Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 2007, CLK-Class 2007, CLK 63 AMG 2007 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

CLK-Class Cabriolet

2095845296

Order No. 6515 1315 13 Part No. 209 584 52 96 USA Edition A, 2007

CLK-Class Cabriolet

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CLK 350 CLK 550 CLK63AMG

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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, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:

앫 Please read this manual carefully, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Change of address or ownership.... 12

Operating your vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information regarding electronic

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

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

Exterior view......................................... 22

Cockpit................................................. 24

Instrument cluster ................................ 26

Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28

Center console ..................................... 29

Upper part ...................................... 29

Lower part ...................................... 30

Overhead control panel ........................ 31

Door control panel................................ 32

Getting started................................... 33

Unlocking ............................................. 34

Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 34

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 35

Starter switch positions.................. 36

Adjusting.............................................. 39

Seats .............................................. 39

Steering wheel................................ 43

Mirrors............................................ 45

Driving.................................................. 47

Fastening the seat belts ................. 47

Starting the engine ......................... 50

Parking brake ................................. 52

Driving ............................................ 53

Switching on headlamps................. 54

Turn signals .................................... 55

Windshield wipers........................... 55

Problems while driving.................... 57

Parking and locking.............................. 58

Parking brake ................................. 58

Switching off headlamps................. 59

Turning off the engine..................... 60

Releasing seat belts........................ 61

Locking........................................... 61

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Safety and Security........................... 63

Occupant safety................................... 64

Air bags .......................................... 65

Occupant Classification System..... 71

Seat belts....................................... 75

Active head restraints .................... 80

Roll bars ......................................... 81

Children in the vehicle.................... 82

Blocking of rear

side window operation ................... 86

Panic alarm.......................................... 87

Activating ....................................... 87

Deactivating ................................... 87

Driving safety systems......................... 88

ABS ................................................ 88

BAS ................................................ 90

ESP

............................................... 90

Anti-theft systems................................ 95

Immobilizer..................................... 95

Anti-theft alarm system.................. 95

Controls in detail............................... 97

Locking and unlocking......................... 98

SmartKey ....................................... 98

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 101

Checking the batteries in the SmartKey or

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 107

Loss of the SmartKey or

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 107

Opening the doors

from the inside............................. 108

Opening the trunk ........................ 109

Closing the trunk.......................... 110

Trunk emergency release............. 116

Valet locking ................................ 117

Automatic central locking ............ 117

Locking and unlocking

from the inside............................. 118

Seats ................................................. 119

Front seat active head restraints . 119

Rear seat head restraints ............. 119

Multicontour seat*....................... 121

Seat heating*............................... 122

Seat ventilation* .......................... 123

Memory function ............................... 124

Storing positions into memory..... 125

Recalling positions from memory. 125

Lighting ............................................. 126

Exterior lamp switch .................... 126

Combination switch ..................... 130

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (With Bi-Xenon*

headlamps only)........................... 131

Hazard warning flasher ................ 133

Interior lighting ............................ 134

Door entry lamps ......................... 135

Trunk lamp................................... 135

Instrument cluster ............................. 136

Adjusting

instrument cluster illumination .... 136

Coolant temperature indicator..... 137

Resetting trip odometer............... 137

Tachometer.................................. 138

Clock............................................ 138

Outside temperature indicator..... 138

Control system .................................. 139

Multifunction display.................... 139

Multifunction steering wheel........ 140

Menus.......................................... 142

Standard display menu ................ 145

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AMG menu ................................... 145

AUDIO menu ................................ 149

NAV* menu.................................. 151

Vehicle status

message memory menu............... 152

Settings menu.............................. 153

Trip computer menu..................... 165

TEL menu* ................................... 167

Automatic transmission..................... 170

Gear selector lever....................... 170

Shifting procedure ....................... 171

Gear selector lever positions ....... 172

Driving tips................................... 174

Gear ranges ................................. 175

Automatic shift program .............. 176

Gear selector lever

one-touch gearshifting ................. 177

Steering wheel gearshift control

one-touch gearshifting* ............... 179

Manual shift program

CLK 63 AMG ................................ 181

Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 183

Good visibility..................................... 184

Headlamp cleaning system*......... 184

Rear view mirrors.......................... 184

Sun visors ..................................... 186

Rear window defroster.................. 187

Climate control................................... 188

Deactivating the

climate control system ................. 191

Operating the climate control

system in automatic mode............ 191

Setting the temperature................ 192

Adjusting air distribution............... 192

Adjusting air volume ..................... 193

Front defroster.............................. 193

Air recirculation mode .................. 194

Air conditioning............................. 196

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents....................... 197

Automatic climate control .................. 198

Deactivating the automatic

climate control system ................. 201

Operating the automatic

climate control system

in automatic mode........................ 201

Setting the temperature................ 202

Adjusting air distribution............... 203

Adjusting air volume..................... 204

Front defroster ............................. 204

Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 205

Air recirculation mode .................. 205

Charcoal filter............................... 207

Air conditioning ............................ 208

Residual heat and ventilation*

(Canada only)................................ 209

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents ...................... 210

Audio system...................................... 211

Audio and telephone*, operation.. 211

Operating safety ........................... 211

Sound system*............................. 211

Operating and display elements ... 212

Button and soft key operation ...... 214

Operation...................................... 214

Radio operation ............................ 218

Introduction to satellite radio*

(USA only)..................................... 222

CD mode....................................... 227

GSM network phones ................... 234

TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 241

Emergency calls “911” ................. 247

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Power windows.................................. 249

Opening and closing

the windows ................................. 249

Synchronizing power windows ..... 251

Summer opening feature.............. 252

Convenience closing feature ........ 253

Opening and closing all side windows with

the soft top switch ....................... 254

Soft top.............................................. 255

Opening and closing

the soft top................................... 255

Opening and closing

the soft top with the SmartKey .... 259

Luggage cover.............................. 260

Wind screen ................................. 261

Driving systems ................................. 263

Cruise control............................... 263

Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA),

Canada all vehicles....................... 267

Loading.............................................. 271

Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 271

Loading instructions..................... 275

Useful features .................................. 276

Storage compartments ................ 276

Center armrest............................. 278

Armrest in the

rear passenger compartment....... 279

Cup holders.................................. 279

Ashtrays....................................... 280

Cigarette lighter ........................... 282

Power outlet in the

rear passenger compartment....... 283

Floormats*................................... 283

Telephone* .................................. 284

Tele Aid ........................................ 287

Garage door opener* ................... 293

Operation......................................... 299

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ........ 300

Driving instructions ........................... 301

Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 301

Drinking and driving..................... 301

Pedals .......................................... 301

Power assistance......................... 302

Brakes.......................................... 302

Driving off .................................... 304

Parking......................................... 304

Tires............................................. 305

Hydroplaning................................ 306

Tire traction ................................. 306

Tire speed rating .......................... 307

Winter driving instructions........... 308

Standing water............................. 309

Passenger compartment.............. 309

Driving abroad ............................. 309

Control and operation

of radio transmitters .................... 309

Catalytic converter....................... 310

Emission control .......................... 310

Coolant temperature.................... 311

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At the gas station .............................. 312

Refueling...................................... 312

Check regularly

and before a long trip................... 314

Engine compartment ......................... 315

Hood ............................................ 315

Engine oil ..................................... 317

Transmission fluid level................ 319

Coolant ........................................ 320

Battery ......................................... 321

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*......... 322

Tires and wheels................................ 323

Important guidelines .................... 323

Tire care and maintenance........... 324

Direction of rotation..................... 326

Loading the vehicle ...................... 326

Recommended

tire inflation pressure................... 331

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 333

MOExtended system* .................. 336

Tire labeling.................................. 337

Load identification ....................... 341

DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)... 342

Maximum tire load ....................... 343

Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 344

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 344

Tire ply material ............................ 346

Tire and loading terminology......... 347

Rotating tires ................................ 350

Winter driving..................................... 351

Winter tires ................................... 351

Block heater (Canada only)........... 352

Snow chains.................................. 352

Maintenance....................................... 353

Maintenance

service indicator message ............ 353

Clearing the maintenance

service indicator message ............ 354

Maintenance

service term exceeded.................. 354

Calling up the maintenance

service indicator display ............... 355

Resetting the maintenance

service indicator ........................... 355

Vehicle care........................................ 356

Cleaning and care of vehicle......... 356

Practical hints .................................. 365

What to do if …? ................................. 366

Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 366

Lamp in center console ................ 376

Vehicle status messages

in the multifunction display .......... 378

Where will I find...?............................. 404

First aid kit.................................... 404

TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)........... 404

Vehicle tool kit.............................. 404

Minispare wheel............................ 407

Spare wheel bolts ......................... 409

Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 410

Unlocking the vehicle ................... 410

Locking the vehicle....................... 411

Manually unlocking

the gear selector lever.................. 412

Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 413

Operating roll bars manually......... 413

Soft top emergency operation ...... 415

Resetting activated head restraints.... 424

Resetting activated

head restraints ............................. 424

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Replacing SmartKey batteries............ 425

SmartKey / SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*............................... 426

Replacing bulbs ................................. 427

Bulbs ............................................ 428

Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 430

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 432

Replacing wiper blades ...................... 434

Removing and

installing wiper blades.................. 434

Flat tire .............................................. 436

Preparing the vehicle.................... 436

Sealing tires with TIREFIT

(CLK 63 AMG only)....................... 436

Mounting the Minispare wheel ..... 441

MOExtended system*................... 446

Battery ............................................... 447

Disconnecting the battery............ 448

Removing the battery ................... 448

Charging and

reinstalling the battery ................. 449

Reconnecting the battery............. 449

Jump starting ..................................... 450

Towing the vehicle ............................. 452

Towing the vehicle........................ 452

Installing towing eye bolt.............. 454

Fuses................................................. 456

Mainfuse box

in passenger compartment .......... 457

Fuse box

in engine compartment ................ 457

Fuse box

in trunk ........................................ 458

Technical data ................................. 459

Parts service...................................... 460

Warranty coverage............................. 461

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet ..................... 461

Identification labels ........................... 462

Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 464

CLK 350 / CLK 550 ..................... 464

CLK 63 AMG ................................ 464

Engine................................................ 465

Rims and tires.................................... 466

Same size tires............................. 467

Mixed size tires............................ 468

Minispare wheel........................... 469

Electrical system ............................... 470

Main dimensions and weights ........... 471

Main dimensions.......................... 471

Weights........................................ 471

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.......... 472

Capacities.................................... 472

Engine oils ................................... 474

Engine oil additives ...................... 474

Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 474

Brake fluid.................................... 475

Premium unleaded gasoline......... 475

Fuel requirements........................ 476

Gasoline additives........................ 476

Coolants ...................................... 477

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*......... 479

Index................................................. 481

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Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

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

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

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

Introduction

Product information

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

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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

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

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

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

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

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

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

앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

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

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws)

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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

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

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

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

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

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Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

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

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

Roadside Assistance

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

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

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

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership

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

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

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

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Operator’s Manual

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

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

앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-

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

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-

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

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

In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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Where to find it

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

At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the

controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Getting started Here you will find all the information you

need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety

and security 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 vehi-

cle can be found in this section.

Indexes The table of contents and the index are de-

signed to help you find information quickly and easily.

The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:

앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet

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

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왔 Symbols

Trademarks:

앫 ESP

앫 HomeLink

앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade-

is a registered trademark of

DaimlerChrysler.

is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.

marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

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

* 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! G

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 dam-

age to your vehicle.

Helpful hints or further information you may

find useful.

Introduction

Symbols

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

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

a procedure which is continued on the next page.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

a warning which is continued on the next page.

-> This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definations.

Display

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

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Operating safety

Warning! G

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

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

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

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

Warning! G

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

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

Proper use of the vehicle

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

앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety

standards

Warning! G

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

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Problems with your vehicle

왔 Problems with your vehicle

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

In the USA: Customer Assistance Center

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

In Canada: Customer Relations Department

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

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Reporting safety defects

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

Reporting safety defects

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-426-9153); go to http://www.safecar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safecar.gov.

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Vehicle data recording

왔 Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system,

may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.

DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others

앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.

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

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At a glance

Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel

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At a glance

Exterior view

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At a glance

Exterior view

Item Page

1 Trunk

Unlocking Opening and closing

Minispare wheel Vehicle tool kit

2 Rear lamps 432 3 Rear window, defrosting 187 4 Fuel filler flap

Refueling Gasoline

5 Doors

Locking and unlocking

Closing Unlocking/locking in an

emergency

109,

110 407 404

312 312 475

34, 62,

98 108 410

Item Page

6 Exterior rear view mirror

Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view

mirrors

7 Tires and wheels

Checking tire inflation pressure

Run Flat Indicator* General information TIREFIT Kit (CLK 63 AMG) Vehicle tool kit Minispare wheel Flat tire

8 Towing

Installing towing eye bolt

9 Front lamps 430

185

323 333

334 323 404 404 407 436

452 454

Item Page

a Hood, opening

Engine oil Coolant Battery

b Windshield wipers

Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning

c Windshield

Front window, defrosting

Cleaning with wiper fluid Cleaning

d Soft top

Opening and closing Opening and closing in an

emergency Roll bars Cleaning

315 317 320 321

55 434 362

189,

199

56 362

255 415

81 359

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At a glance

Cockpit

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At a glance

Cockpit

Item Page

1 Steering wheel gearshift

179

paddles*

2 Combination switch

앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam

55 55 54

3 Cruise control lever 263 4 Multifunction steering

wheel

28,

140

5 Instrument cluster 26,

136

6 Starter switch 36 7 Front Parktronic* warning

267 indicator (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles)

8 Overhead control panel 31 9 Glove box 276

Item Page

a Depending on vehicle pro-

duction date: Storage box Cup holder

276 279

b Center console 29, 30 c Hood lock release 316 d Horn e Steering wheel adjustment

stalk

f Parking brake pedal 52 g Door control panel 32 h Parking brake release 52 j Exterior lamp switch 54,

126

k Exterior rear view mirror ad-

justment

l Headlamp washer switch* 184

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

1 L Left turn signal indica-

tor lamp

2 v ESP® warning lamp 372 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 139 5 l Distance warning

lamp

Warning lamp without function. It illuminates with the ignition on. It should go out when the engine is running.

6 K Right turn signal indi-

cator lamp

7 Coolant temperature

137

indicator with:

• Coolant temperature warning lamp

371,

391

Item Page

8 Tachometer with: 138

1 Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp

- Antilock Brake Sys-

64,

375,

375

366 tem (ABS) indicator lamp

< Seat belt telltale 78,

373

A High beam headlamp

131 indicator lamp

B Low beam headlamp

131 indicator lamp

9 Main odometer with:

앫 Gear selector lever

139

position

앫 Program mode 139

Item Page

a Clock with: 158

; Brake warning lamp,

368

USA only

3 Brake warning lamp,

368

Canada only

ú Engine malfunction in-

369 dicator lamp, USA only

± Engine malfunction in-

369 dicator lamp, Canada only

C Roll bar warning lamp

b Fuel display with:

A Fuel reserve warning

373 lamp

c Reset button for:

앫 Resetting trip odometer 136 앫 Adjusting instrument

136

cluster illumination

앫 Confirming new time set-

158

tings

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Multifunction steering wheel

Item Page

1 Multifunction display 139

Operating control system 140

2 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume: Press button

æ up / to increase ç down / to decrease

3 Telephone*:

Press button s to take a call

to dial a call

t to end a call

to reject an incoming call

168 168

Item Page

4 Menu systems:

Press button

è for next menu ÿ for previous menu

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button

j for next display k for previous display

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왔 Center console

Upper part

Item Page

1 Seat heater*, driver’s side

Seat ventilation*, driver’s side

2 Parktronic system* deacti-

vation switch (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles)

3 ESP® control switch 90 4 Hazard warning flasher

switch - switching on/off

5 Central unlocking switch

Central locking switch

6 Switch for lowering rear

seat head restraints

7 Anti-theft alarm system

indicator lamp

122 123

270

133

118 118 120

At a glance

Center console

Item Page

8 Seat heater*,

passenger side Seat ventilation*, passenger side

9 Front passenger front air

bag off indicator lamp

a Audio system,

or COMAND* (see separate

operating instructions)

b Climate control

Automatic climate control Rear window defroster

122

123

74,

376

149

188

198

187

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Center console

Lower part

Item Page

1 Ashtray

Cigarette lighter

2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button

3 Cup holder 279 4 Storage compartment

with cup holder and telephone* compartment in center armrest

5 Soft top switch 256 6 Program mode selector

switch for automatic transmission

앫 Automatic shift program 앫 Manual shift program

(CLK 63 AMG)

7 Gear selector lever for

automatic transmission

280 282

278 279

278

176

181 170

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왔 Overhead control panel

Item Page

1 Tele Aid (emergency call

system) button

2 Right reading lamp on/off 135 3 Interior lighting control 134 4 Interior rear view mirror 45,

5 Garage door opener* 293 6 Hands-free microphone for

Tele Aid (emergency call system) and telephone*

7 Left reading lamp on/off 135

287

184

284

At a glance

Overhead control panel

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At a glance

Door control panel

Item Page

1 Inside door handle 108 2 Seat adjustment 40,

119

3 Memory function (for stor-

ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings)

4 Switches for opening/clos-

ing front door windows

5 Rear window override

switch

6 Switches for opening/clos-

ing rear windows

7 Remote trunk opening

switch Remote trunk

opening/closing* switch

124

249

109

110

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Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking

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

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

Unlocking with the SmartKey

SmartKey with remote control

1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (

컄 page 87)

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the

SmartKey.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once.

For more information, see “Factory setting” (

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

컄 page 100).

move up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

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Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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.

For more information, see “SmartKey” (

컄 page 98).

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*

With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without inserting the SmartKey in the starter switch.

To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approx. 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door to be opened.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Pull an outside door handle.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once.

For more information, see “Factory setting” (

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

컄 page 100).

move up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

왘 Enter the vehicle.

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.

For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 101).

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Starter switch positions

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

SmartKey

0 For removing SmartKey

The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

1 Power supply for some electrical

consumers, such as seat adjustment

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

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

컄 page 366).

3 Starting position

When you switch on the ignition, the

indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational.

The SmartKey can only be removed from the

starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

If the SmartKey is left in starter switch

position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert.

Starter switch

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If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the

starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged.

앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary

컄 page 447).

(

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 450).

To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

For more information, see “SmartKey” (

컄 page 98).

For information on starting the engine using the SmartKey, see “Starting with the SmartKey” (

컄 page 51).

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter positions.

If you firmly depress the brake pedal during pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the engine starts automatically.

You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey.

The function of the SmartKey overrules the

KEYLESS-GO function.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

1 USA only 2 Canada only

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress the brake pedal.

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Position 0

Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).

Position 1

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button once. This supplies power for some electrical

consumers, such as seat adjustment.

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO

start/stop button

앫 once again, the ignition (position 2) is

switched on.

앫 twice, the power supply is again switched

off.

Ignition (or position 2)

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-

ton twice. This supplies power for all electrical

consumers. All the lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster”(

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO

start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off.

컄 page 366).

When you switch on the ignition, the indica-

tor and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational.

For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 101).

For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 51).

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Getting started

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Warning! G

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

Seats

Warning! G

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

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

Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (

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

컄 page 47).

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

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

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 82).

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

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Seat adjustment

The seat adjustment switches are located on the respective door.

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

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).

왘 Open the respective door.

The memory function (컄 page 124) lets you

store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Press switch forward or backward in

direction of arrow 4. Adjust seat 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, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure there are

no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.

Seat height

왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

arrow 2.

Seat cushion tilt

왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt

왘 Press switch forward or backward in

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

Head restraint height

왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

arrow 1.

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Warning! G

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

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

Head restraint adjusting

Manually adjust the head restraint.

왘 Push or pull the head restraint cushion

to the desired position.

For more information, see “Seats” (

컄 page 119).

Folding front seat backrests forward

1 Release lever

Folding backrests forward

왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and fold

the seat backrest forward. The head restraint will automatically

move down.

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Folding backrests back

왘 Fold and press the backrest rearward

until it engages in driving position. The head restraint returns to its previ-

ous position.

In addition to the front seat backrests, the

front seat cushions can also be shifted forward to permit easy access to the rear whenever the seat is located in the rear half of its adjustment range. Pivot backrest forward by pulling the release lever until the seat moves in a combined forward and upward movement.

When moving the seat, make sure there are

no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.

Warning! G

The seat belts provide protection only with the backrest locked in place. Therefore, the backrest must be locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle when the backrest is not locked in place. If the warning message:

Engage front-passenger seat

Engage driver’s seat

is displayed in the multifunction display, then the respective backrest is not engaged in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is in a safe distance from the roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind the backrest and fold the backrest all the way back until it locks in place.

The warning message is no longer displayed as soon as the backrest is locked in place. If both backrests are locked in place and the warning message is still displayed, have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the 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.

Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts during a seat adjustment procedure.

For information on additional convenience features permitting easy entry and exit, see “Easy-entry/exit feature” (

컄 page 44).

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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 SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

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

located on the lower left of steering column.

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

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).

왘 Open the driver’s door.

Adjusting steering column in or out

왘 Move stalk forward or back in direction

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

Adjusting steering column up or down

왘 Move stalk up or down in direction of

arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely

and all the displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible.

The memory function (컄 page 124) lets you

store settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position.

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Easy-entry/exit feature

This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position.

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

Convenience

system (

submenu of the control

컄 page 164).

Warning! G

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

To stop steering wheel movement, do one of the following:

앫 Move steering wheel adjustment stalk

컄 page 43).

(

앫 Press the memory position switch

(컄 page 124).

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

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you:

앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition

switched on, or

앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter

switch or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (

컄 page 37) once

with the driver’s door closed.

The last set steering wheel position is stored

when

앫 the ignition is switched off. 앫 the position is stored in memory

컄 page 125).

(

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you:

앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch, or

앫 open the driver’s door with the

SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (

If the current position for the steering wheel

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

The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started.

컄 page 37) in position 1.

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Warning! G

Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Mirrors

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

Warning! G

In 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.

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.

Interior rear view mirror

왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 184).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning! G

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

컄컄

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The buttons are located above the exterior

컄컄

lamp switch.

1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror button

3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side

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

왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down,

left, or right, according to the desired setting.

If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly

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

The memory function (컄 page 124) lets you

store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the settings for the steering wheel and the driver’s seat position.

At low ambient temperatures, the exterior

rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 184).

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Getting started

Driving

Warning! G

Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, the objects could get caught between or beneath the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

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.

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

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

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

컄 page 64).

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 82).

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Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

컄 page 67).

The seat belt presenter for driver and passenger makes it easier to put on the seat belt.

1 Seat belt presenter

The seat belt presenter 1 slides out when the corresponding door is closed and the ignition is switched on (

컄 page 36).

1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle

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왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out

of the seat belt presenter.

왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt

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

왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until

it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Proper use of seat belts

앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder

portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm.

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

upright position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a

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

앫 Check your seat belt periodically

during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned.

앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always

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

Warning! G

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

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

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

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

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

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The seat belt presenter slides back:

앫 right after you push the latch plate 1

into buckle 3 and hear it click.

앫 after approximately 60 seconds if you

do not push latch plate 1 into buckle 3.

앫 if your door is opened. 앫 if you turn the SmartKey in the starter

switch to position 0.

앫 if you release a front seat backrest and

fold it forward.

Warning! G

The seat belt presenter must be retracted while the vehicle is in motion. Only when the seat belt presenter is retracted can the seat belt be properly positioned on the body and protect the occupant as intended.

Starting the engine Automatic transmission

Warning! G

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible 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.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission

P Park position with gear selector lever

lock

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position

For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (

컄 page 170).

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Starting with the SmartKey

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 (

컄 page 36) and release it

again immediately (“touch-start”). The engine then starts automatically.

For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see (

컄 page 60).

Starting with KEYLESS-GO*

Warning! G

As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your v ehicle, the vehi cle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress accelerator.

왘 Depress the brake pedal during the

starting procedure. The gear selector lever lock is released.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

1 USA only

2 Canada only

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once. The engine starts if the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.

For information on turning off the engine

with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off the en-

gine with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 60).

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Starting difficulties

If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked.

왘 To unlock, remove SmartKey from

starter switch and reinsert.

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

왘 If you are starting the engine with the

SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure.

왘 If you are starting the engine with

KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Or: Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

왘 Repeat the starting procedure

(

컄 page 50).

Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 450).

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

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the

SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

from the starter switch, take it with you, and

lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-

tended in the vehicle, or with access to an

unlocked vehicle. Children could release the

parking brake, which could result in an acci-

dent and/or serious personal injury.

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal

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왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

release handle 1. The indicator lamp ; (USA only)

or 3 (Canada only) in the clock goes out.

Driving

왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Move gear selector lever to

position D or R.

Wait for the gear selection process to com-

plete before setting the vehicle in motion.

왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal.

If you hear a warning signal and the mes-

Release parking brake

sage multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake.

Release the parking brake (

At vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph

(15 km/h), the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.

The automatic door lock feature can be deacti-

컄 page 164).

vated ( You can open a locked door from the inside.

Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

Simultaneously depressing the accelerator

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

appears in the

컄 page 52).

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

Warning! G

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

Place the gear selector lever in position R

or P only when the vehicle is stopped in order to

avoid damaging the transmission.

Do not run cold engine at high engine

speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine

speeds may shorten the service life of the

engine.

CLK 63 AMG:

At low engine temperatures below +68°F

(+20°C), the engine’s maximum speed is

restricted in order to protect it from damage.

Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the

engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear

and/or diminished comfort.

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Warning! G

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

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

컄 page 301).

Switching on headlamps

Low beam headlamps

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

Exterior lamp switch

1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position B. The low beam headlamps and the low

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

컄 page 26).

High beam

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

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

왘 Push the combination switch in

direction of arrow 1. The high beam headlamps and the high

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

컄 page 26).

For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 126).

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Turn signals

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

Combination switch

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left

왘 Press the combination switch in

direction of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator

lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes (

컄 page 26).

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements.

If the combination switch is pressed to the

point of resistance and released, the corresponding turn signals will flash three times.

Windshield wipers

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

Combination switch

1 Single wipe

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

2 Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).

Do not operate the windshield wipers when

the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on

a windshield might scratch the glass and/or

damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on

a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the

windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, al-

ways operate the windshield wipers with wind-

shield washer fluid (

컄 page 56).

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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Intermittent wiping

Do not leave windshield wipers in

intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result.

If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on

the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windows. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry.

Intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield.

왘 Turn the combination switch to

position I.

After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor.

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the

vehicle is at a standstill and a door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed.

Intermittent wiping will be continued when

앫 all doors are closed

and

앫 the gear selector lever is in position D or R

앫 the wiper setting is changed using the com-

bination switch

Single wipe

왘 Press the combination switch briefly in

direction of arrow 1 (

컄 page 55) to

the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time

without washer fluid.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Press the combination switch in direc-

tion of arrow 1 (

컄 page 55) past the

resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with

washer fluid.

To prevent smears on the windshield, or

noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with windshield washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.

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

컄 page 322).

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If anything blocks the windshield wipers

(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately.

앫 For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe

location and,

앫 remove SmartKey from starter switch

앫 turn off the engine by pressing the

KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch)

before attempting to remove any blockage.

앫 Remove blockage. 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again.

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

앫 set the combination switch to the next high-

er 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 above 248°F (120°C)

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

왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location as

soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool off.

왘 Check the coolant level and add

coolant if necessary (

컄 page 320).

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 de-

termined:

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

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 and steer the vehicle.

Warning! G

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

To reduce the risk of personal injury, or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain, as a result of vehicle movement, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle:

앫 Keep right foot firmly on brake pedal. 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 앫 Move the gear selector lever to

position P.

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

the front wheels towards the road curb.

앫 Turn the SmartKey or the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* to starter switch position 0 and remove, or press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.

앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle when leaving.

Parking brake

Warning! G

Do not engage the parking brake while the

vehicle is in motion. Doing so can cause the

rear wheels to lock up. You could lose con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident. In

addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not

light up when the parking brake is engaged,

which could endanger other road users.

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1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal

왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2.

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

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. 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 personal injury.

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, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

Getting out of your vehicle without taking the above measurements to secure it is dangerous.

컄 page 172).

Getting started

Parking and locking

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M

(

컄 page 54).

For more information, see “Lighting”

(

컄 page 126).

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Turning off the engine

왘 Place the gear selector lever in

position P.

왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 58).

Always set the parking brake in addition to

shifting to position P. On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the

curb.

Turning off the engine with the SmartKey

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0 (

왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

컄 page 36).

switch. The immobilizer is activated.

The SmartKey can only be removed from the

starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

Turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-

ton to shut off the engine. With the driver's door closed, the start-

er switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch (

컄 page 36).

If you hear a warning signal, you have tried

to turn off the engine while the gear selector lever was not in P.

In addition, the message

appears in the multifunction display.

Park

Place the gear selector lever in P.

Selector lever in

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Releasing seat belts

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(

컄 page 48).

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

Ma ke su re t he se at b elt r etra cts full y so that

the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit Warranty.

Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Locking 왘 Exit the vehicle, take the SmartKey or

the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and close all doors and the trunk

Warning! G

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

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

Warning! G

lid.

If you hear a warning signal you have

forgotten to switch off the headlamps before

opening the driver’s door.

In addition the message

appears in the multifunction display. Vehicles

with KEYLESS-GO*, this message is only dis-

played for approximately 1 second. It is then

overwritten by the message,

forget key

Switch off the headlamps.

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.

Turn off lamps

Please do not

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Locking with the SmartKey

왘 Press lock button ‹ on the

SmartKey (

컄 page 34).

With the trunk and both doors closed:

앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds three

times. For more information, see “Factory setting” (

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

컄 page 100).

move down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

For more information, see “SmartKey” (

컄 page 98).

Locking with KEYLESS-GO*

1 Lock button

왘 Press lock button 1 on an outside

door handle.

With the trunk and both doors closed:

앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds three

times. For more information, see “Factory setting” (

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

컄 page 100).

move down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 101).

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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 system components of the vehicle.

앫 Seat belts (컄 page 75) 앫 Child restraints (컄 page 82) 앫 Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren (LATCH) (

컄 page 85)

Additional protection potential provide

앫 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

with

앫 Air bags (컄 page 65) 앫 Air bag control unit (with crash

sensors)

앫 Emergency tensioning device (ETD)

for seat belts (

앫 Active head restraint (컄 page 80) 앫 Roll bars (컄 page 81)

컄 page 79)

Air bag system components with

앫 Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp (

앫 Front passenger seat with Occupant

컄 page 74)

Classification System (OCS) (

컄 page 71)

Although independent systems, their protective functions work in conjunction with each other.

For information on infants and children

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

컄 page 82).

The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates detection of system malfunctions. The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started.

The SRS components are in operational readiness if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running.

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

앫 fails to go out after approximately

4 seconds after the engine was started

앫 does not come on at all 앫 comes on after the engine was started

or while driving

Warning! G

Modifications to or work improperly con-

ducted on restraint systems (such as seat

belts and anchors, emergency tensioning

devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags)

or their wiring, as well as tampering with in-

terconnected electronic systems, can lead

to the restraint systems no longer function-

ing as intended.

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Air bags or emergency tensioning devices, for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the restraint systems. Do not tamper with electronic components or their software.

Warning! G

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

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

If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

Air bags

Warning! G

Air bags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts (front air bags) or side impacts (head-thorax air bags and rear side impact air bags*). However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.

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

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Warning! G

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

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

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

앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright

position with your back against the seat backrest.

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 air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Do not lean 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’s front air bag inflates.

앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as

possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

앫 Occupants, especially children, should

always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

Failure to follow these instructions can re-

sult in severe injuries to you or other occu-

pants.

If you sell your vehicle, it is important that

you make the buyer aware of this safety in-

formation. Be sure to give the buyer this

Operator's Manual.

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Warning! G

Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat.

There is a possibility for a head-thorax air bag or rear side impact air bag* related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a head-thorax air bag and/or rear side impact air bag* 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) Always sit as upright as possible,

properly use the seat belts, and for children 12 years old and under, use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

(2) Always wear seat belts properly.

Air bags are designed to deploy only in cer-

tain frontal impacts (front air bags), and in side impacts (head-thorax air bags and rear side impact air bags*) which exceed preset thresholds. 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 the air bags to provide their supplemental protection.

In case of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will not deploy. 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 air bags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.

It is important to your safety and that of your passengers that you replace deployed air bags and repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure that the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants.

Safety guidelines for the seat belt,

emergency tensioning device and

air bag

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. Only use belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Air bags and emergency tensioning de-

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

앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

앫 Do not make any modification that could

change the effectiveness of the belts.

앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this

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

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앫 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, seat covers, badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the front seat backrests, door frame trims, or rear side trim panels, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

앫 Air bag system components will be hot

after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch.

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

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

앫 In addition, improper repair work on the

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

앫 For your protection and the protection

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

앫 Given the considerable deployment

speed, required inflation volume, and the textile structure of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other, potentially more serious injuries resulting from air bag deployment.

Warning! G

Only use seat covers which have been

tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for

your vehicle model. Using other seat covers

may interfere with or prevent the

deployment of the head-thorax air bags.

Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center for availability.

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.

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Front air bags

1 Driver air bag 2 Passenger air bag

Driver and front passenger front air bags are deployed:

앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the head-thorax air

bag and/or rear side impact air bag*

The front air bags in this vehicle have been

designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit.

On the front passenger side, the front air bag deployment is additionally influenced by the passenger’s weight category as identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS)

컄 page 71).

( The lighter the front passenger side occupant,

the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required for the second stage inflation of the air bag.

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

The front passenger front air bag will only

be deployed if:

앫 the system, based on OCS weight sen-

sor readings, senses that the front passenger seat is occupied

앫 the 56 indicator lamp in the

center console is not lit (

앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-

컄 page 74)

ment threshold

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Head-thorax air bags

1 Head-thorax air bag The head-thorax air bags 1 in the drivers

and front passenger seat are deployed:

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 independently of the front air bags

The head-thorax air bags 1 are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.

Warning! G

Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the head-thorax air bags. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.

Rear side impact air bags*

1 Rear side impact air bag* The rear side impact air bags* 1 are

deployed:

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 independently of the front air bags

The rear side impact air bags* 1 are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.

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Occupant Classification System

The O

ccupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the front passenger front air bag on or off based on the classified occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat.

The system does not deactivate the

head-thorax air bag and the emergency tensioning device.

Occupants must sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with their back against the seat backrest and feet on the floor to be correctly classified. If the occupant's weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by leaning on armrests), the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant’s weight category.

If your seat, including your trim cover and

cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.

Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 56 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned.

Warning! G

If the 56 indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat, have the front passenger re-position himself or herself in the seat until the 56 indicator lamp goes out.

More information about air bag display messages (

In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deployment when the OCS classified the front passenger seat occupant as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or if the front passenger seat is sensed as being empty.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and

컄 page 382).

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remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is classified as being empty, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint or as being a small individual (such as a young teenager or a small adult), the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then, depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat, remain illuminated or go out. With the 56 indicator lamp illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. With the 56 indicator lamp out, the front passenger front air bag is activated.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then go out, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is activated.

If the 56 indicator lamp is illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed.

If the 56 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed:

앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the head-thorax air

bags and/or rear side impact air bags*.

If the front passenger front air bag is deployed, the rate of inflation will be influenced by:

앫 the rate of vehicle deceleration as as-

sessed by the air bag control unit

앫 front passenger's weight category as

identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS).

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or child restraint recommended for the size and weight of the child.

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The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt, or seat belt and lower anchors, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat:

앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag

technology designed to turn off the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the system senses the weight of a typical 12-month-old child or less along with the weight of a standard appropriate child restraint on the front passenger seat.

앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on

the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circumstances, even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle. The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the back seat.

앫 If you must install a rear-facing child

restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 56 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 56 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Periodically check the 56 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 56 indicator lamp is illuminated.

If the 56 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates.

앫 If you have to place a child in a

forward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child, and secure child restraint with the vehicle's seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. For children larger than the typical 12-month-old child, the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activated (

컄 page 72).

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Deployment of the driver front air bag does

not mean that the front passenger front air bag also should have deployed.

The Occupant Classification System ( may have determined:

앫 that the seat was empty or occupied by the

weight up to or less than that of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint – both instances where the system suppresses deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag.

앫 that the seat was occupied by a small individ-

ual (such as a young teenager or a small adult) or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint – instances where the system may suppress deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag.

컄 page 71)

The 56 indicator lamp is located in the center console.

1 Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp

The 56 indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the starter switch in position 0.

Warning! G

If the 1 indicator lamp and the 56 indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case.

In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS:

앫 Have the system checked as soon as

possible by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright

position with your back against the seat backrest.

앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your-

self from the seat by using the handle over the door as this may cause the OCS to be unable to correctly approximate the occupant weight category.

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앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced

by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Read and observe all warnings in this

chapter.

Self-test Occupant Classification System

After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the 56 indicator lamp located in the center console illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the front passenger seat and the system senses the occupant as being an adult, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approximately 6 seconds.

If the seat is not occupied and the system senses the front passenger seat as being empty, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out.

Warning! G

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

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

컄 page 376).

Warning! G

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

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

Seat belts

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

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

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

For information on infants and children trav-

eling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 47).

컄 page 82).

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Warning! G

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained, including those sitting in the rear.

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

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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 of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary.

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

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

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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

앫 Seat belts can only work when used

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

앫 Each occupant should wear their seat

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

앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your

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

앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable

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

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

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

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

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

앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a

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

앫 Pregnant women should also always use

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

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

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

앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant

or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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Enhanced seat belt reminder system

When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an additional warning chime will also sound for a maximum of 6 seconds or until the driver’ s seat belt is fastened.

If after these 6 seconds the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat belt (with the front passenger seat occupied) is not fastened with both doors closed,

앫 the seat belt telltale < remains illu-

minated for as long as either the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened.

앫 and if the vehicle speed once exceeds

15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale < starts flashing and a warning chime sounds with increasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver’s and the front passenger’s seat belt are fastened. If you and/or your passenger release the seat belt during driving, the seat belt telltale < starts flashing and a warning chime sounds as described before.

If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds, the warning chime stops sounding, the seat belt telltale < stops flashing but continues to be illuminated. After a vehicle standstill the warning chime is reactivated and the seat belt telltale < is flashing again if the vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).

The seat belt telltale < will only go out if both the driver’s and the front passenger’s seat belt (with the front passenger seat occupied) are fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a door is opened.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 373).

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Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter

The seat belts are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters.

The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases:

앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts

exceeding the system deployment threshold

앫 if the restraint systems are operational

and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp (

The ETDs for the front seats will only acti-

vate if the front seat belts are fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle).

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

컄 page 64)

When activated, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts. 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 disposing of the emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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.

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Active head restraints

The active front seat head restraints are intended to offer the driver and front passenger increased protection from whiplash type injuries in rear-end collisions. In the event of a rear-end collision exceeding the systems’ deployment threshold, the active head restraints on the driver’s and front passenger’s seats are designed to move forward in the direction of travel, providing the head with increased support earlier on in the collision sequence. The active head restraints activate whether the seat is occupied or not.

Warning! G

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

Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the

potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

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

Warning! G

Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active head restraints. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.

Do not attach any objects (e.g. hangers) to the head restraint posts. Otherwise, the active head restraints may not be able to function properly or offer the intended degree of protection in the event of an accident.

You cannot remove the active head restraint on the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

For information on head restraint adjustment, see “Seats” (

컄 page 39).

For information on resetting the activated active head restraints, see “Resetting activated head restraints” (

컄 page 424).

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Roll bars

Warning! G

Make sure nothing is blocking the roll bars’ path of motion. Otherwise someone could be injured when the roll bars are raised. The head restraints should therefore always be in the raised position when the rear seat is occupied (

컄 page 120).

The roll bars are integrated into the rear head restraints.

The roll bars raise automatically in an accident or in a critical driving situation.

When the roll bars are raised automatically,

you will hear a ratcheting sound and the rear head restraints will also rise.

You can manually lower the roll bars again when the soft top is open (

컄 page 414).

With the soft top closed, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered. Do not attempt to lower the roll bars manually with the soft top

closed. Lowering the roll bars manually with the soft top closed may impair the function of the roll bars.

You cannot lower the rear head restraints

with the rear head restraint lowering switch

컄 page 120) when the roll bars are in the raised

( position.

Also, you cannot operate the soft top using the soft top switch when the roll bars are in the raised position.

앫 If the soft top is open, you can manually low-

er the roll bars (

앫 If the soft top is closed, contact an autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered.

컄 page 414).

Warning! G

If the yellow roll bar warning lamp \ in the clock does not go out after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, then the roll bar system is not operating properly and may not activate in an accident. In this case, raise the roll bars manually before continuing to drive (

For safety reasons, drive only with the roll bars raised until the malfunction is repaired. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

컄 page 413).

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Children in the vehicle

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

왘 Secure the child using an infant or child

restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child.

왘 Make sure that the infant or child is

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

Warning! G

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

앫 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle 앫 be seriously or fatally injured through

excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold

If children open a door, they could

앫 injure other persons 앫 get out of the car and injure themselves

or be injured by oncoming traffic

Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned on these parts.

Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place. For more information, see “Loading” ( see “Useful features” ( “Controls in detail” chapter.

Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child’s risk of injury in the event of

앫 strong braking maneuvers 앫 sudden changes of direction 앫 an accident

컄 page 271), and

컄 page 276) in the

Infant and child restraint systems

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

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

To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During 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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Warning! G

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

For information on LATCH-type child seat

anchors (

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 in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the child restraint, that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

컄 page 85).

The use of infant or child restraints is

A statement by the child restraint manufac-

turer of compliance with these standards can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.

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

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

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or child restraint recommended for the size and weight of the child.

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The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt or seat belt and lower anchors, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat:

앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag

technology designed to turn off the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the OCS senses the weight of a typical 12-month-old child or less along with the weight of a standard appropriate child restraint on the front passenger seat.

컄컄

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컄컄

앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on

앫 If you must install a rear-facing child

or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates.

앫 If you have to place a child in a

forward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child, and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. For children larger than the typical 12-month-old child, the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activated (

컄 page 72).

Warning! G

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 a toddler restraint must ride in 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 over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.

When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.

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

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 rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH-type child seat with matching mounting fittings.

Your cabriolet does not have and is not re-

quired to have anchorage rings for a child seat’s top tether strap in the rear seating positions. Child seats can be used with the seat belt, or lower anchor system and seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

The child seat must be firmly attached in the

right and left side anchor 2 (

컄 page 85).

Warning! G

Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in 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 over 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.

The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchor.

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

Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat anchor fittings must be replaced.

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

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Non-LATCH-type child seats may also be

used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system ( according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

LATCH-type anchors

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

1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors

왘 Install child seat according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

컄 page 75). Install child seat

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Blocking of rear side window operation

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

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

1 Deactivating override switch 2 Activating override switch 3 Override switch

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.

Activating override switch

왘 Slide override switch 3 to the right in

direction 2. The rear side windows can no longer be

operated using the respective switch located in the rear trim panels.

Operation of the rear side windows with the

switches located on the door control panel of the driver’s door is still possible.

Deactivating override switch

왘 Slide override switch 3 to the left in

direction 1. The rear side windows can be operated

using the respective switch located in the rear trim panels.

For more information, see “Power windows” (

컄 page 249).

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왔 Panic alarm

1 Â button

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 interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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

Activating

왘 Press and hold button Â for at least

1 second. An audible alarm and flashing exterior

lamps will operate briefly.

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Deactivating

왘 Press button Â again.

왘 Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button ( The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must

be inside the vehicle.

컄 page 37).

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Driving safety systems

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

앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)

앫 ESP

(Electronic Stability Program)

Warning! G

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 risk.

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

In winter operation, the maximum effective-

ness of the ABS, the BAS, and the ESP achieved with winter tires ( chains as required.

cannot reduce this

is only

컄 page 351) or snow

ABS

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

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

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

The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

컄 page 26) comes on when you

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

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Braking

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

왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the

brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.

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

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

Emergency brake maneuver

왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the

brake pedal.

Warning! G

When the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS and the ESP sic driving and braking functions are still available

When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance.

are also switched off. The ba-

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 available on the road surface. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 365).

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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.

왘 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

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

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.

ESP

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

The ESP

recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying the brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting the engine output, the ESP The ESP

works to stabilize the vehicle.

is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP

also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers.

The ESP

warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged.

The ESP

warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running.

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Warning! G

Never switch off the ESP® when you see the

ESP

warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case, proceed as follows:

앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible.

앫 While driving, ease upon the accelera-

tor.

앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions.

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

The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

Warning! G

The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by the existing road and tire conditions. 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 must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

equipped vehicle

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Because the ESP® operates automatically,

the engine must be turned off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when

앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake

test dynamometer

앫 the vehicle is being towed with the front axle

raised

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

The ESP® will only function properly if

you use wheels of the recommended tire

컄 page 466).

size (

For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( (

컄 page 380).

컄 page 372) and

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Electronic traction system

The electronic traction system is a component of ESP

The electronic traction system improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road conditions by applying the brakes to a spinning wheel.

Except CLK 63 AMG: When you switch off the ESP

, the

electronic traction system is still enabled.

Warning! G

If you are driving too fast, the electronic traction system cannot reduce the risk of an accident.

The electronic traction system cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle.

Switching off the ESP

Switching off the ESP® (except CLK 63 AMG)

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.

Do not switch off the ESP wheel is mounted.

when a spare

To improve the vehicle's traction, switch

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 when driving with snow chains 앫 in deep snow 앫 in sand or gravel

Switch on the ESP® immediately if the

aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore.

When you switch off the ESP

앫 the ESP 앫 the engine output is not limited, which

does not stabilize the vehicle

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

앫 the traction control will still apply the

brakes to a spinning wheel

앫 the ESP

continues to operate when

you are braking

앫 you cannot activate the cruise control 앫 the cruise control switches off if

currently activated

When the ESP® is switched off and one or

more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP stabilize the vehicle.

will then not

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The ESP® switch is located on the center console.

1 ESP

왘 With the engine running, press ESP

switch

switch 1 until the ESP

warning

lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on.

The ESP

is switched off.

Warning! G

When the ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers reduces.

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

Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an

extended period with the ESP may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

switched off. This

Switching off the ESP

(CLK 63 AMG only)

Warning! G

The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving. Disabling of the system will result in the following:

앫 no restriction to engine torque 앫 no differential brake support 앫 loss of system supported traction

control

Off” is designed for driving on closed

“ESP tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer and understeer characteristics are desired and requires a highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these critical driving situations.

You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

Please be aware of these limits when you switch off the ESP

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When you switch off the ESP

앫 the ESP 앫 the engine output is not limited, which

does not stabilize the vehicle

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

앫 the traction control is not available 앫 the ESP

operates while you are

braking

앫 you cannot activate the cruise control 앫 the cruise control switches off if

currently activated

When the ESP® is switched off and one

or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP stabilize the vehicle.

will then not

The ESP

switch is located on the center

console.

1 ESP

왘 With the engine running, press ESP

switch

switch 1 until the ESP

warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on.

The ESP

is switched off.

Warning! G

When the ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers reduces.

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

Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an

extended period with the ESP

may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Switching on the ESP

왘 Press ESP

switch 1 until the ESP®

warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out.

You are now again in normal driving mode with ESP

switched on.

switched off. This

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왔 Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating

With the SmartKey

왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

With KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Turn off the engine by means of the

start/stop button ( gear selector lever.

왘 Open the driver’s door.

Deactivating

컄 page 37) on the

With KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).

Starting the engine will also deactivate the

immobilizer. In case the engine cannot be started (yet the ve-

hicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

Anti-theft alarm system

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

앫 a door 앫 the trunk

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Anti-theft systems

The alarm system will also be triggered when

앫 the vehicle is opened with the

mechanical key.

앫 someone opens a door from the inside. 앫 someone opens the trunk with the

emergency release button.

If the alarm stays on for more than

30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system

컄 page 287) provided Tele Aid service was sub-

( scribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

With the SmartKey

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

앫 the hood.

The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (e.g. a door) is immediately closed.

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Arming the alarm system

The indicator lamp is in the center console.

1 Indicator lamp

왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or

KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash three times,

and an acoustic signal sounds three times, to indicate that the alarm system is armed.

Indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately 30 seconds after arming the alarm system.

If the turn signal lamps do not flash three

times, and the acoustic signal do not sounds three times (if equipped and feature activated), one of the following elements may not be properly closed:

앫 a door 앫 the trunk

Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.

Disarming the alarm system

왘 Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey

or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash once, and

an acoustic signal sounds once, to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed.

The alarm system will rearm automatically

after approximately 40 seconds if neither a door nor the trunk lid was opened.

Canceling the alarm

With the SmartKey

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

With KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Pull an outside door handle.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button (

컄 page 38).

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle.

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Audio system Power windows Soft top 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 in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

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

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

컄 page 34) and (컄 page 58).

SmartKey

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

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

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

The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:

앫 the doors 앫 the glove box 앫 the trunk 앫 the fuel filler flap

SmartKey with remote control

1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk

(

컄 page 107)

3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6 Â Panic button (

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-

posing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.

컄 page 87)

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Locking and unlocking

Warning! G

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

When you open a door, the side window on

that side lowers slightly. Once you close the door, the window moves up again.

The side windows will not open or close if

the battery is discharged or the windows are covered with ice. As a result, you may no longer be able to properly close the door. Do not attempt to force the door shut. Doing so may damage the door or the side window. Correct the condition that prevents the windows from operating before attempting to close the door.

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 interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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

You can also open and close the windows

컄 page 252) and the soft top (컄 page 259)

( using the SmartKey.

If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehi-

cle with the SmartKey, then the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained.

앫 Check the batteries in the SmartKey

컄 page 107) and replace them if necessary

(

컄 page 425).

(

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driv-

er’s door (

컄 page 411).

(

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver’s

door (

컄 page 117).

(

앫 Have the vehicle battery and the battery con-

nections checked (

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

컄 page 410) and the trunk

컄 page 411) and the trunk

컄 page 447).