Mercedes-Benz E -Class Wagon 2007 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

E-Class Wagon

2115840997

Order No. 6515 1187 13 Part No. 211 584 09 97 USA Edition B 2007

E-Class Wagon

E 350 4MATIC E63AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please read this manual carefully, then

return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:

앫 Please follow the recommendations

contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Change of address or ownership.... 12

Operating your vehicle outside

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information regarding electronic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Storage compartments......................... 32

Door control panel................................ 34

Getting started ................................... 35

Unlocking ............................................. 36

Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 37

Starter switch positions.................. 37

Adjusting .............................................. 41

Seats .............................................. 41

Steering wheel................................ 45

Mirrors............................................ 47

Driving.................................................. 49

Fastening the seat belts ................. 49

Starting the engine ......................... 52

Parking brake ................................. 54

Driving ............................................ 55

Switching on headlamps ................. 56

Turn signals .................................... 56

Windshield wipers........................... 57

Rear window wiper/washer ............ 59

Problems while driving.................... 60

Parking and locking .............................. 61

Parking brake ................................. 62

Switching off headlamps................. 63

Turning off engine........................... 63

Releasing seat belts........................ 64

Locking........................................... 64

Contents

Safety and Security ........................... 67

Occupant safety................................... 68

Air bags .......................................... 70

Occupant Classification System

(USA only) ...................................... 75

BabySmart

air bag deactivation

system (Canada only)..................... 81

Seat belts ....................................... 82

Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE

) ................................... 86

Active head restraints .................... 87

Children in the vehicle.................... 88

Blocking of rear door window

operation........................................ 95

Panic alarm .......................................... 96

Activating ....................................... 96

Deactivating ................................... 96

Driving safety systems......................... 97

ABS ................................................ 97

BAS ................................................ 99

Adaptive Brake............................... 99

EBP............................................... 100

ESP

............................................. 100

Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP

... 104

Anti-theft systems ............................. 106

Immobilizer .................................. 106

Anti-theft alarm system................ 106

Controls in detail ............................. 109

Locking and unlocking ....................... 110

SmartKey ..................................... 110

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 113

Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 119

Loss of the SmartKey or

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 119

Opening the doors from the

inside ........................................... 120

Opening the tailgate..................... 121

Closing the tailgate ...................... 123

Automatic central locking ............ 126

Locking and unlocking from the

inside ........................................... 127

Seats ................................................. 128

Front seat active head restraints . 128

Rear seat head restraints............. 128

Lumbar support ........................... 131

Multicontour seat*....................... 131

Seat heating*............................... 132

Seat ventilation* .......................... 133

Folding bench seat in cargo compartment

(optional on E 63 AMG)................ 134

Memory function ............................... 138

Storing positions into memory ..... 139

Recalling positions from memory. 139 Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position ........................... 140

Lighting ............................................. 141

Exterior lamp switch .................... 141

Combination switch ..................... 145

Corner-illuminating front fog

lamps* ......................................... 146

Hazard warning flasher ................ 148

Interior lighting in the front.......... 149

Interior lighting in the rear ........... 150

Door entry lamps ......................... 151

Cargo compartment lamps .......... 151

Contents

Instrument cluster ............................. 152

Adjusting instrument cluster

illumination .................................. 152

Coolant temperature indicator..... 153

Trip odometer .............................. 153

Tachometer.................................. 153

Outside temperature indicator ..... 154

Control system .................................. 155

Multifunction display.................... 155

Multifunction steering wheel........ 156

Menus .......................................... 158

Standard display menu ................ 161

AMG menu ................................... 161

AUDIO menu ................................ 165

NAV* menu.................................. 167

Distronic* menu........................... 167

Vehicle status message

memory menu .............................. 168

Settings menu.............................. 169

Trip computer menu..................... 183

TEL* menu ................................... 184

Automatic transmission..................... 187

Gear selector lever....................... 187

Shifting procedure ....................... 188

Gear selector lever positions ....... 189

Driving tips................................... 191

Gear ranges .................................. 192

Automatic shift program ............... 193

Gear selector lever one-touch

gearshifting................................... 194

Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting E 63 AMG . 195 Manual shift program E 63 AMG... 197 Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 199

Good visibility..................................... 200

Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 200

Rear view mirrors.......................... 200

Sun visors ..................................... 203

Roller sunblind in the rear doors*. 204

Rear window defroster.................. 204

Dual-zone automatic climate control. 206

Deactivating the climate control

system .......................................... 211

Operating the climate control

system in automatic mode............ 211

Setting the temperature................ 212

Adjusting air distribution............... 213

Adjusting air volume ..................... 214

Front defroster.............................. 214

Maximum cooling MAX COOL

(USA only) ..................................... 216

Air recirculation mode .................. 216

Air conditioning ............................ 218

Residual heat and ventilation

(Canada only)................................ 219

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents ...................... 220

4-zone automatic climate control....... 222

Deactivating the climate control

system.......................................... 227

Operating the climate control

system in automatic mode ........... 228

Setting the temperature ............... 229

Adjusting air distribution .............. 230

Adjusting air volume ..................... 231

Front defroster ............................. 231

Maximum cooling MAX COOL

(USA only)..................................... 232

Air recirculation mode .................. 233

Air conditioning ............................ 235

Residual heat and ventilation

(Canada only)................................ 236

Rear climate control ..................... 237

Contents

Power windows.................................. 239

Opening and closing the windows 239

Synchronizing power windows ..... 241

Summer opening feature.............. 241

Convenience closing feature ........ 242

Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 243

Opening and closing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 243

Synchronizing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 245

Driving systems ................................. 246

Cruise control............................... 246

Distronic*..................................... 249

Airmatic DC (Dual Control)

(only available on E 63 AMG)........ 261

Loading .............................................. 266

Split rear bench seat .................... 266

Expanding the cargo

compartment................................ 268

Loading instructions..................... 269

Cargo tie-down rings .................... 270

Cargo management system*

(Canada only) ............................... 271

Storage box in cargo

compartment (Canada only) ......... 274

Twin roller blind............................ 275

Vehicles without a third seat bench (E 63 AMG only) - storage space under the cargo

compartment floor ....................... 277

Useful features .................................. 280

Storage compartments ................ 280

Cup holders.................................. 282

Ashtrays ....................................... 285

Cigarette lighter ........................... 286

Power outlet................................. 287

Heated steering wheel

(Canada only) ............................... 288

Floormats..................................... 289

Telephone* .................................. 289

Tele Aid ........................................ 292

Garage door opener ..................... 300

Operation ......................................... 307

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ........ 308

Driving instructions ........................... 309

Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 309

Drinking and driving..................... 309

Pedals .......................................... 309

Power assistance ......................... 310

Brakes.......................................... 310

Driving off .................................... 312

Parking......................................... 313

Tires............................................. 313

Hydroplaning................................ 314

Tire traction ................................. 314

Tire speed rating .......................... 315

Winter driving instructions ........... 316

Standing water............................. 317

Passenger compartment .............. 317

Driving abroad ............................. 317

Control and operation of radio

transmitter................................... 318

Catalytic converter....................... 318

Emission control .......................... 319

Coolant temperature.................... 320

Contents

At the gas station .............................. 321

Refueling...................................... 321

Check regularly and before a

long trip........................................ 322

Engine compartment ......................... 324

Hood ............................................ 324

Engine oil ..................................... 326

Transmission fluid level................ 328

Coolant level ................................ 329

Battery ......................................... 330

Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning

system* ....................................... 331

Tires and wheels................................ 332

Important guidelines .................... 332

Tire care and maintenance........... 333

Direction of rotation..................... 335

Loading the vehicle ...................... 335

Recommended tire inflation

pressure....................................... 340

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 341

Tire labeling.................................. 349

Load identification ....................... 353

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................. 353

Maximum tire load ....................... 355

Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 355 Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 356

Tire ply material ............................ 358

Tire and loading terminology......... 358

Rotating tires ................................ 361

Winter driving ..................................... 363

Winter tires ................................... 363

Block heater* (Canada only)......... 364

Snow chains.................................. 364

Maintenance....................................... 365

Maintenance service indicator

message ....................................... 365

Calling up the maintenance

service indicator display ............... 367

Resetting the maintenance

service indicator ........................... 367

Vehicle care........................................ 368

Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 368

Practical hints .................................. 377

What to do if … ................................... 378

Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 378

Lamp in center console ................ 391

Vehicle status messages in the

multifunction display .................... 394

Where will I find ...? ............................ 430

First aid kit.................................... 430

Vehicle tool kit, jack and spare

wheel ............................................ 430

Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 435

Unlocking the vehicle ................... 435

Locking the vehicle ....................... 436

Manually unlocking the gear

selector lever................................ 437

Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 438

Power tilt/sliding sunroof............. 438

Resetting activated head restraints.... 439

Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 440

SmartKey/SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 440

Replacing bulbs .................................. 442

Bulbs............................................. 442

Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 444

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 447

Contents

Replacing wiper blades ...................... 448

Placing front wiper arms in

vertical position............................ 448

Removing front wiper blades........ 449

Installing front wiper blades ......... 449

Removing rear wiper blade........... 449

Installing rear wiper blade ............ 450

Flat tire .............................................. 451

Preparing the vehicle.................... 451

Sealing tires with TIREFIT ............. 451

Mounting the spare wheel............ 456

Battery ............................................... 462

Disconnecting the battery ............ 464

Removing the battery ................... 464

Charging and reinstalling the

battery.......................................... 465

Reconnecting the battery............. 465

Jump starting ..................................... 466

Towing the vehicle ............................. 468

Installing towing eye bolt.............. 470

Fuses ................................................. 471

Fuse box in passenger

compartment................................ 472

Fuse box in cargo compartment... 472

Technical data ................................. 473

Parts service ...................................... 474

Warranty coverage............................. 475

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet ..................... 475

Identification labels ........................... 476

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 478

E 350 4MATIC .............................. 478

E 63 AMG ..................................... 478

Engine................................................ 479

Rims and tires.................................... 480

Same size tires............................. 481

Mixed size tires ............................ 482

Spare wheel ................................. 483

Electrical system ............................... 484

Main dimensions and weight ............. 485

Main dimensions .......................... 485

Weight.......................................... 485

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc........... 486

Capacities .................................... 486

Engine oils ................................... 489

Engine oil additives ...................... 489

Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 489

Brake fluid.................................... 489

Premium unleaded gasoline......... 490

Fuel requirements........................ 490

Gasoline additives........................ 491

Coolants ...................................... 491

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*......... 494

Index................................................. 495

왔

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

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

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

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

Introduction

Product information

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

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service and warranty information

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

앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty

앫 Emission System Warranty

앫 Emission Performance Warranty

앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts,

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

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws)

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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

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

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

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

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

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Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

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

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

Roadside Assistance

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

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

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

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

Change of address or ownership

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

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

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

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

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

앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-

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

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-

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

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

In the USA:

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

In Canada:

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

Introduction

Where to find it

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

At a glance

Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Getting started

Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security

Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.

Controls in detail

Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

Operation

Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehicle.

Practical hints

This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data

All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.

Indexes

The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly and easily.

The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:

앫 this Operator’s Manual

앫 the Maintenance Booklet

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

왔 Symbols

Registered trademarks®:

앫 ESP

앫 BabySmart

앫 HomeLink

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

* Optional equipment is identified

is a registered trademark of

DaimlerChrysler.

is a trademark of

Siemens Automotive Corp.

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

with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

Warning! G

Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

Highlights hazards that may result in dam-

age to your vehicle.

Helpful hints or further information you may

find useful.

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing

in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

Introduction

Symbols

컄 page This symbol tells you where to

look for further information on a topic.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

a warning which is continued on the next page.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

a procedure which is continued on the next page.

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

Display

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

Introduction

Operating safety

Warning! G

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

Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

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

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

Warning! G

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

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

Proper use of the vehicle

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

앫 the safety precautions in this manual

앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations

앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning! G

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

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Problems with your vehicle

왔 Problems with your vehicle

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

In the USA:

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

In Canada:

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

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Reporting safety defects

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

Reporting safety defects

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); 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.

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Vehicle data recording

왔 Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)

Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.

This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others

앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee

앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency

앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or

앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.

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

At a glance

Exterior view

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Storage compartments

Door control panel

At a glance

Exterior view

At a glance

Exterior view

Item Page

1 Tailgate

앫 Unlocking 121

앫 Opening and closing 121,

123

앫 Spare wheel 433

앫 Vehicle tool kit 431

2 Rear lamps 443

3 Rear window, defrosting 204

4 Fuel filler flap 321

Gasoline 490

5 Doors

앫 Locking and unlocking 110

앫 Opening and closing 120

Item Page

6 Towing eye bolt 470

General information 468

7 Rims and tires 480

앫 Checking tire inflation

341

pressure

앫 Spare wheel 433

앫 Flat tire 451

8 Front lamps 442

9 Hood, opening 324

Engine oil 326

Coolant 329

Item Page

a Windshield wipers 57

Wiper blades, replacing 448

Wiper blades, cleaning 372

b Window, cleaning 372

c Roof

앫 Power tilt/sliding sun-

243

roof

d Exterior rear view mirror 47

Parking position 140

e Headlamp cleaning system* 200

At a glance

Cockpit

At a glance

Cockpit

Item Page

1 Combination switch

앫 Turn signals 56

앫 Windshield wipers 57

앫 Rear window wiper 59

앫 High beam 56

2 Cruise control lever

앫 Cruise control 246

앫 Distronic* 249

3 Instrument cluster 26,

152

4 Multifunction steering

wheel

28,

156

5 Horn

6 Lever for Voice Control

System*, see separate operating instructions

Item Page

7 Dual-zone automatic

206

climate control, USA only

4-zone automatic climate

222

control*

8 Overhead control panel 31

9 Mobile phone/Glasses box 280

a Glove box lid release, glove

280

box lock

b Glove box 280

c COMAND system, see sepa-

rate operating instructions

d Center console 29

e Starter switch 38

Item Page

f Steering wheel adjustment

stalk

Heated steering wheel

288

(Canada only)

g Headlamp cleaning button* 200

h Parking brake pedal 54, 62

j Hood lock release 324

k Parking brake release 54

l Door control panel 34

m Exterior lamp switch 141

n Steering wheel gearshift

195

control (E 63 AMG only)

At a glance

Instrument cluster

At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

1 L Left turn signal

indicator lamp

2 v ESP® warning lamp 379

3 Speedometer

4 Multifunction display 155

5 l Distance warning lamp

385

Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.

6 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp

7 Coolant temperature

153

indicator with:

• Coolant temperature

384

warning lamp

Item Page

8 Tachometer with:

1 Supplemental

388 Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp

- Antilock Brake System

378

(ABS) indicator lamp

< Seat belt telltale 386

B Low beam headlamp

indicator lamp

A High beam headlamp

indicator lamp

9 Main odometer with:

앫 Gear selector lever

189

position

앫 Program mode 193

a Clock with: 174

; Brake warning lamp,

381

USA only

3 Brake warning lamp,

381

Canada only

Item Page

ú Engine malfunction

indicator lamp, USA only

± Engine malfunction

indicator lamp, Canada only

H Low tire pressure tell-

tale*, Canada only

b Fuel display with:

A Fuel tank reserve

warning lamp

c Reset button for:

앫 Resetting trip odometer 153

앫 Adjusting instrument

cluster illumination

앫 Confirming new time

settings

382

389

385

152

174

At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Item Page

1 Multifunction display in

speedometer

Operating control system 156

2 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume: Press button

æ up/to increase

ç down/to decrease

3 Telephone*:

Press button

s to take a call

to dial to redial

t to end a call

to reject an incoming call

155

Item Page

4 Menu systems:

Press button

è for next menu

ÿ for previous menu

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button

j for next display

k for previous display

왔 Center console

Upper part

Item Page

1 Seat heating*, driver’s side 132

2 Hazard warning flasher

switch

3 Front passenger front air

bag off indicator lamp

4 Central unlocking switch 127

5 Electronic Stability Program

6 Seat heating*, front passen-

7 Seat ventilation*, front pas-

(ESP

) control switch

ger side

senger side

148

79, 81

102

132

133

At a glance

Center console

Item Page

8 Central locking switch 127

9 Opening/closing button for

CD changer, see separate COMAND operating instructions

a Seat ventilation*, driver’s

side

133

At a glance

Center console

Lower part

Item Page

1 Ashtray 285

2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button

3 Gear selector lever for

automatic transmission

4 Adaptive Damping System

(ADS) switch

5 Vehicle level control switch

Only available on E 63 AMG.

52,

187

262

265

Item Page

6 Thumbwheel for setting

distance for Distronic*

7 Distance warning function*

on/off switch

8 Program mode selector

switch for automatic transmission

257

258

193

왔 Overhead control panel

At a glance

Overhead control panel

Item Page

1 Rear interior lighting on/off 150

2 Automatic interior lighting 149

3 Front interior lighting on/off 149

4 Right reading lamp on/off 149

5 Tilt/sliding sunroof 243

6 Tele Aid (emergency call

system) button

7 Rear view mirror 200

295

Item Page

8 Front reading lamps 150

9 Garage door opener 300

a Hands-free microphone for

Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone*, and Voice Control System*, see separate operating instructions

b Ambient lighting 151

c Interior lighting

d Left front reading lamp

on/off

292 184

150

At a glance

Storage compartments

At a glance

Storage compartments

Item Page

1 Glove box 280

2 Front passenger seat storage

compartment with first aid kit

3 Door pocket

4 Ashtray 285

5 Ruffled storage bag 281

6 Door pocket

7 Door pocket

8 Ruffled storage bag 281

9 Ashtray 285

a Door pocket

b Driver’s seat storage compart-

ment

c Sun visor card clip

d CD changer

430

Item Page

e Ashtray with cigarette lighter 286

f Mobile phone/Glasses box 280

g Parcel net in front passenger

footwell

h Storage compartment with

cup holders/telephone* compartment

j Rear storage compartment in

the rear center console

k Cup holder in the rear armrest 283

l Storage compartment in the

rear armrest

m Storage box, Canada only 274

n Storage compartment*

o Luggage box (Vehicles without

foldable third row, E 63 AMG only)

p Storage compartment*

282

283

280

281

At a glance

Door control panel

Item Page

1 Inside door handle 120

2 Seat adjustment 43

3 Memory function (for stor-

ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings)

4 Exterior rear view mirror ad-

justment

5 Switches for opening/clos-

ing front and rear side windows, rear window override switch

6 Remote tailgate release

switch, tailgate opening system*

138

239

121

Getting started

Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

Getting started

Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions.

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

Unlocking with the SmartKey

SmartKey with remote control

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

컄 page 96)

Warning! G

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

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the

SmartKey.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash once.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds once.

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 110).

Getting started

Unlocking

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*

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

Warning! G

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

To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with

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

왘 Pull an outside door handle.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash once.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds once.

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

왘 Get in the vehicle.

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

컄 page 113).

Starter switch positions

Warning! G

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

Getting started

Unlocking

SmartKey

Starter switch

0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con-

sumers, such as seat adjustment

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

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

컄 page 378).

3 Starting position

When you switch on the ignition, the indica-

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

The SmartKey can only be removed from the

starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

If the SmartKey is left in starter switch

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

If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the

starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged.

앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary

컄 page 440).

(

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 466).

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

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

컄 page 52).

Getting started

Unlocking

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is inside the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions.

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

The function of the SmartKey overrules the

KEYLESS-GO function.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

1 USA only 2 Canada only

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

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress the brake pedal.

Position 0

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

Position 1

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once.

This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment.

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO

start/stop button

앫 once again, the ignition (position 2) is

switched on

앫 twice, the power supply is again switched off

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Unlocking

Ignition (or position 2)

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

twice.

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

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO

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

컄 page 378).

When you switch on the ignition, the indica-

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

컄 page 53).

왔 Adjusting

Warning! G

Getting started

Adjusting

Seats

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

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

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

Observe the following points:

앫 Adjust the backrest until your arms are

slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

앫 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating

position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

앫 Adjust the head restraint so that it is as

close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

앫 Never place hands under the seat or

near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

컄 page 49).

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Adjusting

Warning! G

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

Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

Canada only: Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart operates with the BabySmart stalled in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

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

compatible child seat, which

system in-

컄 page 88).

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

Getting started

Adjusting

Seat adjustment

The seat adjustment switches are located on the front doors.

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

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37).

왘 Open the respective door.

The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you

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

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in direction of arrow 1.

When moving the seat, make sure there are

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

Seat cushion tilt

왘 Press the switch up or down in direc-

tion of arrow 4 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Backrest tilt

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in direction of arrow 2.

Seat height

왘 Press the switch up or down in direc-

tion of arrow 3.

Head restraint height

왘 Press the switch up or down in direc-

tion of arrow 5.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that

it is as close to the head as possible.

Warning! G

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

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

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

Getting started

Adjusting

Head restraint adjusting

Manually adjust the head restraint.

왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the

head restraint cushion to the desired position.

Comfort head restraint* adjusting

1 Head restraint side adjustment 2 Head restraint fore and aft adjustment

Warning! G

When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the mounting post. You could otherwise be trapped.

To adjust the head restraint sides:

왘 Pull or push sides 1 into desired posi-

tion.

To move the head restraint forward or backward:

왘 Pull or push head restraint in direction

of arrow 2.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that

it is as close to the head as possible.

For more information on seats, see “Seats” (

컄 page 128).

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Adjusting

Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment

The steering wheel adjustment stalk is lo-

Warning! G

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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

Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

cated on the lower left of the steering column.

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

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37).

왘 Open the driver’s door.

The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you

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

Adjusting steering column in or out

왘 Move stalk in direction of arrows 1

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

Adjusting steering column up or down

왘 Move stalk in direction of arrows 2.

Make sure your legs can move freely and all the displays (incl. malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible.

Getting started

Adjusting

Easy-entry/exit feature

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

The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the menu of the control system (

Convenience

컄 page 181).

sub-

Warning! G

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

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

앫 Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.

앫 Press one of the memory position

buttons (컄 page 139).

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

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

앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition

switched on

앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter

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

컄 page 39) once

with the driver’s door closed

The last set steering wheel position is stored

when

앫 the ignition is switched off (컄 page 63)

앫 the position is stored in memory

컄 page 139)

(

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

앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch

앫 open the driver’s door with the

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

If the current position for the steering wheel

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

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

컄 page 39) in position 1

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Adjusting

Warning! G

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

Mirrors

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

Warning! G

In case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.

Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

Electrolyte drops coming into contact with

the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.

Interior rear view mirror

왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 200).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning! G

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

Getting started

Adjusting

The buttons are located on the driver’s door.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-

ror button

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37).

왘 Press button 1 for the driver’s side ex-

terior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.

왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down,

left or right according to the desired setting.

If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly

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

At low ambient temperatures, the exterior

rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you

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

For more information, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (

컄 page 202).

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 200).

왔 Driving

Getting started

Driving

Warning! G

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

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

Fastening the seat belts

Warning! G

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

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

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

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

컄 page 82).

Warning! G

compatible child seat, which

system in-

컄 page 88). 컄컄

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컄컄

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

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

컄 page 72) and (컄 page 83).

1 Belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button

왘 With a smooth motion, pull the seat

belt from belt outlet 1.

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Driving

왘 Place the shoulder portion of the seat

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

왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until

it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Belt outlet height adjustment

1 Release button

왘 Press release button 1 and move the

seat belt height adjuster upward or downward.

Proper use of seat belts

앫 Do not twist the seat belt when fasten-

ing.

앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder

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

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.

앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly

upright position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a

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

앫 Check your seat belt periodically

during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned.

앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always

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

Warning! G

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

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

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

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

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

Getting started

Driving

Starting the engine Automatic transmission

Warning! G

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

Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission

P Park position with gear selector lever

lock

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position

For more information, see the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 187).

Starting with the SmartKey

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

컄 page 63).

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress the accelerator.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (

컄 page 38).

You can also use the “touch-start” function.

Turn the SmartKey to position 3 ( release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically.

컄 page 38) and

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Driving

Starting with KEYLESS-GO*

Warning! G

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

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

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

For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 64).

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

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

1 USA only

2 Canada only

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Depress the brake pedal during the

starting procedure. Do not depress accelerator.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once.

The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.

Starting difficulties

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

왘 To unlock remove SmartKey from the

starter switch and reinsert.

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

왘 If you are starting the engine with the

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

왘 If you are starting the engine with

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

컄컄

Getting started

Driving

왘 Repeat the starting procedure

컄컄

(

컄 page 52). Remember that extended

starting attempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 466).

If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system.

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

Parking brake

Warning! G

Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle

is in motion can cause the rear wheels to

lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle

and cause an accident. In addition, the vehi-

cle’s brake lights do not light up when the

parking brake is engaged.

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

release handle 1.

The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

Getting started

Driving

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

왘 Move the gear selector lever to

position D or R.

Wait for the gear selection process to com-

plete before setting the vehicle in motion.

왘 Release the brake pedal.

왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal.

Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic

central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.

The automatic door lock feature can be deacti-

컄 page 180).

vated (

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

If you hear a warning signal and the mes-

Release parking brake

sage

multifunction display when driving off, you have

forgotten to release the parking brake.

Release the parking brake (

appears in the

컄 page 62).

After a cold start, the automatic transmis-

sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.

This allows the catalytic converter to reach

its operating temperature earlier.

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

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

Simultaneously depressing the accelerator

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

컄 page 309).

Getting started

Driving

Switching on headlamps

Low beam headlamps

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

Exterior lamp switch

1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position B.

The low beam headlamps and the low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in the instrument cluster come on (

컄 page 141).

High beam

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

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

왘 Push the combination switch in direc-

tion of arrow 1.

The high beam headlamps and the high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster come on (

컄 page 26).

For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 141).

Turn signals

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

Combination switch

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left

왘 Press the combination switch in direc-

tion of arrow 1 or 2.

The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes.

Getting started

Driving

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements.

To signal minor directional changes such as

changing lanes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times.

Windshield wipers

The combination switch is located on the

left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 Switching on windshield wipers

2 Single wipe

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37).

Do not operate the windshield wipers when

the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid (

If anything blocks the windshield wipers

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

앫 For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe

location and

앫 remove SmartKey from starter switch

앫 turn off the engine by pressing the

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

before attempting to remove any blockage.

앫 Remove blockage.

앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again. 컄컄

컄 page 59).

Getting started

Driving

If windshield wipers fail to function at all in com-

컄컄

bination switch position U or V,

앫 set the combination switch to the next high-

er wiper speed

앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the

nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Switching on/off windshield wipers

왘 Turn the combination switch to the de-

sired position depending on the intensity of the rain.

M Windshield wipers off

U Slow intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity.

V Fast intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

u Slow continuous wiping

t Fast continuous wiping

When the windshield wipers are switched on

and you brake the vehicle to a stop, the time interval between wiper operations is increased.

Intermittent wiping

Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation.

Do not leave windshield wipers in

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

If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on

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

왘 Turn the combination switch to

position U or V.

The wipers move across the windshield. Afterward, the wiping intervals are determined by the wetness of the windshield.

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

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the

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

Intermittent wiping will be continued when

앫 all doors are closed

and

앫 the gear selector lever is in position D or R

앫 the wiper setting is changed using the com-

bination switch

Single wipe

왘 Press the combination switch briefly in

direction of arrow 2 (

컄 page 57) to

the resistance point.

The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Getting started

Driving

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Push the combination switch in direc-

tion of arrow 2 (

컄 page 57) past the

resistance point.

The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.

To prevent smears on the windshield or

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

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

컄 page 331).

Rear window wiper/washer

The combination switch is located on the

left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 Rear window wiper switch

2 Wiping rear window with washer fluid

3 Intermittent wiping

4 Rear window wiper off

5 Wiping rear window with washer fluid

The rear window wiper engages

automatically if the gear selector lever is moved

to position R with the windshield wipers

switched on.

Activating intermittent wipe

왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to

position 3.

Deactivating intermittent wipe

왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to

position 4.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Turn and hold rear window wiper

switch 1 to position 2 or 5 until the rear window is clean.

The rear window wiper operates with washer fluid.

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

컄 page 331).

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37).

Getting started

Driving

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires

앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.

앫 The engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered

the catalytic converter and damaged it.

왘 Give very little gas.

왘 Have the problem repaired by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C)

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

왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in

a safe location and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool off.

왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-

ant if necessary (

컄 page 329).

In case of accident

If the vehicle is leaking fuel:

왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-

cumstances.

왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-

ties.

If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

If no damage can be determined on the

앫 major assemblies

앫 fuel system

앫 engine mount:

왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.

왔 Parking and locking

You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows.

Warning! G

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

Warning! G

Vehicles with Airmatic: If you have selected the Comfort suspension tuning (

컄 page 262), the vehicle lowers slightly

when it is locked. You should therefore make sure that no one is standing near the wheel arches or lying underneath the vehicle when it is being locked. Otherwise, personal injury could result.

Warning! G

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

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

앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal.

앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

앫 Move the gear selector lever to

position P.

앫 Slowly release brake pedal.

앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheel towards the road curb.

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Parking and locking

앫 Turn the SmartKey to starter switch

position 0 and remove, or press start/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).

앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when leaving.

Vehicles with Airmatic: If you have selected

the Comfort suspension tuning ( the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approximately 60 seconds after switching off the engine. When parking, make sure that your vehicle cannot come into contact with other objects, such as a curb, while lowering. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged.

컄 page 262),

Getting started

Parking and locking

Parking brake

Warning! G

Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. Make sure not to endanger any other road users when you engage the parking brake.

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal

왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2.

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

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Getting started

Parking and locking

Warning! G

Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.

Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.

When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M

(

컄 page 56).

For more information, see the “Controls in

detail” section (

컄 page 141).

Turning off engine

왘 Move the gear selector lever to

position P.

왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 62).

Always set the parking brake in addition to

shifting to position P.

On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the

road curb.

Turning off with the SmartKey

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

(

컄 page 38) to position 0 and remove

it. The immobilizer is activated.

The SmartKey can only be removed from the

starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

Getting started

Parking and locking

Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Place the gear selector lever in P.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-

ton to shut off the engine.

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

컄 page 38).

If you hear a warning signal, you have tried

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

In addition, the message

ver in Park position

function display.

Place the gear selector lever in position P.

Gear selector le-

appears in the multi-

Releasing seat belts

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(

컄 page 50).

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

Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that

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

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

Locking

Warning! G

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

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

Warning! G

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

Getting started

Parking and locking

왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors and

the tailgate.

If you hear a warning signal you have forgot-

ten to switch off the headlamps before opening the driver’s door.

In addition the message appears in the multifunction display.

Switch off the headlamps.

Switch off lights

Locking with the SmartKey

왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock

button ‹ on the SmartKey (

컄 page 36).

앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds three

times.

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

For more information, see the “Controls in

detail” section (

컄 page 110).

Locking with KEYLESS-GO*

1 Lock button

왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock

button 1 on an outside door handle.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds three

times.

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

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

컄 page 113).

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Panic alarm

Driving safety systems

Anti-theft systems

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Occupant safety

In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle.

The restraint systems are

앫 Seat belts (컄 page 82)

앫 Child restraints (컄 page 89)

앫 Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren (LATCH) (

컄 page 94)

Additional protection is provided by

앫 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

with

앫 Air bags (컄 page 70)

앫 Air bag control unit (with crash

sensors)

앫 Emergency Tensioning Device

(ETD) for seat belts (

앫 Active head restraints (컄 page 87)

앫 Preventive occupant safety

(PRE-SAFE

) (컄 page 86)

컄 page 85)

Air bag system components with

앫 Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp (

앫 USA only:

컄 page 79)

Front passenger seat with Occupant Classification System (OCS) (

컄 page 75)

앫 Canada only:

Front passenger seat with BabySmart tem (

air bag deactivation sys-

컄 page 81)

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

For information on infants and children trav-

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

컄 page 88).

The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates early detection of malfunctions. The

1 indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started.

The SRS components are in operational readiness if the

1 indicator lamp is not

lit when the engine is running.

A malfunction in the system has been detected if the

앫 fails to go out after approximately

1 indicator lamp:

4 seconds after the engine was started

앫 does not come on at all

앫 comes on after the engine was started

or while driving

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Occupant safety

Warning! G

Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint systems (such as seat belts and anchors, emergency tensioning devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended.

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

Warning! G

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

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

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

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Occupant safety

Air bags

Warning! G

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

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

Warning! G

To reduce the risk of injury when the front

air bags inflate, it is very important for the

driver and front passenger to always be in a

properly seated position and to wear their

respective seat belts.

For maximum protection in the event of a

collision always be in normal seated position

with your back against the backrest. Fasten

your seat belt and make sure that it is prop-

erly positioned on your body.

Since the air bag inflates with considerable

speed and force, a proper seating and hands

on steering wheel position will help to keep

you at a safe distance from the air bag.

Occupants who are unbelted, out of position

or too close to the air bag can be seriously

injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates

with great force in the blink of an eye:

앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright

position with your back against the seat backrest.

앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible

rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to

the steering wheel or dashboard.

앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering

wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag inflates.

앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as

possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

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Occupant safety

앫 Occupants, especially children, should

never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the air bag be triggered. Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

앫 Canada only: Children 12 years old and

under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

compatible child seat,

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.

If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual.

Warning! G

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

It should be noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact air bags there is a possibility for a side impact air bag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.

To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:

(1) Occupants, especially children, should

never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side impact air bag be deployed.

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(2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use

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

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.

If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mounted side impact air bags deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost.

Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

Air bags are designed to deploy only in cer-

tain frontal impacts (front air bags), side impacts (side impact and window curtain air bags) which exceed preset thresholds and in certain rollovers (window curtain air bags). Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection.

The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for air bags to provide their supplemental protection.

In case of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will not be deployed. The driver and passenger will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best protection in a rollover.

We caution you not to rely on the presence of the air bags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.

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

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag

Warning! G

앫 Damaged seat belts or seat belts that

were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only seat belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Air bags and emergency tensioning de-

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

앫 No modifications of any kind may be

made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the front seat backrests, door trim panels,

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Occupant safety

or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

앫 Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

앫 Do not make any modification that could

change the effectiveness of the seat belts.

앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this

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

앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers

from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may turn into projectiles and cause head and other injuries when the window curtain air bag is deployed.

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

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

앫 Air bag system components will be hot

after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch.

앫 In addition, improper repair work on the

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

앫 For your protection and the protection

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

앫 Given the considerable deployment

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

Warning! G

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

When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.

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Occupant safety

Front air bags

1 Driver front air bag 2 Front passenger front air bag

Driver and front passenger front air bags are deployed:

앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts

앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact

air bags

The front air bags in this vehicle have been

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

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

컄 page 75).

(

USA only: The lighter the front passenger side occupant, the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required for the second stage inflation of the air bag.

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

The front passenger front air bag will only be deployed if:

앫 the system senses that the front pas-

senger seat is occupied

앫 the 75 indicator lamp in

the center console is not lit (

컄 page 79)

앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-

ment threshold

Canada only:

Do not place objects heavier than 20 lb (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side impact air bag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system’s deployment threshold.

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Occupant safety

Side impact air bags, window curtain air bags

1 Side impact air bags 2 Window curtain air bag

The side impact air bags 1 and window curtain air bags 2 are deployed:

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle

앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 independently of the front air bags

In addition, the window curtain air bags 2

are deployed:

앫 in certain vehicle rollovers

The side impact air bags 1 and window

curtain air bags 2 are not deployed in im-

pacts which do not exceed the system’s

deployment threshold.

Occupant Classification System (USA only)

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

The system does not deactivate the front

passenger side impact air bag, the window curtain air bag and the emergency tensioning device.

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

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Furthermore, the occupant weight may appear to increase or decrease due to objects hanging on the seat, other passengers pushing on the seat, objects lodged underneath the seat or stuffed between seat and middle console or between seat and door or due to objects applying pressure on the back of the seat. Always make sure that the seat has clearance in all directions at all times.

If your seat, including your trim cover and

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

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

Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 75 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned.

Warning! G

If the 75 indicator lamp illumi-

nates when an adult or someone larger than

a small individual is in the front passenger

seat, have the front passenger re-position

himself or herself in the seat until the

75 indicator lamp goes out, or

check whether objects are caught under or

around the seat.

More information about air bag display mes-

sages (

컄 page 401).

In the event of a collision, the air bag control

unit will not allow front passenger front

air bag deployment when the OCS classified

the front passenger seat occupant as being

up to or less than the weight of a typical

12-month-old child in a standard child re-

straint or if the front passenger seat is

sensed as being empty.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is classified as being empty, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.

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When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint or as being a small individual (such as a young teenager or a small adult), the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then, depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat, remain illuminated or go out. With the 75 indicator lamp illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. With the 75 indicator lamp out, the front passenger front air bag is activated.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then go out, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is activated.

If the 75 indicator lamp is illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed.

If the 75 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed:

앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts

앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact

air bags

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

앫 the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration

as assessed by the air bag control unit

앫 front passenger’s weight category as

identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS).

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

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

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

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

앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag

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

앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on

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

앫 If you must install a rear-facing child re-

straint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 75 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. Should the indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Periodically check the indicator lamp while driving to make sure the lamp is illuminated. If the 75 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates.

앫 If you have to place a child in a

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

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Deployment of the driver front air bag does

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

The Occupant Classification System ( may have determined:

앫 that the seat was empty or occupied by the

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

앫 that the seat was occupied by a small individ-

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

컄 page 75)

The 75 indicator lamp is lo-

cated in the center console.

1 Indicator lamp

The 75 indicator lamp 1 will

be illuminated, except with the SmartKey

removed or in starter switch position 0

(

컄 page 37).

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If the 1 indicator lamp and the 75 indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case.

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

앫 Have the system checked as soon as

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

앫 Do not place more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into

the ruffled storage bag on the back of the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category.

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앫 Do not place objects under and/or

around the front passenger seat.

앫 Do not hang anything from or attach any

items to the seats.

앫 Do not stuff objects such as books be-

tween the middle console and the front passenger seat.

앫 Do not move the front passenger seat

backwards against stiff objects.

앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright

position with your back against the seat backrest.

앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your-

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

앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced

by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Read and observe all warnings in this

chapter.

Self-test Occupant Classification System (USA only)

After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the 75 indicator lamp located in the center console illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the front passenger seat and the system senses the occupant as being an adult, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approximately 6 seconds.

If the seat is not occupied and the system senses the front passenger seat as being empty, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out.

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If the 75 indicator lamp should not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.

For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 391).

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

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

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BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system (Canada only)

1 75 indicator lamp

Special BabySmart

compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system, are required for use with the BabySmart

air bag deactivation system. Please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on availability. With the special child seat properly installed, the front passenger front air bag will not deploy.

The 75 indicator lamp located in the center console will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0.

The system does not deactivate the side im-

pact air bag, the window curtain air bag and the emergency tensioning device.

Self-test BabySmart

without special

child seat installed (Canada only)

If the 75 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat.

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

컄 page 393).

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The BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmart compatible.

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

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

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When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the front passenger front air bag will not deploy only if the 75 indicator lamp remains illuminated.

Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat. Should the indicator lamp go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the indicator lamp remains out, do not use the BabySmart port children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

restraint to trans-

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Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones, electronic tags such as those used in ski passes and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such devices may interfere with the BabySmart system. Such signal interference may cause the 75 indicator lamp not to come on during self-test or be continuously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning.

Seat belts

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

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

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

For information on infants and children trav-

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

컄 page 49).

컄 page 88).

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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passenger is properly restrained.

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

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

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Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked.

Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation or to failure.

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

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

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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

앫 Seat belts can only work when used

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

앫 Each occupant should wear their seat

belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver front air bag, front passenger front air bag, side impact air bags, window curtain air bags for side windows), ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device), and front seat knee bolsters.

The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front air bags and ETD) and side (side impact and window curtain air bags and ETD) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in certain rollovers (window curtain air bags and ETD).

앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your

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

앫 Never wear seat belts over rigid or

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

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

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

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

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

앫 Seat belts should not be worn twisted.

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

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앫 Pregnant women should also always use

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

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

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

앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant

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

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

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

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

앫 the seat belt telltale < remains illu-

minated for as long as either the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened. If you and/or your passenger release the seat belt during driving, the seat belt telltale < starts flashing and the warning chime sounds.

앫 and if the vehicle speed once exceeds

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

If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds, the warning chime stops sounding, the seat belt telltale < stops flashing but continues to be illuminated.

After a vehicle standstill the warning chime is reactivated and the seat belt telltale < is flashing again if the vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).

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

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 386).

Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD), seat belt force limiter

The seat belts for the front and second row outer seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and seat belt force limiters.

The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases:

앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-

ing the system deployment threshold

앫 in certain vehicle rollovers

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앫 if the restraint systems are operational

and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp (

The ETDs for the front seats will only acti-

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

The ETDs for the second row outer seats will activate with or without the respective seat belts fastened.

컄 page 68)

In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the seat belts. Seat belt force limiters reduce the peak force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash.

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An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced.

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

Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt

An automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use.

Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)

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The PRE-SAFE® system is intended to reduce the effects of a crash on properly seat-belted vehicle occupants. Despite having the PRE-SAFE the possibility of injuries occurring as a result of an accident cannot be eliminated. Therefore, you should always drive carefully and adjust your driving to the prevailing road, weather, and traffic conditions.

system in your vehicle,

Your vehicle automatically takes preventive measures to better protect the occupants in the following hazardous situations:

앫 You execute an emergency braking ma-

neuver and the Brake Assist System (

컄 page 99) is activated.

앫 The PRE-SAFE

system detects a criti-

cal driving dynamics situation.

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In such cases, the following systems are automatically activated:

앫 The front seat belts are pre-tensioned

electrically.

앫 If the vehicle is in a severe skid or is

spinning, the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof close until a small gap remains.

If the closing procedure of the tilt/sliding

sunroof or door window is blocked, the tilt/sliding sunroof or door window will stop and open slightly.

Vehicles with front passenger seat memory function*:

앫 If seat is in an unfavorable position, it

will be adjusted to a better position.

The PRE-SAFE® system is activated in the

previously described circumstances only at speeds exceeding 20 mph (30 km/h).

When the critical driving dynamic situation has passed without an accident occurring, the pre-tensioning on the seat belts is deactivated.

You can then adjust the seat, the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof to their previous position.

If the seat belts do not release:

왘 Adjust the backrest or seat slightly to

the rear until the seat belt tension is diminished.

The locking mechanism releases.

Active head restraints

The active head restraints offer the driver and front passenger increased protection from whiplash type injuries. In the event of a rear-end collision, the head restraints on the driver’s and front passenger’s seats are designed to move forward in the direction of travel, providing the head with increased support earlier on in the collision

sequence. The active head restraints move forward whether the seat is occupied or not.

Warning! G

Do not attach any objects (e.g. hangers) to the head restraint posts. Otherwise, the active head restraints may not function properly or offer the degree of protection they were designed for in the event of a collision.

Warning! G

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

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

컄 page 439).

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

Warning! G

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

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

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

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

컄 page 41).

Children in the vehicle

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

왘 Secure the child using an infant or child

restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child.

왘 Make sure that the infant or child is

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

Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Center.

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

앫 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle

앫 be seriously or fatally injured through

excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold

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

If children open a door, they could

앫 injure other persons

앫 get out of the car and injure themselves

or be injured by following traffic

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

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

앫 strong braking maneuvers

앫 sudden changes of direction

앫 an accident

컄 page 266) and

컄 page 280).

Infant and child restraint systems

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

Canada only: Use only a BabySmart

compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle.

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

To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The seat belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack.

To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner.

Warning! G

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

Information on child seats with mounting fit-

tings for tether anchorages (

For information on LATCH-type child seat anchors (컄 page 94).

컄 page 92).

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

Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the child restraint, that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle

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Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with these standards can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.

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

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

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

compatible child seat, which

system in-

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

앫 USA only: Your vehicle is equipped with

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

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앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on

앫 If you must install a rear-facing child re-

straint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 75 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. Should the light not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Periodically check the indicator lamp while driving to make sure the lamp is illuminated. If the 75 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates.

앫 If you have to place a child in a

컄 page 79).

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Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt.

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

Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lb until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.

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

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

Installation of infant and child restraint systems

Prior to installing a tether strap, note the following steps:

왘 Roll up retractable luggage cover and

partition net.

왘 Remove storage box (if so equipped)

(

컄 page 275).

If the storage box is not removed:

앫 the top tether anchorage ring located

on the floor (

컄 page 93) for use with a

child restraint in the rear center seat position cannot be accessed.

앫 the hook of the top tether strap when

attached to the anchorage ring on an outer rear seat backrest may push against the storage box and prevent the backrest from properly locking into position.

왘 If you place a child seat in the left or

center rear seat position, remove twin roller blind (

컄 page 276) and return

seat to its original position.

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Do not reinstall twin roller blind with a child

seat and top tether installed in the left and center rear seat position.

왘 If you place a child seat in the right rear

seat position, the twin roller blind can remain installed if so desired.

왘 Fold the rear backrest slightly forward

(

컄 page 266).

왘 Guide top tether strap between head

restraint and top of seat back.

Head restraints must be installed (if removable) and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat back.

Make sure the tether strap is not twisted.

왘 Fold the rear backrest back until it

locks in place (

컄 page 267).

With a child seat and top tether installed in

the right rear seat position and twin roller blind installed, make sure the top tether strap is positioned between seat backrest and twin roller blind.

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Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, or the extended cargo compartment is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.

Anchorage rings 1 are located on the back side of the outer rear backrests and on the floor behind the rear center seat.

1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook

왘 Fold up anchorage ring 1.

왘 Securely fasten hook 2, which is part

of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 1.

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For safety, make sure the hook has attached

to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated below.

1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook

Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured.

왘 Install the child restraint system and

tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Child seat anchors - LATCH type

This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (L

ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the outer second row seats) for the installation of a “LATCH” child seat with the matching mounting fittings.

The anchors are located behind an upholstery blend.

1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors

왘 Lift up upholstery blend to access the

anchors 2.

왘 Install child seat according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Make sure the seat belt for the center seat

can operate freely with a child seat installed.

Non-LATCH type child seats may also be

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

컄 page 89). Install child seat

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Blocking of rear door window operation

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Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Th e c hi ld se at mu st be fi rmly atta ched to the right and left side anchors 2.

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

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

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

1 Override switch 2 Indicator lamp

왘 Press override switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The rear door windows can no longer be operated using the switches located in the rear doors.

Operation of the rear door windows with the

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

Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening.

For more information on power windows, see the “Controls in detail” section (

컄 page 239).

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Panic alarm

1 Â button

USA only:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Canada only:

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

(1) This device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference re-

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

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

Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least

1 second.

An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly.

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again.

왘 Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be inside the vehicle.

왔 Driving safety systems

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

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

ABS

Warning! G

앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System)

앫 Adaptive Brake

앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)

앫 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)

앫 ESP

앫 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic

(Electronic Stability Program)

Traction System)

The following factors increase the risk of accidents:

앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns

앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces

앫 Following another vehicle too closely

The ABS, BAS, ESP 4MATIC cannot reduce this risk.

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

In winter operation, the maximum

effectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the EBP, the

, and 4MATIC is only achieved with winter

ESP

컄 page 363), or snow chains as required.

tires (

, Adaptive Brake, and

Warning! G

Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness.

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

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

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

The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running.

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

Braking

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

왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the

brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.

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

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

Emergency brake maneuver

왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the

brake pedal.

Warning! G

When the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS and the ESP

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

are also switched off.

Warning! G

The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 378).

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

BAS

The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance.

왘 Apply continuous full braking pressure

until the emergency braking situation is over.

The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.

When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated.

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

Adaptive Brake

Adaptive Brake provides a high level of braking safety as well as increased braking comfort.

Important notes on using the brake system

앫 Following extended periods of only mi-

nor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. This improves the grip of the brake pads.

Warning! G

Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers.

Mercedes-Benz E -Class Wagon 2007 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Product information

Introduction

Change of address or ownership

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

Operating safety

Reporting safety defects

Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

At a glance

Exterior view

Upper part

Overhead control panel

Storage compartments

Getting started

Seats

Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment

Parking brake

Driving

Turn signals

Windshield wipers

Rear window wiper/washer

Parking brake

Switching off headlamps

Turning off engine

Releasing seat belts

Locking

Safety and Security

Seat belts

Active head restraints

Panic alarm

Activating

Deactivating