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CLK 55 AMG
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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. Further, it exemplifies your desire to
own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and provide years of
service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure,
and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:
앫 Please read this manual carefully be-
fore putting it aside. Then return it to
your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.
앫 Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
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Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
At a glance .......................................... 19
Cockpit................................................. 20
Instrument cluster ................................ 22
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24
Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28
Getting started................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats .............................................. 34
Steering wheel ................................ 37
Mirrors............................................ 38
Driving.................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belts ................. 40
Starting the engine ......................... 43
Switching on headlamps ................. 46
Turn signals and high beam ............ 47
Windshield wipers ........................... 47
Problems while driving.................... 49
Parking and locking .............................. 50
Parking brake ................................. 50
Switching off headlamps................. 51
Turning off engine ........................... 51
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Safety and Security........................... 55
Occupant safety................................... 56
Airbags ........................................... 57
Seat belts ....................................... 62
Children in the vehicle.................... 66
Blocking of rear side
window operation ........................... 72
Panic alarm .......................................... 73
Activating ....................................... 73
Deactivating ................................... 73
Driving safety systems ......................... 74
ABS ................................................ 74
BAS ................................................ 76
ESP................................................. 76
Anti-theft systems................................ 79
Immobilizer..................................... 79
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 80
Tow-away alarm ............................. 81
Controls in detail............................... 83
Locking and unlocking ......................... 84
Keys ............................................... 84
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 88
Opening the doors from the inside. 92
Opening the trunk from the inside . 92
Trunk lid emergency release .......... 93
Closing the trunk lid ....................... 94
Separately locking the trunk .......... 94
Separately unlocking the trunk ...... 95
Automatic central locking .............. 95
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................... 95
Seats ................................................... 97
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 97
Head restraints .............................. 97
Multicontour seat* ....................... 100
Heated seats* .............................. 101
Memory function ............................... 102
Storing positions into memory ..... 103
Recalling positions from memory. 103
Storing parking position ............... 103
Lighting ............................................. 105
Exterior lamp switch .................... 105
Combination switch ..................... 107
Hazard warning flasher ................ 108
Interior lighting ............................ 109
Door entry lamps ......................... 110
Instrument cluster ............................. 111
Instrument cluster illumination .... 111
Coolant temperature display........ 112
Trip odometer .............................. 112
Tachometer.................................. 113
Outside temperature indicator..... 113
Control system .................................. 114
Multifunction display.................... 114
Multifunction steering wheel........ 115
Menus .......................................... 117
Standard display menu ................ 119
AUDIO menu ................................ 119
NAV menu.................................... 121
Distronic* menu .......................... 121
Malfunction memory menu .......... 122
Settings menu.............................. 123
Trip computer menu..................... 136
TEL menu* ................................... 138
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Automatic transmission ..................... 141
One-touch gearshifting................. 142
Gear ranges ................................. 143
Gear selector lever position ......... 144
Program mode selector switch..... 145
Accelerator position ..................... 146
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 146
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) and manual
shift program CLK 55 AMG .......... 146
Good visibility .................................... 149
Rear view mirror........................... 149
Parking position ........................... 150
Windshield wipers ........................ 151
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 151
Sun visors .................................... 152
Rear window sunshade* .............. 153
Automatic climate control ................. 154
Setting the temperature............... 157
Adjusting air distribution .............. 158
Adjusting air volume .................... 159
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ....... 159
Defrosting .................................... 159
Air recirculation mode.................. 160
Charcoal filter .............................. 161
Rear window defroster .................. 162
Air conditioning............................. 163
Residual heat and ventilation*...... 163
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 164
Audio system...................................... 165
Audio and telephone, operation.... 165
Operating safety ........................... 165
Operating and display elements.... 166
Button and soft key operation....... 168
Operation...................................... 168
Radio mode................................... 171
Cassette mode.............................. 174
CD changer* operating mode ....... 178
Telephone* operation ................... 182
Power windows .................................. 187
Opening and closing the windows. 187
Synchronizing power windows ...... 189
Sliding/pop-up roof* .......................... 190
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof....................... 190
Synchronizing the
sliding/ pop-up roof ...................... 192
Driving systems .................................. 193
Cruise control ............................... 193
Distronic* ..................................... 196
PARKTRONIC system* .................. 208
Loading .............................................. 212
Roof rack ...................................... 212
Ski sack* ...................................... 212
Split rear bench seat .................... 215
Loading instructions ..................... 217
Cargo tie-down rings..................... 218
Useful features ................................... 219
Interior storage spaces ................. 219
Ashtrays........................................ 223
Cigarette lighter ............................ 224
Floormats* ................................... 225
Telephone* ................................... 226
Tele Aid......................................... 227
Garage door opener ...................... 235
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Operation ......................................... 239
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 240
Driving instructions ............................ 241
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 241
Drinking and driving ..................... 241
Pedals .......................................... 241
Power assistance ......................... 241
Brakes .......................................... 242
Driving off..................................... 243
Parking ......................................... 243
Tires ............................................. 244
Hydroplaning ................................ 245
Tire traction.................................. 245
Tire speed rating .......................... 245
Winter driving instructions ........... 246
Standing water ............................. 247
Passenger compartment .............. 247
Driving abroad .............................. 247
Control and operation of
radio transmitters......................... 248
Catalytic converter ....................... 248
Emission control........................... 249
Coolant temperature .................... 250
At the gas station .............................. 251
Check regularly and
before a long trip.......................... 252
Engine compartment ......................... 253
Hood ............................................ 253
Engine oil ..................................... 254
Transmission fluid level ................ 256
Coolant ........................................ 256
Battery ......................................... 258
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 259
Tires and wheels ................................ 260
Important guidelines .................... 261
Life of tires................................... 261
Direction of rotation ..................... 261
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 262
Rotating wheels ........................... 263
Winter driving .................................... 264
Winter tires .................................. 264
Block heater* ............................... 265
Snow chains................................. 265
Maintenance...................................... 266
Clearing the service indicator ...... 266
Service term exceeded ................ 266
Calling up the service indicator.... 267
Resetting the service indicator .... 267
Vehicle care....................................... 268
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 268
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Practical hints ................................. 275
What to do if …?................................. 276
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 276
Lamp in center console................ 282
Messages in the display ............... 283
Where will I find...? ............................ 305
First aid kit ................................... 305
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 305
Minispare wheel ........................... 307
Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 310
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 310
Locking the vehicle ...................... 311
Changing batteries ....................... 312
Fuel filler flap ............................... 313
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever .......... 313
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 314
Sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 314
Replacing bulbs ................................. 316
Bulbs ............................................ 316
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 318
Side marker lamp bulb ................. 321
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 322
Replacing wiper blades ....................... 323
Removing ...................................... 323
Installing ....................................... 323
Flat tire ............................................... 324
Preparing the vehicle .................... 324
Mounting the Minispare wheel ...... 324
Battery................................................ 329
Disconnecting the battery............. 330
Removing the batteries ................. 330
Charging and
reinstalling batteries ..................... 330
Reconnecting the batteries........... 331
Jump starting ...................................... 332
Towing the vehicle.............................. 334
Towing the vehicle ........................ 334
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 336
Fuses.................................................. 337
Fuse box in
passenger compartment ............... 337
Fuse box in engine compartment.. 337
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk............. 338
Contents
Technical data .................................. 339
Spare parts service ............................ 340
Warranty coverage ............................. 341
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 341
Identification labels ............................ 342
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 343
CLK320 / CLK500 /
CLK 55 AMG ................................. 343
Engine ................................................ 344
Rims and tires .................................... 345
Same size tires ............................. 345
Mixed size tires............................. 346
Minispare wheel............................ 347
Electrical system ................................ 348
Main dimensions ................................ 349
Weights .............................................. 350
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 351
Capacities .................................... 351
Engine oils .................................... 353
Engine oil additives ...................... 353
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 353
Brake fluid .................................... 353
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 354
Fuel requirements ........................ 354
Gasoline additives ........................ 354
Coolants....................................... 355
Windshield and
headlamp washer system............. 357
Consumer information ....................... 358
Uniform tire quality grading .......... 358
Technical terms ............................... 361
Index................................................. 367
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Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for
your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and their special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.
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Product information
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, also
on permissible technical modifications,
and where proper installation will be performed.
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Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Ce nter w ill be glad to in form you o f corr ect
care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Car Limited Warranty,
앫 Emission System Warranty,
앫 Emission Performance Warranty,
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only),
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws).
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Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different sub-
stantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calender days. Written notification
should be sent to us, not a dealer, at
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer
Assistance Center, One Mercedes
Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
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Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be
performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you
when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in
your own interest that we can contact you
should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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Where to find it
Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. For you to
find information quickly each section has
its own reference color:
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Her e yo u w il l f ind de sc rip ti on s of th e s afe ty
features in your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the
most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Service Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
Warning! G
Introduction
Symbols
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your
vehicle.
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to
cross-reference term definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.
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Operating safety
Operating safety
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Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modification made may
produce an undesired effect on other systems.
Electronic system malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Ensure that any repairs or modifications to
electronic components are carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations
앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
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Problems with your vehicle
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
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Reporting safety defects
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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At a glance
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
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At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
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At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Headlamp washer switch* 151
2 Combination switch
앫 Turn signals
앫 High beam
앫 Windshield wipers
47
47
47
3 Cruise control lever
앫 Cruise control
앫 Distronic*
4 Multifunction steering
wheel
193
196
24,
115
5 Instrument cluster 22,
111
6 Lever for voice control
system*, see separate operating instructions
7 Starter switch 31
8 Front Parktronic* warning
210
indicator
9 Overhead control panel 27
Item Page
10 Glove box 219
11 Center console 25, 26
12 Hood lock release 253
13 Horn
14 Steering wheel adjustment
37
stalk
15 Parking brake pedal 45
16 Door control panel 28
17 Parking brake release 45
18 Exterior lamp switch 46,
105
19 Exterior rear view mirror
38
adjustment
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 L Left turn signal indi-
cator lamp
2 v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)
warning lamp
3 Speedometer
4 Multifunction display
with:
Basic display with outside
temperature display
Status indicator with malfunction warning message
Trip odometer 112
5 l Distance warning
1
lamp
6 K Right turn signal in-
dicator lamp
1
Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates with key in starter switch
position 2. It should go out when the engine is running.
47
276
114
119,
128
119,
122
277
47
Item Page
7 Coolant temperature dis-
112
play with:
Ï Coolant tempera-
ture warning lamp
281,
290
8 Tachometer with: 113
1 Supplemental
restraint system
278,
303
indicator lamp
- Antilock Brake Sys-
277
tem (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp
< Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp
A High beam head-
280,
299
108
lamp indicator
9 Main odometer with:
앫 Selector lever position 114
앫 Program mode 114
Item Page
10 Clock with: 128
; Brake warning
279
lamp, except
Canada
3 Brake warning
lamp, Canada only
? Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
11 Fuel display with:
W Fuel reserve warn-
ing lamp
12 Reset knob for:
앫 Resetting trip
odometer
앫 Instrument cluster illu-
mination
앫 Confirming new time
settings
280
280
111
111
128
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At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Item Page
1 Multifunction display 114
Operating control system
2 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume
115
ç down / to decrease
æ up / to increase
3 Telephone*: Press button
í to take a call
to dial a call
ì to end a call
to reject an incoming call
139
139
139
Item Page
4 Menu systems: Press
button
è for next system
ÿ for previous system
5 Moving within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
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Center console
Upper part
Item Page
1 Seat heater*, driver’s side 101
2 Parking assist* (Parktronic
system*) deactivation
switch
3 Rear window sunshade* 153
4 ESP control switch 76
5 Hazard warning flasher
on/off switch
6 Central locking switch 96
7 Rear head restraints, fold-
ing down switch
211
108
98
At a glance
Center console
Item Page
8 Tow-away alarm switch
Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp
9 Seat heater*, passenger
side
10 Indicator lamp 7 68,
11 Audio system or
COMAND* (see separate
operating instructions)
12 Automatic climate control
Rear window defroster
13 Ashtray 223
81
81
101
282
119
154,
162
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At a glance
Center console
Lower part
Item Page
1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button
2 Storage compartment 221
3 Thumbwheel for setting
distance in Distronic*
4 Distance warning func-
tion* on/off switch
33
203
204
Item Page
5 Program mode selector for
automatic transmission
6 Selector lever for
automatic transmission
145,
147
141
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Overhead control panel
At a glance
Overhead control panel
Item Page
1 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
2 Rear interior lighting
on/off
3 Temperature sensor for au-
tomatic climate control
4 Sliding/pop-up roof* 190
5 Right reading lamp on/off 110
6 Interior lighting control 109
227
110
154
Item Page
7 Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone* and
voice control system* (see
separate operating instructions)
8 Rear view mirror 38,
9 Garage door opener 235
10 Left reading lamp on/off 110
226
149
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At a glance
Door control panel
Door control panel
Item Page
1 Door handle 92
2 Seat adjustment 35, 97
3 Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, 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 lid release
switch
102
188
72
188
92
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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 help you with further information. The corresponding page references are at the end of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKey
SmartKey with remote control
1 ‹ Lock button
2
Š Unlock button for trunk lid
3
ΠUnlock button
4
 Panic button (컄 page 73)
왘 Press unlock button Œ on the key.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in
the starter switch.
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Opening a door causes the windows on
that side of the car to open slightly.
They will return to the up position when
the door is closed.
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Starter switch positions
Starter switch
0 For removing key
1 Power supplies to some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with
you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!
If the key is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the starter
switch.
왘 Remove the key from the starter
switch and reinsert.
If the key can still not be turned, the
battery may not be sufficiently
charged.
왘 Check the battery and charge it
if necessary (
왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 332).
To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the key from the starter
switch.
컄 page 329).
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Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys with remote controls and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs
for the mechanical key portion of the two
keys are a different color to help distinguish each key unit.
The function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO function.
If you have the KEYLESS-GO function, your
vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO is valid when you grasp the
door handle. If your key is valid, the doors
will unlock, and you can open them.
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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.
왘 Grasp the door handle.
The turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs on the doors move up.
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the selector lever corresponds to
turning the key to the various starter
switch positions.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key and 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. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board
electronics have status 0 (as with key removed).
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
Do not depress the brake pedal.
Position 1
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton once.
This supplies power to some electrical
consumers, such as seat adjustment.
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If you now press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button twice, the power
supply is again switched off.
Ignition (or position 2)
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton twice.
This supplies power to all electrical
consumers. All the lights in the instrument cluster light up.
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If you now press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button,
see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*”
(
컄 page 44).
컄 page 88).
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Adjusting
Warning! G
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and
rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion.
Seats
Warning! G
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
back reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you
slide under it, the belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat
belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in an upright position and belts are
properly positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with
you, and lock your vehicle.
The power seats can also be operated with
the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Warning! G
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmart
hicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the vehicle’s
seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
TM
system installed in the ve-
TM
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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Seat adjustment
The seat adjustment switches are located
in each door.
1 Seat height
2 Seat fore and aft adjustment
3 Seat cushion tilt
4 Backrest tilt
5 Head restraint height
왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
or
왘 Press the KEYLESS GO* start/stop
button once or twice.
or
왘 Open the driver’s or passenger door.
Seat height
왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-
rection of arrow 1.
Seat fore and aft adjustment
왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 2.
Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator /brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far to the rear as
possible, consistent with ability to
properly operate controls.
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When moving the seat, be sure that
there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could
damage the seats.
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Seat cushion tilt
왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-
rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs
are lightly supported.
Backrest tilt
왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 4 until your
arms are slightly angled when holding
the steering wheel.
Head restraint height
Warning! G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-
rection of arrow 5.
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The memory function (컄 page 102) lets
you store the steering wheel setting together with the setting for the seat and
the exterior rear view mirrors.
Head restraint tilt
왘 Manually adjust the angle of the head
restraint. Push or pull on the lower
edge of the head restraint cushion.
Folding forward front seat backrests
1 Release lever
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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 h alf of its adjustmen t range.
Swivel backrest forward by pulling the
release lever until the seat moves in a
combined forward and upward motion.
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Folding backrests forward
왘 Pull the release lever forward and
swing the backrest to the front.
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The head restraint is automatically lowered.
Folding backrests to the rear
왘 Fold back and push the backrest until
the seat cushion and backrest audibly
engage into the driving position.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 97).
Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment
The stalk is located on the steering column
Warning! G
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with
you and lock your vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can also be operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
(lower left).
1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten
2 Steering column, height
왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
or
왘 Press the KEYLESS GO* start/stop
button once or twice.
or
왘 Open the driver’s door.
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Steering column, lengthen or shorten
왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc-
tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable
steering wheel position is reached with
your arms slightly bent at the elbow.
Steering column, height
왘 Move the stalk up or down in the direc-
tion of arrow 2. Make sure that your
legs can move freely and that all the
displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible.
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The memory function (컄 page 102) lets
you store the steering wheel setting together with the setting for the seat and
the exterior rear view mirrors.
Mirrors
Adjust the inside and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic conditions.
Warning! G
In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte
may escape the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
Inside rear view mirror
왘 Manually adjust the inside rear view
mirror.
Exterior rear view mirror
Warning! G
Exercise care when using the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
!
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
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The buttons are located above the exterior
lamp switch.
1 Adjustment button
2 Passenger side mirror
3 Driver’s side mirror
왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
All the lights in the instrument cluster
light up.
왘 Press button 3 for the left mirror or
button 2 for the right mirror.
왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down,
left or right according to the setting desired.
!
If an exterior rear view mirror housing
is forcibly pushed forward or backward,
reposition it by applying firm pressure
until it snaps into place. The mirror
housing is now properly positioned and
you can adjust the mirror normally.
i
At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically.
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The memory function (컄 page 102) lets
you store the steering wheel setting together with the setting for the seat and
the exterior rear view mirrors.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 149).
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Driving
Warning! G
Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in
the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, the objects could get caught between
the pedals. You could then no longer brake
or accelerate.
Fastening the seat belts
Warning! G
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even those sitting in the
rear and pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident. You and your passengers should
always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are wearing your
seat belt. The airbags can only protect as expected if the occupants are using their seat
belts (
컄 page 56).
Warning! G
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmart
hicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
TM
system installed in the ve-
TM
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According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the vehicle's
seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Warning! G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Be sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt.
Warning! G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively
reclined position can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a collision.
If you slide under it, the belt would apply
force at the abdomen or neck. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat
backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on
the body.
Warning! G
Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security”
section (
컄 page 60).
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 slides out when the
corresponding door is closed and the key
is turned in the starter switch to
position 2.
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1 Latch plate
2 Release button
3 Buckle
왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out
of the seat belt presenter.
왘 Place the belt over your shoulder.
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 or pass under the
arm).
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-
right position.
앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-
son and another object at the same
time.
앫 Check your seat belt during travel to
ensure that it is properly positioned.
앫 Ensure that the seat belt is always fit-
ted snugly. You should avoid wearing
bulky clothing, such as winter coats,
when traveling in the vehicle.
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Getting started
Driving
Starting the engine Automatic transmission
Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do not allow the belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the belts.
Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
stressed in an accident must be replaced by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning! G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while driving,
have the cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive with at least one window
fully open.
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
왘 Make sure that the gear selector lever
is set to P.
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Starting with the key
왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 3 and hold until the engine
starts (
컄 page 31).
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You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the key to position 3 and
release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically.
왘 Depress the brake pedal.
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
with the key, see Turning off engine with
the key (
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
You can start your vehicle without a key
using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
on the gear selector lever.
컄 page 51).
1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
왘 Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress accelerator.
The selector lever lock is released.
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button 1 once.
The engine starts automatically if the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the
vehicle.
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off engine
with KEYLESS-GO*” (
컄 page 52).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
왘 If you are starting the engine with the
key, turn key 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 key as radio
signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
왘 Repeat the starting procedure
(
컄 page 43). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 332).
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If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Parking brake
1 Parking brake pedal
2 Parking brake release handle
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with
you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could
release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 2.
The indicator lamp
or
3 (Canada only) in the clock
; (USA only)
goes out.
Driving
왘 Depress the brake pedal.
왘 Move selector lever in position D or R.
왘 Release the brake pedal.
왘 Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the
locking knobs drop down.
i
You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
!
If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release
the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
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After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its
operating temperature earlier.
i
Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.
Warning! G
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out
of P or N if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
!
Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear.
Warning! G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
Switching on headlamps
Exterior lamp switch
1 Off
2 Low beam headlamps on
왘 Turn the switch to B.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 105).
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Turn signals and high beam
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.
Combination switch
1 Turn signals, right
2 Turn signals, left
왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or
down 2.
i
To signal minor directional changes,
move combination switch to point of
resistance only and release. The turn
signal blinks three times.
High beam
왘 Push the combination switch forward.
The high beam headlights are switched
on.
The high beam symbol
A in the
tachometer lights up.
More information can be found in the
"Controls in detail" section (
컄 page 108).
Windshield wipers
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.
Combination switch
1 Single wipe
2 Switching on windshield wipers
왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
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Switching on windshield wipers
왘 Turn the combination switch to the de-
sired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wiping
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
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The intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield.
Wiping will not occur with a door open.
!
Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to
an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in
the presence of water sprayed on the
windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result.
The switch should not be left in intermittent setting as the wipers will wipe
the windshield once every time the engine started. Dust that accumulates on
the windshield might scratch the glass
when wiping occurs on a dry windshield.
Single wipe
왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of
arrow 1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
왘 Push switch in the direction of arrow 1
past the resistance point.
The windshield wiper operates with
washer fluid.
!
If leaves, snow, etc. block the windshield wipers, switch off the wipers.
앫 For safety reasons, withdraw key
from starter switch. Remove blockage.
앫 Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position I,
앫 Set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed.
앫 Have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.
앫 The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
왘 Give very little gas.
왘 Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is over 248°F
(120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and turn off the engine. Allow engine
and coolant to cool.
왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
컄 page 256).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
앫 major assemblies
앫 fuel system
앫 engine mount
왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.
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Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows:
Warning! G
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the key from the starter switch. The
vehicle cannot be steered when the key is
removed.
Warning! G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehicle.
Warning! G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the
vehicle always:
앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal.
앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
앫 Move the selector lever to position P.
앫 Slowly release brake pedal.
앫 When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.
앫 Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove, or press start/stop button
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).
앫 Take the key or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) and lock
vehicle when leaving.
Parking brake
1 Parking brake
2 Release handle
왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1.
When the engine is running, the indicator lamp
or
; (USA only)
3 (Canada only) in the instru-
ment cluster will be illuminated.
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Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) 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.
Warning! G
Getting out of your vehicle with the selector
lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline,
position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or
objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.
컄 page 143).
Switching off headlamps
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(
컄 page 46).
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 105).
Turning off engine
왘 Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
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Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the curb.
Turning off engine with the SmartKey
왘 Turn the key in the starter switch
(
컄 page 31) to position 0 and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
왘 Press the seat belt release button
(
컄 page 42).
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The SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) can only
be removed from the starter switch
with the gear selector lever in
position P.
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With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.
왘 After exiting the vehicle press the lock
button
‹ on the remote control
(
컄 page 30).
The locking knobs on the doors move
down. The turn signal indicators light
up briefly.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 84).
Turning off engine with KEYLESS-GO*
왘 Place the gear selector lever in P.
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton until the engine shuts off.
With the driver's door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the
driver’s door opened, the starter switch
is set to position 0, same as key removed from starter switch
(
컄 page 31).
왘 Press the seat belt release button
(
컄 page 42).
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If you hear a warning signal you have either
앫 forgotten to turn off the lights, or
앫 not put the gear selector lever in P
before opening the driver’s door.
Turn off the lights or place the gear selector lever in P.
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Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.
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Opening a door causes the windows on
that side of the car to open slightly.
They will return to the up position when
the door is closed.
1 Lock button on the door handle
왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock
button 1 on the door handle or on the
trunk lid.
The locking knobs on the doors move
down. The turn signal indicators light
up briefly.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so
equipped) with you, and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 84).
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Panic alarm
Driving safety systems
Anti-theft systems
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In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems
of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are
앫 Seat belts
앫 Emergency tensioning device
앫 Airbags
앫 Child seats
앫 Child seat recognition
앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH)
As independent systems their protective
effects work in conjunction with each other.
i
For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle”
(
컄 page 66).
Occupant safety
The
1 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up:
앫 for about 4 seconds when you turn the
key in the starter switch to position 1
or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button once.
앫 for about 4 seconds when you start the
engine by turning the key or pressing
the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.
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The warning lamp remains lit if the key
is turned to position 2 and left there or
if the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
is pressed twice. The warning lamp will
go out when you start the engine.
The warning lamp goes out shortly after
you start the engine. This shows that the
restraint systems are operational.
A malfunction in the system has been detected, if the
앫 fails to extinguish after approximately
1 warning lamp:
4seconds.
앫 does not come on at all.
앫 comes on after the engine was started
or while driving.
For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to
have the system checked.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 278).
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Airbags
Warning! G
In the event that the SRS malfunction indicator lamp lights up during driving or does not
come at all, the SRS may not be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
Improper work on the restraint systems, including incorrect installation and removal,
can lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS.
In addition, through improper work there is
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended airbag deployment.
Wo rk o n the SRS must the ref ore only be pe rformed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning! G
Airbags are designed to reduce the potential
for injury resulting from certain frontal impacts (front airbags) or side impacts (side
impact airbags and head protection window
curtain airbags) which may cause significant
injuries. However, no system available today
can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.
The activation of the SRS temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags.
This dust, however, is neither injurious to
your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this,
you may wish to get out of the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
To reduce the risk of injury when the front
airbags inflate, it is very important for the
driver and front passenger to always be in a
properly seated position and to be wearing
seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the backrest. Fasten
your seat belt and ensure that it is properly
positioned on your body.
Since the airbag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating and hands
on steering wheel position will help to keep
you at a safe distance from the airbag. Oc-
cupants who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in-
jured by an airbag as it inflates with great
force in the blink of an eye:
앫 Sit properly belted in an upright position
with your back against the seat backrest.
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앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible
rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance
from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on
the steering wheel must be at least ten
inches (25 cm) or more. You should be
able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and
steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Do not lean with your head or chest
close to the steering wheel or dashboard.
앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm injury
when driver front airbag inflates.
앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.
앫 Occupants, especially children, should
never lean their heads in the area of the
door where the side airbag inflates. This
could result in serious injuries or death
should the airbag be triggered. Always
sit upright, properly use the seat belts
and appropriate size infant or child restraint system.
앫 Children 12 years old and under must
never ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized
BabySmart
which operates with the BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat,
TM
system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it
is properly installed. Otherwise they will
be struck by the airbag when it inflates
in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle you are responsible
to make the buyer aware of these points. Be
sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual.
Warning! G
Accident research shows that the safest
place for children in an automobile is in the
rear seat. Should you choose to place a child
12 years old or under in the front passenger
seat of your vehicle, you must properly use
a BabySmart
turn off the passenger front airbag.
BabySmart
side impact airbag.
It should be noted that with respect to both
front and rear side impact airbags there is a
possibility for a side airbag related injury if
occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side
airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in a
side impact in order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their
heads in the area of the door where the
side airbag inflates. This could
TM
child restraint which will
TM
will not, however, turn off any
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result in serious injuries or death should
the side airbag be activated.
(2) Always sit upright, properly use the seat
belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
If you believe that, even with the use of
these guidelines, it would be safer for your
rear seat occupants to have the rear mounted side airbags deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written
request to do so at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost.
Please contact your local authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
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Airbags are designed to activate only in
certain frontal (front airbags) impacts,
or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) impacts
which exceed preset thresholds.
Only during these types of impacts, if of
sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds, will they provide their
supplemental protection.
The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it
is not possible for the airbags to provide their supplemental protection.
In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other
accidents, the airbags will not be activated. The driver and passengers will
then be protected by the fastened seat
belts.
We caution you not to rely on the presence of the airbags in order to avoid
wearing your seat belt.
Your vehicle was originally equipped
with airbags that are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a
preset threshold to reduce the potential and severity of injury. It is important
to your safety and that of your passenger that you replace deployed airbags
and repair any malfunctioning airbags
to ensure that the vehicle will continue
to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants.
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Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device and
airbag
Warning! G
앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced and their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use belts installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Airbags and ETDs are designed to func-
tion on a one-time-only basis. An airbag
or emergency tensioning device (ETD)
that was activated must be replaced.
앫 No modifications of any kind may be
made to any components or wiring of
the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the
SRS, the installation of additional trim
material, badges etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front passenger airbag cover, door trim panels, or door frame
trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near
SRS components and wiring. Keep area
between airbags and occupants free
from objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
앫 Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the belts.
앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may turn into projectiles and cause head and other injuries
when curtain airbag is deployed.
앫 An airbag system component within the
steering wheel gets hot after the airbag
has inflated. Do not touch.
앫 Improper work on the system, including
incorrect installation and removal, can
lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS.
앫 In addition, through improper work
there is a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must
therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 For your protection and the protection
of others, when scrapping the airbag
unit or emergency tensioning device,
our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available
from your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
앫 Given the considerable deployment
speed and the textile structure of the
airbags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from airbag deployment.
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 airbags
Driver and passenger airbags are deployed:
앫 in the event of a frontal impact
앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
앫 independently of the side impact air-
bags
The airbags will not deploy in impacts
which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts.
The front passenger airbag will only be deployed if:
앫 the front passenger seat is occupied.
앫 the 7 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit (
컄 page 68).
1 Driver airbag
2 Passenger airbag
!
Do not place objects heavier than 20
lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat.
This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side
to deploy in a crash which exceeds the
system's deployment threshold.
Side impact airbags, window curtain
airbags
The side impact airbags and window curtain airbags are deployed:
앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle
앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-
ment threshold
앫 independently of the front airbags
The side impact airbags 1 and 2 are not
deployed in impacts which do not exceed
the system’s deployment threshold.
The front passenger side impact airbag 1
will only deploy if the system senses that
the front passenger seat is occupied.
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The window curtain airbags 3 fill up the
area between the A and C pillars (see arrows).
1 Front side impact airbags
2 Rear side impact airbags
3 Window curtain airbag
Seat belts
The seat belt nonusage warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up and a
warning sounds for a short time when you
turn the key in the starter switch to
position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* (if so
equipped) start/stop button twice and the
drivers seat belt is not fastened.
After starting the engine the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a brief period to remind the driver and passengers to
fasten the seat belts.
<
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in
most states and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Information on fastening seat belts is
found in the “Getting started” section
(
컄 page 40).
i
For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle”
(
컄 page 66).
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Warning! G
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even those sitting in the
rear and pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and 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 properly wearing
your seat belt. Airbags 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 reclined. Sitting in an excessively
reclined position can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a collision.
If you slide under it, the belt would apply
force at the abdomen or neck. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat
backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on
the body.
Warning! G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Be sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt.
Warning! G
Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
stressed in an accident must be replaced
and their anchoring points must also be
checked.
Only use seat belts which have been ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation
or to failure.
Have all work carried out only by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Warning! G
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
앫 Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any
other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident.
앫 Each occupant should wear their seat
belt at all times, because seat belts help
reduce the likelihood of and potential
severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint
system includes SRS (driver airbag,
front passenger airbag, side impact airbags, head protection window curtain
airbags for side windows), ETD (seat belt
emergency tensioning device), and front
seat knee bolsters. The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in
certain frontal (front airbags) and side
(side impact and window curtain airbags) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds.
앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The
belt would also apply too much force to
the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as
your liver or spleen.
앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable
objects in or on your clothing, such as
eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these
might cause injuries.
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips and not across the abdome n. If the be lt is positio ne d a cross y ou r
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries
in a crash.
앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat
belt around a person and another person or other objects.
앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you wouldn’t have the full width
of the belt to manage impact forces. The
twisted belt against your body could
cause injuries.
앫 Pregnant women should also use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible
on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.
앫 Never place your feet on the instrument
panel or on the seat. Always keep both
feet on the floor in front of the seat.
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Emergency tensioning device (ETD),
seat belt force limiter
The seat belts for the front and rear outer
seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters.
The ETD is designed to activate only when
the seat belt is fastened and in the following cases:
앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts
exceeding a preset severity level
앫 if the restraint systems are operational
and functioning correctly. See
1 indicator lamp (컄 page 56)
In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a
way that the seat belts fit more snugly
against the body. Belt force limiters reduce
the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash.
Warning! G
An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that
was activated must be replaced.
When scrapping the emergency tensioning
device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Do not place objects heavier than 20
lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat.
This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side
to deploy in a crash which exceeds the
system's deployment threshold.
Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt
An automatic comfort-fit feature for front
seats reduces the retracting force of the
seat belts when they are in normal use.
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Children in the vehicle
If an infant or child is traveling with you in
the vehicle:
앫 Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and
size of the child and recommended for
use by Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Ensure that the infant or child is prop-
erly secured by a belt at all times while
the vehicle is in motion.
Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Infant and child restraint systems
Only use a BabySmart
TM
compatible child
restraint for the front passenger seat in
this vehicle.
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s
seat belt have special seat belt retractors
for secure fastening of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull
the shoulder belt out completely and let it
retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that
the special seat belt retractor is activated.
The belt is now locked. Push down on child
restraint to take up any slack.
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and
let seat belt retract completely. The seat
belt can again be used in the usual manner.
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Information on child seats with anchor
fittings for tether anchorages
(
컄 page 70).
For information on LATCH-type child
seat anchors (
BabySmart
Automotive Corp
TM
컄 page 71).
is a trademark of Siemens
.
Warning! G
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
!
The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.territories,
and all Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be
seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system properly secured by a
lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a
child restraint lower anchorage system
that complies with U.S. Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225
and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 210.2.
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A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant or child restraint
system, be sure to carefully read and
follow all manufacturer’s instructions
for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant
or child restraints.
Warning! G
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmart
hicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the vehicle's
seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
TM
system installed in the ve-
TM
Infants and small children should never
share a seat belt with another occupant.
During an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
Children too big for child restraint systems
must ride in back seats using regular seat
belts. Position shoulder belt across chest
and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs. until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
When the child restraint is not in use, 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.
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system
1 Indicator lamp
Special BabySmart
TM
compatible child
seats, designed for use with the
Mercedes-Benz system and available at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, are
required for use with the BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation system. With the special
child seat properly installed, the passenger
front airbag will not deploy.
The
7 indicator lamp 1 located in the
center console will be illuminated, except
with the key removed or in the starter
switch position 0.
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The system does not deactivate the
side impact airbag and the emergency
tensioning device.
BabySmart
Automotive Corp.
TM
is a trademark of Siemens
Self-test BabySmartTM without special
child seat installed
After turning the key in the starter switch
to position 1 or 2 or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) start/stop
button once or twice, the
7 indicator
lamp 1 located in the center console lights
up for approx. 6 seconds and then goes
out.
If the indicator lamp should not come on or
is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any
child on the passenger seat.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 282).
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Warning! G
The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat
designed to operate with it. It will not work
with child seats which are not BabySmart
compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must
make full contact with the passenger seat
cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat
could cause injuries to the child in case of an
accident, instead of protecting the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.
TM
Warning! G
When using a BabySmartTM compatible
child seat on the front passenger seat, the
front passenger airbag will not deploy only if
the
7 indicator lamp remains illuminat-
ed.
Please be sure to check the indicator every
time you use the special system child seat.
Should the light go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation. If the
light remains out, do not use the
BabySmart
on the front passenger seat until the system
has been repaired.
TM
restraint to transport children
Warning! G
Do not place powered-on laptops, cell
phones and like electronic devices on the
front passenger seat. Signals from such devices may interfere with the BabySmart
system. Such signal interference may cause
the
7 indicator lamp not to come on
during self-test or be continuously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning.
TM
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Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
1 Anchorage ring
2 Hook
Anchorage rings 1 are located on the rear
side of outer rear backrests.
Prior to installing a tether strap, note the
following steps:
왘 Open the trunk and release the back-
rest.
왘 Fold backrest forward.
왘 Guide top tether strap between head
restraint and top of seat back.
Head restraint must be installed and
positioned such that the top tether
strap can pass freely between the head
restraint and the top of seat back.
Make sure that the tether strap is not
twisted.
왘 Fold backrest back until it locks in
place.
Warning! G
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, or the extended cargo area is not in
use. Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.
왘 Fold up anchorage ring 1.
왘 Securely fasten hook 2, which is part of
the tether strap, to anchorage ring 1.
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For safety, please make sure that the
hook has attached to the ring beyond
the safety catch.
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Occupant safety
Child seat anchors – “LATCH” type
This vehicle is equipped with two “LATCH”
(L
ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the outer rear
seats) for the installation of a “LATCH”
child seat with matching anchor fittings.
If child seats are not installed, the
“LATCH” anchors can be folded back between the seat cushion and the seat backrest.
왘 Grip inner side of anchors 1 and fold
forward until they lock in place.
왘 Install child seat according to the man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
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The child seat must be firmly attached
in the right and left side anchors.
To fold anchors back
왘 Press down button 2 on each anchor
and return the anchor to its catch.
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Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Warning! G
Children too big for child restraint systems
must ride in back seats using regular seat
belts. Position shoulder belt across chest
and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs. until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster.
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Before installing the child seat, make sure
anchors 1 are folded out and locked in
place.
Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Th e ch ild sea t mu st b e fi rml y at tach ed i n th e
right and left side anchor 1.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to your child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat anchor fittings must be replaced.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
Blocking of rear side window operation
1 Override switch
왘 Slide override switch 1 to the right.
The rear side windows can no longer be
operated using the switches located in
the rear trim panel.
!
Operation of the rear side windows
with the switches located in the driver’s
door is still possible.
Warning! G
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle.
The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening.
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Panic alarm
An audible alarm and blinking exterior
lamps will operate for approximately
2½ minutes.
Activating
왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one
second.
Deactivating
왘 Press button 1 again
or
왘 Insert key in starter switch.
Safety and Security
Panic alarm
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For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
1
 button
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
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Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on
the following driving safety systems:
ABS
Warning! G
앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System)
앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)
앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and the ESP is
only achieved with winter tires (M+ S
tires), or snow chains as required.
The following factors increase the risk of accidents:
앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns
앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces
앫 Following another vehicle too closely
The ABS, BAS and ESP cannot reduce this
risk.
Always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Warning! G
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of
the ABS and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
The ABS regulates the brake pressure so
that the wheels do not lock during braking.
This allows you to maintain the ability to
steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in
the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady
pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.
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Continuous steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to
steer the vehicle.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will respond even with light brake pressure. The
pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.
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To alert following vehicles to slippery
road conditions you discover, operate
your hazard warning flashers as appropriate.
Warning! G
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The
ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, following another vehicle too closely,
or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
ABS control
The
- warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you turn the key in
the starter switch to position 2 or press
the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped)
start/stop button twice. It goes out when
the engine is running.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 277).
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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. 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.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 285).
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)
monitors the vehicle's traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and
by limiting engine output, the ESP works to
stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially
useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces.
The ESP warning lamp
v in the instru-
ment cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged.
The warning lamp
v in the instrument
cluster lights up when you turn the key in
the starter switch to position 2 or press
the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped)
start/stop button twice. 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
strument cluster. In this case proceed as follows:
앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible
앫 While driving, ease upon the accelerator
앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting
from excessive speed.
v flashing in the in-
Warning! G
The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
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Distronic* is switched off when ESP is
activated.
!
Because of the ESP’s automatic operatio n, the engine must be shut off (key in
starter switch position 0 or 1) when
앫 the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer.
앫 the vehicle is being towed with the
front ⁄ rear axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the
rear axle brake system.
The ESP will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
컄 page 276).
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Switching off ESP
Warning! G
ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstances
described below. Disabling of the system
will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers.
To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off
the ESP in driving situations where it would
be advantageous to have the drive wheels
spin and thus cut into surfaces for better
grip such as:
앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow
chains
앫 sand or gravel
The switch is located on the center console.
1 ESP off
2 ESP on
왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch. The
ESP warning lamp
v, located in the
instrument cluster, comes on.
ESP is deactivated.
If one or more wheels are spinning, the
ESP warning lamp
v in the instrument
cluster flashes, regardless of the speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when ESP is deactivated.
ESP always operates when you are braking, even when it has been deactivated.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP switched
off. This may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning! G
When the ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.
Switching on ESP
왘 Press lower half 2 of the switch.
The ESP warning lamp
strument cluster goes out. You are now
again in normal driving mode.
v in the in-
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Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
앫 With the key: Removing the key from
the starter switch activates the immobilizer.
앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Turning off the en-
gine by means of the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button on the gear selector
lever activates the immobilizer.
Deactivating
앫 With the key: Inserting the key in the
starter switch deactivates the immobilizer.
앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Starting the en-
gine by means of the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button on the gear selector
lever deactivates the immobilizer.
Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
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In case the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
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Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
앫 a door
앫 the trunk
앫 the hood.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle
앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan-
ical key.
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If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated.
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the remote control or
KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps blink
three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The indicator lamp in the
switch for the tow-away alarm will blink after approximately 10 seconds when the
alarm system is completely armed
(
컄 page 25).
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If the turn signal lamps do not blink
three times one of the following elements may not be properly closed:
앫 a door
앫 the trunk lid
앫 the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote control or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal
lamps blink once to indicate that the alarm
system is deactivated
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
With the key
왘 Insert the key in the starter switch.
or
왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button.
With KEYLESS-GO*
왘 Grasp the outside door handle.
or
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button.
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Tow-away alarm
Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual
and audible alarm will be triggered when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
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The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side.
If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated.
Arming tow-away alarm
When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away
alarm is automatically armed after about
30 seconds.
When you unlock your vehicle, the
tow-away protection disarms automatically.
Disarming tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on
a surface subject to movement, such as a
ferry or auto train.
1 Tow-away alarm off switch
2 Indicator lamp
The switch is located on the center console.
왘 Turn off the ignition and remove the
key.
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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
if the ignition is turned on.
왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch.
Indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights up
briefly.
왘 Lock your vehicle with the key or (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again.
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Seats
Memory function
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Control system
Automatic transmission
Good visibility
Automatic climate control
Audio system
Power windows
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Driving systems
Loading
Useful features
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed on your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the
basic functions of your vehicle, this section
will be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.
Locking and unlocking
Keys
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys with remote controls and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs
for the mechanical key portion of the two
keys are a different color to help distinguish each key unit.
The remote control key 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 key centrally locks and unlocks:
앫 the doors
앫 the trunk
앫 the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote controls
1 ‹ Lock button
2
Š Unlock button for trunk lid
3 Mechanical key locking tab
4
ΠUnlock button
5 Battery check lamp
6
 Panic button (컄 page 73)
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You can also open and close the power
windows (
ing/pop-up roof (
the SmartKey.
컄 page 188) and slid-
컄 page 191) using
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!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the key to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.
Factory setting
Global unlocking
왘 Press button Œ.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor trunk is opened,
if the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch, or if the central locking switch is
not activated.
Global locking
왘 Press button ‹.
All turn signal lamps blink three times.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the key so that
pressing
Œ only unlocks the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.
왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
simultaneously for about five seconds
until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice.
The key will then function as follows:
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
왘 Press button Œ once.
Global unlocking
왘 Press button Œ twice.
Global locking
왘 Press button ‹.
Restoring to factory setting
왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
simultaneously for about six seconds
until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) 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.
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!
If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the key, then either the
batteries in the SmartKey are discharged or the key is malfunctioning.
앫 Check the batteries in the key and
replace them if necessary
(
컄 page 312).
or
앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock
the doors (
(
컄 page 311) as required. Lock the
vehicle using the mechanical key
(
컄 page 311).
If the key is malfunctioning, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
컄 page 310) and trunk
Checking the batteries
왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.
Battery check lamp 5 lights up briefly
to indicate that the key batteries are in
order.
!
If battery check lamp 5 does not light
up briefly during check, then the key
batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
컄 page 312).
Unlocking the trunk lid
You can unlock the trunk separately.
왘 Press and hold button Š until trunk
unlocks.
!
The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked with the SmartKey, the trunk lid
will lock automatically after closing it.
The turn signals will flash three times to
confirm locking.
If the trunk lid was previously separately locked (
remain locked.
컄 page 94), the trunk lid will
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Opening the trunk lid
The handle is located in the rear license
plate recess.
왘 Lift the trunk lid.
The trunk lid swings open upwards. Always
make sure that there is sufficient overhead
clearance.
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The vehicle must be unlocked.
The trunk can also be opened from the inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (
컄 page 93).
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key immediately to your
car insurance company.
왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replacement.
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SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is checked every time you grasp a door
handle.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is valid,
your vehicle unlocks
앫 the doors
앫 the trunk lid
앫 the fuel filler flap
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO (if so equipped) with
you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.
Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO*
앫 You can also use the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO like a normal key
(
컄 page 84).
앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-
tions with normal key functions (e.g.
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with the remote control).
앫 Always carry the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you.
앫 Never store the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO together with:
앫 electronic items such as a cellular
phone or another SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO
앫 metallic objects such as coins or
metal foil
Doing so could impair the function of
the KEYLESS-GO system.
앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the key
must be located outside the vehicle
within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of a
door or the trunk.
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앫 In order to start the engine with the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:
앫 the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
must be located in the vehicle
앫 all the doors must be closed
앫 If you have started the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, you
can only turn it off again with this button, even if you have put the key in the
starter switch in the meantime.
앫 This does not apply if, after starting, the
selector lever is still in position P. The
SmartKey will then have priority over
the KEYLESS-GO function and the vehicle’s electrical system will operate according to the position of the key in the
starter switch, even stopping the engine.
앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
positioned farther away from the vehicle (e.g. inside clothing or briefcase)
and can no longer be recognized by the
system, the vehicle cannot be locked
or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system.
앫 If the SmartKey with KEYL ESS-GO is re-
moved from the vehicle while the ignition is switched on (e.g. if passenger
exits the vehicle with the key), the message
Key not recognized!
will appear
in the multifunction display.
Find the key or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the
front passenger seat or insert it in shirt
pocket).
앫 Remember that the engine can be
started by anyone with a SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the
vehicle. If you leave the card behind
when exiting and locking the vehicle,
the message
cle!
will appear in the multifunction
Key recognized in vehi-
display.
Factory setting
Global unlocking
왘 Grasp the door handle.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 40 seconds if neither
door nor trunk is opened.
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The vehicle could inadvertently unlock
if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
within 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle and
앫 the door handle is splashed with
water, or
앫 you attempt to clean the door
handle.
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Global locking
왘 Press lock button at door handle
(
컄 page 53) or trunk lid (컄 page 91).
!
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle
with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO,
then either the batteries of the key are
discharged or the key is malfunctioning.
앫 Check the batteries of the Smart-
Key with KEYLESS-GO (
and replace them if necessary
(
컄 page 312).
앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock
the driver’s door (
trunk lid (
컄 page 311) as required.
Lock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
컄 page 311).
If your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
malfunctioning, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
컄 page 86)
컄 page 310) and
Unlocking the trunk lid
The handle is located in the rear license
plate recess.
왘 Pull on the handle and lift up the trunk
lid.
The vehicle unlocks the trunk lid only.
If the trunk lid does not open, it is still
locked separately (
컄 page 95).
!
The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked with the SmartKey, the trunk lid
will lock automatically after closing it.
The turn signals will flash three times to
confirm locking.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
recognized in the area of the rear shelf
or inside the trunk.
The trunk can also be opened from the inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (
컄 page 93).
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Locking the vehicle
1 Trunk lock button
왘 Press the lock button at door
(
컄 page 53) or trunk.
Closing the side windows and
sliding/pop-up roof
왘 Press and hold lock button at door
(
컄 page 53) until the side windows and
the sliding/pop-up roof are closed.
Warning! G
When closing the windows and the sliding/pop-up roof, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
앫 Release the lock button.
앫 Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof will open for as long as
the door handle is held but the door not
opened.
Loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
If you lose your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, you should do the following:
왘 Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
deactivated by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Report the loss immediately to your car
insurance company.
왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if
necessary.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replacement.
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Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
1 Inside door handle
2 Locking knob
왘 Pull on door handle 1.
If door was locked, locking knob 2 will
move up.
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If you open a door, the side windows on
that side of the vehicle will lower slightly. The windows close again when you
close the door.
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If the vehicle has previously been
locked from the outside with the remote control, opening a door from the
inside will trigger the alarm.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the
following:
앫 Press button ‹ or Œ on the
Smart Key.
앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Opening the trunk from the inside
You can open the trunk using the trunk lid
release switch.
1 Remote trunk lid release switch with in-
dicator lamp
왘 Push remote trunk lid release switch 1.
The trunk opens. The indicator lamp
comes on. It remains lit until you close
the trunk again.
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!
The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
If the trunk lid does not open, it is still
locked separately (
컄 page 95).
Trunk lid emergency release
The emergency release button is located in
the trunk lid.
Illumination of the emergency release button:
앫 The button will blink for 30 minutes af-
ter opening the trunk.
앫 The button will blink for 60 minutes af-
ter closing the trunk.
왘 Briefly press the emergency release
button.
The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid
opens.
!
The emergency release button does
not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.
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If the emergency release button is
pressed and the vehicle was centrally
locked, the exterior lamps will flash and
the alarm will sound as the trunk lid
opens.
To cancel the alarm, insert the key in
the starter switch or press button
or
‹ on the key.
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Closing the trunk lid
1 Handle
왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
handle 1.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
lid opening when closing the trunk. Be especially careful when small children are
around.
Warning! G
Only drive with the trunk closed as, among
other dangers such as visibility blockage,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
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To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do
not place the key in the trunk.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
recognized in the area of the rear shelf
or inside the trunk.
Separately locking the trunk
1 Locked
2 Unlocked
왘 Close the trunk lid (컄 page 94)
왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
왘 Insert the mechanical key into the
컄 page 310).
trunk lid lock.
왘 Turn the key completely to the right to
position 1.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
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Locking and unlocking
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You can only cancel the separate trunk
locking mode by means of the mechanical key.
Separately unlocking the trunk
왘 Turn the key completely to the left to
position 2.
You can now open the trunk.
Automatic central locking
The doors and the trunk automatically lock
when the ignition is switched on and the
wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
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The doors unlock automatically after an
accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle automatically locks when
the ignition is switched on and the
wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more. You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle
앫 is pushed
앫 is on a test stand
You can deactivate the automatic locking
using the control system (
컄 page 133).
Locking and unlocking from the inside
You can lock or unlock the doors and the
trunk from inside using the central locking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if
you want to lock the vehicle before starting
to drive.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with
you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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Locking and unlocking
The switch is located in the center console.
Central locking switch
1 Locking
2 Unlocking
Locking
왘 Press upper half 1 of the central lock-
ing switch.
If both doors are closed, the vehicle
locks.
Unlocking
왘 Press lower half 2 of the central lock-
ing switch.
The vehicle unlocks.
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You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked with the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(if so equipped), it will not unlock using
the central locking switch.
If the vehicle was previously locked
with the central locking switch
앫 while in the global remote control
mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from
the inside.
앫 while in the selective remote con-
trol mode, only the door opened
from inside is unlocked.
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Seats
Information on seat adjustment can be
found in the “Getting started” section
(
컄 page 34).
Easy-entry/exit feature
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel tilts upwards and the
driver’s seat moves to the rear.
This allows easier entry into and exit from
the vehicle when the driver’s door is
opened. However, the engine must be
turned off.
When the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch or you have pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once and the
driver’s door is closed, the steering wheel
and the driver’s seat return to their last set
positions.
Warning! G
You must ensure that no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the
easy-entry / exit feature is activated, the
driver’s door is being opened, and the engine is turned off or the SmartKey removed
from the starter switch. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
You can activate the following functions:
앫 Steering column:
Only the steering column is adjusted.
앫 Steering column and seat:
Both the steering column and the seat
are adjusted.
Controls in detail
Seats
Head restraints
Information on head restraint adjustment
can be found in the “Getting started” section (
컄 page 36).
Warning! G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
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Tilt the seat backrest to the rear for
easier removal and installation of the
head restraints.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be
switched on or off in the Convenience submenu of the control system (
컄 page 133).
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Controls in detail
Seats
Front seat head restraints, power seat
Removing front head restraints
왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until
the head restraint is fully extended.
왘 Pull out head restraint.
Installing front head restraints:
왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for
about five seconds.
왘 Push the head restraint down until it
engages.
왘 Adjust head restraint to desired posi-
tion.
Rear seat head restraints
Warning! G
For safety reasons, always drive with the
rear head restraints in the upright position
when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear
of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
Folding rear head restraints back
왘 Make sure that the engine is running.
왘 Press switch 1.
The rear head restraints will fold backward.
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Seats
Folding rear head restraints back
왘 Push release button 1.
The rear head restraints will fold backward.
Placing rear head restraints upright
왘 Pull the rear head restraint forward un-
til it locks into position.
Head restraint tilt
Two different head restraint angle positions are available.
왘 Press the release button and tilt the
head restraint to the desired position.
Removing rear head restraints
왘 Pull head restraint to its highest posi-
tion.
왘 Push button 1 and pull out head re-
straint.
Installing rear head restraints
왘 Insert head restraint and push it down
until it engages.
왘 Push button 1 and adjust head re-
straint to desired position.
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Controls in detail
Seats
Multicontour seat*
Some models may be equipped with multicontour seats. This seat has a movable
seat cushion and inflatable air cushions
built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support.
The seat cushion movement, backrest
cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators on the
right side of the seat after turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button twice.
1 Seat cushion depth
2 Backrest bottom
3 Backrest center
4 Side bolster adjustment
Adjusting the multicontour seat in the order listed above is recommended.
왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
All lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
The seat cushion movement, backrest
cushion height and curvature can be adjusted with regulators 1, 2 and 3.
The side bolsters of the seat backrest can
be adjusted with rocker switch 4:
왘 Press to the left.
Side support will be increased.
왘 Press to the right.
Side support will be decreased.
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When the engine is turned off, the last
cushion setting is retained in memory,
and the cushion is automatically adjusted to this setting when the engine
is restarted.
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