Mercedes Benz CLS 2016 Operator Manual

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CLS

Operator's Manual

Order no. P218 0116 13 Part no. 218 584 87 02 Edition 2016-1

CLS Operator's Manual

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In this Operator's Manual you will find the following symbols:

WARNING

Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others.

This symbol tells you where you can find

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Adjusting the volume

Audio 20 ........................................ 237

COMAND ....................................... 237

Air bags

Deployment ..................................... 53

Display message ............................ 210

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 47

Important safety notes .................... 46

Introduction ..................................... 46

Knee bag .......................................... 47

Cla

Occupant

(OCS) ............................................... 49

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lamp ........................................... 42

Pelvis air bag ................................... 48

Side impact air bag .......................... 47

Window curtain air bag .................... 49

AIR FLOW ........................................... 117

Air vents

Glove box ....................................... 121

Important safety notes .................. 121

Rear ............................................... 121

Setting ........................................... 121

Setting the center air vents ........... 121

Setting the side air vents ............... 121

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

AIRMATIC

Display message ............................ 215

Function/notes ............................. 159

Alarm

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75

Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75

ssification System

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Index

Switching the function on/off

(ATA) ................................................ 75

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ambient lighting

Setting the brightness (on-board

computer) ...................................... 198

Setting the color (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 198

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ................................................ 161

Anti-lock braking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-Theft Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ashtray ............................................... 252

Assistance display (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 195

Assistance menu (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 195

ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 270

Hiding a service message .............. 269

Resetting the service interval dis-

play ................................................ 270

Service message ............................ 269

Special service requirements ......... 270

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 75

Function ........................................... 75

Switching off the alarm .................... 75

ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 196

Display message ............................ 215

Function/notes ............................. 177

Audio 20

Switching on/off ........................... 237

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshop

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 212

see Lights

Automatic car wash (care) ............... 270

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 127

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 126

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 105

Automatic transmission

Accelerator pedal position ............. 133

Automatic drive program ............... 135

Cha

nging gear ............................... 133

DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 130

Display message ............................ 223

Drive program display .................... 130

Driving tips .................................... 133

Emergency running mode .............. 138

Engaging drive position .................. 132

Engaging neutral ............................ 131

Engaging park position

(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 130

Engaging park position automati-

cally ............................................... 131

Engaging reverse gear ................... 131

Engaging the park position ............ 131

Kickdown ....................................... 133

Manual drive program .................... 135

Manual drive program (Mercedes-

AMG vehicles) ................................ 136

Manual drive program (vehicles

with Sports package AMG) ............ 136

Overview ........................................ 129

Problem (malfunction) ................... 138

Program selector button ................ 133

Pulling away ................................... 125

Selector lever ................................ 129

Starting the engine ........................ 125

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 135

Transmission position display ........ 129

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 130

Transmission positions .................. 132

Automatic transmission emer-

gency mode ....................................... 138

Back button ....................................... 237

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65

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Index

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist

Function/notes ................................ 65

BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with CrossTraffic Assist)

Important safety notes .................... 65

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 79

Important safety notes .................... 78

Replacing ......................................... 79

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 284

Display message ............................ 214

Important safety notes .................. 282

Jump starting ................................. 285

Belt

see Seat belts

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 196

Display message ............................ 217

Notes/function .............................. 179

see Active Blind Spot Assist

Blootooth

Connecting a different mobile

phone ............................................ 241

Bluetooth

Searching for a mobile phone ........ 240

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Telephony ...................................... 239

Box (trunk) ......................................... 246

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 206

Notes ............................................. 326

Brake force distribution

see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Brake lamps

Display message ............................ 212

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 64

Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68

BAS .................................................. 65

BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic

Assist ............................................... 65

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 326

Display message ............................ 204

High-performance brake system .... 146

HOLD function ............................... 157

Important safety notes .................. 145

Maintenance .................................. 145

Parking brake ................................ 142

Riding tips ...................................... 145

Warning lamp ................................. 228

Breakdown

Where will I find...? ........................ 277

see Flat tire see Towing away

Brightness control (instrument

ter lighting) ................................... 34

clus

California

Important notice for retail cus-

tomers and lessees .......................... 26

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Car

see Vehicle

Care

360° camera ................................. 274

Car wash ........................................ 270

Carpets .......................................... 276

Display ........................................... 274

Exhaust pipe .................................. 274

Exterior lights ................................ 273

Interior ........................................... 274

Matte finish ................................... 272

Notes ............................................. 270

Paint .............................................. 272

Plastic trim .................................... 275

Power washer ................................ 271

Rear view camera .......................... 274

Roof lining ...................................... 276

Seat belt ........................................ 276

Seat cover ..................................... 275

Selector lever ................................ 275

Sensors ......................................... 274

Steering wheel ............................... 275

Trim pieces .................................... 275

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Index

Washing by hand ........................... 271

Wheels ...........................................273

Windows ........................................ 273

Wiper blades .................................. 273

Wooden trim .................................. 275

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 246

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual ..................................................236

CD player (on-board computer) ........193

Center console

Lower section .................................. 37

Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 38

Upper section .................................. 36

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 199

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76

Child

Restraint system .............................. 59

Child seat

Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 60

On the front-passenger seat ............ 61

Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62

Top Tether .......................................60

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 62

Rear doors .......................................63

Children

Special seat belt retractor ...............58

Cigarette lighter ................................ 252

Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ...........................274

Climate control

Automatic

zone) .............................................. 114

ontrolling automatically ...............117

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116

Defrosting the windows ................. 119

Defrosting the windshield .............. 118

Dual-zone automatic climate con-

trol ................................................. 112

General notes ................................ 112

Indicator lamp ................................ 117

Information about using auto-

matic climate control ..................... 115

climate control (3-

Maximum cooling .......................... 119

Overview of systems ......................112

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 120

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 117

Rear control panel ......................... 114

Refrigerant ..................................... 327

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 328

Setting the air distribution ............. 118

Setting the air vents ......................121

Setting the airflow ......................... 118

Setting the climate mode (AIR

FLOW) ............................................ 117

Setting the temperature ................ 117

Setting the temperature with 3-

zone automatic climate control ..... 117

Setting the temperature with dual-

zone automatic climate control ..... 117

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 120

Switching on/off ........................... 116

Switching residual heat on/off ...... 120

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 119

Switching the ZONE function on/

off ..................................................118

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 33

see Instrument cluster

Collapsible spare wheel

Inflating ......................................... 319

see Emergency spare wheel

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

Activating/deactivating ................. 196

Display message ............................ 206

Operation/notes ..............

OMAND

Switching on/off ........................... 237

COMAND display

Cleaning ......................................... 274

Combination switch .......................... 106

Connecting a USB device

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual ..................................................236

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 191

................ 67

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Index

Controller ...........................................237

Convenience box ............................... 246

Convenience closing feature .............. 88

Convenience opening feature ............ 88

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 268

Display message ............................ 213

Filling capacity ............................... 327

Important safety notes .................. 326

Temperature (on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............201

Temperature gauge ........................ 188

Warning lamp ................................. 232

Cooling

see Climate control

Cornering light function

Display message ............................ 212

Function/notes .............................107

Cruise control

Activation conditions ..................... 148

Cruise control lever ....................... 148

Deactivating ................................... 149

Display message ............................ 220

Driving system ............................... 148

Function/notes .............................148

Important safety notes .................. 148

Setting a speed .............................. 149

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 148

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 249

Center console in the rear com-

partment ........................................ 249

Important safety notes .................. 248

Rear compartment ......................... 249

Customer Assistance Center

(CAC) ..................................................... 29

Customer Relations Department ....... 29

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Data

see Technical data

Data carrier

Selecting ........................................ 193

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 212

Function/notes .............................105

Switching on/off (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 198

Declarations of conformity ................. 28

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 198

Interior lighting .............................. 199

Diagnostics connection ......................29

Digital Operator's Manual

Help .................................................24

Introduction .....................................24

Digital speedometer .........................191

DIRECT SELECT lever

Automatic transmission ................. 130

Display messages

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 269

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203

Driving systems .............................215

Engine ............................................ 213

General notes ................................ 203

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 225

Lights ............................................. 212

Safety systems .............................. 204

SmartKey ....................................... 225

Tires ............................................... 221

Vehicle ...........................................223

Distance recorder .............................190

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 234

Distance warning function

Function/notes ................................ 68

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activating ....................................... 151

Activation conditions ..................... 151

Deactivating ................................... 155

Display message ............................ 218

Displays in the multifunction dis-

play ................................................ 154

Function/note

ortant safety notes .................. 150

Imp Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 153

Stopping ........................................ 153

s ............................. 149

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Index

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board com-

puter) .............................................199

Automatic locking (switch) ...............82

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) .......................................76

Control panel ...................................40

Display message ............................ 224

Emergency locking ........................... 83

Emergency unlocking ....................... 83

Important safety notes .................... 81

Opening (from inside) ...................... 81

Drinking and driving ......................... 143

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 135

Display ........................................... 129

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 130

Manual ........................................... 135

Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-

cles) ............................................... 136

Manual (vehicles with Sports

package AMG) ............................... 136

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 201

Drive program selector ..................... 134

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 270

Driving on flooded roads .................. 147

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72

Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65

BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic

Assist ............................................... 65

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS ................................................ 67

Distance warning function ............... 67

EBD (electronic brake force distri-

bution) ............................................. 72

(Electronic Stability Pro-

ESP

gram) ............................................... 69

Important safety information ........... 64

Overview .......................................... 64

PRE-SAFE

Brake ............................. 72

Driving system

RACE ST

ART (Mercedes-AMG

vehicles) ........................................ 158

Driving systems

360°camera .................................. 173

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 182

Active Driving Assistance pack-

age ................................................. 182

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 184

Active Parking Assist ..................... 165

AIRMATIC ...................................... 159

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 161

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 179

Cruise control ................................ 148

Display message ............................ 215

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 149

DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering

Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 155

HOLD function ............................... 157

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 181

Lane Tracking package .................. 179

PARKTRONIC ................................. 163

Rear view camera .......................... 169

Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 178

Driving tips

AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 146

Automatic transmission ................. 133

Brakes ........................................... 145

Break-in period .............................. 122

Downhill gradient ........................... 145

Drinking and driving ....................... 143

Driving in winter ............................. 147

Driving on flooded roads ................ 147

Driving on wet roads ...................... 147

Exhaust check ............................... 144

Fuel ................................................ 143

General .......................................... 143

Hydroplaning ................................. 147

Icy road surfaces ........................... 147

Limited braking efficiency on sal-

ted roads ....................................... 145

Snow chains .................................. 294

Wet road surface ........................... 145

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 193

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Index

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 199

Function/notes ............................. 100

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 100

Function/notes ............................. 100

Switching on/off ........................... 199

EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 246

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................205

Function/notes ................................ 72

ECO display

Function/notes .............................144

On-board computer ....................... 191

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 127

Automatic engine switch-off .......... 126

Deactivating/activating ................. 127

General information ....................... 126

Important safety notes .................. 126

Introduction ................................... 126

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP

(Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent ................................................. 58

Emergency release

Driver's door ....................................83

Fuel filler flap ................................. 140

Trunk ............................................... 86

Vehicle ............................................. 83

Emergency spare wheel

General notes ................................ 318

Important safety notes .................. 317

Removing ....................................... 318

Storage location ............................ 318

Stowing .......................................... 319

Technical data ............................... 318

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Activation ......................................... 53

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 26

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 232

Display message ............................ 213

ECO start/stop function ................ 126

Engine number ............................... 323

Irregular running ............................ 128

Jump-starting ................................. 285

Starting problems .......................... 128

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 125

Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............

itching off .................................. 141

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 290

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 128

Engine jump starting

see Jump starting (engine)

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 267

Additives ........................................ 326

Checking the oil level ..................... 267

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 267

Display message ............................ 214

Filling capacity ............................... 326

Notes about oil grades ................... 325

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 267

Temperature (on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 201

Entering an address

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

(Electronic Stability Pro-

ESP gram)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 201

Characteristics ................................. 70

Deactivating/activating (button

in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 71

Deactivating/activating (except

Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 70

Deactivating/activating (onboard computer, except

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 195

Display message ............................ 204

Function/notes ................................ 69

General notes .................................. 69

Important safety information ........... 69

Trailer stabilization ........................... 72

125

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Index

Warning lamp ................................. 229

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-

tem) ...................................................... 69

Exhaust check ................................... 144

Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 274

Exterior lighting

Setting options .............................. 105

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 101

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102

Folding in when locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 200

Folding in/out (automatically) .......102

Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 102

Setting ...........................................101

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ............................................... 104

Storing the parking position .......... 102

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243

Favorites

Overview ........................................ 238

Filler cap

see Refueling

Flat tire

MOExtended tires .......................... 278

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 278

TIREFIT kit ...................................... 279

see Emergency spare wheel

Floormats ...........................................264

Frequencies

Mobile phone ................................. 321

Two-way radio ................................ 321

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 325

Consumption statistics .................. 191

Displaying the current consump-

tion ................................................ 191

Displaying the range ......................191

Driving tips ....................................143

Fuel gauge ....................................... 34

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 324

Important safety notes .................. 324

Notes for CLS 400, CLS 400

4MATIC .......................................... 325

Problem (malfunction) ................... 140

Refueling ........................................ 138

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 324

Fuel filler flap

Emergency release ........................ 140

Opening ......................................... 139

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 191

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 324

Problem (malfunction) ................... 140

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool

kit) ...................................................... 277

Fuses

Allocation chart .............................290

Before changing .............................290

Fuse box in the engine compart-

ment .............................................. 291

Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 291

Important safety notes .................. 290

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 263

General notes ................................ 261

Important safety notes .................. 261

Opening/closing the garage door .. 263

Problems when programming ........263

Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 261

Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 262

Gasoline ............................................. 324

Gear indicator (on-board com-

puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 201

Genuine parts ...................................... 25

Glove box ...........................................243

Google™ Local Search

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual ..................................................236

Handbrake

see Parking brake

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Index

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 107

Head bags

Display message ............................ 209

Head restraints

Adjusting .........................................95

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95

Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95

Installing/removing (rear) ................ 96

Luxury .............................................. 95

see NECK-PRO head restraints see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Headlamps

Fogging up .....................................108

see Automatic headlamp mode

Heating

see Climate control

High beam flasher .............................106

High-beam headlamps

Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107

Display message ............................ 212

Switching on/off ........................... 106

Hill start assist .................................. 125

HOLD function

Activating ....................................... 158

Deactivating ................................... 158

Display message ............................ 216

Function/notes .............................157

Home address

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual ..................................................236

Hood

Closing ...........................................266

Display message ............................ 224

Important safety notes .................. 265

Opening ......................................... 265

Horn ...................................................... 33

Hydroplaning ..................................... 147

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 74

Indicator and warning lamps

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS .............................................. 234

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Indicators

see Turn signals

Insect protection on the radiator .... 266

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 34

Settings ......................................... 197

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 198

Interior lighting

Automatic control .......................... 109

Control ...........................................109

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 199

Overview ........................................ 108

Reading lamp ................................. 108

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 198

Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) .. 198 Setting the color of the ambient

lighting (on-board computer) ......... 198

iPod

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual ..................................................236

Jack

Storage location ............................ 277

Using ............................................. 313

Jump starting (engine) ......................285

Key positions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 123

SmartKey ....................................... 123

KEYLESS-GO

Activating ......................................... 76

Convenience closing feature ............ 89

Deactivation ..................................... 76

Display message ............................ 225

Locking ............................................ 76

Removing the Start/Stop button ... 124

Start/Stop button .......................... 123

Starting the engine ........................ 125

Unlocking ......................................... 76

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Index

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 133

Manual drive program .................... 137

Knee bag .............................................. 47

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating .................197

Display message ............................ 217

Function/information .................... 181

Lane Tracking package ..................... 179

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 201

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 60

License plate lamp (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 212

Light function, active

Display message ............................ 212

Light sensor (display message) ....... 212

Lights

Activating/deactivating the inte-

rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 199

Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 105

Cornering light function ................. 107

Fogged up headlamps .................... 108

General notes ................................ 105

Hazard warning lamps ................... 107

High beam flasher .......................... 106

High-beam headlamps ................... 106

Light switch ................................... 105

Low-beam headlamps .................... 106

Parking lamps ................................ 106

Setting exterior lighting ................. 105

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 198

Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) .. 198 Setting the color of the ambient

lighting (on-board computer) ......... 198

Standing lamps .............................. 106

Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 198

Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-

board computer) ............................ 198

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 198

Turn signals ................................... 106

see Interior lighting

Loading guidelines ............................ 242

Loc

king

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 82

Emergency locking ........................... 83

From inside (central locking but-

ton) .................................................. 82

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 199

Low-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 212

Switching on/off ........................... 106

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-

port .................................................. 97

Luxury head restraints ....................... 95

M+S tires ............................................ 294

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Matte finish (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 272

mbrace

Call priority .................................... 257

Display message ............................ 206

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 257

Downloading routes ....................... 260

Emergency call .............................. 255

General notes ................................ 254

Geo fencing ................................... 261

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 259

MB info call button ........................ 257

Remote fault diagnosis .................. 259

Remote vehicle locking .................. 259

Roadside Assistance button .......... 256

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Index

Search & Send ............................... 258

Self-test ......................................... 254

Speed alert .................................... 260

System .......................................... 254

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 261

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 259

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 78

General notes .................................. 78

Inserting .......................................... 78

Locking vehicle ................................ 83

Removing ......................................... 78

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83

Media Interface

USB port in the armrest of the

center console ............................... 244

see Digital Operator's Manual

Memory card (audio) ......................... 193

Memory function ............................... 103

Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive

360°camera .................................. 173

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 182

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 184

Active Parking Assist ..................... 165

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 179

Cruise control ................................ 148

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 149

DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering

Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 155

General notes ................................ 147

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 181

PARKTRONIC ................................. 163

PRE-SAFE

(anticipatory occu-

pant protection) ............................... 56

PRE-SAFE

PLUS (anticipatory

occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57

Rear view camera .......................... 169

Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 178

Message memory (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 203

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)

Mobile phone

Connecting (Bluetooth

inter-

face) .............................................. 239

Connecting another mobile

phone ............................................ 241

Frequencies ................................... 321

Installation ..................................... 321

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194

Transmission output (maximum) .... 321

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 77

MOExtended tires ..............................

unting wheels

278

Lowering the vehicle ...................... 316

Mounting a new wheel ................... 315

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 313

Raising the vehicle ......................... 313

Removing a wheel .......................... 315

Securing the vehicle against roll-

ing away ........................................ 313

MP3

Operation ....................................... 193

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Multicontour seat

Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 96

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 190

Permanent display ......................... 197

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer..189

Overview .......................................... 35

Multimedia system

see Separate operating instructions

Music files

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual ..................................................236

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual ..................................................236

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 55

Resetting triggered .......................... 56

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Index

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Important safety notes .................... 55

Operation ......................................... 55

Resetting when triggered ................. 56

Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-

cle ....................................................... 122

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Conditions ....................................... 49

Faults ............................................... 52

Operation ......................................... 49

System self-test ............................... 51

Occupant safety

Air bags ........................................... 46

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent ................................................. 58

Children in the vehicle ..................... 58

Important safety notes .................... 41

Introduction to the restraint sys-

tem .................................................. 41

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 49

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator

lamps ............................................... 42

Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63

PRE-SAFE

(anticipatory occu-

pant protection) ............................... 56

PRE-SAFE

PLUS (anticipatory

occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57

Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42

Seat belt .......................................... 42

OCS

Conditions ....................................... 49

Faults ............................................... 52

Operation ......................................... 49

System self-test ............................... 51

Odometer ........................................... 190

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 201

Assistance menu ........................... 195

Audio menu ................................... 193

Convenience submenu .................. 199

Display messages .......................... 203

Displaying a service message ........ 270

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 154

Factory settings submenu ............. 200

Important safety notes .................. 188

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 197

Lighting submenu .......................... 198

Menu overview .............................. 190

Message memory .......................... 203

Navigation menu ............................ 192

Operation ....................................... 189

RACETIMER ................................... 201

Service menu ................................. 197

Settings menu ............................... 197

Standard display ............................ 190

Telephone menu ............................ 194

Trip menu ...................................... 190

Vehicle submenu ........................... 199

Video DVD operation ..................... 193

Operating safety

Declaration of conformity ................ 28

Important safety notes .................... 28

Operating system

ter

see On-board

compu

Operation

Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment ........................... 26

Outside temperature display ........... 188

Overhead control panel ...................... 39

Override feature

Rear side windows ........................... 63

Paint code number ............................ 322

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 272

Panic alarm .......................................... 41

Parking

Important safety notes .................. 141

Parking brake ................................ 142

Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger

side ................................................ 102

Rear view camera .......................... 169

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 165

see Exterior mirrors

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Index

see PARKTRONIC

Parking assistance

see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................205

Notes/function .............................. 142

Warning lamp ................................. 228

Parking lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 106

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 165

Driving system ............................... 163

Function/notes .............................163

Important safety notes .................. 163

Problem (malfunction) ................... 165

Range of the sensors ..................... 163

Warning display ............................. 164

PASSENGER AIR BAG

Display message ............................ 210

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

Indicator lamp .................................. 42

Problems (malfunctions) ................ 210

Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63

Phone book

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 275

Power washers .................................. 271

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE

(anticipatory occupant

protection)

Display message ............................ 206

Operation ......................................... 56

PRE-SAFE

Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 196

Display message ............................ 207

Function/notes ................................ 72

Important safety notes .................... 73

Warning lamp ................................. 234

PRE-SAFE

PLUS (anticipatory

occupant protection PLUS)

Display message ............................ 207

Operation ......................................... 57

Program selector button .................. 133

Protection against theft

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75

Immobilizer ...................................... 74

Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 25

Pulling away

General notes ................................ 125

Pulling away (automatic transmis-

sion) .................................................... 125

QR code

Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1

Rescue card ..................................... 30

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29

RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-

cles) .................................................... 158

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 201

Radiator cover ................................... 266

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 193

see separate operating instructions

Radio mode

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 28

Reading lamp ..................................... 108

Rear compartment

Setting the air vents ...................... 121

Setting the airflow ......................... 118

Setting the temperature ................ 117

Rear fog lamp

Display message ............................ 212

Rear seat (folding the backrest for-

wards/back) ...................................... 245

Rear seats

Display message ............................ 225

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 274

Display in the multimedia system .. 170

Function/notes ............................. 169

Switching on/off ........................... 170

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Index

Rear window blind ............................ 251

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 120

Switching on/off ........................... 119

Rear-view mirror

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 327

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 34

Important safety notes .................. 138

Refueling process .......................... 139

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener ....................... 261

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 261

Replacing bulbs

General notes ................................ 109

Reporting safety defects .................... 29

Rescue card ......................................... 30

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 215

Warning lamp ................................. 232

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 120

Restraint system

Display message ............................ 208

Introduction ..................................... 41

Problem (malfunction) ................... 231

Warning lamp (function) ................... 42

Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 129

Reversing feature

Side windows ................................... 87

Sliding sunroof ................................. 90

Trunk lid ........................................... 83

Reversing lamps (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 212

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27

Roller sunblind

Rear window .................................. 251

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 276

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 328

Route guidance

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 58

see Occupant safety

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

SD card

Inserting ........................................ 241

Inserting/removing ........................ 241

Removing ....................................... 241

SD memory card

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Selecting ........................................ 193

Search & Send

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seat belt ......................... 45

Adjusting the height ......................... 44

Cleaning ......................................... 276

Correct usage .................................. 44

Fastening ......................................... 44

Important safety guidelines ............. 43

Introduction ..................................... 42

Releasing ......................................... 45

Switching belt adjustment on/off

(on-board computer) ...................... 200

Warning lamp ................................. 227

Warning lamp (function) ................... 45

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-

port .................................................. 97

Adjusting the active multicontour

seat .................................................. 97

Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95

Adjusting the multicontour seat ....... 96

Cleaning the cover ......................... 275

Correct driver's seat position ........... 93

Important safety notes .................... 93

Overview .......................................... 93

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Index

Seat heating .................................... 97

Seat heating problem ...................... 98

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ............................................... 104

Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97

Switching seat ventilation on/

off .................................................... 98

Section

Trunk ............................................... 83

Securing a load

see Securing cargo

Securing cargo .................................. 246

Selector lever

Cleaning ......................................... 275

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 274

Service menu (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 197

Service message

see ASSYST PLUS

Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 326

Coolant (engine) ............................ 326

Engine oil ....................................... 325

Fuel ................................................ 324

Important safety notes .................. 323

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-

tem) ............................................... 327

Washer fluid ................................... 327

Setting the air distribution ............... 118

Setting the airflow ............................ 118

Setting the date/time format

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Setting the language

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Setting the time

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 200

On-board computer ....................... 197

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 201

Side impact air bag ............................. 47

Side marker lamp (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 212

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 273

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Convenience opening feature .......... 88

Important safety information ........... 87

Opening/closing .............................. 87

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89

Resetting ......................................... 89

Reversing feature ............................. 87

SIRIUS services

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 90

ng/closing .............................. 91

Openi

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91

Resetting ......................................... 91

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 79

Changing the programming ............. 77

Checking the battery ....................... 79

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Convenience opening feature .......... 88

Display message ............................ 225

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76

Important safety notes .................... 76

Loss ................................................. 80

Mechanical key ................................ 78

Overview .......................................... 76

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 123

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80

Starting the engine ........................ 125

SMS

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Snow chains ...................................... 294

Sockets

Center console .............................. 253

General notes ................................ 253

Rear compartment ......................... 254

Sound

Switching on/off ........................... 237

Spare wheel

Stowing .......................................... 319

Special seat belt retractor .................. 58

Specialist workshop ............................ 29

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Page 21

Index

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 191

In the Instrument cluster ................. 34

Segments ...................................... 188

Selecting the display unit ............... 197

SPORT handling mode

Deactivating/activating

(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................71

Warning lamp ................................. 231

Standing lamps

Display message ............................212

Switching on/off ........................... 106

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Starting (engine) ................................ 124

Steering

Display message ............................ 225

Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot (DISTRONIC PLUS)

Activating/deactivating ................. 196

Display message ............................ 220

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99

Button overview ............................... 35

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189

Cleaning ......................................... 275

Important safety notes .................... 98

Paddle shifters ............................... 135

Steering wheel heating .................... 99

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ............................................... 104

Steering wheel heating

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99

Switching on/off .............................. 99

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........135

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 201

Stowage areas ................................... 242

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) .............................244

Center console .............................. 243

Center console (rear) ..................... 244

Cup holders ................................... 248

Eyeglasses compartment ...............243

Glove box ....................................... 243

Important safety information ......... 242

Rear ............................................... 244

Stowage net ................................... 245

Under driver's seat/front-

passenger seat .............................. 244

Stowage n Stowage well beneath the trunk

floor .................................................... 247

Summer tires ..................................... 294

Sun visor ............................................ 250

Surround lighting (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 198

Suspension setting

Suspension settings

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 120

Switching on media mode

et ....................................... 245

AIRMATIC ...................................... 160

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 161

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 201

Via the device list .......................... 241

Tachometer ........................................ 188

Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 212

Tank

see Fuel tank

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 34

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 323

Emergency spare wheel ................. 318

Information .................................... 321

Tires/wheels ................................. 317

Vehicle data ................................... 328

Telephone

Accepting a call (multifunction

steering wheel) .............................. 194

Authorizing a mobile phone (con-

necting) ......................................... 240

Connecting a mobile phone (gen-

eral information) ............................ 239

Display message ............................ 225

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194

Number from the phone book ........ 194

Redialing ........................................ 195

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 194

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Index

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Switching between mobile

phones ...........................................241

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 188

Coolant (on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............201

Engine oil (on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............201

Outside temperature ......................188

Setting (climate control) ................ 117

Through-loading feature ................... 245

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 201

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 299

Checking manually ........................ 298

Display message ............................ 221

Maximum ....................................... 298

Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 281

Notes ............................................. 297

Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 281

Recommended ............................... 295

Using the TIREFIT kit ......................280

Tire pressure loss warning system

General notes ................................ 298

Important safety notes .................. 298

Restarting ...................................... 299

Tire pressure monitor

Checking the tire pressure elec-

tronically ........................................ 301

Function/notes .............................299

General notes ................................ 299

Important safety notes .................. 300

Radio type approval for the tire

pressure monitor ........................... 302

Restarting ...................................... 302

Warning lamp ................................. 235

Warning message .......................... 301

Tire-change tool kit ........................... 277

TIREFIT kit .......................................... 279

Important safety notes .................. 279

Storage location ............................ 277

Tire pressure not reached .............. 281

Tire pressure reached .................... 281

Using ............................................. 280

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 311

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 310

Bar (definition) ............................... 310

Changing a wheel .......................... 312

Characteristics .............................. 310

Checking ........................................ 292

Curb weight (definition) ................. 311

Definition of terms ......................... 310

Direction of rotation ...................... 313

Display message ............................ 221

Distribution of the vehicle occu-

pants (definition) ............................ 312

DOT (Department of Transporta-

tion) (definition) ............................. 310

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 309

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 310

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-

inition) ........................................... 311

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ing) (definition) .............................. 311

Important safety notes .................. 292

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 310

Information on driving .................... 292

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 311

Labeling (overview) ........................ 307

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 312

Load index ..................................... 309

Load index (definition) ................... 311

Maximum load on a tire (defini-

tion) ............................................... 311

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 311

Maximum permissible tire pres-

sure (definition) ............................. 311

Maximum tire load ......................... 309

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 311

MOExtended tires .......................... 294

Optional equipment weight (defi-

nition) ............................................ 312

PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-

inition) ........................................... 311

Replacing ....................................... 312

Service life Si

dewall (definition) ....................... 311

Speed rating (definition) ................ 311

..................................... 293

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Index

Storing ........................................... 313

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 310

Temperature .................................. 306

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 312

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 311

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 311

Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 310

Tire size (data) ............................... 317

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 307

Tire tread ....................................... 293

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 311

Total load limit (definition) ............. 312

Traction ......................................... 306

Traction (definition) ....................... 312

Tread wear ..................................... 306

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 305

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 310

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 312

Wheel and tire combination ........... 317

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 310

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 60

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 290

Important safety notes .................. 287

Towing a trailer

(Electronic Stability Pro-

ESP

gram) ............................................... 72

Towing away

Important safety guidelines ........... 287

Installing the towing eye ................ 288

Removing the towing eye ............... 289

Transporting the vehicle ................ 289

With both axles on the ground ....... 289

With the rear axle raised ................ 289

Towing eye ......................................... 277

Traffic reports

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Traffic Sign Assist

Display message ............................ 216

Function/notes ............................. 178

Important safety notes .................. 178

Instrument cluster display ............. 178

Transfer case ..................................... 138

Transmission

see Auto

Transmission position display ......... 130

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 130

Transporting the vehicle .................. 289

Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 275

Trip computer (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 191

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 190

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 191

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 86

Important safety notes .................... 83

Opening/closing (automatically

from inside) ...................................... 85

Opening/closing (automatically

from outside) ................................... 84

Opening/closing (manually from

outside) ............................................ 84

Trunk lid

Display message ............................ 224

Opening dimensions ...................... 328

Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 328

Turn signals

Display message ............................ 212

Switching on/off ........................... 106

Two-way radio

Frequencies ................................... 321

Installation ..................................... 321

Transmission output (maximum) .... 321

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

matic tra

nsmission

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 83

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 82

Upshift indicator (on-board com-

puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 201

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Index

USB devices

Connecting to the Media Inter-

face ...............................................241

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........251

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 29

Data acquisition ............................... 30

Display message ............................ 223

Equipment ....................................... 26

Individual settings .......................... 197

Limited Warranty .............................30

Loading .......................................... 302

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76

Lowering ........................................ 316

Maintenance .................................... 27

Parking for a long period ................ 143

Pulling away ................................... 125

Raising ........................................... 313

Reporting problems ......................... 29

Securing from rolling away ............ 313

Towing away .................................. 287

Transporting .................................. 289

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76

Vehicle data ................................... 328

Vehicle data ....................................... 328

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 328

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 322

Vehicle level

AIRMATIC ...................................... 159

Vehicle level (display message) ....... 215

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 277

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 193

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

VIN

Seat ............................................... 323

Type plate ...................................... 322

Voice Control System

see See also Digital Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 229

Brakes ........................................... 228

Check Engine ................................. 232

Coolant .......................................... 232

Distance warning ........................... 234

.............................................. 229

ESP

OFF ....................................... 230

Fuel tank ........................................ 232

General notes ................................ 226

Overview .......................................... 34

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 42

Reserve fuel ................................... 232

Restraint system ............................ 231

Seat belt ........................................ 227

SPORT handling mode ................... 231

Tire pressure monitor .................... 235

Warranty .............................................. 26

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 225

Weather display (COMAND)

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 236

Wheel and tire combinations

Tires ............................................... 317

Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 316

Wheel chock ...................................... 313

Wheels

Changing a wheel .......................... 312

Checking ........................................ 292

Cleaning ......................................... 273

Emergency spare wheel ................. 317

Important safety notes .................. 292

Information on driving .................... 292

Interchanging/changing ................ 312

Mounting a new wheel ................... 315

Mounting a wheel .......................... 313

Removing a wheel .......................... 315

Storing ........................................... 313

Tightening torque ........................... 316

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 317

Window curtain air bag

Operation ......................................... 49

Windows

see Side windows

Page 25

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 118

Windshield washer fluid

see Windshield washer system

Windshield washer system

Adding washer fluid ....................... 269

Important safety notes .................. 327

Windshield wipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 111

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 110

Switching on/off ........................... 109

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 294

Slippery road surfaces ................... 147

Snow chains .................................. 294

Winter operation

Radiator cover ............................... 266

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 294

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 273

Important safety notes .................. 110

Replacing ....................................... 110

Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 275

Workshop

see Qualified specialist workshop

Index

ZONE function

Switching on/off ........................... 118

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Digital Operator's Manual

Introduction

The printed Operator's Manual provides information about the safe operation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual provides comprehensive and specifically adapted information on your vehicle's equipment and multimedia system. You can call up the Digital Operator's Manual via the multimedia system.

You will not incur any costs when calling up

the Digital Operator's Manual. The Digital Operator's Manual works without connecting to the Internet.

There are three ways to access the topics of the Digital Operator's Manual:

Visual search

The visual search allows you to explore your vehicle "virtually". Starting from either the vehicle exterior view or interior view, you can access many of the different topics covered by the Digital Operator's Manual. To access the vehicle interior section, select the "Vehicle interior" view.

Keyword search

The keyword search allows you to search for a keyword by entering characters.

Contents

You can select individual sections in the contents.

The Digital Operator's Manual is deactiva-

ted for safety reasons while driving.

Operation

Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual

Press the Ø button on the center console. The overview relating to the vehicle appears.

Select the "Operator's Manual" menu item by turning 3 or pressing 7 the controller.

Confirm 7 the message about the warning and safety notes. The basic menu for the Digital Operator's Manual appears.

Operating the Digital Operator's Manual

General notes

Please observe the information about the operation of the controller (

Y page 237).

Content pages

The content pages can be accessed by means of a visual search, a keyword search or using the contents.

To scroll forward/backward: turn 3 the controller.

To display in full-screen or animation: slide

8 the controller to the left :.

To select information text or save book-

marks: slide 9 the controller to the right ;.

To select a link: slide 6 the controller downwards =.

To exit a content page: select the % symbol ?.

To call up the basic menu of the Digital

Operator's Manual: select Þ symbol A. To switch functions to the multimedia

system using the buttons on the center console: press the $, %, Õ or Ø

button. The selected menu appears. The Digital Operator's Manual remains open in the background.

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Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Protection of the environment

General notes

Environmental note

Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.

Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:

operating conditions of your vehicle

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Environmental note

Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.

Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-

ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

doors

door pillars

door sills

seats

cockpit

instrument cluster

center console

Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.

Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant

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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

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should be used. More than 300,000 different genuine

Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service.

Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz

Y page 322).

parts (

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes allmodels

and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safetyrelevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Warranty

The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Should you lose your Service and Warranty

Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.

Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty.

During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, 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 malfunction

results in a condition that is likely to cause

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death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been 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 malfunction

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

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of

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

Please send your written notice to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center 3 Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you when taking the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your customer service advisor will enter every service into your Maintenance Booklet on your behalf.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100(Canada)

For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty Booklet (Canada). You will find both in the vehicle document wallet.

Change of address or change of ownership

In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.

If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points:

Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

Lead-free fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel can cause damage to the catalytic converter.

The fuel may have a considerably lower octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.

In the USA

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

In Canada

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

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Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.

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Always have the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.

When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.

Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road

you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a hole in the road

a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or parts of the chassis

In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.

In such situations, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity for wireless vehicle components

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-

ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the two following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

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Operating safety

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident.

Only connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, which is approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.

Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another.

If the engine is switched off and equipment

on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety.

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.

Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Correct use

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:

the safety notes in this manual

technical data for the vehicle

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Problems with your vehicle

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

In the USA

Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC 3 Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

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

Reporting safety defects

USA only:

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Data stored in the vehicle

The following text is reproduced as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of

1966. If you believe that your vehicle has 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

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USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may

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

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

Follow the instructions in this manual about

the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

QR codes for the rescue card

The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.

You can find more information under http:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/

content/asportal/en/communication/ informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.

Data stored in the vehicle

Data storage

A wide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories.

These data memories temporarily or permanently store technical information about:

the vehicle's operating state

incidents

malfunctions

In general, this technical information documents the state of a component, a module, a system or the surroundings.

These include, for example:

operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluid levels

the vehicle's status messages and those of its individual components, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in movement, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position

malfunctions anddefects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes

vehicle reactions and operating conditions in special driving situations, e.g. air bag deployment, intervention of stability control systems

ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature

This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to:

assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions and defects

analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an accident

optimize vehicle functions

The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.

When your vehicle is serviced, technical information can be read from the event data memory and malfunction data memory.

Services include, for example:

repair services

service processes

warranties

quality assurance

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Data stored in the vehicle

The vehicle is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer) using special diagnostic testers. More detailed information is obtained from it, if required.

After a malfunction has been rectified, the information is deleted from the malfunction memory or is continually overwritten.

When operating the vehicle, situations are conceivable in which this technical data, in connection with other information (if necessary, under consultation with an authorized expert), could be traced to a person.

Examples include:

accident reports

damage to the vehicle

witness statements

Further additional functions that have been contractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehicle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emergency.

COMAND/mbrace

If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace, additional data about the vehicle's operation, the use of the vehicle in certain situations, and the location of the vehicle may be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system.

For additional information please refer to the COMAND User Manual or the Digital Owners Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Conditions.

Event data recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

How various systems in your vehicle were operating

Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened

How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal and

How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and special equipment is required. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the vehicle or the EDR.

EDR data may be used in civil and criminal matters as a tool in accident reconstruction, accident claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the

vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising outof litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law.

Warning: The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module. Tampering with,altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System Module and other systems.

State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the

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Information on copyright

federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.

Information on copyright

General information

Information on license for free and open-source software used in your vehicle and its electronic

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components is available on the following website:

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource

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Cockpit

At a glance

Function Page

Steering wheel paddle shifters

;

Combination switch 106

Instrument cluster 34

Horn

DIRECT SELECT lever 130

PARKTRONIC warning display

Overhead control panel 39

Climate control systems 112

Ignition lock 123 Start/Stop button 123

135

163

Function Page

Adjusts the steering wheel manually

Adjusts the steering wheel electrically

Steering wheel heating 99

Cruise control lever 148

Parking brake 142

Diagnostics connection 29

Opens the hood 265

Releases the parking brake 142

Light switch 105

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Instrument cluster

At a glance

Function Page

Fuel gauge (left) Coolant temperature (right) 188 Warning and indicator lamps: ÷ ESP M SPORT handling mode

in Mercedes-AMG vehicles

· Distance warning å ESP®OFF # Turn signal, left ? Coolant

K High-beam headlamps L Low-beam headlamps T Parking lamps R This lamp has no func-

tion 8 Reserve fuel Fuel filler flap location indi-

cator: the fuel filler cap is on the right-hand side.

Information on the display of the outside temperature in the multifunction display can be found under "Outside temperature display"

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(

229

231 234

229 106 232 106 106 106

232

Function Page

;

Speedometer with segments 188

Multifunction display 190

Tachometer 188 Warning and indicator lamps:

$ Brakes (USA only) J Brakes (Canada only)

! Turn signal, right

! ABS 6 Restraint system

; Check Engine

h Tire pressure monitor

ü Seat belt ÷ ESP®in Mercedes-

AMG vehicles

Set the lighting in the instrument cluster, in the displays and the controls in the vehicle interior using the on-board computer (

Y page 198).

228 228 106 229

42 232 235 227

231

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Multifunction steering wheel

At a glance

Function Page

Multifunction display 190

;

Multimedia system display

= ?

Switches on voice-operated navigation or the Voice Control System

Mute

Adjusts the volume

Rejects or ends a call 194 Exits the telephone book/

redial memory

Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem-

ory

Vehicles with multimedia system

Audio 20:

Additional information can be found:

on the multimedia system in the Digital Operator's Manual

on voice-operated control for navigation in the manufacturer's operating instructions

Function Page

Selects a menu 189

Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists

Confirms a selection 189 Hides display messages 203

Back 189 Switches off voice-operated

navigation or the Voice Control System

Vehicles with multimedia system

COMAND:

Additional information can be found:

on the multimedia system in the Digital Operator's Manual

on the Voice Control System in the separate operating instructions

189

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Center console

Center console, upper section

At a glance

Function Page

Multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's Manual)

;

c Seat heating

s Seat ventilation

c PARKTRONIC

¤ ECO start/stop function

163

126

Function Page

45Indicator lamp

£ Hazard warning lamps

u Rear window roller sunblind

107

251

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Center console, lower section

Center console

At a glance

Function Page

Stowage compartment 242 Ashtray 252 Cigarette lighter 252 Socket 253

Cup holder 248

e Adjusts the suspension settings

160

Function Page

É Sets the vehicle level

Stowage compartment with Media Interface

Ú Selects the drive pro-

gram

Multimedia system controller

159

244

133

237

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Center console

Center console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

At a glance

Function Page

Cup holder 248

Engages park position P

Selector lever 129

Ashtray 252 Cigarette lighter 252 Socket 253

Multimedia system controller

141

237

Function Page

Stowage compartment with Media Interface

ß Calls up or saves the

suspension settings

à Adjusts the suspension

settings

å ESP

Drive program selector 134

244

161

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Overhead control panel

At a glance

Function Page

u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off

;

| Switchesthe automatic interior lighting control on/off

p Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off

ï Info call button

3 Opens/closes the sliding sunroof

G SOS button

Rear-view mirror Automatic anti-glare 102

108

257

255

Function Page

Buttons for the garage door opener

Microphone for mbrace (emergency call system), telephone and Voice Control System (see the Digital Operator's Manual)

F Breakdown assistance call button

p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off

c Switches the front interior lighting on/off

261

256

108

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Door control panel

At a glance

Function Page

r 45=

Stores seat, exterior mirror and steering column adjustment settings

;

Adjusts the seats electrically 94

%&Unlocks/locks the vehicle

Opens the door 81

7Zö\

Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically

103

101

Function Page

W Opens/closes the side windows

n Activates/deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment

p Opens/closes the trunk lid

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Occupant safety

Panic alarm

To arm: press ! button : for approx- imately one second. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed.

To disarm: press ! button : again.

Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:

Press the Start/Stop button. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.

Occupant safety

Introduction to the restraint system

The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident.

The restraint system comprises:

seat belt system

air bags

child restraint system

child seat securing systems

The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other. They can only deploy theirprotective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:

have fastened their seat belts correctly

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have adjusted their seat and head restraint properly (

Y page 93).

As the driver, you also have to make sure that the steering wheel is adjusted correctly. Observe the information relating to the correct driver's seat position (

Y page 93).

You also have to make sure that an air bag can inflate properly if deployed (

Y page 46).

An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag increases the level of protection for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. For example, if, in the event of an accident, the protection offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only the air bags that increase protection in that particular accident situation are deployed. However, seat belts and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside.

Information on restraint system operation can be found under "Triggering of the Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags" (

Y page 53).

For information on children traveling with you in the vehicle and on child restraint systems, see "Children in the vehicle" (

Y page 58).

Important safety notes

WARNING

Modifications to the restraint system may cause it to no longer work as intended. The restraint system may then not perform its intended protectivefunction and may fail in an accident ortrigger unexpectedly, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Never modify parts of the restraint system. Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic components or their software.

If it is necessary to modify components of the restraint system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for further information contact our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑6372).

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use driving aids which have been approved specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

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Occupant safety

Restraint system warning lamp

The functions of the restraint system are checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in good time.

The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint system are in operational

Safety

readiness. A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint

system warning lamp:

does not light up after the ignition is switched on

does not go out after a few seconds with the engine running

lights up again while the engine is running

WARNING

If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may not deploy as intended during an accident. This can affect for example the Emergency Tensioning Device or the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Have the restraint system checked and repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : is part of the Occupant Classification System (OCS).

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp informs you about the status of the frontpassenger front air bag.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp:

is lit: the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.

is not lit: the front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the frontpassenger front air bag is deployed.

Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front air bag must either be deactivated or enabled; see the following points. You must make sure of this both before and during a journey.

Children in a child restraint system:

whether the front-passenger front air bag is enabled or deactivated depends on the installed child restraint system, and the age and size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe the notes on the "Occupant Classification System (OCS)" ( dren in the vehicle" (

Y page 49) and on "Chil-

Y page 58). There you

will also find instructions on rearward and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat.

All other persons: depending on the classification of the person in the front-passe

nger

seat, the front-passenger front air bag is enabled or deactivated (

Y page 49). Be sure to

observe the notes on "Seat

Y page 42) and "Air bags"

belts“ (

Y page 46). There you can also find infor-

( mation on the correct seat position.

Seat belts

Introduction

Seat belts are the most effective means of restricting the movement of vehicle occupants in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle

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Occupant safety

occupant in the best position in relation to the air bag.

The seat belt system comprises:

Seat belts

Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear

Seat belt force limiters for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear

If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extracted any further.

The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close against the body. However it does not pull the vehicle occupant back in the direction of the backrest.

The Emergency Tensioning Device does not correct an incorrect seat position or the routing of an incorrectly fastened seat belt.

When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps to reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant.

The seatbelt force limiters for the front seats are synchronized with the front air bags, which absorb part of the deceleration force. This can reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occupants during an accident.

If the front-passenger seat is not occupied,

do not engage the seat belt tongue in the buckle on the front-passenger seat. Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the Emergency Tensioning Device and front-passenger front air bag may be triggered and would need to be replaced.

Important safety notes

The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is required by law in:

all 50 states

the U.S. territories

the District of Columbia

all Canadian provinces

Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle occupants should correctly fasten their seat belts before starting the journey.

WARNING

If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended protective function. An

incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly.

WARNING

The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the backrest to an almost vertical position. When braking or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.

WARNING

Persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall cannot wear the seat belt correctly without an additional and suitable restraint system. If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended protective function. An incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

For this reason, always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) tallin suitable additional restraint systems.

If a child younger than twelve years old and under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:

always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi-

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cle. The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child

always observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle"

Y page 58) in addition to the child restraint

( system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions

be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant classification system

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(OCS)" (

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The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if:

they are damaged, modified, extremely dirty, bleached or dyed

the seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty

the Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt anchorages or inertia reels havebeen modified.

Seat belts may be damaged in an accident, although the damage may not be visible, e.g. due to splinters of glass. Modified or damaged seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident. Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices could accidentally trigger or fail to deploy when necessary. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt anchorages and inertia reels. Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn out and clean. Following an accident, have the seat belts checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Only use seat belts that have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

Proper use of the seat belts

Observe the safety notes on the seat belt

Y page 43).

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belt correctly before beginning the journey. Also make sure that all vehicle occupants are always wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle is in motion.

When fastening the seat belt, always make sure that:

the seatbelt tongue is only inserted to the belt buckle belonging to that seat.

the seat belt is tight across your body. Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter

coat.

the seat belt is not twisted. Only then can the forces which occur be dis-

tributed over the area of the belt.

the shoulder section of the belt is always routed across the center of your shoulder.

The shoulder section of the belt must not come into contact with your neck or be routed under your arm. Where possible, adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.

the lap belt passes tightly and as low down as possible across your lap.

The lap belt must always be routed across your hip joints and not across your abdomen. This applies particularly to pregnant women. If necessary, push the lap belt down to your hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder section of the belt.

the seat belt is not routed across sharp, pointed or fragile objects.

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If you have su

tems located on or in your clothing, e.g. pens, keys or eyeglasses, store these in a suitable place.

only one person is using a seat belt at a time. Infants and children must never travel sitting

on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event of an accident, they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt.

objects are never secured with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants.

Also ensure that there are never objects between a person and the seat, e.g. cushions.

Seat belts are only intended to secure and restrain vehicle occupants. Always observe the "Loading guidelines" for securing objects, luggage or loads (

Y page 242).

Fastening and adjusting the seat belts

Observe the safety notes on the seat belt

Y page 43) and the notes on correct use of seat

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Basic illustration

Adjust the seat (Y page 93). The seat backrest must be in an almost vertical position.

Pull theseat belt smoothly from the belt outlet and engage belt tongue ; into belt buckle :. The seat belt on the driver’s seat and the front-passenger seat may be tightened automatically, see "Belt adjustment"

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If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.

The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the center of the shoulder. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.

To raise: slide the belt outlet upwards. The belt outlet will engage in various positions.

To lower: hold belt outlet release = and slide belt outlet downwards.

Let go of belt outlet release = in the desired position and make sure that the belt outlet engages.

All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor to securely fasten child restraint systems in the vehicle. Further information can be found under "Special seat belt retractor" (

Y page 58).

Releasing seat belts

Make surethat the seat belt is fully rolled up.

Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, the door trim panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill their protective function

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and must be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Press the release button in the belt buckle, hold the belt tongue firmly and guide the belt back.

Seat belt adjustment

The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of the PRE-SAFE tion adjusts the driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants.

The belt strap is tightened slightly when:

the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle and

the ignition is switched on

The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain retraction force if any slack is detected between the vehicle occupant and the seat belt. Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting.

You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on and off in the on-board computer (

Belt warning for the driver and front passenger

The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts. It may light up continuously or flash. In addition, there may be a warning tone.

Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt has already been fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started. If, after six seconds, the driver or front-passenger seat belt has not been fastened and the doors are closed, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up. As soon as the driver's and front-passenger seat belts are fastened or a front door is opened again, the 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out.

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started, an additional warning tone will sound. The warning tone switches off after six seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fastened.

If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) once and the driver's and frontpassenger seat belts are not fastened, a warning tone sounds. A warning tone also sounds with increasing intensity for 60 seconds or until the

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driver or front passenger have fastened their seat belts.

If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey, the seat belt warning is activated again.

Air bags

Introduction

The installation point of an air bag can be rec-

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ognized by the AIR BAG symbol. An air bag complements the correctly fastened

seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat belt. The air bag provides additional protection in applicable accident situations.

Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. The different air bag systems function independently from one another (

Y page 53).

However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.

It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury caused by an air bag due to the high speed at which the air bag must be deployed.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not sit in the correct seat position, the air bag cannot protect as intended and could even cause additional injury when deployed. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

To avoid hazardous situations, always make sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:

have fastened their seat belts correctly, including pregnant women

are sitting correctly and maintain the greatest possible distance to the air bags

follow the following instructions

Always make sure that there are no objects between the air bag and the vehicle's occupants.

Adjust the seats properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in an almost upright position. The center of

the head restraint must support the head at about eye level.

Move the driver's and front-passenger seats as far back as possible. The driver's seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.

Only hold the steering wheel on the outside. This allows the air bag to be fully deployed.

Always lean against the backrest while driving. Do not lean forwards or lean against the door or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bags.

Always keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the dashboard, for example. Your feet may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bag.

For this reason, always secure persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint systems. Up to this height, the seat belt cannot be worn correctly.

If a child is traveling in your vehicle, also observe the following notes:

Always secure children under twelve years of age and less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable child restraint systems.

Child restraint systems should be installed on the rear seats.

Only secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat when the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit, the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated

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Always observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant Classification System

Y page 49) and on "Children in the

(OCS)" ( vehicle" (

Y page 58)in addition to the child

restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.

Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an air bag from functioning correctly. Before

starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make sure that:

there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag.

there are no objects between the seat, door and B-pillar.

no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hang on the grab handles or coat hooks.

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no accessories, such as cup holders, are attached to the vehicle within the deployment area of an air bag, e.g. to doors, side windows, rear side trim or side walls.

no heavy, sharp-edged or fragileobjects are in the pockets of your clothing. Store such objects in a suitable place.

WARNING

If you modify the air bag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it, the air bag can no longer function correctly. There is an increased risk of injury.

Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects to it.

WARNING

Sensors to control the air bags are located in the doors. Modifications or work not performed correctly to the doors or door paneling, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the function ofthe sensors being impaired. The air bags might therefore not function properly anymore. Consequently, the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. There is an increased risk of injury.

Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. Always have work on the doors or door paneling carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Front air bags

When deployed, the front air bags offer additional head and thorax protection for the occupants in the front seats.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp informs you about the status of the frontpassenger front air bag (

Y page 42).

The front-passenger front air bag will only deploy if:

the system, based on the OCS weight sensor readings, detects that the front-passenger seat is occupied (

the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up (

the restraint system control unit predicts a

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high accident severity

Knee bags

Driver's knee bag : deploys under the steering column and front-passenger knee bag ; under the glove box. The driver's and front-passenger knee bags are triggered together with the front air bags.

The driver's and front-passenger knee bags offer additional thigh, knee and lower leg protection for the occupants in the front seats.

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Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the steering wheel. Front-passenger front air bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove box.

Side impact air bags

WARNING

Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or prevent deployment of the air bags integrated into the seats. Consequently, the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. In addition, the operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) could be adversely affected. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

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You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz.

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Front side impact air bags : and rear side impact air bags ; deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat backrest.

When deployed, the side impact air bag offers additional thorax protection. However, it does not protect the:

head

neck

arms

In the event of a side impact, the side impact air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs.

The side impact air bag on the front-passenger side deploys under the following conditions:

the OCS system detects that the frontpassenger seat is occupied or

the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat

If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle, the side impact air bag on the front-passenger side deploys if an appropriate accident situation occurs. In this case, deployment is independent of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or not.

could be adversely affected. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz.

Pelvis air bags : deploy below next to the outer seat cushions.

When activated, the pelvis air bag enhances the level of protection of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs.

The pelvis air bag is deployed on the side of the impact.

The pelvis air bag on the front-passenger side does not deploy under the following conditions:

the OCS detects that the front-passenger seat is unoccupied or

the belt tongue is not engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat.

If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle, the pelvis air bag on the front-passenger side deploys if an appropriate accident situation occurs. In this case, deployment is independent of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or not.

Pelvis air bags

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Window curtain air bags

Window curtain air bags : are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.

When deployed, the window curtain air bag enhances the level of protection for the head. However, it does not protect the chest or arms.

In the event of a side impact, the window curtain air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs.

If the system determines that they can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be deployed in other accident situations

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Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Introduction

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the person in the front-passenger seat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are either enabled or deactivated.

The system does not deactivate:

the side impact air bag

the pelvis air bag

the window curtain air bag

the Emergency Tensioning Devices

Requirements

To be classified correctly, the front passenger must sit:

with the seat belt fastened correctly

in an almost upright position with their back against the seat backrest

with their feet resting on the floor, if possible

If the front passenger does not observe these conditions, OCS may produce a false classification, e.g. because the front passenger:

transfers their weight by supporting themselves on a vehicle armrest

sits in such a way that their weight is raised from the seat cushion

If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the correct positioning of the child restraint system. Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a cushion. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the frontpassenger seat.

The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly.

Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function correctly. Alwaysobserve the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.

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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : shows you whether the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock or on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the Start/Stop button once or twice. The system carries out self-diagnostics.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up for approximately six seconds.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp then displays the status of the front-passenger

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front air bag. If the status of the front-passenger front air bag changes while the vehicle is in motion, an air bag display message may appear in the instrument cluster (

Y page 210). When

the front-passenger seat is occupied, always pay attention to the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger front air bag both before and during the journey.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp:

is lit: the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.

is not lit: the front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the frontpassenger front air bag is deployed.

WARNING

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function. A person in the frontpassenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

When the front-passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that:

the classification of the person in the frontpassenger seat is correct and the frontpassenger front air bag is enabled or disa-

bled in accordance with the person in the front-passenger seat

the front-passenger seat has been moved back as far back as possible.

the person is seated correctly.

Make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front-passenger front air bag is correct.

WARNING

If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the front-passenger front air bag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Make sure that the front-passenger front air bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.

WARNING

If you secure a child in a forward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, the child could, in the event of an accident:

come into contact with the vehicle's interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example

be struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off

This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt sash guide. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt sash guide and the front-passenger seat accordingly. Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

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If OCS determines that:

the front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self-test and remains lit. This indicates that the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated.

the front-passenger seat is occupied by a child of up to twelve months old, in a standard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self-test and remains lit. This indicates that the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.

But even in the case of a twelve-month-old child, in a standard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp can go out after the system self-test. This indicates that the front-passenger front air bag is activated. The result of the classification is dependent on, among other factors, the child restraint system and the child's stature. It is recommended that you install the child restraint system on a suitable rear seat.

the front-passenger seat is occupied by a person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after the system self-test depending on the result of the classification or, alternatively,goes out.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. Alternatively, a person of smaller stature can sit on a rear seat.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, a person of smaller stature should not use the front-passenger seat.

the front-passenger seat is occupied by an adult or a person of adult stature, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp goes out after the system self-test. This indicates that the front-passenger front air bag is activated.

If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure to observe the notes on "Children in the vehicle"

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is malfunctioning, the red 6 restraint system warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp light up simultaneously. The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated in this case and does not

n accident. Have the Occupant

during a

deploy Classification System (OCS) checked and

repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.

If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the seat cushion are damaged, have the necessary repair work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat accessories that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.

If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not mean that the front-passenger front air bag will also deploy. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the occupant in the frontpassenger seat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.

System self-test

DANGER

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up during the system selftest, then the system is malfunctioning. The front-passenger front air bag might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with high deceleration. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

In this case the front-passenger seat may not be used. Do not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat. Have the Occupant Classification System (OCS) checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident. In this case, the front-passenger front air bag cannot perform its intended protective function, e.g. when a person is seated in the frontpassenger seat.

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That person could, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard. This poses an increasedrisk of injury or even fatal injury.

When the front-passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that:

the classification of the person in the frontpassenger seat is correct and the frontpassenger front air bag is enabled or disa-

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bled in accordance with the person in the front-passenger seat

the person is seated properly with a correctly fastened seatbelt

the front-passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not, the frontpassenger seat may not be used. Do not install a child restraint system on the frontpassenger seat. Have the Occupant Classification System (OCS) checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system could affect OCS operation. This could result in the front-passenger air bag not functioning as intended during an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Do not place any objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the frontpassenger seat. The backrest of the forwardfacing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the front-passenger seat. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

After the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp displays the status of the front-passenger front air bag (

For more information about the OCS, see "Problems with the Occupant Classification System"

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Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Y page 51).

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Problem

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit, even though the frontpassenger seat is occupied by an adult or a person of a stature corresponding to that of an adult.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up and/or does not stay on.

The front-passenger seat is:

unoccupied

occupied with the weight of a child up to twelve months old in a child restraint system

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incorrect.

Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person on the front-passenger seat are met (

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-

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passenger seat may not be used.

Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized MercedesBenz Center.

OCS is malfunctioning.

Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child seat.

Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.

When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-passenger seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.

Check for correct installation of the child restraint system. Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the child

restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint accordingly.

Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto the seat.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off, do not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is recommended that you install the child restraint system on a suitable rear seat.

Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized MercedesBenz Center.

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Deployment of Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags

Important safety notes

WARNING

The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. There is a risk of injury.

Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a deployed air bag replaced at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.

WARNING

A deployed air bag no longer offers any protection and cannot provide the intended protection in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury.

Have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop in order to have a deployed air bag replaced.

It is important for your safety and that of your passenger to have deployed air bags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags

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continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash.

WARNING

Emergency Tensioning Devices that have deployed pyrotechnically are no longer operational and are unable to perform their intended protective function. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Have pyrotechnically triggered Emergency Tensioning Devices replaced immediately at a

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qualified specialist workshop.

An electric motor is used by PRE-SAFE

ger the tightening of the seat belt in hazardous situations. This procedure is reversible.

If Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered or air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released. The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up.

Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing. The powder that is released generally does not constitute a health hazard, but it may cause short-term breathing difficulties in people with asthma or other respiratory problems. Provided it is safe to do so, you should leave the vehicle immediately or open the window in order to prevent breathing difficulties.

Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. National guidelines must be observed during disposal. In California, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm

Method of operation

During the first stage of a collision, the restraint system control unit evaluates important physical data relating to vehicle deceleration or acceleration, such as:

duration

direction

intensity

Based on the evaluation of this data, the restraint system control unit triggers the Emergency Tensioning Devices during a frontal or rear collision.

to trig-

An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be triggered, if:

the ignition is switched on

the components of the restraint system are operational. You can find further information under: "Restraint system warning lamp"

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the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on the respective front-passenger seat

The Emergency Tensioning Devices in the rear compartment are triggered independently of the lock status of the seat belts.

If the restraint system control unit detects a more severe accident, further components of the restraint system are activated independently of each other in certain frontal collision situations:

Front air bags and driver's knee bag

Window curtain air bag, if the system determines that deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt

The front-passenger front air bag is activated or deactivated depending on the person on the front-passenger seat. The front-passenger front air bag can only deploy in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR

indica

BAG OFF

tor lamp (Y page 42).

Your vehicle has two-stage front air bags. During the first deployment stage, the front air bag is filled with propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed with the maximum amount of propellant gas if a second deployment threshold is reached within a few milliseconds.

The activation threshold of the Emergency Tensioning Devices and the air bag are determined by evaluating the rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration which occurs at various points in the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. Deployment should take place in good time at the start of the collision.

The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by:

the distribution of forces during the collision

the collision angle

the deformation characteristics of the vehicle

the characteristics of the object with which the vehicle has collided

Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred do not play a deci-

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sive role in the deployment of an air bag. Nor do they provide an indication of air bag deployment.

The vehicle can be deformed considerably, without an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of deceleration is not high. Conversely, air bags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. This is the case if, for example, very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body members are hit, and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result.

If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact or if the vehicle rolls over, the applicable components of the restraint system are activated independently of each other depending on the apparent type of accident.

Side impact air bags and pelvis air bag on the side the impact takes place, independently of the Emergency Tensioning Device and the use of the seat belt on the driver's seat and outer seats in the second row

the OCS system detects that the frontpassenger seat is occupied or

the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat

Window curtain air bag on the side of impact, independently of the use of the seat belt and independently of whether the frontpassenger seat is occupied

Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the system determines that deployment can offer additional protection in this situation

Window curtain air bags on the driver's and front-passenger side in certain situations when the vehicle rolls over, if the system determines that deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt

Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.

The different air bag systems work independently of each other.

How the air bag system works is determined by the severity of the accident detected, especially the vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the apparent type of accident:

Frontal collision

Side impact

Rollover

NECK-PRO head restraints/NECKPRO luxury head restraints

Important safety notes

WARNING

The function of the head restraint may be impaired if you:

attach objects such as coat hangers to the head restraints, for example

use head restraint covers

If you do so, the head restraints cannot fulfill their intended protective function in the event of an accident. In addition, objects attached to the head restraints could endanger other vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk of injury.

Do not attach any objects to the head restraints and do not use head restraint covers.

Method of operation

NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints offer additional protection against head and neck injuries. In the event of a rear collision of a certain severity, the NECKPRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the driver's and front-passenger seats are moved forwards and upwards. This provides better head support.

If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints have been triggered in an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the driver's seat and the front-passenger seat

Y page 56). Otherwise, the additional protec-

( tion will not be available in the event of another rear-end collision. You can see that a NECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head restraint has been triggered if it is tilted forward and can no longer be adjusted.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the functionality of the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints checked at a qualified specialist workshop after a rear-end collision.

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Resetting a triggered NECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head restraint

NECK-PRO head restraints

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Do not insert your finger between the cushion of the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular attention while resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints.

Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion forwards in the direction of arrow :.

Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion down as far as it will go in the direction of arrow ;.

With your hand flat, firmly push the NECKPRO head restraint cushion backwards in the direction of arrow = until it engages.

Repeat this procedure for the second NECKPRO head restraint.

Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints

requires a lot of strength. If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Do not insert your finger between the cushion of the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular attention while resetting the NECK-PRO luxury head restraints.

Remove resetting tool : from the vehicle document wallet.

Slide resetting tool : into guide ; between the NECK-PRO luxury head restraint and the rear cover of the head restraint.

Push resetting tool : downwards until you hear the head restraint deployment mechanism engage.

Pull out resetting tool :.

With your hand flat, firmly push the NECKPRO luxury head restraint cushion backwards in the direction of arrow = until it engages.

Repeat this procedure for the second NECKPRO luxury head restraint.

Put resetting tool : back into the vehicle document wallet.

If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-

PRO luxury head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant protection system)

Introduction

In certain hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE takes pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants.

Important safety notes

Make sure that there are no objects in the

footwell or behind the seats. There is a danger that the seats and/or objects could be damaged when PRE-SAFE

Although your vehicle is equipped with PRE-

, the possibility of injury in the event of an

SAFE accident cannot be ruled out. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.

is activated.

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Function

PRE-SAFE®intervenes:

in emergency braking situations, e.g. when BAS is activated

in critical driving situations, e.g. when physical limits are exceeded and the vehicle understeers or oversteers severely

on vehicles with the Driving Assistance package: if BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully or the radar sensor system detects an imminent danger of collision in certain situations

PRE-SAFE

takes the following measures

depending on the hazardous situation detected:

the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.

the front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavorable position.

if the vehicle skids, the side windows and the sliding sunroof are closed.

vehicles with a multicontour seat or active multicontour seat: the air pressure in the side bolsters of the backrest is increased.

If the hazardous situation passes without resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE

slackens the belt pre-tensioning. On vehicles with multicontour seats or active multicontour seats, the air pressure in the side bolsters is reduced again. All settings made by PRE-SAFE

can then be

reversed.

If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:

Move the seat backrest or seat back slightly when the ve

hicle is stationary. The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the locking mechanism is released.

The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of the PRE-SAFE

convenience function. Information about the convenience function can be found under "Belt adjustment" (

Y page 45).

PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory occupant protection system PLUS)

Introduction

uations, PRE-SAFE

PLUS takes pre-emptive

measures to protect the vehicle occupants.

Important safety notes

The intervention of PRE-SAFE®PLUS cannot prevent an imminent collision.

The driver is not warned about the intervention of PRE-SAFE

PRE-SAFE

PLUS.

PLUS does not intervene if the vehi-

cle is backing up. When driving, or when parking or exiting a park-

ing space with assistance from Active Parking Assist, PRE-SAFE

PLUS will not apply the

brakes.

Function

PRE-SAFE®PLUS intervenes in certain situations if the radar sensor system detects an imminent head-on or rear-end collision.

PRE-SAFE depending on the hazardous situation detected:

The PRE-SAFE celed:

If the hazardous situation passes without resulting in an accident, the original settings are restored.

PLUS takes the following measures

if the radar sensor system detects that a head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts are pre-tensioned.

if the radar sensor system detects that a rearend collision is imminent:

the brake pressure is increased if the driver applies the brakes when the vehicle is stationary.

the seat belts are pre-tensioned.

PLUS braking application is can-

if the accelerator pedal is depressed when a gear is engaged

if the risk of a collision passes or is no longer detected

if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention to pull away

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PRE-SAFE®PLUS is only available in vehicles with the Driving Assistance package.

Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE

PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-

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Automatic measures after an accident

Immediately after an accident, the following measures are implemented, depending on the type and severity of the impact:

the hazard warning lamps are activated

the emergency lighting is activated

the vehicle doors are unlocked

the front side windows are lowered

vehicles with a memory function: the electri-

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cally adjustable steering wheel is raised

the engine is switched off and the fuel supply is cut off

vehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency call

Children in the vehicle

Important safety notes

Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children are generally better protected there.

If a child younger than twelve years old and under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:

always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child

be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions

be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant classification system

Y page 49)

(OCS)" (

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.

start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment and become trapped. There is a risk of an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Children may burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metal parts of the child restraint system. There is a risk of injury.

If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with you, always ensure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Protect it with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, let it cool down before securing the child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seatbelts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to children.

Observe the safety notes on the seat belt (

Y page 43) and the notes on correct use of seat

Y page 44).

belts ( A booster seat may be necessary to achieve

proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a three-point seat belt can be properly fastened without a booster seat.

Special seat belt retractor

WARNING

If the seat belt is released while driving, the child restraint system will no longer be

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secured properly. The special seat belt retractor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot be immediately refastened. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate the special seat belt retractor and secure the child restraint system properly.

All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt will not slacken once the child restraint system has been secured.

Installing a child restraint system:

Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt outlet.

Engage the seat belt tonguein the belt buckle.

Activating the special seat belt retractor:

Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again. While the seat belt is retracting, you should hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt retractor is activated.

Push the child seat restraint system down so that the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.

Removing a child restraint system and deactivating the special seat belt retractor:

Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Press the release button of the belt buckle, hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back towards the belt outlet. The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.

Child restraint system

The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is required by law in:

all 50 states

the U.S. territories

the District of Columbia

all Canadian provinces

You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is installed incorrectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as intended. The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

Make sure that you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions and the notes on use. Please ensure, that the base of the child restraint system is always resting completely on the seat cushion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use child restraint systems with the original cover designed for them. Only replace damaged covers with genuine covers.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is installed incorrectly or is not secured, it can come loose in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change in direction. The child restraint system could be thrown about, striking vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

Always install child restraint systems properly, even if they are not being used. Make sure that you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

You will find further information on stowing objects, luggage or loads under "Loading guidelines" (

Y page 242).

WARNING

Child restraint systems or their securing systems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident can no longer protect as intended. The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

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Replace child restraint systems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident as soon as possible. Have the securing systems on the child restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop, before you install a child restraint system again.

The securing systems of child restraint systems are:

the seat belt system

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the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings

the Top Tether anchorages

If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the information on the "Occupant Classification System (OCS)" (

Y page 49). There you will also

find information on deactivating the frontpassenger front air bag.

All child restraint systems must meet the following standards:

U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2

Confirmation that the child restraint system corresponds to the standards can be found on an instruction label on the child restraint system. This confirmation can also be found in the installation instructions that are included with the child restraint system.

Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-

ild re

rior and on the ch

straint system.

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing system

WARNING

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs (22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system. In the event of an accident, a child might not be restrained correctly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg), only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint

systems with which the child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.

Always comply with the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.

Before every trip, make sure that the LATCHtype (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings

When installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system, fold protective caps ; of securing rings : inwards.

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings :.

ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installed on the left and right of the rear seats.

Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Top Tether

Introduction

Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) system and the vehicle. This helps reduce the risk of injury even further. If the child restraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt, this should always be used.

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Important safety notes

WARNING

If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they could fold forwards in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. As a result, child restraint systems cannot perform their intended protective function. Rear seat backrests that are not locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Always lock rear seat backrests after installing a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock verification indicator. Adjust the rear seat backrests so that they are in an upright position.

If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster. A warning tone also sounds.

Top Tether anchorages

Children in the vehicle

Route Top Tether belt A under head restraint : between the two head restraint bars.

Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether anchorage =.

Make sure that Top Tether belt A is not twisted.

Tension Top Tether belt A. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions when doing so.

Fold down cover ; of Top Tether anchorage =.

Move head restraint : back down again slightly if necessary (

Make sure that you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt A.

Y page 95).

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Top Tether anchorage points = are installed in the rear compartment behind the outer head restraints.

Move head restraint : upwards.

Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage =.

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system with Top Tether. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions when doing so.

Child restraint system on the frontpassenger seat

General notes

If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, always observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant Classification System

Y page 49).

(OCS)" (

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You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as a result of:

an incorrectly categorized person in the frontpassenger seat

the unintentional deactivation of the frontpassenger front air bag

the unsuitable positioning of the child restraint system, e.g. too close to the dashboard

Rearward-facing child restraint system

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If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearwardfacing child restraint system on the frontpassenger seat, always make sure that the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit (

Y page 42) is the front-

passenger front air bag deactivated. Always observe the child restraint system man-

ufacturer's installation and operating instructions.

Forward-facing child restraint system

If it is absolutely necessary to install a forwardfacing child restraint system on the frontpassenger seat, always move the frontpassenger seat as far back as possible. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the frontpassenger seat. The backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt outlet. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the front-passenger seat accordingly.

Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes

WARNING

If children are traveling in the vehicle, they could:

open doors, thus endangering other people or road users

exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming traffic

operate vehicle equipment and become trapped

There is a risk of an accident and injury.

Always activate the child-proof locks and override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Override feature for:

the rear doors (Y page 63)

the rear side windows (Y page 63)

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.

start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment and become trapped. There is a risk of an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

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WARNING

Child-proof locks for the rear doors

You secure each door individually with the childproof locks on the rear doors. A door secured with a child-proof lock cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened from the outside.

To activate: press the child-proof lock lever up in the direction of arrow :.

Make sure that the child-proof locks are working properly.

To deactivate: press the child-proof lock lever down in the direction of arrow ;.

Override feature for the rear side windows

To activate/deactivate:press button ;. If indicator lamp : is lit, operation of the rear side windows is disabled. Operation is only possible using the switches in the driver's door. If indicator lamp : is off, operation is possible using the switches in the rear compartment.

Pets in the vehicle

WARNING

If you leave animals unattended or unsecured in the vehicle, they could press buttons or switches, for example.

As a result, they could:

activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example

activate or deactivate systems, thereby endangering other road users

Unsecured animals could also be flung around the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering or braking, thereby injuring vehicle occupants. There is a risk of an accident and injury.

Never leave animals unattended in the vehicle. Always secure animals properly during the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal transport box.

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Driving safety systems

Overview of driving safety systems

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

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (

Y page 64)

BAS (Brake Assist System) (Y page 65)

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist (

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COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

Y page 67)

(

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) (

Y page 69)

EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) (

Y page 72)

ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 72)

PRE-SAFE®Brake (Y page 72)

Y page 65)

Important safety notes

If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for maintaining the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.

The driving safety systems described only work as effectively as possible when there is adequate contact between the tires and the road surface. Pay particular attention to the information regarding tires, recommended minimum tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires" section (

In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tires (M+S tires)and if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way will the driving safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible.

Y page 292).

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

General information

ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This allows you to continue steering the vehicle when braking.

The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running.

ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph (8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you only brake gently.

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

WARNING

If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely impaired. Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated. There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents.

Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, including driving safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (

Y page 229) and dis-

play messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster (

Y page 204).

Braking

If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal vigorously until the braking situation is over.

To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force.

If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal.

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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BAS (Brake Assist System)

General information

BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance.

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

WARNING

If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased. There is a risk of an accident.

In an emergency braking situation, depress the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

Braking

Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until the emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist

General information

BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian and reduce the effects of such a collision. If BAS PLUS detects a danger of collision, you are assisted when braking.

Pay attention to the important safety notes

in the "Driving safety systems" section

Y page 64).

(

BAS PLUS is only available on vehicles with the Driving Assistance package.

For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system and the camera system must be operational.

With the help of a sensor system and a camera system, BAS PLUS can detect obstacles:

that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time

that cross the path of your vehicle

In addition, pedestrians in the path of your vehicle can be detected.

BAS PLUS detects pedestrians by using typical characteristics such as the body contours and posture of a person standing upright.

If the radar sensor system or the camera system is malfunctioning, BAS PLUS functions are restricted or no longer available. The brake system is still available with complete brake boosting effect and BAS.

Observe the restrictions described in the

"Important safety notes" section

Y page 65).

(

Important safety notes

WARNING

BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations.

In such cases, BAS PLUS may:

intervene unnecessarily

not intervene

There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake. Terminate the intervention in a non-critical driving situation.

WARNING

BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify people, this is especially the case if they are moving. BAS PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.

WARNING

BAS PLUS does not react:

to small people, e.g. children

to animals

to oncoming vehicles

when cornering

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As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all critical situations. There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.

In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the recognition can be impaired.

Recognition by the radar sensor system is also impaired if:

there is dirt on the sensors or anything else

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covering the sensors

there is interference by other radar sources

there are strong radar reflections, for example in parking garages

a narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a motorbike

a vehicle is traveling in front on a different line

vehicles quickly move into the radar sensor system detection range

Recognition by the camera system is also impaired in the event of:

dirt on the camera or if the camera is covered

glare on the camera system, e.g. from the sun being low in the sky

darkness

or if:

pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the path of the vehicle

the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special clothing or other objects

a pedestrian is concealed by other objects

the typical outline of a person is not distinguishable from the background

Following damage

to thefro

nt endof the vehicle, have the configuration and operation of the radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop. This also applies to collisions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle.

Following damage to the windshield, have the configuration and operation of the camera system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Function

To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the brake force necessary if:

you approach an obstacle, and

BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision

At speeds of under20 mph(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal, BAS PLUS is activated. The increase in brake pressure will be carried out at the last possible moment.

At speeds of above20 mph(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal sharply, BAS PLUS automatically increases the brake pressure to a degree suited to the traffic situation.

BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in hazardous situations with vehicles in front within a speed range between 4 mph (7 km/h) and 155 mph (250 km/h).

Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), BAS PLUS may react to:

stationary objects in the path of your vehicle, e.g. stopped or parked vehicles

pedestrians in the path of your vehicle

obstacles crossing your path, which move in the detection range of the sensors and are recognized by them

If BAS PLUS demands particularly high brak-

ing force, preventative passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE neously.

Keep the brake pedal depressed until the emergency braking situation is over.

revents the wheels from locking.

ABS p

BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes function as usual, if:

you release the brake pedal.

there is no longer a risk of collision.

no obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle.

you depress the accelerator pedal.

you activate kickdown.

) are activated simulta-

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COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

General information

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS consists of a distance warning function with an autonomous braking function and adaptive Brake Assist.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of a front-end collision with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a collision.

If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS detects that there is a risk of a collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically.If you do not react to the visual and audible collision warning, autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situations. If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situation, the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS adaptive Brake Assist assists you.

Important safety notes

In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if:

there is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors

there is snow or heavy rain

there is interference by other radar sources

there are strong radar reflections, for example in parking garages

a narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a motorbike

a vehicle is traveling in front on a different line

new vehicles or after a service on the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS system

Observe the notes in the section on breaking-

Y page 122).

in (

Following damageto the front end of the vehicle, have the configuration and operation of the radar sensor checked at a qualified specialist workshop. This also applies to collisions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle.

Activating/deactivating

The COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is automatically active after switching on the ignition.

You can activate or deactivate COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS in the on-board com-

Y page 196). When deactivated, the dis-

puter ( tance warning function and the autonomous braking function are also deactivated.

If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is deactivated, the æ symbol appears in the assistance graphics display.

Distance warning function

General information

The distance warning function can help you to minimize the risk of a front-end collision with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a collision. If the distance warning function detects that there is a risk of a collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically.

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

tion for driving safety systems (

WARNING

Y page 64).

The distance warning function does not react:

to people or animals

to oncoming vehicles

to crossing traffic

when cornering

Thus, the distance warning function cannot provide a warning in all critical situations. There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.

WARNING

The distance warning function cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations.

In such cases, the distance warning function may:

give an unnecessary warning

not give a warning

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There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and do not rely solely on the distance warning function.

Function

At and above a speed of approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), the distance warning function warns you if you rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An intermittent warning tone will then sound, and the · distance warning lamp will light up in

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the instrument cluster.

Brake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front.

Take evasive action, provided it is safe to do so.

Due to the nature of the system, particularly complicated but non-critical driving conditions may also cause the system to display a warning.

With the help of the radar sensor system, the distance warning function can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time.

Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), the distance warning function can also react to stationary obstacles, such as stopped or parked vehicles.

Autonomous braking function

If the driver does not react to the distance warning signal in a critical situation, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can assist with the autonomous braking function.

The autonomous braking function is available in the following speed ranges:

from 4 mph (7 km/h) to approx. 65 mph (105 km/h) for moving objects

from 4 mph (7 km/h) to approx. 31 mph (50 km/h) for stationary objects

Due to the nature of the system, particularly complicated but non-critical driving conditions may also cause the Autonomous Braking Function to intervene.

If the autonomous braking function requires a particularly high braking force, preventative passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE are activated simultaneously.

Adaptive Brake Assist

General information

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the distance warning signal can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time.

If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of collision with the vehicle in front, it calculates the braking force necessary to avoid a collision. If you apply the brakes forcefully, adaptive Brake Assist will automatically increase the braking force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions.

Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assistance in hazardous situations at speeds above 4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor technology to assess the traffic situation.

Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph (250 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assist is capable of reacting to moving objects that have already been detected as such at least once over the period of observation.

Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist reacts to stationary obstacles.

If adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly high braking force, preventative passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE simultaneously (

Keep the brake pedal depressed until the

Y page 56).

) are activated

emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

The brakes will work normally again if:

you release the brake pedal.

there is no longer any danger of a collision.

no obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle.

Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

tion for driving safety systems (

WARNING

Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly

)

identify objects and complex traffic situations.

Y page 64).

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In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:

intervene unnecessarily

not intervene

There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake. Terminate the intervention in a non-critical driving situation.

WARNING

Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:

to people or animals

to oncoming vehicles

to crossing traffic

when cornering

As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may not intervene in all critical conditions. There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.

Due to the nature of the system, particularly complicated but non-critical driving conditions may also cause Brake Assist to intervene.

If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a malfunction in the radar sensor system, the brake system remains available with full brake boosting effect and BAS.

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

General notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

ESP

monitors driving stability and traction, i.e. power transmission between the tires and the road surface.

detects that the vehicle is deviating from

If ESP the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits.

assists the driver when pulling away on

ESP wet or slippery roads. ESP the vehicle during braking.

can also stabilize

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

ETS traction control is part of ESP®. On vehicles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP

Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more drive torque is transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.

Traction control remains active, even if you deactivate ESP

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

WARNING

If ESP

is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.

Drive on carefully. Have ESP qualified specialist workshop.

Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or perform-

ance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please consult a qualified workshop. You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system.

Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes on

(Y page 289) when towing the vehicle

ESP with a raised rear axle.

If the å ESP

OFF warning lamp lights up

continuously, then ESP If the ÷ ESP

OFF warning lamp are lit continuously,

ESP

is not available due to a malfunction.

ESP

warning lamp and the å

Observe the information on warning lamps

Y page 229) and display messages which may

( be shown in the instrument cluster

Y page 204).

(

Only use wheels with the recommended tire

sizes. Only then will ESP

checked at a

is deactivated.

function properly.

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Characteristics of ESP

General information

If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before beginning the journey, ESP

is automatically

active.

intervenes, the ÷ ESP®warning lamp

If ESP flashes in the instrument cluster.

If ESP

intervenes:

Do not deactivate ESP®under any circumstances.

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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.

Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions.

ECO start/stop function

The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically when the vehicle stops moving. The engine starts automatically when the driver wants to pull away again. ESP remains in its previously selected status, e.g. if

was deactivated before the engine was

ESP automatically switched off.

Deactivating/activating ESP®(except Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

You can select between the following states of

ESP

ESP®is activated.

ESP®is deactivated.

WARNING

If you deactivate ESP

, ESP®no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Only deactivate ESP

in the situations descri-

bed in the following.

Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an

extended period with ESP

deactivated. You

could otherwise damage the drivetrain.

It may be best to deactivate ESP

in the follow-

ing situations:

when using snow chains

in deep snow

on sand or gravel

Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action which provides better grip.

Activate ESP®as soon as the situations

described above no longer apply. ESP

will otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.

Deactivating/activating ESP

You can deactivate or activate ESP®via the onboard computer (

deactivated:

ESP

The å ESP

Y page 195).

OFF warning lamp in the instru-

ment cluster lights up.

ESP

activated:

The å ESP

OFF warning lamp in the instru-

ment cluster goes out.

Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated

If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,

will not stabilize the vehicle.

If you deactivate ESP

ESP®no longer improves driving stability.

Engine torque is no longer limited and the

warning lamp in the

drive wheels are able to spin.

Traction control is still activated.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly with assistance from ESP

PRE-SAFE®is no longer available, nor is it activated if you brake firmly and ESP

inter-

venes.

PRE-SAFE®Brake is no longer available, it is also notactivated if you brake firmly and ESP

intervenes.

ESP®still provides support when you brake firmly.

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Deactivating/activating ESP

(Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

You can select between the following states of

ESP

ESP®is activated.

SPORT handling mode is activated.

ESP®is deactivated.

WARNING

When SPORT handling mode is activated, there is a greater risk of skidding and accidents.

Only activate SPORT handling mode in the situations described in the following.

WARNING

If you deactivate ESP

, ESP®no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Only deactivate ESP

in the situations descri-

bed in the following.

Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an

extended period with ESP

deactivated. You

could otherwise damage the drivetrain.

In the following situations, it may be better to activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate

ESP

when using snow chains

in deep snow

on sand or gravel

on specially designated roads when the vehicle's own oversteering and understeering characteristics are desired

Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action which provides better grip.

Driving in SPORT handling mode or without

requires an extremely qualified and expe-

ESP rienced driver.

Activate ESP®as soon as the situations

described above no longer apply. ESP

will

otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if

the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.

Deactivating/activating ESP

To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly

press button :. The M SPORT handling mode warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The

SPORT handling mode

message appears in

the multifunction display.

To deactivate SPORT handling mode:

briefly press button :. The M SPORT handling mode warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

To deactivate ESP®: press button : until the å ESP

OFF warning lamp lights up in

the instrument cluster. The ÷ OFF

message appears in the multi-

function display.

To activate ESP®: briefly press button :. The å ESP

OFF warning lamp in the

instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ ESP

ON message appears in the multifunction dis-

play.

Characteristics of activated SPORT handling mode

If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP

warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.

When SPORT handling mode is activated:

ESP®no longer improves driving stability.

Engine torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels are able to spin.

Traction control is still activated.

ESP®still provides support when you brake firmly.

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Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated

If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP instrument cluster does not flash. In such situations, ESP

will not stabilize the vehicle.

If you deactivate ESP

ESP®no longer improves driving stability.

Engine torque is no longer limited and the

warning lamp in the

drive wheels are able to spin.

Traction control is still activated.

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COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly with assistance from ESP

PRE-SAFE®is no longer available, nor is it

activated if you brake firmly and ESP venes.

PRE-SAFE®Brake is no longer available, it is also notactivated if you brake firmly and ESP intervenes.

ESP®still provides support when you brake firmly.

ESP®trailer stabilization

General information

ESP®trailer stabilization is not available in Mercedes-AMG vehicles.

If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to swerve, ESP

assists you in this situation. ESP slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle/trailer combination has stabilized.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If road and weather conditions are poor, trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent the vehicle/trailer combination from swerving. Trailers with a high center of gravity can tip over before ESP

can detect this. There is

a risk of an accident.

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

inter-

trailer stabilization is active above speeds

ESP of about 65 km/h.

trailer stabilization does not work if ESP

ESP is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunction.

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

General information

EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking.

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

tion for driving safety systems (

WARNING

Y page 64).

If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can lock, e.g.under full braking. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.

You should therefore adapt your driving style to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe information regarding indicator and

warning lamps ( messages (

Y page 229) as well as display

Y page 205).

ADAPTIVE BRAKE

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 64).

tion (

ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and offers increased braking comfort. In addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function (

Y page 125).

assist (

Y page 157) and hill start

PRE-SAFE®Brake

If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer combination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly.

General information

PRE-SAFE®Brake can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian, and reduce the effects of such a

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collision. IfPRE-SAFE®Brake hasdetected a risk of collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically as well as by automatic braking.

Pay attention to the important safety notes

in the "Driving safety systems" section

Y page 64).

(

PRE‑SAFE

Brake is only available in vehicles

with the Driving Assistance Plus package.

For PRE-SAFE

Brake to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system and the camera system must be switched on and be operational.

With the help of the radar sensor system and the camera system, PRE-SAFE

Brake can detect obstacles that are in front of your vehicle for an extended period of time.

In addition, pedestrians in the path of your vehicle can be detected.

PRE-SAFE

Brake detects pedestrians using typical characteristics such as the body contours and posture of a person standing upright.

Observe the restrictions described in the

"Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 73).

tion“ (

Important safety notes

WARNING

PRE-SAFE cle by a partial application of the brakes if a danger of collision is detected. There may be a collision unless you brake yourself. Even after subsequent full application of the brakes a collision cannot always be avoided, particularly when approaching at too high a speed. There is a risk of an accident.

Always apply the brakes yourself and try to take evasive action, provided it is safe to do so.

Brake will initially brake your vehi-

In these cases, PRE-SAFE

give an unnecessary warning and then

Brake may:

brake the vehicle

not give a warning or intervene

There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake, especially if PRE-SAFE

Brake warns you. Terminate the

intervention in a non-critical driving situation.

WARNING

PRE-SAFE

Brake cannot always clearly iden-

tify people, especially if they are moving. In

these cases, PRE-SAFE

Brake cannot inter-

vene. There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake, especially if PRE-SAFE

Brake warns you.

In order to maintain the appropriate distance to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.

WARNING

PRE-SAFE

As a result, PRE-SAFE

Brake does not react:

to small people, e.g. children

to animals

to oncoming vehicles

to crossing traffic

when cornering

Brake may neither give warnings nor intervene in all critical situations. There is a risk of an accident.

Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.

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In theevent of a partial application of the brakes, the vehicle is braked with up to 50% of the full braking pressure.

WARNING

PRE-SAFE

Brake cannot always clearly iden-

tify objects and complex traffic conditions.

In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the recognition can be impaired.

Recognition by the radar sensor system is also impaired if:

there is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors

there is interference by other radar sources

there are strong radar reflections, for example in parking garages

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a narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a motorbike

a vehicle is traveling in front on a different line relative to the center of your vehicle

Recognition by the camera system is also impaired in the event of:

dirt on the camera or if the camera is covered

glare on the camera system, e.g. from the sun being low in the sky

darkness

or if:

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pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the path of the vehicle

the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special clothing or other objects

a pedestrian is concealed by other objects

the typical outline of a person is not distinguishable from the background

Following damageto the front end of the vehicle, have the configuration and operation of the radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop. This also applies to collisions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle.

Following damage to the windshield, have the configuration and operation of the camera system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Function

To activate/deactivate: activate or deactivate PRE-SAFE

puter ( If the PRE-SAFE æ symbol appears in the multifunction display.

At or above a speed of approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), this function warns you if you rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the · distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster.

Brake immediately to defuse the situation.

Take evasive action provided it is safe to do so.

Y page 196).

Brake in the on-board com-

Brake is not activated, the

PRE-SAFE

Brake can also brake the vehicle

automatically under the following conditions:

the driver and front passenger have their seat belts fastened

the vehicle speed is between approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h)

Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), PRE-SAFE

stationary objects in the path of your vehicle,

Brake can also detect:

e.g. stopped or parked vehicles

pedestrians in the path of your vehicle

If there is an increased risk of a collision,

preventive passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE

) are triggered (Y page 56).

If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front remains and you do not brake, take evasive action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle may perform automatic emergency braking, up to the point of full brake application. Automatic emergency braking is not performed until immediately prior to an imminent accident.

You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-

Brake at any time by:

SAFE

depressing the accelerator pedal further.

activating kickdown.

releasing the brake pedal.

The braking action of PRE-SAFE

Brake is ended

automatically if:

you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.

there is no longer a risk of collision.

there is no longer an obstacle detected in front of your vehicle.

Protection against theft

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey.

To activate with the SmartKey: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off and open the driver's door.

To deactivate: switch on the ignition.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been left inside the vehicle.

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The immobilizer is always deactivated when

you start the engine. In the event that 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).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds.

To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.

Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop button.

The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.

A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open:

a door

the vehicle with the mechanical key

the trunk lid

the hood

To stop the alarm with the SmartKey:

press the % or & button on the SmartKey. The alarm is stopped.

Protection against theft

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock

Y page 124).

(

Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. The alarm is stopped.

To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:

grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. The alarm is stopped.

Press the Start/Stop button on the dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle. The alarm is stopped.

The alarm is not switched off, even if you close the open door that triggered it, for example.

If the alarm continues for more than

30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call system automatically notifies the Customer Assistance Center. This is done either by text message or data connection.

The emergency call system sends the message or data provided that:

you have subscribed to the mbrace service.

the mbrace service has been activated properly.

the necessary mobile phone network is available.

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SmartKey

Important safety notes

WARNING

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.

get out and disrupt traffic.

operate the vehicle's equipment.

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:

release the parking brake.

shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P

Start the engine.

There is a risk of an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

Opening and closing

SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.

WARNING

If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey, the SmartKey could be unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This could cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.

Do notattach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

SmartKey functions

& To lock the vehicle

;

F To unlock the trunk lid

% To unlock the vehicle

To unlock centrally: press the % button. If you do not open the vehicle within approx-

imately 40 seconds of unlocking:

the vehicle is locked again.

anti-theft protection is reactivated.

To lock centrally: press the & button.

The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:

the doors

the trunk lid

the fuel filler flap

The turn signals flash once when unlocking and three times when locking.

You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (

When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board computer

Y page 198).

(

Y page 199).

Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-

netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected.

Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicinity of powerful electrical installations.

Do not keep the SmartKey:

with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone or another SmartKey.

with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.

inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case. This can affect the functionality of the Smart-

Key.

KEYLESS-GO

General notes

Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle (

Y page 125).

Locking/unlocking centrally

You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the SmartKey with you. You can combine the func-

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tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the & button on the SmartKey.

When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance between the SmartKey and the corresponding door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).

A brief radio connection between the vehicle and the SmartKey determines whether a valid SmartKey is in, or in the direct vicinity of, the vehicle. This occurs, for example:

when the external door handles are touched

when starting the engine

while the vehicle is in motion

To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner surface of the door handle.

To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :.

Convenience closing feature: touch recessed sensor surface ; for an extended period.

Further information on the convenience closing feature (

To unlock the trunk lid: pull the handle on

Y page 88).

the trunk lid. The vehicle only unlocks the trunk lid.

Deactivating and activating

If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an extended period of time, you can deactivate the KEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey. The SmartKey will then use very little power, thereby conserving battery power. For the purposes of activation/deactivation, the vehicle must not be nearby.

To deactivate: press the & button on the SmartKey twice in rapid succession. The battery check lamp of the SmartKey

Y page 79) flashes twice briefly and lights

( up once, then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.

To activate: press any button on the SmartKey.

Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features are available again.

Changing the settings of the locking system

You can change the settings of the locking system. This means that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel alone.

To change the setting: press and hold down the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp (

If the setting of the locking system is changed within the signal range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button:

locks or

unlocks the vehicle

The SmartKey now functions as follows:

To unlock: press the % button once.

To unlock centrally: press the % button twice.

To lock centrally: press the & button.

The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as follows:

To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner surface of the door handle on the driver's door.

To unlock centrally: touch the inner surface of the door handle on the front-passenger door or the rear door.

To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor surface on one of the door handles.

To restore the factory settings: press and hold the % and & buttons simultaneou

r approximately six seconds until the

sly fo

Y page 79) flashes twice.

Opening and closing

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battery check lamp (Y page 79) flashes twice.

Mechanical key

General notes

If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.

If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the antitheft alarm system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm (

If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked automatically.

Removing the mechanical key

Opening and closing

Y page 75).

To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

SmartKey battery

Important safety notes

WARNING

Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.

Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Environmental note

Batteries contain dangerous substances. It is against the law to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the environment.

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop or a special collection point for used batteries.

Push release catch : in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.

For further information about:

unlocking the driver's door (Y page 83)

unlocking the trunk (Y page 86)

locking the vehicle (Y page 83)

Inserting the mechanical key

Push mechanical key ; completely into the SmartKey until it engages and release catch : is back in its basic position.

The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. National guidelines must be observed during disposal. In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

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Checking the battery

Press the & or % button. The battery is working properly if battery check lamp : lights up briefly.

The battery is discharged if battery check lamp : does not light up briefly.

Change the battery (Y page 79).

If the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button:

locks or

unlocks the vehicle

You can get a battery at any qualified spe-

cialist workshop.

Replacing the battery

You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.

Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey

Y page 78).

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SmartKey

Press mechanical key ; into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. Do not hold battery compartment cover : closed while doing so.

Remove battery compartment cover :.

Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out.

Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.

Make sure that the surface of the battery is free of lint, grease and other contaminants.

Insert the front tabs of battery compartment cover : into the housing and then press to close it.

Insert mechanical key ; into the SmartKey (

Y page 78).

Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle.

Opening and closing

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SmartKey

Problems with the SmartKey

Problem

You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.

You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using

Opening and closing

KEYLESS-GO.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 79) and replace it if necessary

Y page 79).

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If this does not work:

Unlock (Y page 83) or lock (Y page 83) the vehicle using the mechanical key.

There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.

Unlock (Y page 83) or lock (Y page 83) the vehicle using the mechanical key.

The SmartKey is faulty.

Unlock (Y page 83) or lock (Y page 83) the vehicle using the mechanical key.

Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

KEYLESS-GO was deactivated.

Reactivate KEYLESS-GO (Y page 76).

The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 79) and replace it if necessary

Y page 79).

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If this does not work:

Unlock (Y page 83) or lock (Y page 83) the vehicle using the mechanical key.

There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.

Unlock (Y page 83) or lock (Y page 83) the vehicle using the mechanical key.

KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.

Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey.

Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote control function:

Unlock (Y page 83) or lock (Y page 83) the vehicle using the mechanical key.

Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

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Doors

Problem

The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The on-board voltage is too low.

Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again.

If this does not work:

Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 284).

Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 285).

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The engine cannot be started using KEYLESSGO. The SmartKey is in the vehicle.

You have lost a SmartKey.

You have lost the mechanical key.

The vehicle is locked.

Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.

There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.

Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.

Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.

Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

Doors

Important safety notes

WARNING

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.

get out and disrupt traffic.

operate the vehicle's equipment.

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:

release the parking brake.

shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P

Start the engine.

There is a risk of an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never

leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.

Unlocking and opening doors from the inside

You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked.

If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm (

You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks (

Y page 75).

Y page 63).

Opening and closing

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Doors

To unlock and open a front door: pull door handle ;. If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and opens.

To unlock a rear door: pull up locking knob on the rear door. The rear door is unlocked and can be opened.

To open a rear door: pull the rear door handle.

Opening and closing

Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside

You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. The switches are on the driver’s door.

You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof

Y page 63).

locks ( If a locked door is opened from the inside, the

previous unlock status of the vehicle will be taken into consideration if:

the vehicle was locked using the locking button for the central locking, or

if the vehicle was locked automatically

The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previously been fully unlocked. If only the driver's door had been previously unlocked, only the door which has been opened from the inside is unlocked.

Automatic locking feature

To unlock: press button :.

To lock: press button ;. If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be locked or unlocked.

If the vehicle has been locked from the outside, it cannot be centrally unlocked from the inside.

You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked.

To deactivate: press and hold button : for about five seconds until a tone sounds.

To activate: press and hold button ; for about five seconds until a tone sounds.

If you press one of the two buttons and do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has already been selected.

The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning.

You could therefore lock yourself out if:

the vehicle is being pushed.

the vehicle is being towed.

the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.

You can also switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board computer

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Trunk

Locking/unlocking driver's door with the mechanical key

If youwant to centrally lock the vehicle using

the mechanical key, begin by pressing the locking button for the interior locking mechanism while the driver's door is open. Then lock the driver's door using the mechanical key.

To unlock: turn the mechanical key counterclockwise as far as it will go to position 1.

To lock:turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.

If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm

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Trunk

Important safety notes

WARNING

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.

Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid open.

WARNING

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle

occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.

Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey.

The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.

Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.

The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the "Vehicle data" section

Y page 328).

( You should preferably place luggage or loads in

the trunk. Observe the loading guidelines

Y page 242).

( Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You

could otherwise lock yourself out.

Vehicles without the trunk lid remote closing feature: the trunk lid can be:

opened and closed manually from outside

opened automatically from outside

opened automatically from inside

locked separately

opened with the emergency release button

unlocked with the mechanical key

Vehicles with the trunk lid remote closing feature: the trunk lid can be:

opened and closed manually from outside

opened/closed automatically from outside

opened/closed automatically from inside

locked separately

opened with the emergency release button

unlocked with the mechanical key

Trunk lid reversing feature

The trunk lid is equipped with an automatic reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object obstructs or restricts the trunk lid during the closing procedure. The trunk lid opens again automatically. The automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness when closing the trunk.

Opening and closing

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Trunk

WARNING

The reversing feature does not respond:

to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers

over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing movement

The reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations in particular. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.

If somebody becomes trapped:

press the F button on the SmartKey, or

pull or press the remote operating switch on the driver's door or

press the closing or locking button on the trunk lid, or

pull on the trunk lid handle

Opening and closing

Opening/closing from outside

Opening

Press the % button on the SmartKey.

Pull handle :.

Raise the trunk lid.

Closing

Pull the trunk lid down using recess :.

If necessary, lock the vehicle with the & button on the SmartKey ( KEYLESS-GO (

Y page 76).

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If KEYLESS-GO detects only one SmartKey in the trunk after it closed, the trunk lid opens again. If KEYLESS-GO detects a second SmartKey outside the vehicle, the trunk lid remains closed.

Opening/closing automatically from outside

Important safety notes

WARNING

Parts of the body could become trapped during automatic closing of the trunk lid. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process.

Use one of the following options to stop the closing process:

press the F button on the SmartKey.

pull or press the remote operating switch on the driver's door.

press the closing or locking button on the trunk lid.

pull the trunk lid handle

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Trunk

WARNING

Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid open.

The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.

Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.

The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the "Vehicle data" section

Y page 328).

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Opening

You can open the trunk lid automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk lid.

Press and hold the F button on the SmartKey until the trunk lid opens.

If the trunk is unlocked, pull the trunk lid handle and release it again immediately

Y page 84).

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Closing

If KEYLESS-GO detects only one SmartKey in the trunk after it closed, the trunk lid opens again. If KEYLESS-GO detects a second SmartKey outside the vehicle, the trunk lid remains closed.

Opening/closing automatically from inside

Important safety notes

WARNING

Parts of the body could become trapped during automatic closing of the trunk lid. In addition, people may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area, e.g. children, during the closing procedure. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process. Release the remote operating switch immediately if somebody becomes trapped. To reopen the trunk lid, pull on the remote operating switch.

WARNING

The trunk lid can be automatically opened or closed even if the SmartKey is not in the vehicle. If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could activate the functions. There is a risk of injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

Opening and closing

Press closing button : in the trunk lid.

Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing feature: you can simultaneously close the trunk lid

and lock the vehicle. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the rear detection range of the vehicle.

Press locking button ; in the trunk lid. If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

WARNING

Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid open.

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Trunk

The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.

Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.

The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the "Vehicle data" section

Y page 328).

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Opening and closing

To open: pull remote operating switch for trunk lid : until the trunk lid opens.

Opening and closing

To close:press remote operating switch for trunk lid : until the trunk lid is completely closed.

You can open and close the trunk lid from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked.

Turn the mechanical key from position 1 counter-clockwise as far as it will go to position 2. Simultaneously pull the trunk lid handle. The trunk is unlocked.

Turn the mechanical key back to position 1 and remove it.

Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.

Emergency release for the trunk

You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button.

Unlocking the trunk

The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.

Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.

If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.

If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm

Y page 75).

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Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey

Y page 78).

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Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock as far as it will go.

Press emergency release button : briefly. The trunk lid unlocks and opens.

The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened with the trunk lid emergency release when the vehicle is stationary or while driving.

The trunk lid emergency release does not open the trunk lid if the battery is disconnected or discharged.

Trunk lid emergency release light:

Emergency release button : flashes for 30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.

Emergency release button : flashes for 60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.

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Side windows

Important safety notes

WARNING

While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the side window moves. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that nobody touches the side window during the opening procedure. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again.

WARNING

While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.

When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again.

WARNING

If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.

Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

The reversing feature does not react:

to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fingers

over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing movement

during resetting

when closing the side window again manually immediately after automatic reversing

This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure. If someone becomes trapped, press the switch to open the side window again.

Opening and closing the side windows

The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window.

The switches on the driver's door take precedence.

Opening and closing

Side window reversing feature

The side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window during the closing process, the side window opens again automatically. However, the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness when closing a side window.

Front left

;

Front right

Rear right

Rear left

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

To open manually: press and hold the corresponding switch.

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Side windows

To open fully: press the switch beyond the point of resistance and release it. Automatic operation is started.

To close manually: pull and hold the corresponding switch.

To close fully: pull the corresponding switch beyond the pressure point. Automatic operation is started.

To interrupt automatic operation: press/ pull the corresponding switch again.

If you press/pull the switch beyond the point of resistance, automatic operation is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/pulling the switch again.

You can continue to operate the side windows after you switch off the engine or remove the SmartKey. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or front-passenger door is opened.

When the override feature for the side windows is activated, the side windows cannot be oper-

Opening and closing

ated from the rear (

Y page 63).

Convenience opening

General notes

You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously:

unlock the vehicle

open the side windows

open the sliding sunroof

switch on the seat ventilation for the driver's seat

The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the vehicle.

The "convenience opening" feature is also available when the vehicle is unlocked.

Convenience opening

Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are in the desired position.

To interrupt convenience opening: release the % button.

Convenience closing feature

Important safety notes

Information on the side window reversing fea-

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ture (

WARNING

When the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.

Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is operating. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.

Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:

With the SmartKey:

Release the & button.

Press the % button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof reopen.

With KEYLESS-GO:

Release the sensor surface on the door handle.

Immediately pull and hold the door handle and keep the door handle pulled. The side windows and the sliding sunroof open.

General notes

When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously:

close the side windows

close the sliding sunroof

Using the SmartKey

Vehicles withoutKEYLESS-GO: point thetip of the SmartKey at the door handle on the driver's door.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the SmartKey must be in close proximity to the vehicle.

Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed.

Press and hold the & button until the side windows are fully closed.

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Side windows

Make sure that all the side windows and the sliding sunroof are closed.

Make sure that all the side windows are closed.

To interrupt convenience closing: release the & button.

Using KEYLESS-GO

The driver's door and the door at which the handle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. The gap between the SmartKey and the corresponding door handle should not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).

Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed.

Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows are fully closed.

Make sure you only touch recessed sensor

surface :.

Make sure that all the side windows and the sliding sunroof are closed.

Make sure that all the side windows are closed.

To interrupt convenience closing:release recessed sensor surface : on the door handle.

Resetting the side windows

If a side window can no longer be closed fully, you must reset it.

Close all the doors.

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (

Hold the switch for an additional second.

If the side window opens again slightly:

Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (

Hold the switch for an additional second.

If the respective side window remains closed after the button is released, then it has been set correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again.

Y page 87).

Opening and closing

Problems with the side windows

WARNING

If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.

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Sliding sunroof

Problem

A side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide.

A side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Remove the objects.

Close the side window.

If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:

Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force.

If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:

Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature.

Sliding sunroof

Opening and closing

Important safety notes

WARNING

While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, body parts in close proximity could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the opening and closing procedures.

If somebody becomes trapped:

release the switch immediately, or

during automatic operation, push the switch briefly in any direction

The opening or closing procedure will be stopped.

WARNING

If children operate the sliding sunroof they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of

snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.

Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.

The weather can change abruptly. It could

start to rain or snow. Make sure that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.

Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.

Sliding sunroof reversing feature

The sliding sunroof is equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens again automatically. However, the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness when closing the sliding sunroof.

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WARNING

The reversing feature does not react:

to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fingers

over the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the closing movement

during resetting

when closing the sliding sunroof again manually immediately after automatic reversing

This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.

If somebody becomes trapped:

release the switch immediately, or

press the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process

The closing process is stopped.

Operating the sliding sunroof

Opening and closing

Sliding sunroof

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

Press or pull the 3 switch in the corresponding direction.

If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/ pulling the switch again. The automatic opening and raising feature is available only when the sliding sunroof is closed.

The sun protection cover automatically opens along with the sliding sunroof. You can open or close the sun protection cover manually when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.

You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function remains active for five minutes or until you open a front door.

Resetting

If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened

or closed fully after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.

Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear

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Keep the 3 switch pressed for another second.

Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully opened and closed again (

If this is not the case, repeat the steps above.

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Opening and closing

To raise

;

To open

To close/lower

Problems with the sliding sunroof

WARNING

If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts

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Sliding sunroof

of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.

If somebody becomes trapped:

release the switch immediately, or

press the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process

The closing process is stopped.

If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact a

qualified specialist workshop.

Problem

The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.

Opening and closing

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:

Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3 switch down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and then reopens slightly:

Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3 switch down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed without the automatic reversing feature.

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Correct driver's seat position

WARNING

You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors

fasten the seat belt

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.

Seats

you should have a good overview of traffic conditions.

the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body and is routed across the center of your shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic area.

Further related subjects:

Adjusting the seats electrically (Y page 94).

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

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Fastening the seat belt correctly (Y page 44).

Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior mirrors (

Storing the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings using the memory function (

Seats

Important safety notes

Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

Y page 101).

Y page 104).

WARNING

Observe the following when adjusting steering wheel :, seat belt ; and driver's seat =:

you are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible.

you are sitting in a normal upright position.

your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion.

your legs are not entirely stretched and you can depress the pedals properly.

the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint.

you can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.

you can move your legs freely.

you can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly.

The seats can still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock.

WARNING

If the head restraints are not installed or not adjusted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.

Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.

Observe the safety notes on "Air bags" (

Y page 46) and "Children in the Vehicle" Y page 58).

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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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Seats

WARNING

You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors

fasten the seat belt

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants could be trapped and thereby injured. Children in particular could accidentally press the electrical seat adjustment buttons and become trapped. There is a risk of injury.

While moving the seats, make sure that your hands orother body parts do not get under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system.

WARNING

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.

To avoid damage to the seats and the seat

heating, observe the following information:

keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.

if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats.

clean the seat covers as recommended; see "Interior care".

do not transport heavy loads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.

when the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating materi-

als, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats.

Make sure that there are no objects in the

footwell under or behind the seats when moving the seats back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.

The head restraints in the front seats are

installed with the NECK-PRO system

Y page 55). For this reason, it is not possible

( to remove the head restraints from the front seats.

For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

i Further related subjects:

Rear bench seat through-loading feature

Y page 245)

(

Adjusting the seats electrically

Head restraint height

;

Seat cushion angle

Seat height

Seat fore-and-aft adjustment

Backrest angle

If PRE-SAFE®is activated and the front-

passenger seat is in an unfavorable position, it is moved to a better position.

You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (

Vehicles with the through-loading feature: if

you fold down a rear seat backrest, the respective front seat is moved forwards slightly if necessary. This prevents the seats from colliding.

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Adjusting the head restraints

Important safety notes

WARNING

You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors

fasten the seat belt

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.

Adjusting the head restraint height electrically

Slide switch for head restraint height adjustment : up or down in the direction of the arrow.

Adjusting the luxury head restraints

Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints to the correct position.

Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.

Observe the important safety notes regarding the seats (

Y page 93).

To adjust the side bolsters of the head

restraint: push or pull right and/or left-hand side bolster : into the desired position.

To adjust the angle of the head restraint:

push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.

Adjust the head restraint so that the back of

your head is as close to the head restraint as possible.

Rear seat head restraints

Important safety notes

WARNING

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

Adjust the head restraints so that they are as close as possible to your head. This will

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

Whenever the rear seats are occupied, only drive the vehicle with the head restraints installed and engaged. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle

Pull or push the top of the head restraint until it is in the desired position.

Removing and installing the rear seat head restraints

WARNING

If the head restraints are not installed or not adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-

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tection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.

Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.

Make sure that the rear window roller sun-

blind has been retracted before the rear head restraints are removed. You could otherwise damage the roller sunblind.

The head restraints can only be removed if the rear seat folds forward.

To remove:press release catch : and pull the head restraint out of the guides.

To re-install: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.

Push the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position.

Adjusting the multicontour seat

The multicontour seat function is only available for vehicles in Canada.

To adjust the thigh cushion

;

To adjust the backrest contour in the lumbar region

To adjust the backrest contour in the upper back region

To adjust the side bolsters of the seat backrest

You can adjust the contour of the front seat individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides.

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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (

Y page 123).

Adjusting the active multicontour seat

The active multicontour seat is only available for the driver's side.

You can adjust the active multicontour seat via the multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's Manual).

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support

To raise the backrest contour

;

To soften the backrest contour

To lower the backrest contour

To harden the backrest contour

You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.

Seat heating and seat ventilation

Switching the seat heating on/off

WARNING

Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to become very hot. The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.

Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly.

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Driver's and front-passenger seat

Rear seats

The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.

Driver's and front-passenger seat: the system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes.

Rear seat: the system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes.

The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.

The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (

To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.

To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.

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Switching the seat ventilation on/off

Driver's and front-passenger seat

The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected.

Problems with the seat heating or seat ventilation

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (

To switch on: press button : repeatedly

Y page 123).

until the desired ventilation level is set.

To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.

If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

ventilation may switch off.

You can open the side windows and the slid-

ing sunroof using the "Convenience opening"

Y page 88). The seat ventilation of

feature ( the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level.

Problem

The seat heating or seat ventilation has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on.

Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating or seat ventilation can be switched back on manually.

Steering wheel

Important safety notes

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WARNING

You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors

fasten the seat belt

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock.