ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
You can set the front-passenger side exterior mirror such that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position.
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Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Button for the front-passenger side exterior mirror
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Button for the exterior mirror setting
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Memory button M
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Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni­tion lock (
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Press button ;.
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Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the default parking position.
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Use button = to adjust the exterior mirror to aposition that allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb. The parking position is stored.
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tion, the front-passenger side exterior mirror returnstothe driving position.
Y page 122).
If you shift the transmission to another posi-
Calling up astored parking position set­ting
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni­tion lock (
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Adjust the front-passenger side exterior mir-
Y page 122).
ror using the corresponding button
Y page 96).
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Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position:
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as soon as you exceed aspeed of 9mph (15 km/h)
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about ten seconds after you have disengaged reverse gear
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when you use button : to select the exterior mirror on the driver's side
Memory function
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of the vehicle as aresult of the adjustments being made. There is arisk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
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When the memory function adjusts the seat, you and other vehicle occupants–particularly children –could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust­ments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat. If somebody becomes trapped, immediately release the memory function position button.The adjust­ment process is stopped.
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Children could become trapped if they acti­vate the memory function, particularly when unattended. There is arisk of injury.
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