CL 500
CL 600
CL 55 AMG
Our company and staff congratulate you
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure,
as well as your and your passengers’ safety, we ask you to make a small investment
of time:
앫 Please read this manual carefully be-
fore putting it aside. Then return it to
your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.
앫 Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and Warranty Information.. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ............ 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
At a glance .......................................... 19
Cockpit................................................. 20
Instrument cluster ................................ 22
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24
Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28
Getting started................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats .............................................. 34
Steering wheel ................................ 37
Mirrors............................................ 38
Driving.................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belts ................. 40
Starting the engine ......................... 42
Switching on headlamps ................. 46
Turn signals and high beam ............ 46
Windshield wipers ........................... 47
Problems while driving.................... 48
Parking and locking .............................. 49
Parking brake ................................. 50
Switching off headlamps................. 50
Turning off engine ........................... 51
Contents
Safety and Security........................... 53
Occupant safety................................... 54
Airbags ........................................... 55
Seat belts ....................................... 60
Children in the vehicle.................... 63
Blocking of rear window operation. 69
Panic alarm .......................................... 70
Activating ....................................... 70
Deactivating ................................... 70
Driving safety systems ......................... 71
ABS ................................................ 71
BAS ................................................ 73
ESP................................................. 73
Anti-theft systems................................ 76
Immobilizer..................................... 76
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 77
Tow-away alarm ............................. 78
Controls in detail............................... 79
Locking and unlocking ......................... 80
SmartKey ....................................... 80
KEYLESS-GO card* ........................ 83
Opening the doors
from the inside ............................... 87
Opening the trunk lid
from the inside ............................... 88
Opening the trunk lid
from the outside............................. 89
Trunk lid emergency release .......... 89
Closing the trunk lid ....................... 90
Separately locking the trunk .......... 90
Separately unlocking the trunk ...... 91
Trunk lid
opening/ closing system* .............. 91
Power closing assist
for doors and trunk lid.................... 94
Automatic central locking .............. 94
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................... 95
Seats .................................................... 96
Lumbar support .............................. 96
Easy-entry/ exit feature .................. 96
Head restraints ............................... 97
Multicontour seat*.......................... 99
Folding forward
front seat backrests ..................... 100
Seat ventilation* .......................... 102
Seat heating................................. 103
Memory function ............................... 105
Storing positions into memory ..... 106
Recalling positions
from memory ............................... 106
Storing exterior rear
view mirror parking position ........ 107
Lighting ............................................. 108
Exterior lamp switch .................... 108
Combination switch ..................... 111
Hazard warning flasher ................ 111
Interior lighting ............................ 112
Courtesy lighting .......................... 113
Contents
Instrument cluster ............................. 114
Instrument cluster illumination .... 114
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 115
Trip odometer .............................. 115
Tachometer.................................. 115
Outside temperature indicator ..... 116
Control system .................................. 117
Multifunction display.................... 117
Multifunction steering wheel........ 118
Menus .......................................... 120
Standard display menu ................ 122
AUDIO menu ................................ 122
CD changer operating mode ........ 123
TEL menu* ................................... 125
NAVI menu ................................... 127
Distronic* menu........................... 128
Trip computer menu..................... 129
Malfunction memory menu .......... 130
Settings menu .............................. 131
Automatic transmission...................... 143
One-touch gearshifting ................. 144
Gear ranges .................................. 145
Gear selector lever position .......... 146
Program mode selector switch ..... 147
Accelerator position...................... 148
Emergency operation
(Limp home mode) ........................ 148
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) and manual
shift program CL 55 AMG ............. 149
Good visibility ..................................... 151
Rear view mirror ........................... 151
Windshield wipers ......................... 154
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 154
Sun visors ..................................... 155
Rear window sunshade ................. 156
Automatic climate control .................. 157
Setting the temperature ............... 160
Adjusting air distribution .............. 161
Adjusting air volume ..................... 162
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 162
Defrosting ..................................... 162
Air recirculation mode .................. 163
Charcoal filter ............................... 164
Rear window defroster.................. 165
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 166
Air conditioning ............................ 166
Residual heat and ventilation........ 167
Ventilated storage compartment
under armrest ............................... 167
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents ...................... 168
Contents
Power windows .................................. 169
Opening and closing
the windows ................................. 169
Synchronizing power windows ..... 172
Sliding/ pop-up roof........................... 173
Opening and closing the
sliding/ pop-up roof ..................... 173
Synchronizing the
sliding/ pop-up roof ..................... 175
Driving systems ................................. 176
Cruise control............................... 176
Distronic*..................................... 179
Active Body Control (ABC)............ 190
Parktronic system*
(Parking assist)............................. 193
Loading .............................................. 197
Roof rack*.................................... 197
Loading instructions ..................... 197
Cargo tie-down hooks .................. 198
Useful features .................................. 199
Interior storage spaces ................ 199
Ashtrays ....................................... 206
Cigarette lighter ........................... 207
Heated steering wheel* ............... 208
Telephone* .................................. 208
Tele Aid ........................................ 209
Garage door opener ..................... 217
Infrared reflecting windshield....... 221
Operation ........................................ 223
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 224
Driving instructions............................ 225
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 225
Drinking and driving ..................... 225
Pedals .......................................... 225
Power assistance ......................... 225
Brakes .......................................... 226
Driving off .................................... 227
Parking......................................... 227
Tires ............................................. 228
Hydroplaning................................ 229
Tire traction ................................. 229
Tire speed rating .......................... 229
Winter driving instructions ........... 230
Standing water............................. 231
Passenger compartment.............. 231
Driving abroad ............................. 231
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 232
Catalytic converter....................... 232
Emission control .......................... 233
Coolant temperature.................... 234
At the gas station .............................. 235
Check regularly
and before a long trip................... 236
Contents
Engine compartment ......................... 237
Hood ............................................ 237
Engine oil ..................................... 238
Transmission fluid level................ 242
Active Body Control (ABC)
fluid level...................................... 242
Coolant ........................................ 242
Battery ......................................... 243
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system........... 244
Tires and wheels ................................ 246
Important guidelines .................... 246
Life of tires................................... 247
Direction of rotation..................... 247
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 247
Rotating wheels ........................... 251
Winter driving .................................... 252
Winter tires .................................. 252
Block heater*............................... 253
Snow chains................................. 253
Maintenance....................................... 254
Clearing the service indicator ....... 254
Service term exceeded ................. 254
Calling up the service indicator..... 255
Resetting the service indicator ..... 255
Vehicle care........................................ 256
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 256
Practical hints .................................. 263
What to do if …? ................................. 264
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 264
Lamp in center console................. 269
Messages in the display................ 270
Where will I find...? ............................. 295
First aid kit.................................... 295
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 295
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 297
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 297
Locking the vehicle ....................... 298
Changing batteries........................ 299
Fuel filler flap ................................ 300
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 301
Sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 301
Replacing bulbs .................................. 302
Bulbs............................................. 302
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 304
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 305
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 307
Removing...................................... 307
Installing ....................................... 307
Flat tire............................................... 308
Preparing the vehicle .................... 308
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 308
Battery ............................................... 313
Disconnecting the battery ............ 314
Removing the battery ................... 314
Charging and reinstalling
the battery .................................... 314
Reconnecting the battery ............. 315
Jump starting...................................... 316
Towing the vehicle.............................. 318
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 321
Contents
Fuses ................................................. 322
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment................................ 322
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment................................ 324
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 324
Technical data.................................. 325
Spare parts service ............................ 326
Warranty coverage ............................. 327
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 327
Identification labels............................ 328
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 329
CL 500 ......................................... 329
CL 55 AMG................................... 329
CL 600 ......................................... 329
Engine................................................ 330
Rims and Tires ................................... 331
Same size tires............................. 332
Mixed size tires ............................ 333
Spare wheel ................................. 333
Electrical system ............................... 334
Main Dimensions ............................... 335
Weights.............................................. 336
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 337
Capacities .................................... 337
Engine oils.................................... 339
Engine oil additives ...................... 339
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 339
Brake fluid .................................... 340
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 340
Fuel requirements ........................ 340
Gasoline additives ........................ 341
Coolants....................................... 342
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ............................. 344
Consumer information ....................... 345
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 345
Technical terms............................... 347
Index................................................. 353
Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for
your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.
Introduction
Product information
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, including permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be
performed.
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Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Ce nter wi ll be glad to info rm you of c orrect
care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle.
Service and Warranty Information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Car Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calender days. Written notification
should be sent to us, not a dealer, at
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer
Assistance Center, One Mercedes
Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
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Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be
performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you
when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in
your own interest that we can contact you
should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available.
앫 Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts.
앫 Gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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Where to find it
Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color so you can find
information quickly.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Her e yo u w il l f in d d es cr ip tio ns o f t he sa fe ty
features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the
most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Service Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
Warning! G
Introduction
Symbols
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to
cross-reference term definitions.
DISPLAY
Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.
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Operating safety
Operating safety
Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to malfunction or cease functioning completely. Because the vehicle’s
electronic components are interconnected,
any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other systems.
Electronic system malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Make sure that any repairs or modifications
to electronic components are carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 The safety precautions in this manual
앫 The “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 Traffic rules and regulations
앫 Motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
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Problems with your vehicle
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
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Reporting safety defects
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.”
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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At a glance
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
19
At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
20
At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Combination switch
앫 Turn signals 46
앫 Windshield wipers 47
앫 High beam 111
2 Cruise control lever
앫 Cruise control 176
앫 Distronic* 179
3 Instrument cluster 22,
111
4 Multifunction steering
wheel
24,
118
5 Gear range indicator, clock 22
Item Page
6 Lever for voice control sys-
tem* (see separate operating instructions)
7 Parking assist* (Parktronic)
195
right front area warning indicator
8 Overhead control panel 27
9 Glove box lock 199
10 Glove box lid release 199
11 Glove box 199
12 Center console 25,
26
13 Starter switch 31
14 Horn
Item Page
15 Steering wheel adjustment
37
stalk
Heated steering wheel* 208
16 Parking brake pedal 44
17 Hood lock release 237
18 Parking brake release 44
19 Door control panel 28
20 Exterior lamp switch 46,
108
21 Headlamp washer button 154
22 Parking assist* (Parktronic)
195
left front area warning indicator
21
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
22
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Coolant temperature
gauge
2 Fuel gauge with:
Fuel reserve warning lamp 268
3 L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
4 Speedometer with:
v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)
warning lamp
l Distance warning
lamp
1
5 Tachometer 115
1
Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates with SmartKey in starter
switch position 2. It should go out when the engine
is running.
115
46
46
264
265
Item Page
6 Right display with:
- Antilock Brake Sys-
265
tem (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp
A High beam head-
111
lamp indicator
< Seat belt nonusage
266
warning lamp
7 J Reset button 114
8 Display with:
Program mode 147
Gear range indicator 145
Digital clock (see
COMAND operating
instructions)
9 Multifunction display
with:
Trip odometer 117
Main odometer 117
Item Page
Stored speed for:
Cruise control or 176
Distronic* 179
10 Outside temperature indi-
cator
11 Left display with:
1 Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
; Brake warning
lamp, except
Canada
3 Brake warning
lamp, Canada only
? Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
12 Knob for instrument clus-
ter illumination
115
266
267
267
268
114
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At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Item Page
1 Multifunction display 117
Operating control
system
2 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume
ç down/to decrease
æ up/to increase
3 Telephone*: Press button
í to take a call
to dial a call
ì to end a call
to reject an
incoming call
118
Item Page
4 Menu systems: Press
button
è for next system
ÿ for previous system
5 Scrolling within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
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Center console
Upper part
Item Page
1 Rear window sunshade 156
2 Parking assist* (Parktronic
system) deactivation
switch
3 Active Body Control (ABC) 190
4 Level control switch 191
5 Central locking switch 95
Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp
6 Hazard warning flasher
on/off switch
7 Central unlocking switch 95
193
77
111
At a glance
Center console
Item Page
8 Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP) control switch
9 Rear seat head restraints,
switch for folding down
10 Tow-away alarm switch 78
11 COMAND (see separate
operating instructions)
12 Automatic climate control 157
13 Ashtray 206
Lighter 207
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97
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At a glance
Center console
Lower part
Item Page
1 KEYLESS-GO* start /stop
button
2 Selector lever for
automatic transmission
3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
4 Thumbwheel for setting
distance in Distronic*
5 Distance warning func-
tion* on/off switch
6 Program mode selector for
automatic transmission
33, 43
43,
145
65
187
187
147
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Overhead control panel
Item Page
1 Left reading lamp on /off 112
2 Rear interior lighting
on/off
3 Right reading lamp on/ off 112
4 Interior lighting control 112
5 Sliding / pop-up roof 173
6 Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone* and
voice control system* (see
separate operating instructions)
7 Rear view mirror 38,
8 Garage door opener 217
9 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
112
151
209
At a glance
Overhead control panel
27
At a glance
Door control panel
Door control panel
Item Page
1 Door handle 87
2 Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings)
3 Seat heating 103
Seat ventilation* 102
4 Seat adjustment 34, 96
5 Exterior mirror adjustment 38,
105
151
Item Page
6 Switches for opening/
closing front door windows
7 Rear window
override switch
8 Switches for opening/
closing rear windows
9 Remote trunk lid release
switch
Trunk lid opening/closing
system* switch
169
69
169
88
91
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Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
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Unlocking
The“Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the information given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will help you with further information. The corresponding page references are at the end of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKey
Your vehicle comes equipped with two
SmartKeys with integrated remote controls and removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two keys are a different color
to help distinguish each key unit.
SmartKey with remote control
1 ‹ Lock button
2
Š Unlock button for trunk lid
3
ΠUnlock button
4
 Panic button (컄 page 70)
왘 Press unlock button Œ on the key.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in
the starter switch.
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Opening a door causes the windows on
that side of the car to open slightly.
They will return to the up position when
the door is closed.
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Starter switch positions
Starter switch
0 For removing key
1 Power supply for some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO* card with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
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The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!
If the key is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the starter
switch.
왘 Remove the key from the starter
switch and reinsert.
If the key can still not be turned, the
battery may not be sufficiently
charged.
왘 Check the battery and charge it
if necessary (
왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 316).
To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the key from the
starter switch.
컄 page 313).
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Unlocking
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: in addition to
the two SmartKeys with remote controls
and removable mechanical key, your vehicle comes equipped with two KEYLESS-GO* cards.
The function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO function.
If you have the KEYLESS-GO function, your
vehicle checks whether the KEYLESS-GO
card is valid when you grasp the door handle. If your KEYLESS-GO card is valid, the
doors will unlock, and you can open them.
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To unlock the vehicle, the KEYLESS-GO
card must be outside the vehicle, no
further than approx. 3 feet (1 meter)
away from the door.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key and the KEYLESS-GO card with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
왘 Grasp the door handle.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs on the doors move up.
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the selector lever corresponds to
turning the key to the various starter
switch positions.
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1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board
electronics have status 0 (as with key removed).
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
Do not depress the brake pedal.
Position 1
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton once.
This supplies power to some electrical
consumers, such as seat adjustment.
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If you now press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button twice, the power
supply is switched off.
Ignition (or position 2)
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton twice in immediate succession.
This supplies power to all electrical
consumers. All the lights in the instrument cluster light up.
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If you now press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button,
see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*”
(
컄 page 43).
컄 page 83).
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Adjusting
Warning! G
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and
rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion.
Seats
Warning! G
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
back reclined. Sitting in an extremely reclined position can be dangerous. You could
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you
slide under it, the belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat
belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in an upright position and belts are
properly positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card with you, and lock your vehicle.
The power seats can also be operated with
the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Warning! G
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmart
hicle to deactivate the front passenger airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the vehicle's
seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
TM
system installed in the ve-
TM
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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Seat adjustment
The seat adjustment switches are located
in each door.
1 Head restraint height
2 Seat height
3 Seat cushion tilt
4 Seat cushion depth
5 Seat fore and aft adjustment
6 Seat backrest tilt
왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
or
왘 Press the KEYLESS GO* start/stop
button once or twice.
or
왘 Open the driver’s or passenger door.
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Head restraint height
Warning! G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-
rection of arrow 1.
Seat height
왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-
rection of arrow 2.
Seat cushion tilt
왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-
rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs
are lightly supported.
Seat cushion depth
왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 4 until your
legs are supported comfortably.
Seat fore and aft adjustment
왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 5.
Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far to the rear as
possible, corresponding to the driver’s
ability to properly operate the controls.
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When moving the seat, be sure that
there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could
damage the seats.
Seat backrest tilt
왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 6 until your
arms are slightly angled when holding
the steering wheel.
Head restraint tilt
왘 Manually adjust the angle of the head
restraint. Push or pull on the lower
edge of the head restraint cushion.
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The front passenger seat head restraint
automatically lowers after a few seconds when the front passenger seat is
not occupied.This improves the driver's
outward view as well as the forward
view from the rear passenger compartment.
When the front passenger seat is occupied again, the front passenger head
restraint returns to the last set position
within a few seconds.
If the front passenger seat was moved
fore or aft while not being occupied,
the front passenger seat head restraint
returns to a position that corresponds
best with the seat's axial position when
the seat is occupied again.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 97).
Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment
The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is
Warning! G
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, and take the
KEYLESS-GO
The steering wheel adjustment feature can
also be operated with the driver’s door
open. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
* card with you.
located on the steering column (lower left).
1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten
2 Steering column, height
왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
or
왘 Press the KEYLESS GO* start/stop
button once or twice.
or
왘 Open the driver’s or passenger door.
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Steering column, lengthen or shorten
왘 Move stalk forward or backward in the
direction of arrow 1 until a comfortable
steering wheel position is reached with
your arms slightly bent at the elbow.
Steering column, height
왘 Move the stalk up or down in the direc-
tion of arrow 2. Make sure that your
legs can move freely and that all the
displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible.
Please refer to “Controls in detail” for information on the heated steering wheel*
(
컄 page 208).
Mirrors
Adjust the inside and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic conditions.
Warning! G
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte
may escape the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
Inside rear view mirror
왘 Manually adjust the inside rear view
mirror.
Exterior rear view mirror
Warning! G
Exercise care when using the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
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Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.
The buttons are located on the driver’s
door.
1 Driver’s side mirror
2 Passenger side mirror
3 Adjustment button
왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
All the lights in the instrument cluster
light up.
왘 Press button 1 for the left mirror or
button 2 for the right mirror.
왘 Push adjustment button 3 up, down,
left or right according to the desired
setting.
!
Information on how to reposition the
exterior mirror housing when it was
forcibly pushed forward (hit from the
rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit
from the front) can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section
(
컄 page 153)
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At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically.
Information on the electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 152).
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Driving
Warning! G
Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in
the driver’s footwell leave sufficient clearance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or underneath the pedals. You could then no
longer brake or accelerate.
Fastening the seat belts
Warning! G
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even those sitting in the
rear and pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident. You and your passengers should
always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are wearing your
seat belt. The airbags can only protect as expected if the occupants are using their seat
belts (
컄 page 54).
Warning! G
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmart
hicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
TM
system installed in the ve-
TM
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According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the vehicle’s
seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Warning! G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Be sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt.
Warning! G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest reclined. Sitting in an extremely reclined position can be dangerous. You could
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you
slide under it, the belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in an upright position
and the belt is properly positioned on the
body.
Warning! G
Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security”
section (
컄 page 58).
1 Release button
2 Buckle
3 Latch plate
왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out
of the seat belt outlet.
왘 Place the belt over your shoulder.
왘 Push latch plate 3 into buckle 2 until it
clicks.
왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to
a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion
up.
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Proper use of seat belts
앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening.
앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck or pass under the
arm).
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-
right position.
앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-
son and another object at the same
time.
앫 Check your seat belt during travel to
ensure that it is properly positioned.
앫 Ensure that the seat belt is always fit-
ted snugly. You should avoid wearing
bulky clothing, such as winter coats,
when traveling in the vehicle.
Warning! G
Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do not allow the belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the belts.
Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
stressed in an accident must be replaced by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Starting the engine
Warning! G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while driving,
have the cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive with at least one window
fully open.
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Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
왘 Make sure that the gear selector lever
is set to P.
Starting with the SmartKey
왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 3 and hold until the engine
starts (
컄 page 31).
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You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the key to position 3 and
release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically.
왘 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
with the SmartKey, see “Turning off engine
with the SmartKey” (
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
You can start your vehicle without a key
using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
on the gear selector lever.
컄 page 51).
1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
왘 Firmly depress the brake pedal during
the starting procedure. Do not depress
accelerator.
The selector lever lock is released.
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button 1 once.
The engine starts automatically.
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off engine
with KEYLESS-GO” (
컄 page 51).
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Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described
above, carry out the following steps:
왘 If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey, turn key in starter switch to
position 0 and repeat starting procedure.
왘 If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO: Close all doors to allow
for better detection of the KEYLESS-GO
card.
Or:
Start the engine with the key as radio
signals from another source may be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO card.
왘 Repeat the starting procedure
(
컄 page 42). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 316).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Parking brake
1 Parking brake pedal
2 Parking brake release handle
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking
brake, which could result in an accident
and/or serious injury.
왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 2.
The indicator lamp
; (USA only) or
3 (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
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왘 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
왘 Move selector lever in position D or R.
왘 Release the brake pedal.
왘 Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the
locking knobs drop down.
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You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system
(
컄 page 139).
!
If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release
the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
After a cold start the automatic transmission engages at a higher engine speed.
This allows the catalytic converter to reach
its operating temperature faster.
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Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.
Warning! G
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out
of P or N if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
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Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear.
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Warning! G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
Switching on headlamps
Exterior lamp switch
1 Off
2 Low beam headlamps on
왘 Turn the switch to B.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 108).
Turn signals and high beam
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.
Combination switch
1 Turn signals, right
2 Turn signals, left
왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or
down 2.
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To signal minor directional changes,
e.g. passing or changing lanes, move
combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal
blinks three times.
High beam
왘 Push the combination switch forward.
The high beam headlights are switched
on.
The high beam symbol
tachometer lights up.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
A in the
컄 page 111).
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Windshield wipers
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.
Combination switch
1 Single wipe
2 Switching on windshield wipers
왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
Switching on windshield wipers
왘 Turn the combination switch to the de-
sired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wiping
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
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The intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield.
Wiping will not occur with a door open.
!
Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to
an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in
the presence of water sprayed on the
windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result.
The switch should not be left in intermittent setting as the wipers will wipe
the windshield once every time the engine is started. Dust that accumulates
on the windshield might scratch the
glass when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield.
Single wipe
왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of
arrow 1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
왘 Press switch in the direction of arrow 1
past the resistance point.
The windshield wiper operates with
washer fluid.
컄컄
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!
If leaves, snow, etc. block the windshield wipers, switch off the wipers.
앫 For safety reasons, withdraw key
from starter switch. Remove blockage.
앫 Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position I:
앫 Set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed.
앫 Have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.
앫 The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
왘 Give very little gas.
왘 Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is over 248°F
(120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and turn off the engine. Allow engine
and coolant to cool.
왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
컄 page 242).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
왘 Notify local fire and/ or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
앫 major assemblies
앫 fuel system
앫 engine mount
왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.
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You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows:
Warning! G
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re-
moving the key from the starter switch. The
vehicle cannot be steered when the key is
removed.
Warning! G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake or steer the ve-
hicle.
Warning! G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the
vehicle always:
앫 Keep right foot firmly on brake pedal.
앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
앫 Move the selector lever to position P.
앫 Slowly release brake pedal.
앫 When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
Getting started
Parking and locking
앫 Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove, or press start/ stop button
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).
앫 Take the key or the KEYLESS-GO* card
and lock vehicle when leaving.
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Parking brake
Warning! G
Warning! G
1 Parking brake
2 Release handle
왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1.
When the engine is running, the indicator lamp
; (USA only) or 3 (Can-
ada only) in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking
brake and/or move the gear selector lever
from position P, either of which could result
in an accident and/or serious injury.
Getting out of your vehicle with the selector
lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline,
position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or
objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.
컄 page 43).
Switching off headlamps
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(
컄 page 46).
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 108).
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Turning off engine
왘 Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
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Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the curb.
Turning off engine with the SmartKey
왘 Turn the key in the starter switch
(
컄 page 31) to position 0 and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
왘 Press the seat belt release button
(
컄 page 41).
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The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!
With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.
왘 After exiting the vehicle press the lock
button
‹ on the SmartKey
(
컄 page 30).
The locking knobs on the doors move
down. The turn signal indicators light
up briefly.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 80).
Turning off engine with KEYLESS-GO*
왘 Place the gear selector lever in P.
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton until the engine shuts off.
With the driver's door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the
driver’s door opened, the starter switch
is set to position 0, same as key removed from starter switch. The immobilizer is activated (
컄 page 31).
컄컄
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Parking and locking
왘 Press the seat belt release button
(
컄 page 41).
!
If you hear a warning signal you have either
앫 forgotten to turn off the lights, or
앫 not put the gear selector lever in P
before opening the driver’s door.
Turn off the lights or place the gear selector lever in P.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.
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Opening a door causes the windows on
that side of the car to open slightly.
They will return to the up position when
the door is closed.
1 Lock button on the door handle
왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock
button 1 on the door handle or on the
trunk lid (
The locking knobs on the doors move
down. The turn signal indicators light
up briefly.
컄 page 86).
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 80).
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Panic alarm
Driving safety systems
Anti-theft systems
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In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems
of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
앫 Seat belts
앫 Emergency tensioning device
앫 Airbags
앫 Child seats
앫 Child seat recognition
앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH)
As independent systems their protective
effects work in conjunction with each other.
i
For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle”
(
컄 page 63).
Occupant safety
The
1 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up
앫 for about four seconds when you turn
the key in the starter switch to
position 1 or press the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button once. It then goes
out briefly, lights up again and remains
lit until you start the engine.
앫 for about four seconds when you start
the engine by turning the key or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.
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The 1 indicator lamp lights up and
remains lit if the key is turned to position 2 and left there or the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is
pressed twice. The indicator lamp will
go out when you start the engine.
The restraint systems are fully operational
if the
1 indicator lamp is not lit when
the engine is running.
A malfunction in the system has been detected, if the
앫 fails to go out after approximately four
1 indicator lamp:
seconds.
앫 does not come on at all.
앫 comes on after the engine was started
or while driving.
For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to
have the system checked.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 266).
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Airbags
Warning! G
In the event that the 1 malfunction indi-
cator lamp lights up during driving or does
not come on at all, the SRS may not be op-
erational. For your safety, we strongly rec-
ommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have
the system checked; otherwise the SRS may
not be activated when needed in an acci-
dent, which could result in serious or fatal
injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in inju-
ry.
Improper work on the restraint systems, in-
cluding incorrect installation and removal,
can lead to possible injury through an unin-
tended activation of the SRS.
In addition, through improper work there is
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended airbag deployment.
Wo rk o n the SRS must ther efo re on ly b e pe r-
formed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning! G
Airbags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts (front airbags), side impacts (side impact airbags and head protection window
curtain airbags) or rollovers (head protection window curtain airbags). However, no
system available today can totally eliminate
injuries and fatalities.
The activation of the SRS temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags.
This dust, however, is neither injurious to
your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this,
you may wish to get out of the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
To reduce the risk of injury when the front
airbags inflate, it is very important for the
driver and front passenger to always be in a
properly seated position and to wear your
seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the seat backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is
properly positioned on your body.
Since the airbag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating and hands
on steering wheel position will help to keep
you at a safe distance from the airbag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it inflates with great
force in the blink of an eye:
앫 Sit properly belted in an upright position
with your back against the seat backrest.
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앫 Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possi-
ble rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance
from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on
the steering wheel must be at least
10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should
be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and
steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Do not lean with your head or chest
close to the steering wheel or dashboard.
앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm injury
when driver front airbag inflates.
앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.
앫 Occupants, especially children, should
never lean their heads in the area of the
door where the side airbag inflates. This
could result in serious injuries or death
should the airbag be triggered. Always
sit upright, properly use the seat belts
and appropriate size infant or child restraint system.
앫 Children 12 years old and under must
never ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized
BabySmart
which operates with the BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat,
TM
system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it
is properly installed. Otherwise they will
be struck by the airbag when it inflates
in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle you are responsible
to make the buyer aware of these points. Be
sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual.
Warning! G
Accident research shows that the safest
place for children in an automobile is in the
rear seat. Should you choose to place a child
12 years old or under in the front passenger
seat of your vehicle, you must properly use
a BabySmart
turn off the passenger front airbag.
BabySmart
side impact airbag.
It should be noted that with respect to both
front and rear side impact airbags there is a
possibility for a side airbag related injury if
occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side
airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in a
side impact in order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their
heads in the area of the door where the
side airbag inflates. This could result in
TM
child restraint which will
TM
will not, however, turn off any
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serious injuries or death should the side
airbag be activated.
(2) Always sit upright, properly use the seat
belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
If you believe that, even with the use of
these guidelines, it would be safer for your
rear seat occupants to have both rear side
airbags deactivated, then deactivation can
be accomplished upon your written request
to do so at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center at an additional cost.
Please contact your local authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
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Airbags are designed to activate only in
certain frontal impacts (front air bags),
side impacts (side impact and head
protection window curtain airbags)
which exceed preset thresholds and in
certain rollovers (head protection window curtain airbags). Only during these
events will they provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it
is not possible for airbags to provide
their supplemental protection.
In case of other types of impacts and
impacts below airbag deployment
thresholds, airbags will not be activated. The driver and passenger will then
be protected to the extent possible by
a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to
provide the best possible protection in
a rollover.
We caution you not to rely on the presence of the airbags in order to avoid
wearing your seat belt.
Your vehicle was originally equipped
with airbags that are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a
preset threshold to reduce the potential and severity of injury. It is important
for your safety and the safety of your
passengers that you replace deployed
airbags and repair any malfunctioning
airbags to ensure that the vehicle will
continue to provide supplemental
crash protection for occupants.
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Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device and
airbag
Warning! G
앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced and their anchoring points
must also be checked. Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Airbags and ETDs are designed to func-
tion on a one-time-only basis. An airbag
or emergency tensioning device (ETD)
that was activated must be replaced.
앫 No modifications of any kind may be
made to any components or wiring of
the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the
SRS, the installation of additional trim
material, badges etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front passenger airbag cover, door trim panels, or door frame
trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near
SRS components and wiring. Keep area
between airbags and occupants free
from objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
앫 Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the belts.
앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may turn into projectiles and cause head and other injuries
when curtain airbag is deployed.
앫 An airbag system component within the
steering wheel gets hot after the airbag
has inflated. Do not touch.
앫 Improper work on the system, including
incorrect installation and removal, can
lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS.
앫 In addition, through improper work
there is a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must
therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 For your protection and the protection
of others, when scrapping the airbag
unit or emergency tensioning device,
our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available
from your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
앫 Given the considerable deployment
speed and the textile structure of the
airbags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from airbag deployment.
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When you sell your vehicle we strongly
urge you to give notice to the subsequent
owner that it is equipped with an SRS by
alerting them to the applicable section in
the Operator’s Manual.
Front airbags
Driver and passenger airbags are deployed:
앫 in the event of a frontal impact
앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
앫 independently of the side impact air-
bags
The airbags will not deploy in impacts
which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts.
The front passenger airbag will only be deployed if:
앫 the front passenger seat is occupied.
앫 the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp in the center console is not lit
(
컄 page 65).
앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-
ment threshold
1 Driver’s airbag
2 Passenger airbag
!
Do not place objects heavier than 20
lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat.
This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side
to deploy in a crash which exceeds the
system's deployment threshold.
Side impact airbags, window curtain
airbags
The side impact airbags and window curtain airbags are deployed:
앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle
앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-
ment threshold
앫 independently of the front airbags
In addition, the window curtain airbags 1
are deployed:
앫 in certain vehicle rollovers
The side impact airbags 2 and 3 are not
deployed in impacts which do not exceed
the system’s deployment threshold.
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The front passenger side impact airbag 2
will only deploy if the system senses that
the front passenger seat is occupied.
The window curtain airbags fill up the area
between the A and C pillars (see arrows).
1 Window curtain airbag
2 Front side impact airbags
3 Rear side impact airbags
Seat belts
The seat belt nonusage warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up and a
warning sounds for a short time when you
turn the key in the starter switch to
position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button twice and the drivers
seat belt is not fastened.
After starting the engine, the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a brief period to remind the driver and passengers to
fasten the seat belts.
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in
most states, the District of Columbia and
all Canadian provinces. Even where this is
not the case, all vehicle occupants should
have their seat belts fastened at all times
when driving or riding in the vehicle.
Information on fastening seat belts is
found in the “Getting started” section
(
컄 page 40).
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i
For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle”
(
컄 page 63).
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Warning! G
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even those sitting in the
rear and pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and po-
sition your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident. You and your passengers should
always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. Airbags can only protect as
they are designed if the occupants are prop-
erly wearing their seat belts.
Warning! G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest reclined. Sitting in an extremely reclined position can be dangerous. You could
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you
slide under it, the belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in an upright position
and the belt is properly positioned on the
body.
Warning! G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Be sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt.
Warning! G
Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
stressed in an accident must be replaced
and their anchoring points must also be
checked.
Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation
or to failure.
Have all work carried out only by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Warning! G
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
앫 Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any
other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident.
앫 Each occupant should wear their seat
belt at all times, because seat belts help
reduce the likelihood of and potential
severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint
system includes SRS (driver’s airbag,
front passenger airbag, side impact airbags, head protection window curtain
airbags for side windows), ETD (seat belt
emergency tensioning device), and front
seat knee bolsters. The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in
certain frontal (front airbags) and side
(side impact and window curtain airbags) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in
certain rollovers (window curtain airbags).
앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The
belt would also apply too much force to
the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as
your liver or spleen.
앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable
objects in or on your clothing, such as
eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these
might cause injuries.
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips and not across the abdome n. If the bel t i s p ositioned a cr os s your
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries
in a crash.
앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat
belt around a person and another person or other objects.
앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you wouldn’t have the full width
of the belt to manage impact forces. The
twisted belt against your body could
cause injuries.
앫 Pregnant women should also use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible
on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.
앫 Never place your feet on the instrument
panel or on the seat. Always keep both
feet on the floor in front of the seat.
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Emergency tensioning device (ETD),
seat belt force limiter
The seat belts for the front and rear outer
seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters.
The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases when the seat belts are fastened:
앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-
ing a preset severity level
앫 in certain vehicle rollovers
앫 if the restraint systems are operational
and functioning correctly. See
dicator lamp (
컄 page 54).
1 in-
In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a
way that the seat belts fit more snugly
against the body. Belt force limiters reduce
the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash.
Warning! G
An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that
was activated must be replaced.
When scrapping the emergency tensioning
device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Do not place objects heavier than 20
lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat.
This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side
to deploy in a crash which exceeds the
system's deployment threshold.
Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt
An automatic comfort-fit feature for front
seats reduces the retracting force of the
seat belts when they are in normal use.
Children in the vehicle
If an infant or child is traveling with you in
the vehicle:
앫 Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and
size of the child and recommended for
use by Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Ensure that the infant or child is prop-
erly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Infant and child restraint systems
Use only a BabySmart
TM
compatible child
restraint for the front passenger seat in
this vehicle.
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
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All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s
seat belt have special seat belt retractors
for secure fastening of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull
the shoulder belt out completely and let it
retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that
the special seat belt retractor is activated.
The belt is now locked. Push down on child
restraint to take up any slack.
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and
let seat belt retract completely. The seat
belt can again be used in the usual manner.
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Information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages
(
컄 page 67).
For information on “LATCH”-type child
seat mounts (
컄 page 68).
Warning! G
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
!
The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories
and all Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be
seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system properly secured by a
lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a
child restraint lower anchorage system
that complies with U.S. Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225
and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 210.2.
A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant or child restraint
system, be sure to carefully read and
follow all manufacturer’s instructions
for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant
or child restraints.
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Warning! G
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmart
hicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the vehicle’s
seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
TM
system installed in the ve-
TM
Infants and small children should never
share a seat belt with another occupant.
During an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
Children too big for child restraint systems
must ride in back seats using regular seat
belts. Position shoulder belt across chest
and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper
belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
When the child restraint is not in use, remo ve it fr om the vehicle or s ecure it with the
seat belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system. Unsupervised children in a child restraint system may use vehicle equipment and may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system
1 Indicator lamp
BabySmart
Automotive Corp.
TM
is a trademark of Siemens
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Special BabySmartTM compatible child
seats, designed for use with the
Mercedes-Benz system and available at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are
required for use with the BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation system. With the special
child seat properly installed, the passenger
front airbag will not deploy.
The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp 1 located in the center console will
be illuminated, except with the key removed or in the starter switch position 0.
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The system does not deactivate the
side impact airbag and the emergency
tensioning device.
Self-test BabySmart
child seat installed
After turning the key in the starter switch
to position 1 or 2 or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or
twice, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi-
TM
without special
cator lamp 1 located in the center console
lights up for approx. 6 seconds and then
goes out.
If the indicator lamp should not come on or
is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any
child on the passenger seat.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 269).
Warning! G
The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat
designed to operate with it. It will not work
with child seats which are not BabySmart
compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must
make full contact with the passenger seat
cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat
TM
cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat
could cause injuries to the child in case of an
accident, instead of protecting the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.
Warning! G
When using a BabySmartTM compatible
child seat on the front passenger seat, the
passenger front airbag will not deploy only if
the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
remains illuminated.
Please be sure to check the indicator every
time you use the special system child seat.
Should the light go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation. If the
light remains out, do not use the
BabySmart
on the front passenger seat until the system
has been repaired.
TM
restraint to transport children
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Warning! G
Do not place powered-on laptops, cell
phones and like electronic devices on the
front passenger seat. Signals from such devices may interfere with the BabySmart
system. Such signal interference may cause
the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
not to come on during self-test or be continuously lit, indicating that the system is not
functioning.
TM
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of
the rear seating positions.
1 Cover of top anchorage ring
왘 Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring.
왘 Store cover 1 in a convenient place
(e.g. glove box).
왘 Guide tether strap between head re-
straint and top of seat back.
Head restraint must be positioned such
that the top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and the top of
seat back.
Make sure that the tether strap is not
twisted.
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2 Hook
3 Anchorage ring
왘 Securely fasten hook 2, which is part of
the tether strap, to anchorage ring 3.
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For safety, please make sure that the
hook has attached to the ring beyond
the safety catch, as illustrated.
왘 Reinstall cover after removing the teth-
er strap.
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Child seat anchors – “LATCH” type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(L
ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the outer rear
seats) for the installation of a “LATCH”
child seat with the matching anchor fittings.
If you have not installed a child seat, the
“LATCH” mounting anchor fittings are covered with an upholstery blend.
1 Upholstery blend.
왘 Remove upholstery blend 1 and store it
in the rear center armrest.
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The child seat must be firmly attached
in the right and left side anchor fittings.
Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2 Indicates the position of the anchors
3 Anchors
왘 Install child seat according to the man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
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Occupant safety
Warning! G
Children too big for child restraint systems
must ride in back seats using regular seat
belts. Position shoulder belt across chest
and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper
belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster.
Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Th e ch ild seat mus t be fir mly att ach ed i n th e
right and left side anchors 3.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to your child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be replaced.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
Blocking of rear window operation
The override switch is located on the driver’s door.
1 Override switch
Activating override switch
왘 Slide override switch 1 to the right.
The functions in the rear are disabled.
Deactivating override switch
왘 Slide override switch 1 to the left.
The functions in the rear are enabled
again.
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Operation of the rear windows with the
switches located in the driver’s door is
still possible.
Warning! G
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle.
The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
For more information on power windows,
see the “Controls in detail” section
(
컄 page 169).
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Panic alarm
Panic alarm
An audible alarm and blinking exterior
lamps will operate for approximately
2½ minutes.
Activating
왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one
second.
Deactivating
왘 Press button 1 again
or
왘 Insert key in the starter switch.
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For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
1
 button
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Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on
the following driving safety systems:
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
ABS
Warning! G
앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System)
앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)
앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and the ESP is
only achieved with winter tires (M+ S
tires), or snow chains as required.
The following factors increase the risk of accidents:
앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns
앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces
앫 Following another vehicle too closely
The ABS, BAS and ESP cannot reduce this
risk.
Always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Warning! G
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of
the ABS and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
The ABS regulates the brake pressure so
that the wheels do not lock during braking.
This allows you to maintain the ability to
steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in
the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady
pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.
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Continuous steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to
steer the vehicle.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will respond even with light brake pressure. The
pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.
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To alert following vehicles to slippery
road conditions you discover, operate
your hazard warning flashers as appropriate.
Warning! G
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The
ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, following another vehicle too closely,
or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
ABS control
The
- indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you turn the key in
the starter switch to position 2 or press
the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice.
It goes out when the engine is running.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 265).
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Driving safety systems
BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the
brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically
provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance. Apply
continuous full braking pressure until the
emergency braking situation is over. The
ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the
brakes function again as normal. The BAS
is then deactivated.
Warning! G
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes
and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot
prevent accidents, including those resulting
from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in
a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 273).
ESP
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
monitors the vehicle's traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and
by limiting engine output, the ESP works to
stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially
useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces.
The ESP warning lamp
v in the instru-
ment cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged.
The warning lamp
v in the instrument
cluster lights up when you turn the key in
the starter switch to position 2 or press
the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice.
It goes out when the engine is running.
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Driving safety systems
Warning! G
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lamp
strument clus ter . In th is c ase pr oceed as follows:
앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible
앫 While driving ease up on the accelerator
앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting
from excessive speed.
v flashing in the in-
Warning! G
The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
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Distronic* is switched off when ESP is
activated.
!
Because of the ESP’s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (key in
starter switch position 0 or 1) when
앫 the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
앫 the vehicle is being towed with the
front/ rear axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the
brake system.
The ESP will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size (
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 331).
컄 page 264).
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Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
Warning! G
The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers.
To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off
the ESP in driving situations where it would
be advantageous to have the drive wheels
spin and thus cut into surfaces for better
grip such as:
앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow
chains
앫 sand or gravel
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Distronic* cannot be activated when
ESP has been deactivated.
The switch is located on the center console.
1 ESP off / on
왘 Press the ESP switch 1 until the ESP
warning lamp
v in the speedometer
lights up.
ESP is deactivated.
If one or more wheels are spinning, the
ESP warning lamp
v in the speedome-
ter flashes, regardless of the speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when ESP is deactivated.
ESP always operates when you are braking, even when it has been deactivated.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP switched
off. This may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning! G
When the ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.
Switching on the ESP
왘 Press the ESP switch 1.
The ESP warning lamp
strument cluster goes out. You are now
again in normal driving mode.
v in the in-
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Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
앫 With the SmartKey: Removing the key
from the starter switch activates the
immobilizer.
앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Turning off the en-
gine by means of the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button on the gear selector
lever activates the immobilizer.
Deactivating
앫 With the SmartKey: Inserting the key in
the starter switch deactivates the immobilizer.
앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Starting the en-
gine by means of the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button on the gear selector
lever deactivates the immobilizer.
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In case the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
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Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
앫 a door
앫 the trunk
앫 the hood
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle
앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan-
ical key
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If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated,
and that necessary cellular service and
GPS coverage are available.
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the remote control or
KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps blink
three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The indicator lamp in the
central locking switch will blink after approximately 10 seconds when the alarm
system is completely armed (
컄 page 95).
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If the turn signal lamps do not blink
three times one of the following elements may not be properly closed:
앫 a door
앫 the trunk lid
앫 the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote control or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal
lamps blink once to indicate that the alarm
system is deactivated.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
With the SmartKey
왘 Insert the key in the starter switch.
or
왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button.
With KEYLESS-GO*
왘 Grasp the outside door handle.
or
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button.
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Anti-theft systems
Tow-away alarm
Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual
and audible alarm will be triggered when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
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The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side.
If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated,
and that necessary cellular service and
GPS coverage are available.
Arming tow-away alarm
When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away
alarm is automatically armed after about
30 seconds.
When you unlock your vehicle, the
tow-away protection disarms
automatically.
Disarming tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on
a surface subject to movement, such as a
ferry or auto train.
1 Indicator lamp
2 Tow-away alarm off switch
The switch is located on the center console.
왘 Turn off the ignition and remove the
key.
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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
if the ignition is turned on.
왘 Press switch 2.
Indicator lamp 1 in the switch lights up
briefly.
왘 Exit vehicle and lock your vehicle with
the key or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each
door handle.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again.
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Seats
Memory function
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Control system
Automatic transmission
Good visibility
Automatic climate control
Power windows
Sliding/pop-up roof
Driving systems
Loading
Useful features
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed on your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the
basic functions of your vehicle, this section
will be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.
Locking and unlocking
Information on locking and unlocking can
be found in the “Getting started” section
on (
컄 page 30) and (컄 page 49).
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys with remote controls and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs
for the mechanical key portion of the two
SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit.
The SmartKey provides an extended operating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:
앫 the doors
앫 the trunk
앫 the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote controls
1 ‹ Lock button
2
Š Unlock button for trunk lid
3 Mechanical key locking tab
4
ΠUnlock button
5 Battery check lamp
6
 Panic button (컄 page 70)
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You can also open and close the power
windows (
pop-up roof using the SmartKey
(
컄 page 174).
컄 page 171) and sliding/
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To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the key to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.
Factory setting
Global unlocking
왘 Press button Œ.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is switched
off. If it is dark, the locator lighting
switches on.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if:
앫 neither door nor trunk is opened
앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch
앫 the central locking switch is not acti-
vated
Global locking
왘 Press button ‹.
All turn signal lamps blink three times.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down.
The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the key so that
pressing
Œ only unlocks the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.
왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
simultaneously for about five seconds
until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice.
The key will then function as follows:
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
왘 Press button Œ once.
Global unlocking
왘 Press button Œ twice.
Global locking
왘 Press button ‹.
Restoring to factory setting
왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
simultaneously for about six seconds
until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO* card with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. It is possible for children to open a
locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
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!
If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the key, then either the
batteries in the SmartKey are discharged or the key is malfunctioning.
앫 Check the batteries in the key and
replace them if necessary
(
컄 page 299).
or
앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock
the doors (
(
컄 page 298) as required. Lock the
vehicle using the mechanical key
(
컄 page 298).
If the key is malfunctioning, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Checking the batteries
왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.
Battery check lamp 5 lights up briefly
to indicate that the key batteries are in
order.
컄 page 297) and trunk
!
If battery check lamp 5 does not light
up briefly during check, then the key
batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
컄 page 299).
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Unlocking the trunk lid
You can unlock the trunk separately.
A minimum height clearance of 6.1 ft
(1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
왘 Press and hold button Š until trunk
unlocks.
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The trunk lid swings open automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked with the SmartKey, the trunk lid
will lock automatically after closing it.
The turn signals will flash three times to
confirm locking.
If the trunk was previously separately
locked (
main locked.
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key immediately to your
car insurance company.
왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replacement.
컄 page 90), the trunk lid will re-
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KEYLESS-GO card*
Specially equipped vehicles come with two
KEYLESS-GO cards. On these vehicles, the
validity of the KEYLESS-GO card is
checked every time you grasp a door
handle.
If the card is valid, your vehicle unlocks
앫 the doors
앫 the trunk lid
앫 the fuel filler flap
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO card with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the KEYLESS-GO card to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.
Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO
앫 Always carry the KEYLESS-GO card
with you.
앫 Never store the KEYLESS-GO card to-
gether with:
앫 Electronic items such as a cellular
phone or another KEYLESS-GO card
앫 Metallic objects such as coins or
metal foil
Doing so could impair the function of
the KEYLESS-GO system.
앫 Always take an electronic SmartKey
with you in case of a malfunction of the
KEYLESS-GO system.
앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the card
must be located outside the vehicle
within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of a
door or the trunk lid.
앫 In order to start the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO card:
앫 The KEYLESS-GO card must be lo-
cated in the vehicle.
앫 All the doors must be closed.
앫 If you have started the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button, you
can only turn it off again with this button, even if you have put the key in the
starter switch in the meantime.
앫 This does not apply if, after starting, the
selector lever is still in position P. The
key will then have priority over the card
and the vehicle’s electrical system will
operate according to the position of
the key in the starter switch, even stopping the engine.
앫 If the KEYLESS-GO card is positioned
farther away from the vehicle (e.g. inside clothing or briefcase) and can no
longer be recognized by the system,
the vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system.
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앫 If the KEYLESS-GO card is removed
from the vehicle while the ignition is
switched on (e.g. if passenger exits the
vehicle with the card), the message
CHIP CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
will ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
Find the card or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the
front passenger seat or insert it in shirt
pocket).
앫 Remember that the engine can be
started by anyone with a KEYLESS-GO
card that is left inside the vehicle. If you
leave the card behind when exiting and
locking the vehicle, the message
CARD DETECTED IN VEHICLE!
CHIP
will ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
Factory setting
Global unlocking
왘 Grasp the door handle.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor trunk is opened.
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The vehicle could inadvertently unlock
if the KEYLESS-GO card is within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the vehicle and
앫 the door handle is splashed with
water, or
앫 you attempt to clean the door
handle.
Global locking
왘 Press lock button at door handle
(
컄 page 52) or trunk (컄 page 86) and
(
컄 page 93).
Individual setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the KEYLESS-GO card so that
grasping a door handle only unlocks the
driver’s door, interior lockable storage
compartments and the fuel filler flap.
1 Programming button
2 “Driver’s door” symbol
3 “Global unlock” symbol
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왘 Press and hold the programming
button 1 until the “Driver’s door”
symbol 2 lights up.
The KEYLESS-GO card will then function as follows:
Unlocking the driver’s door
왘 Grasp the driver’s door handle.
Global unlocking
왘 Grasp the door handle on the pas-
senger side.
Global locking
왘 Press lock button at door handle or
trunk.
Restoring to factory setting
왘 Press and hold the programming
button 1 until the “Global unlock”
symbol 3 lights up.
!
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle
with the KEYLESS-GO card, then either
the batteries of the KEYLESS-GO card
are discharged or the KEYLESS-GO
card is malfunctioning or the vehicle
battery is drained.
앫 Check the batteries of the
KEYLESS-GO card (
replace them if necessary
(
컄 page 299).
or
앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock
the doors (
(
컄 page 298) as required. Lock the
컄 page 297) and trunk
vehicle using the mechanical key
(
컄 page 298).
If your KEYLESS-GO card is malfunctioning, contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
컄 page 85) and
Checking the batteries
왘 Briefly press the programming
button 1.
The KEYLESS-GO card batteries are in
order if the indicator lamp for either the
“Driver’s door” 2 or “Global unlock” 3
comes on red or green.
!
If the symbols 2 or 3 do not light up
during the check, then the batteries of
the KEYLESS-GO card are discharged.
앫 Change the batteries (컄 page 299).
You can obtain the batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Checking vehicle lock status
If you cannot remember whether you have
locked the vehicle, you can check the lock
status using the KEYLESS-GO card.
왘 Briefly press programming button 1.
The indicator lamp for “Driver’s door” 2
or “Global unlock” 3 lights up in red or
green.
Vehicle lock status:
Red Vehicle is locked
Green Vehicle is unlocked
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When the vehicle is unlocked and the
anti-theft alarm system is switched off,
the turn signals illuminate briefly. If it is
dark, the locator lighting also switches
on (
컄 page 137).
When the vehicle is locked and the anti-theft alarm system is activated, the
the turn signals flash three times.
Locking the vehicle
1 Trunk lock button
왘 Press the lock button at door
(
컄 page 52) or trunk 1.
Closing the side windows and the
sliding/ pop-up roof
왘 Press and hold lock button at door
(
컄 page 52) until the side windows and
the sliding / pop-up roof are closed.
Warning! G
When closing the windows and the sliding/
pop-up roof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
앫 Release the lock button.
앫 Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows and the
sliding/ pop-up roof will open for as long
as the door handle is held but the door
not opened.
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Unlocking the trunk lid
The trunk lid lock is located in the rear license plate recess.
A minimum height clearance of 6.1 ft
(1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
왘 Press trunk lid lock 1 (컄 page 89)
!
The trunk lid swings open automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signal will
flash three times to confirm locking.
To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO card is recognized
in the area of the rear shelf or inside
the trunk.
Loss of the KEYLESS-GO card
If you lose your KEYLESS-GO card, you
should do the following:
왘 Have the KEYLESS-GO card deactivat-
ed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
왘 Report the loss immediately to your car
insurance company.
왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if
necessary.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replacement.
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
1 Locking knob
2 Inside door handle
왘 Pull on door handle 2.
If door was locked, locking knob 1 will
move up.
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If the vehicle has previously been
locked from the outside with the
SmartKey, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
앫 Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.
앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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If you open a door, the side windows on
that side of the vehicle will lower slightly. The windows close again when you
close the door.
Opening the trunk lid from the inside
You can open the trunk from the inside if
the vehicle is stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 6.1 ft
(1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
The switch is located on the driver’s door.
1 Indicator lamp
2 Remote trunk lid release switch
왘 Pull remote trunk lid release switch 2.
The trunk opens. The indicator lamp 1
comes on. It remains lit until you close
the trunk again.
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The trunk lid swings open automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.
The trunk can also be opened from the inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (
컄 page 89).
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Opening the trunk lid from the outside
The trunk lid lock is located in the rear license plate recess.
A minimum height clearance of 6.1 ft
(1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
왘 Press trunk lid lock 1.
The trunk lid swings open. Always make
sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.
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The vehicle must be unlocked.
The trunk can also be opened from the inside of the trunk in an emergency, see
“Trunk lid emergency release”
(
컄 page 89).
Trunk lid emergency release
The emergency release button is located in
the trunk lid.
Illumination of the emergency release button:
앫 The button will blink for 30 minutes af-
ter opening the trunk.
앫 The button will blink for 60 minutes af-
ter closing the trunk.
왘 Briefly press the emergency release
button.
The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid
opens.
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The emergency release button does
not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.
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If the emergency release button is
pressed and the vehicle was centrally
locked, the exterior lamps will flash and
the alarm will sound as the trunk lid
opens.
To cancel the alarm, insert the key in
the starter switch or press button
or
‹ on the key.
Œ
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Locking and unlocking
Closing the trunk lid
1 Handle
왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
handle 1.
왘 Push the trunk lid closed from the out-
side with hands placed flat on trunk lid.
The power closing assist automatically
ensures that the lid is pulled completely closed (
컄 page 94).
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
lid opening when closing the trunk. Be especially careful when small children are
around.
Warning! G
Only drive with the trunk closed as, among
other dangers such as visibility blockage,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
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To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do
not place the key in the trunk.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the
trunk lid will open automatically if a
KEYLESS-GO card is recognized in the
area of the rear shelf or inside the
trunk.
Separately locking the trunk
1 Locked
2 Unlocked
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왘 Close the trunk lid.
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Locking and unlocking
왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
왘 Insert the mechanical key into the
컄 page 297).
trunk lid lock.
왘 Turn the key completely to the right to
position 1.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
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You can only cancel the separate trunk
locking mode by means of the mechanical key.
Separately unlocking the trunk
왘 Turn the key completely to the left to
position 2.
You can now open the trunk.
Trunk lid opening/ closing system*
You can open or close the trunk lid from
the inside if the vehicle is stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 6.1 ft
(1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Opening from the inside
1 Indicator lamp
2 Remote trunk lid switch
왘 Pull remote trunk lid switch 2.
The trunk opens. The indicator lamp 1
comes on. It remains lit until you close
the trunk again.
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The trunk lid swings open automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.
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The vehicle must be unlocked.
If the trunk lid does not open, it is still
locked separately (
The trunk can also be opened from the inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (
You can stop the opening procedure as follows:
왘 Press the remote trunk lid switch 2.
The trunk lid stops moving.
컄 page 91).
컄 page 89).
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Locking and unlocking
Closing from the inside
왘 Press the remote control switch 2 until
the indicator lamp in the switch goes
out and the trunk lid is closed.
To interrupt the closing procedure:
왘 Release remote trunk lid switch 2.
Warning! G
Maintain sight of trunk area while operating
the door mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to ensure that no
one is in danger of being injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, release
the door mounted remote trunk lid switch.
If the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has
been piled too high) in the upper motion
sequence, the closing procedure is
stopped and the trunk re-opens slightly.
Closing from the outside
1 Trunk lid closing switch
왘 Press the trunk lid closing switch 1
briefly.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
If the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has
been piled too high) in the upper motion
sequence, the closing procedure is
stopped and the trunk re-opens slightly.
Warning! G
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
ensure that no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the trunk opening when closing the trunk.
Be especially careful when small children
are around. To stop the closing procedure,
press the remote trunk lid switch (on driver's door control panel), the trunk lid closing
switch 1 or the
Key.
Š button on the Smart-
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Do not place the key in the open trunk.
You may lock yourself out.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the
trunk lid will open automatically if a
KEYLESS-GO card is recognized in the
area of the rear shelf or inside the
trunk.
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Locking and unlocking
Closing and locking the trunk lid with
KEYLESS-GO*
On vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing
system and KEYLESS-GO, you can close
the trunk lid and lock the vehicle simultaneously.
1 Trunk lid closing switch
2 KEYLESS-GO switch
왘 Make sure that you have the SmartKey
and the KEYLESS-GO card with you.
왘 Press switch 2 in the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically and
the vehicle is locked. The turn signals
flash three times to confirm locking.
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To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO card is recognized
in the area of the rear shelf or inside
the trunk.
Warning! G
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
ensure that no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the trunk opening when closing the trunk.
Be especially careful when small children
are around. To stop the closing procedure,
press the trunk lid closing switch 1 in the
trunk lid, the
or the remote trunk lid switch (on driver's
door control panel).
Limiting opening height of trunk lid
The trunk lid opening height can be limited
when transporting goods on a roof rack
Š button on the SmartKey
(e.g. presence of an MB sport luggage container). When activated, the trunk lid opens
to approximately the height of the roof
edge.
왘 With the trunk lid closed, press the re-
mote trunk lid switch and hold for at
least five seconds (
컄 page 91).
Depending on its previous status, the
opening height restriction is then
switched on or off.
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If the trunk lid comes into contact with
an object while closing (e.g. luggage
that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk
re-opens slightly.
The closing procedure can be stopped
at anytime by once again pressing the
trunk lid closing switch in the trunk lid
or the remote control switch in the driver’s door or the
SmartKey.
Š button on the
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Locking and unlocking
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid
Power closing assist for doors
왘 Press the doors gently past the initial
engage position into the lock.
The doors close automatically.
Power closing assist for trunk lid
왘 Press the trunk lid gently into its lock.
The trunk closes automatically.
It is not necessary to slam the door or
trunk lid closed. A pneumatic power-assisted mechanism draws doors and trunk
lid closed quietly and automatically once
the door or trunk lid has been latched.
When the pneumatic power-assist and
mechanism has stopped, doors and/ or
trunk can be re-opened.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
or trunk opening when closing a door or the
trunk lid. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
The pneumatic power closing assist mechanism cannot be stopped once it has been
engaged.
To prevent personal injury, never activate
the closing assist mechanism by tampering
with the door or trunk lid latch.
Automatic central locking
The doors and the trunk automatically lock
when the ignition is switched on and the
wheels are turning at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
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The doors unlock automatically after an
accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle automatically locks when
the ignition is switched on and the
wheels are turning at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You
could therefore lock yourself out when
the vehicle
앫 is pushed
앫 is on a test stand
You can deactivate the automatic locking
using the control system (
컄 page 139).
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Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking from the inside
You can lock or unlock the doors and the
trunk from inside using the central locking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if
you want to lock the vehicle before starting
to drive.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO* card with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
The switches are located in the center console.
Central locking/ unlocking switches
1 Central locking switch
2 Central unlocking switch
Locking
왘 Press central locking switch 1.
If both doors are closed, the vehicle
locks.
Unlocking
왘 Press central unlocking switch 2.
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You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked with the SmartKey or the
KEYLESS-GO* card it will not unlock
using the central locking switch.
If the vehicle was previously locked
with the central locking switch:
앫 While in the global remote control
mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from
the inside.
앫 While in the selective remote con-
trol mode, only the door opened
from inside is unlocked.
The vehicle unlocks.
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Seats
Seats
Information on seat adjustment can be
found in the “Getting started” section
(
컄 page 34).
Lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the seat’s
lumbar support to best support your back.
The thumbwheels for the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat are on the inner side of
the seat.
1 Thumbwheel
왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.
All the lamps in the instrument cluster
should light up.
왘 Set the lumbar support between 0
and 5.
Easy-entry/exit feature
With the easy-entry / exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards and
the driver’s seat moves to the rear.
This allows easier entry into and exit from
the vehicle when the driver’s door is
opened. However, the engine must be
turned off.
When the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch or you have pressed the
KEYLESS-GO* start/ stop button once and
the driver’s door is closed, the steering
wheel and the driver’s seat return to their
last set positions.
Warning! G
You must make sure that no one can become trapped or injured by the moving
steering wheel and driver’s seat when the
easy-entry / exit feature is activated, the
driver’s door is being opened, and the engine is turned off or the SmartKey removed
from the starter switch. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
You can activate the following functions:
앫 Steering column:
Only the steering column is adjusted.
앫 Steering column and seat:
Both the steering column and the seat
are adjusted.
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The easy-entry/exit feature can be
switched on or off in the in the settings
menu of the control system (
컄 page 140).
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Seats
Head restraints
Information on head restraint adjustment
can be found in the “Getting started” section (
컄 page 36).
Warning! G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
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Tilt the seat backrest to the rear for
easier removal and installation of the
head restraints.
Front seat head restraints
Removing front head restraints
왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until
the head restraint is fully extended.
왘 Pull out head restraint.
Installing front head restraints:
왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for
about five seconds.
왘 Push the head restraint down until it
engages.
왘 Adjust head restraint to desired posi-
tion (
컄 page 35).
Rear seat head restraints
Warning! G
For safety reasons, always drive with the
rear head restraints in the upright position
when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear
of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
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You can adjust the angle manually by
pulling or pushing the head restraints
by hand.
Folding rear head restraints back
왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.
All the lamps in the instrument cluster
should light up.
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왘 Press switch 1.
The rear head restraints will fold backward.
Placing rear head restraints upright
왘 Pull the rear head restraint upright until
it locks into position.
!
Make sure that the head restraints engage when adjusting them manually.
Otherwise, their protective function
cannot be assured.
Head restraint tilt
The rear head restraint angle can be adjusted manually.
Power head restraints, rear*
You can fold the rear head restraints backward or upright using the head restraint
folding switch. The switch is located:
앫 on the front center console:
왘 Make sure the ignition is switched
on.
All the lamps in the instrument cluster should light up
왘 Press switch 1 briefly.
The rear head restraints will fold
backward.
왘 Press switch 1 and hold.
The rear head restraints will fold upright.
앫 on the rear center console:
왘 Make sure the ignition is switched
on.
All the lamps in the instrument cluster should light up
왘 Push upper half 1 of switch.
The rear head restraints will fold upright.
왘 Push lower half 2 of switch.
The rear head restraints will fold
down.
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Seats
Multicontour seat*
The multicontour seat has a movable seat
cushion and inflatable air cushions built
into the seat backrest to provide additional
lumbar and side support.
The seat cushion movement, seat backrest
cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators on the
right side of the seat after turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO*
start/ stop button twice.
1 Shoulder region support
2 Side bolster adjustment
3 Massage function (PULSE)
4 Lumbar region support
Adjusting the multicontour seat in the order listed above is recommended.
왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.
All lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
Shoulder region support
왘 Press æ or ç on switch 1.
The air cushion inflates or deflates.
Lumbar region support
왘 Press k or j on rocker
switch 4.
This selects the air cushion you wish to
adjust.
왘 Press æ or ç on rocker
switch 4.
The air cushion inflates or deflates.
Side bolsters adjustment
왘 Adjust the side bolsters so that they
provide good lateral support using
switch 2.
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When the engine is turned off, the last
cushion setting is retained in memory,
and the cushion is automatically adjusted to this setting when the engine
is restarted.
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Massage function (PULSE)
You can reduce muscle tension during long
trips by periodically using the massage
function.
왘 Press button 3.
The indicator lamp on button 3 lights
up. The air cushions in the lumbar region inflate and deflate rhythmically.
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The massage function switches off automatically after approximately eight
minutes. The indicator lamp goes out.
Folding forward front seat backrests
Folding seat backrests forward
왘 Lift release lever and fold backrest for-
ward.
The seat will automatically slide forward and the head restraint will move
down.
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The head restraint is automatically lowered.
Folding seat backrests to the rear
왘 Lift release lever and fold backrest
back.
The seat and head restraint return to
their previous positions.
To interrupt the procedure, activate the
seat adjustment switch (
컄 page 35).
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When moving the seat, be sure that
there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could
damage the seats.
Warning! G
Always ensure that no one can become
trapped or injured when the seat is moving.
In case potential danger exists, the procedure can be interrupted by moving the seat
adjustment switch (
control panel.
컄 page 35) in the door
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