Mercedes Benz G Class 2016 Operator Manual

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G-Class Operator's Manual
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Contents
Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ......................................... 19
At a glance ........................................... 26
Safety ................................................... 34
Opening and closing ........................... 60
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 72
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 84
Climate control .................................... 99
Driving and parking .......................... 111
On-board computer and displays .... 170
Stowage and features ...................... 214
Maintenance and care ...................... 235
Breakdown assistance ..................... 248
Wheels and tires ............................... 262
Technical data ................................... 288
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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Function/notes ................................ 57
12 V socket ........................................ 223
115 V socket ...................................... 223
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 55
Important safety notes .................... 55
Warning lamp .................................206
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 59
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 56
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 292
Adjustable damping .......................... 118
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 43
Display message ............................ 189
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................35
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 42
Window curtain air bag .................... 43
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 109
Rear ............................................... 110
Setting ...........................................109
Setting the center air vents ........... 109
Setting the side air vents ...............109
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 162
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 182
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............
A
shtray ............................................... 221
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................178
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 240
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 59
Function ...........................................59
Switching off the alarm .................... 59
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 241
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 116
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 115
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 85
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 123
Display message ............................ 201
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 121
Driving tips .................................... 121
Emergency running mode .............. 127
Engaging drive position .................. 121
Engaging neutral ............................ 120
Engaging reverse gear ................... 120
Engaging the park position ............ 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Kickdown ....................................... 122
Manual shifting .............................. 124
Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Overview ........................................ 118
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Program selector button ................ 122
Pulling away ................................... 113
Selector lever ................................ 119
Shift ranges ................................... 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 123
Trailer towing ................................. 122
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Transmission position display ........ 119
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 127
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 298
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BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............50
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 96
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 56
Battery
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 62
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 61
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 62
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 252
Display message ............................ 193
Important safety notes .................. 250
Jump starting ................................. 254
Overview ........................................ 250
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 178
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 178
Display message ............................ 196
Notes/function .............................. 155
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 187
Notes ............................................. 293
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Brake fluid level ................................ 240
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 56
Display message ............................ 190
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 55
BAS .................................................. 56
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 293
Display message ............................ 185
High-performance brake system .... 135
Important safety notes .................. 133
Maintenance .................................. 134
Parking brake ................................ 131
Riding tips ...................................... 133
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Breakdown
see Flat tire see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 27
Brush guard ....................................... 231
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 96
Brake lamp ...................................... 95
Rear fog lamp .................................. 96
Tail lamp .......................................... 95
see Replacing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 241
Carpets .......................................... 247
Chrome parts ................................. 244
Display ........................................... 245
Gear or selector lever .................... 246
Headlamps ..................................... 244
Interior ........................................... 245
Matte finish ................................... 243
Notes ............................................. 241
Paint .............................................. 243
Plastic trim .................................... 245
Power washer ................................ 242
Rear view camera .......................... 244
Roof lining ...................................... 247
Seat belt ........................................ 246
Seat covers .................................... 246
Sensors ......................................... 244
Steering wheel ............................... 246
Tail pipes ....................................... 244
Trailer coupling .............................. 245
Trim strips ..................................... 246
Washing by hand ........................... 242
Wheels ........................................... 242
Windows ........................................ 243
Wiper blades .................................. 244
Wooden trim .................................. 246
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Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing .......................219
Notes/how to use ......................... 219
Opening and closing ......................219
Overview ........................................ 219
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 216
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 219
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 176
Center console
Overview .......................................... 30
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 180
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........60
Changing bulbs
Reversing lamps .............................. 96
Side marker lamps ...........................94
Turn signals (front) ........................... 94
Changing gears ..................................121
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 139
Before driving off-road ................... 138
Child
Restraint system .............................. 47
Child seat
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 50
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 48
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 53
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Top Tether ....................................... 49
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 53
Rear doors ....................................... 54
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 47
Chrome parts (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 244
Cigarette lighter ................................ 222
Climate control
Controlling automatically ............... 105
ng
Convenience opening/
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 108
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 103
Defrosting the windows ................. 106
Defrosting the windshield .............. 105
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 100
Important safety notes .................... 99
Indicator lamp ................................ 104
Maximum cooling .......................... 106
Notes on using dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 101
Overview of systems ........................ 99
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 104
Refrigerant ..................................... 293
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 293
Setting the air distribution ............. 105
Setting the air vents ...................... 109
Setting the airflow ......................... 105
Setting the temperature ................ 105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 108
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 107
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 105
Windshield defroster ...................... 106
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 88
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 173
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 108
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 238
Display message ............................ 192
Filling capacity ............................... 295
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Notes .............................................294
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 182
Temperature gauge ........................ 171
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 25
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 141
Display message ............................ 198
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/notes .............................141
Resuming the stored speed ........... 142
Selecting ........................................ 142
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 142
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220
Rear compartment ......................... 220
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
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Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 179
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 85
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 179
Interior lighting .............................. 180
Differential locks
Disengaging ................................... 166
Engaging ........................................ 165
Front axle ...................................... 166
General notes ................................ 164
Rear axle ........................................ 166
Terrain ...........................................164
Transfer case ................................. 165
Digital speedometer ......................... 174
Display (cleaning instructions) ........245
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 184
Driving systems .............................195
Engine ............................................ 192
General notes ................................ 184
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 184
Lights ............................................. 189
Safety systems .............................. 185
Service interval display .................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 202
Tires ............................................... 198
Vehicle ...........................................201
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................178
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 212
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 149
Activation conditions ..................... 149
Cruise control lever ....................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 153
Display message ............................ 197
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 151
Driving tips ....................................153
Function/notes ............................
Important safety notes .................. 147
Selecting ........................................ 149
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 152
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 180
Automatic locking (switch) ...............66
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................60
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 66
Emergency unlocking ....................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 64
Opening (from inside) ...................... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
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Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 123
Display ...........................................119
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 182
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 140
Driving downhill .............................140
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 140
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 135
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 57
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 55
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................59
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 56
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 56
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion .................................................. 58
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
ESP
gram) ............................................... 57
Important safety information ........... 55
Overview .......................................... 55
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 154
Cruise control ................................ 141
Display message ............................ 195
DISTRONIC PLUS ...........................147
HOLD function ............................... 157
PARKTRONIC ................................. 158
Rear view camera .......................... 161
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 145
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 145
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 121
Brakes ...........................................133
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 153
Downhill gradient ........................... 133
Driving in winter .............................136
Driving on flooded roads ................ 135
Driving on sand .............................. 139
Driving over obstacles ...................
eneral .......................................... 132
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139
Gravel roads .................................. 139
Hydroplaning ................................. 135
Icy road surfaces ........................... 136
Off-road driving .............................. 137
Off-road fording .............................135
Snow chains .................................. 264
Tire ruts ......................................... 139
Towing a trailer .............................. 166
Traveling uphill ............................... 140
Wet road surface ........................... 134
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 176
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 176
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 181
Function/notes ................................ 79
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 79
Switching on/off ........................... 181
EBD (electronic brake force distri­bution)
Display message ............................ 186
Function/notes ................................ 58
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 114
General information ....................... 114
Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 261
Electronic Stability Program
®
see ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 66
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 66
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 43
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Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ...........210
Display message ............................ 192
ECO start/stop function ................ 114
Engine number ............................... 289
Irregular running ............................ 117
Jump-starting ................................. 254
Starting problems .......................... 117
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 113
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................237
Additives ........................................ 292
Checking the oil level ..................... 236
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 236
Display message ............................ 193
Filling capacity ............................... 292
Notes about oil grades ................... 292
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 182
Viscosity ........................................ 292
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 19
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
ESP gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 182
Deactivating/activating ................... 57
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety information ........... 57
Trailer stabilization ........................... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Exhaust check ................................... 133
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................244
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 81
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 81
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 80
osition (troubleshooting) ..... 81
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Out
Setting ............................................. 81
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 82
Storing the parking position ............. 81
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Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aid kit ......................................... 248
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 250
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 217
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 291
Consumption information .............. 291
Consumption statistics .................. 173
Displaying the range ...................... 174
Fuel gauge ..................................... 171
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 290
Important safety notes .................. 290
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 291
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 290
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Refueling ........................................ 127
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 290
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 132
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 129
Opening/closing ............................ 128
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 174
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 290
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 241
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 259
Fuse box
Battery case ................................... 260
Dashboard ..................................... 259
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Front-passenger footwell ............... 260
Transmission tunnel ....................... 260
Fuse extractor ................................... 259
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 259
Before changing ............................. 259
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 259
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 259
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 260
Fuse box in the transmission tun-
nel ................................................. 260
Important safety notes .................. 259
In the battery case ......................... 260
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 234
General notes ................................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 231
Opening/closing the garage door..234 Programming the remote control ... 231
Gasoline ............................................. 290
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................182
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 246
Genuine parts ...................................... 19
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ......................246
Glove box ...........................................215
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum) ................................................. 140
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 279
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 74
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 75
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 75
Luxury .............................................. 75
Resetting (front) ............................... 75
see NECK-PRO head restraints see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Cleaning system (function) .............. 87
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 295
Fogging up ....................................... 89
Protective grille ................................ 95
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off .............................. 88
Hill start assist .................................. 114
HOLD function
Function/notes .............................157
Hood
Closing ...........................................236
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................. 235
Opening ......................................... 236
Horn ...................................................... 26
Hydroplaning ..................................... 135
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Immobilizer .......................................... 59
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 171
Warning and indicator lamps ......... 202
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 171
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 90
Cargo compartment lamp ................ 91
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Manual control ................................. 90
Overview .......................................... 89
Reading lamp ................................... 89
Rear interior lighting ........................ 92
J
Jack
Pump lever ..................................... 283
Storage location ............................ 248
Using ............................................. 282
Jump starting (engine) ......................254
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Key positions
SmartKey .......................................112
L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................182
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 48
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 190
Light sensor (display message) ....... 191
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 180
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 85
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 89
High beam flasher ............................ 88
High-beam headlamps ..................... 88
Light switch ..................................... 84
Low-beam headlamps ......................84
Parking lamps ..................................87
Rear fog lamp .................................. 86
Standing lamps ................................ 87
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) .............................................179
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................85
Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 179
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 179
Turn signals ..................................... 88
see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 142
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 149
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 145
Limit speed
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 145
Load anchorage ................................. 218
Loading guidelines ............................ 214
Locking
Emergency locking ........................... 66
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 65
entral locking
see C
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 66
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 180
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 162
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 189
Switching on/off .............................. 84
Luggage compartment enlarge­ment
Overview ........................................ 216
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 76
Luxury head restraints ....................... 75
M
M+S tires ............................................ 264
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 243
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 228
Display message ............................ 187
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 228
Downloading routes ....................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 225
Geo fencing ................................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 224
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 229
MB info call button ........................ 227
Remote vehicle locking .................. 229
Roadside Assistance button .......... 226
Self-test ......................................... 225
Speed alert .................................... 230
System .......................................... 225
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 231
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 229
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 228
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Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 61
General notes .................................. 61
Removing .........................................61
Memory card (audio) ......................... 176
Memory function ................................. 82
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 221
see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 177
Mounting wheels
Mounting a new wheel ................... 284
Raising the vehicle ......................... 282
Removing a wheel .......................... 283
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 282
MP3
Operation ....................................... 176
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 173
Permanent display ......................... 179
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 172
Operating the on-board computer..172
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 174
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 45
Resetting triggered .......................... 45
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 45
Operation ......................................... 45
Resetting when triggered ................. 46
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 111
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Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 50
Children in the vehicle ..................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 35
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ............................................ 34, 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 55
Restraint system warning lamp ........35
Off-road
Differential locks ............................164
Off-road ABS ....................................56
Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................138
Driving on sand .............................. 139
Important safety notes .................. 137
Traveling uphill ............................... 140
Off-road fording ................................. 135
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheel drive ............. 157
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 182
Assistance menu ........................... 178
Audio menu ................................... 176
Convenience submenu .................. 181
Display messages .......................... 184
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
Factory settings submenu ............. 181
Important safety notes .................. 170
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 179
Lighting submenu .......................... 179
Menu overview .............................. 173
Message memory .......................... 184
Navigation menu ............................ 174
Operation ....................................... 172
RACETIMER ................................... 182
Service menu ................................. 178
Settings menu ............................... 178
Standard display ............................ 173
Telephone menu ............................ 177
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Trip menu ...................................... 173
Vehicle submenu ........................... 180
Video DVD operation ..................... 176
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................23
Important safety notes .................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 171
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 54
P
Paint code number ............................ 288
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 243
Panic alarm .......................................... 34
Parcel net ........................................... 216
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 119
Important safety notes .................. 130
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 81
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 131
Display message ............................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 87
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 160
Driving system ............................... 158
Function/notes ............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Range of the sensors ..................... 158
Trailer towing ................................. 160
Warning display ............................. 159
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 35
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 53
Pedals ................................................. 133
Permanent all-wheel drive
Off-road system ............................. 157
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 55
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 245
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 168
Power washers .................................. 242
Program selector button .................. 122
Programming
SmartKey ......................................... 61
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 113
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 24
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
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RACETIMER
Deleting all laps ............................. 183
Displaying and starting .................. 182
Displaying the intermediate time ... 182
Resetting the current lap ............... 183
Starting a new lap .......................... 183
Stopping ........................................ 183
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 182
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 176
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis­sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Reading lamp ....................................... 89
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 218
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 110
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 68
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................... 67
Opening ........................................... 67
Opening/closing .............................. 67
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 190
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Switching on/off .............................. 86
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 218
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 161
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 244
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 81
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys­tem)
Important safety notes .................. 293
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 127
Refueling process .......................... 128
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 231
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 92
Overview of bulb types .................... 93
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Rescue card ......................................... 24
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 210
see Fuel
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 187
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 247
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 174
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 46
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 217
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 38
center rear-compartment seat ......... 38
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Correct usage .................................. 37
Fastening ......................................... 38
Important safety guidelines ............. 36
Introduction ..................................... 36
Releasing ......................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 77
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 77
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 74
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 76
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 74
Cleaning the cover ......................... 246
Correct driver's seat position ........... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Overview .......................................... 72
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 82
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 76
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 77
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 244
Service interval display
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 240
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Index
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 178
Service products
Brake fluid .....................................293
Coolant (engine) ............................ 294
Engine oil ....................................... 292
Fuel ................................................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 289
Notes ............................................. 289
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 293
Washer fluid ................................... 295
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Setting the air distribution ...............105
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ...............83
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 181
On-board computer ....................... 178
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 182
Shift ranges ....................................... 123
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) .................................................... 94
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 69
Convenience opening feature .......... 68
Important safety information ........... 68
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Overview .......................................... 68
Troubleshooting ............................... 69
Ski rack .............................................. 220
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 69
Opening/closing .............................. 70
Operating manually .......................... 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 62
Changing the programming ............. 61
Checking the battery ....................... 62
Convenience closing feature ............ 69
Convenience opening feature .......... 68
Display message ............................ 202
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Loss ................................................. 63
Malfunction ...................................... 63
Mechanical key ................................ 61
rview .......................................... 60
Ove P
roblem (malfunction) ..................... 63
Starting the engine ........................ 113
Snow chains ...................................... 264
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 223
Luggage compartment ................... 223
Rear compartment ......................... 223
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 259
Spare wheel
Mounting ....................................... 281
Notes/data .................................... 286
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 249
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 249
Special seat belt retractor .................. 47
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 174
In the Instrument cluster ............... 171
Segments ...................................... 171
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 179
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 197
Selecting ........................................ 145
Variable ......................................... 145
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 113
Steering (display message) .............. 202
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 78
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 172
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Important safety notes .................... 78
Paddle shifters ............................... 123
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Steering wheel heating .................... 78
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 82
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 79
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 123
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 182
Stowage areas ................................... 215
Stowage compartment
Door stowage compartment .......... 216
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 216
Cup holders ................................... 220
Glove box ....................................... 215
Important safety information ......... 215
Stowage pockets ........................... 216
Summer tires ..................................... 264
Sun visor ............................................ 221
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 179
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 22
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 107
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 59
T
Tachometer ........................................ 171
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 191
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 171
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 289
Tires ............................................... 284
Tires/wheels ................................. 284
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Vehicle data ................................... 295
Wheels ........................................... 284
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 228
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 228
Downloading routes ....................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 225
Geo fencing ................................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 224
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 229
MB info call button ........................ 227
Remote vehicle locking .................. 229
Roadside Assistance button .......... 226
Self-test ......................................... 225
Speed alert .................................... 230
System .......................................... 225
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 231
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 229
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 228
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 177
Display message ............................ 202
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 177
Number from the phone book ........ 177
Redialing ........................................ 178
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 177
Telephone compartment .................. 216
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 171
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 182
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 182
Outside temperature ...................... 171
Setting (climate control) ................ 105
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 59
Immobilizer ...................................... 59
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 182
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 268
Checking manually ........................ 268
Display messa Ma
ximum ....................................... 268
Notes ............................................. 266
Recommended ............................... 265
Table (single tires) ......................... 266
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 270
Function/notes ............................. 268
Restarting ...................................... 270
Warning lamp ................................. 213
ge ............................ 198
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Warning message .......................... 270
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 280
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 279
Bar (definition) ...............................279
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Characteristics .............................. 279
Checking ........................................ 262
Curb weight (definition) ................. 280
Definition of terms ......................... 279
Direction of rotation ...................... 282
Display message ............................ 198
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 281
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 279
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 278
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 279
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 279
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 279
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 280
Important safety notes .................. 262
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 279
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 280
Labeling (overview) ........................ 275
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 281
Load index ..................................... 277
Load index (definition) ................... 280
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 280
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 280
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 280
Maximum tire load ......................... 278
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 280
ight (
Optional equipment we
nition) ............................................ 281
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 280
Replacing ....................................... 281
defi-
Service life ..................................... 263
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 280
Speed rating (definition) ................ 279
Storing ........................................... 282
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 279
Technical data ............................... 284
Temperature .................................. 275
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 281
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 280
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 280
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 279
Tire size (data) ............................... 284
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 276
Tire tread ....................................... 263
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 280
Total load limit (definition) ............. 281
Traction ......................................... 275
Traction (definition) ....................... 281
Tread wear ..................................... 274
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 279
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 281
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 279
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 49
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 259
Important safety notes .................. 256
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 298
Driving tips .................................... 166
Lights display message .................. 189
Mounting dimensions .................... 297
Shift range ..................................... 122
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 297
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 256
nt o
In the eve
With both axles on the ground ....... 257
f malfunctions .......... 258
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Towing eye
Front .............................................. 257
Rear ...............................................257
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................169
Power supply ................................. 168
Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................245
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 298
Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 298
Trailer towing
®
................................................ 58
ESP
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 162
Shift range ..................................... 162
Shifting .......................................... 162
Shifting (general notes) .................. 162
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 162
Shifting to neutral .......................... 163
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 163
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 163
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 121
Transporting the vehicle .................. 258
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 140
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 173
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 173
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 174
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ..................... 94
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off .............................. 88
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 281
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 66
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 65
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 221
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 145
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 66
Emergency unlocking ....................... 66
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings .......................... 178
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 271
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 60
Lowering ........................................ 284
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 132
Pulling away ................................... 113
Raising ........................................... 282
Reporting problems ......................... 23
Securing from rolling away ............ 282
Tow-starting ................................... 256
Towing away .................................. 256
Transporting .................................. 258
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 60
Vehicle data ................................... 295
Vehicle data ....................................... 295
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 296
Fording depth ................................ 296
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 297
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 295
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 288
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 248
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Index
Ventilation
Setting the airflow ......................... 105
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 176
VIN ...................................................... 288
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Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 206
Brakes ........................................... 205
Check Engine ................................. 210
Coolant .......................................... 210
Cruise control ................................ 142
Distance warning ........................... 212
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 212
®
.............................................. 207
ESP
®
ESP
OFF ....................................... 208
Fuel tank ........................................ 210
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 149
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 145
Overview .................................. 28, 202
Parking brake ................................ 209
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 35
Reserve fuel ................................... 210
Restraint system ............................ 209
Seat belt ........................................ 204
Tire pressure monitor .................... 213
Warning triangle ................................ 248
Warranty .............................................. 20
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 202
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 284
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Checking ........................................ 262
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Important safety notes .................. 262
Interchanging/changing ................ 281
Mounting a new wheel ................... 284
Mounting a wheel .......................... 282
Overview ........................................ 262
Removing a wheel .......................... 283
Storing ........................................... 282
Technical data ............................... 284
Tightening torque ........................... 284
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 284
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 188
Operation ......................................... 43
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 243
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 105
Windshield heating ........................... 106
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 239
Notes ............................................. 295
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Rear window wiper .......................... 97
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 97
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Winter
Driving in winter ............................. 136
nter o
Wi
peration ............................ 264
Winter driving
Snow chains .................................. 264
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 264
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 264
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Important safety notes .................... 97
Replacing ......................................... 97
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
H
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre­hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmen­tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel con­sumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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remove roof racks once you no longer need them.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.
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change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump­tion.
Environmental concerns and recom­mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen­tal rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
H
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
!
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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cockpit
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instrument cluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys­tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu­ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual­ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehi­cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been spe­cifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers pro­vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
Y page 288).
parts (
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illus­trations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys­tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu­setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System War­ranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any author­ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you lose the Service and Warranty Infor-
i
mation booklet, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a replace­ment. It will be mailed to you.
Information for customers in Califor­nia
In California, you have the right to exchange a vehicle or receive a refund of the purchase or leasing price if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or an authorized workshop or maintenance facility cannot, after several authorized repairs, rectify considerable damage to or malfunctions of the vehicle that are covered by the contractual war­ranty. During the period of 18 months from orig­inal delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the serious defect or damage can result in
deadly or serious injury to the vehicle occu­pants while driving AND this defect has already been repaired at least twice AND
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Mercedes-Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.
(2) the defect or damage, though less serious
than (1) above, has already been repaired at least four times AND Mercedes-Benz has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.
(3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer than
30 calendar days because of repair work resulting from this or other serious defects or damage.
Please send your written notice to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro­gram offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis­tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle lit­erature portfolio.
Change of address or change of own­ership
In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact­ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
R
service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.
R
unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
R
the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine dam­age.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Deliv­ery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Sports Utility Vehicle
WARNING
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Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle may start to skid and roll over in the event of an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll­over rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in anaccident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif­icantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte­nance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
G
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
G
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other net­worked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as inten­ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec­tronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and elec­tronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec­tronics, the general operating permit is ren­dered invalid.
There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road
R
you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a hole in the road
R
a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the undercar­riage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unex­pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com­bustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified spe­cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour­ney you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic condi­tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interfer­ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifi­cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol­lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including inter­ference that may cause undesired operation of the device."
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali­fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work rel­evant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet. Always have the following work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and modifica­tions
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work on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth­ers could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the technical data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi­ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti­fied. If the problem is not resolved to your sat­isfaction, please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or 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
Reporting safety defects
USA only: The following text is reproduced as required of
all manufacturers according to Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz 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
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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 Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.
You can obtain additional information about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
Follow the instructions in this manual about
!
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contra­ventions against these instructions is not cov­ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War­ranty.
QR codes for rescue cards
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR codes to quickly find the appropriate rescue cards for your vehicle. The current res­cue card contains the most important informa­tion about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/ content/asportal/en/communication/ informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
A wide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma­nently store technical information about:
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Vehicle's operating state
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Incidents
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Malfunctions
In general, this technical information docu­ments the state of a component, a module, a system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
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operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluid levels
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the vehicle's status messages and those of its individual components, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in move­ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position
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malfunctions anddefects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes
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vehicle reactions and operating conditions in special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy­ment, intervention of stability control sys­tems
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ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to:
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assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc­tions and defects
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analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci­dent
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optimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
ed, te
When your vehicle is servic
chnical infor­mation can be read from the event data memory and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
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repair services
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service processes
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warranties
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quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network (including manufacturers) using special diag­nostic devices. More detailed information is obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor­mation is deleted from the malfunction memory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con­ceivable in which this technical data, in connec­tion with other information (if necessary, under consultation with an authorized expert), could be traced to a person.
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Examples include:
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accident reports
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damage to the vehicle
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witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con­tractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi­cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emer­gency.
COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit­uations, and the location of the vehicle may be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys­tem.
For additional information please refer to the COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as dur­ing air bag deployment or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
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how various systems in your vehicle are oper­ating
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whether or not the driver and passenger seat belts are fastened
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how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal and
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how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better understand­ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
ith
enforcement, can combine the EDR
data w the type of personal identification data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip­ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the spe­cial equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat­ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci­dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforce­ment; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising outof litigation involv­ing MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law.
Warni
ng: The EDR is a component of the Sup­plemental Restraint System ("SRS") Module. Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the SRS Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the following web­site:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource
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Cockpit
At a glance
Cockpit
:
;
=
?
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Function Page
Combination switch 88
Steering wheel paddle shifters 123
Instrument cluster 171
Horn
Overhead control panel 32
PARKTRONIC warning display 158
Climate control systems 99
Ignition lock 112
Adjusts the steering wheel 78
Cruise control lever 141
Light switch 84
Opens the hood 236
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
;
=
?
A
B
Speedometer with segments 171
Multifunction display 173
Tachometer 171
Coolant temperature display 171
Fuel gauge
Instrument cluster lighting control 171
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
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Instrument cluster
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Warning and indicator lamps
At a glance
Function Page
:
L Low-beam headlamps
;
T Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting
=
÷ ESP
?
K High-beam headlamps
A
Electric parking brake (yel­low)
F USA only ! Canada only
B
! Electric parking brake (red)
C
J Brakes (yellow)
D
· Distance warning
E
#! Turn signals
®
84
84
207
88
131
131
205
212
88
Function Page
F
h Tire pressure monitor
G
6 Restraint system
H
ü Seat belt
I
? Coolant
J
R Rear fog lamp
K
; Check Engine
L
8 Reserve fuel
M
å ESP®OFF
N
! ABS
O
Brakes (red)
$ (USA only) J (Canada only)
213
34
204
210
86
210
210
207
206
205
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Multifunction steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
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At a glance
Function Page
:
Multifunction display
;
COMAND display
= ?
Switches on the Voice Con­trol System; see the separate operating instructions
? ~ ~
Rejects or ends a call Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem-
ory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute
~
~
Function Page
A
=; ~
Selects a menu
9:
Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists
a
Confirms selections and hides messages
B %
Back Switches off the Voice Con-
trol System; see the separate operating instructions
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Center console
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Center console
Center console, upper section
At a glance
Function Page
:
COMAND (see separate operating instructions)
;
c Seat heating
=
s Seat ventilation
?
c PARKTRONIC
A
è ECO start/stop func­tion
~
76
77
158
114
Function Page
B
£ Hazard warning lamps
C
45PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
D
å ESP
®
89
35
57
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Center console, lower section
Function Page
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Stowage compartment/ashtray 221
Automatic transmission selector lever 119
Selects park position 119
+ Selects/deselects LOW RANGE off-road gear
Stowage compartment
Opens/closes the stowage compartment 215
Cigarette lighter 222
Audio controller (see the separate operating instructions) COMAND controller
Switches the windshield heating on/off 106
Adjustable damping 118
Ú Selects the drive program Ñ Selects the drive program (AMG vehicles)
Parking brake 131
Center console
162
~
~
122
31
At a glance
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Overhead control panel
32
Overhead control panel
At a glance
Function Page
:
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off
;
c Switches the front inte­rior lighting on
=
u Switches the rear inte­rior lighting on/off
?
| Switches the front inte­rior lighting/automatic inte­rior lighting control off
A
p Switches the right­hand reading lamp on/off
B
¡ Opens/closes the slid­ing sunroof
89
90
90
90
89
70
Function Page
C
F Roadside Assistance call button (mbrace system)
D
G SOS button (mbrace system)
E
ï MB Info call button (mbrace system)
F
Rear-view mirror 80
G
Buttons for the garage door opener
H
Microphone for mbrace (emergency call system), telephone and the Voice Control System
226
225
227
234
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Door control panel
Door control panel
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At a glance
Function Page
:
n Activates/deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment
;
W Opens/closes the side windows
=
7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically
54
68
80
Function Page
?
r 45 = Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel (memory function)
A
Adjusts the seats 74
B
%&Unlocks/locks the vehicle
C
Opens the door 64
82
65
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes allmodels
i
and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica­tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe­cific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to
Safety
safety-related systems and functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
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workshops: (
Y page 23).
Panic alarm
X
To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second. An alarm sounds and the indicator lamp flashes.
X
To deactivate: press ! button : again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
USA only:
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC certifi­cation number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.
Canada only:
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This device complies with the RSS-210 Rules of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC certifi­cation number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi­cle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
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Seat belt system
R
Air bags
R
Child restraint system
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Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other. They can only deploy theirprotective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:
R
have fastened their seat belts correctly
Y page 37)
(
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have adjusted their seat and head restraint properly (
As the driver, you also have to make sure that the steering wheel is adjusted correctly. Observe the information relating to the correct driver's seat position (
You also have to make sure that an air bag can inflate properly if deployed (
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag increases the level of protection for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. For exam­ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags
Y page 72).
Y page 72).
Y page 40).
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are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only the air bags that increase protection in that par­ticular accident situation are deployed. How­ever, seat belts and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can be found under "Triggering of the Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags" (
For more information about children traveling with you in the vehicle and on child restraint systems, see "Children in the vehicle"
Y page 46).
(
Y page 43).
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Modifications to the restraint system may cause it to no longer work as intended. The restraint system may then not perform its intended protectivefunction and may fail in an accident ortrigger unexpectedly, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary tomodify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, con­tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for further information con­tact our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (18003676372).
A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp:
R
does not light up after the ignition is switched on
R
does not go out after a few seconds with the engine running
R
lights up again while the engine is running
WARNING
G
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unin­tentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration.This can affect the Emer­gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam­ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
Safety
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec­onds after the vehicle is started. The compo­nents of the restraint system are in operational readiness.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : is part of the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system.
A permanently lit PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp informs you that the front­passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front air bag must either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol­lowing points. You must make sure of this both before and during a journey.
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Children in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or enabled depends on the instal-
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led child restraint system, and the age and size of the child. Therefore, always observe the information on "Children in the vehicle"
Y page 46). There you will also find instruc-
( tions on rearward and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat.
R
All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. Be sure to
Safety
observe the notes on "Seat
Y page 36) and "Air bags"
belts“ (
Y page 40). There you can also find infor-
( mation on the correct seat position.
Observe the information on the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system in the front-passenger
Y page 50).
seat (
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of restricting the movement of vehicle occupants in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur­thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle occupant in the best position in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
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Seat belts
R
Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
R
Belt force limiters
If the seat belt is pulled out at the belt sash guide quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac­ted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close against the body. However it does not pull the vehicle occupant back in the direction of the backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor­rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a belt force limiter helps to reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant.
The belt force limiters for the front seats are synchronized with the front air bags, which
absorb part of the deceleration force. This can reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu­pants during an accident.
If the front-passenger seat is unoccupied,
!
do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle of the front-passenger seat. This may otherwise
y Ten-
lead to the triggering of the Em
ergenc sioning Device in the event of an accident, which will then need to be replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is required by law in:
R
all 50 states
R
the U.S. territories
R
the District of Columbia
R
all Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle occupants should correctly fasten their seat belts before starting the journey.
WARNING
G
If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can­not protect as intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi­tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur­ing braking or when abruptly changing direc­tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt.
WARNING
G
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back­rest to an almost vertical position. When brak­ing or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.
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WARNING
G
Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height cannot fasten the seat belt correctly without an addi­tional suitable restraint system. If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it cannot protect as intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fas­tened seat belt can cause additional injury, for example, in an accident, during braking or an abrupt change of direction. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height in suitable restraint systems.
If a child younger than twelve years old and under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
R
always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi­cle. The child restraint system must be appro­priate to the age, weight and size of the child
R
always observe the instructions and safety notes in the "Children in the vehicle" section of this Operator's Manual (
Y page 46) in
addition to the child restraint system manu­facturer's installation instructions
WARNING
G
The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if:
R
they are damaged, modified, extremely dirty, bleach or dyed
R
the seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty
R
the Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt anchorages or inertia reels havebeen modi­fied
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Modi­fied or damaged seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident. Modified Emergency Ten­sioning Devices could accidentally trigger or fail to deploy when necessary. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Ten­sioning Devices, belt anchorages or inertia reels. Make sure that the seat belts are
Occupant safety
undamaged, not worn out and clean. Follow­ing an accident, have the seat belts checked immediately at a qualified specialist work­shop.
Only use seat belts that have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Proper use of the seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
Y page 36).
( All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat
belt correctly before beginning the journey. Also make sure that all vehicle occupants are always wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle is in motion.
When fastening the seat belt, always make sure that:
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the seatbelt tongue is only inserted to the belt buckle belonging to that seat.
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the seat belt is tight across your body. Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
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the seat belt is not twisted. Only then can the forces which occur be dis-
tributed over the area of the belt.
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the shoulder section of the belt is always routed across the center of your shoulder.
The shoulder section of the belt must not come into contact with your neck or be routed under your arm. Where possible, adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.
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the lap belt passes tightly and as low down as possible across your lap.
The lap belt must always be routed across your hip joints and not across your abdomen. This applies particularly to pregnant women. If necessary, push the lap belt down to your hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder section of the belt.
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the seat belt is not routed across sharp, poin­ted or fragile objects.
If you have such items located on or in your clothing, e.g. pens, keys or eyeglasses, store these in a suitable place.
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only one person is using a seat belt at a time. Infants and children must never travel sitting
on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event
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of an accident, they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt.
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objects are never secured with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants.
Seat belts are only intended to secure and restrain vehicle occupants. Always observe the "Loading guidelines" for securing objects, lug­gage or loads (
Safety
Y page 214).
Fastening and adjusting the seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
Y page 36) and the notes on correct use of seat
(
Y page 37).
belts ( If the center rear seat belt is being used, also
observe the information about the seat belt for the center rear seat (
Y page 38).
The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the center of the shoul­der. Adjust the belt sash guide if necessary.
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To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards. The belt sash guide engages in various posi­tions.
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To lower: pull release button ? and slide the belt sash guide downwards.
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Let go of release button ? in the desired position and make sure that the belt sash guide engages.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor to securely fasten child restraint systems in the vehicle. Further information can be found under "Special seat belt retractor" (
Y page 47).
Basic illustration
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Adjust the seat (Y page 72). The seat backrest must be in an almost ver­tical position.
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Pull the seat belt smoothly out of belt sash guide = and engage belt tongue ; into belt buckle :.
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If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.
Seat belt for the center rear seat
WARNING
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When the three-point seat belt for the center rear seat is not in use, it may be thrown around while driving, e.g. when braking or in an accident. There is a risk of injury.
When the three-point seat belt for the center rear seat is not in use, always secure both belt buckle tongues in the retainer.
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Bracket for seat belt tongues
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Belt buckle for fixed belt tongue
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Release button for fixed belt tongue
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Fixed belt tongue
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Belt buckle for movable belt tongue
B
Release button for movable belt tongue
C
Movable belt tongue
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Pull theseat belt smoothly from the belt outlet and engage fixed belt tongue ? in belt buckle ;.
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Pull both seat belt tongues ? and C from bracket :.
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To fasten the seat belt: pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt outlet and engage movable belt tongue C in belt buckle A.
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If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.
Releasing seat belts
Make surethat the seat belt is fully rolled up.
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Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, the door trim panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts
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can no longer fulfill their protective function and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
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Basic illustration
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Press release button :, hold belt tongue ; firmly and guide it back towards belt sash guide =.
Belt warning for the driver and front passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru­ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occu­pants must wear their seat belts. It may light up continuously or flash. In addition, there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt has already been fastened, the 7 seat belt warn­ing lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started. If, after six seconds, the driver or front-passenger seat belt has not been fas­tened and the doors are closed, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up. As soon as the driv­er's and front-passenger seat belts are fastened or a front door is opened again, the 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started, an additional warning tone will sound. Thiswarning tone stops after six seconds or when the driver's seat belt is fastened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) once and the driver's and front­passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warning tone sounds. A warning tone also sounds with increasing intensity for 60 seconds or until the
driver or front passenger have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey, the seat belt warn­ing is activated again.
For more information on the 7 seat belt
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warning lamp, see " lamps in the instrument cluster, seat belts"
Y page 204).
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Warning and indicator
Air bags
Introduction
The installation point of an air bag can be rec­ognized by the AIR BAG symbol.
An air bag complements the correctly fastened seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat belt. The air bag provides additional protection in appli­cable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. The different air bag systems function independ­ently from one another (
However, no system available today can com­pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury caused by an air bag due to the high speed at which the air bag must be deployed.
Y page 43).
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not sit in the correct seat position, the air bag cannot protect as intended and could even cause additional injury when deployed. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
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have fastened their seat belts correctly, including pregnant women
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are sitting correctly and maintain the great­est possible distance to the air bags
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follow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects between the air bag and the vehicle's occu­pants.
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Adjust the seats properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in an almost upright position. The center of the head restraint must support the head at about eye level.
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Move the driver's and front-passenger seats as far back as possible. The driver's seat posi­tion must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.
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Only hold the steering wheel on the outside. This allows the air bag to be fully deployed.
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Always lean against the backrest while driv­ing. Do not lean forwards or lean against the door or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bags.
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Always keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the dash­board, for example. Your feet may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bag.
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For this reason, always secure persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint sys­tems. Up to this height, the seat belt cannot be worn correctly.
If a child is traveling in your vehicle, also observe the following notes:
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Always secure children under twelve years of age and less than 5 ft (
1.50 m) tall in suitable
child restraint systems.
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Child restraint systems should be installed on the rear seats.
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Only secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat when the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit, the front­passenger front air bag is deactivated
Y page 35).
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Always observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle"
Y page 46) and on the "Child restraint sys-
( tem on the front-passenger seat"
Y page 51) in addition to the child restraint
( system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions.
Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an air bag from functioning correctly. Before
starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make sure that:
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there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag.
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there are no objects between the seat, door and B-pillar.
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no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hang on the grab handles or coat hooks.
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no accessories, such as cup holders, are attached to th
e vehicle within the deployment area of an air bag, e.g. to doors, side windows, rear side trim or side walls.
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no heavy, sharp-edged or fragileobjects are in the pockets of your clothing. Store such objects in a suitable place.
WARNING
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If you modify the air bag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it, the air bag can no longer function correctly. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects to it.
WARNING
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Sensors to control the air bags are located in the doors. Modifications or work not per­formed correctly to the doors or door panel­ing, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the function ofthe sensors being impaired. The air bags might therefore not function properly anymore. Consequently, the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. Always have work on the doors or door pan­eling carried out at a qualified specialist work­shop.
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Front air bags
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Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the steer­ing wheel. Front-passenger front air bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove box.
When deployed, the front air bags offer addi­tional head and thorax protection for the occu­pants in the front seats.
A permanently lit PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp informs you that the front­passenger front air bag is deactivated
Y page 35).
( The front-passenger front air bag will only
deploy if:
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an occupant is detected on the front­passenger seat
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the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is not lit (
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the restraint system control unit predicts a high accident severity
Side impact air bags
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Unsuitable seat covers could restrict or even prevent the deployment of the air bags inte­grated into the seats. Consequently, the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. In addition, the func­tions of BabySmart™ may be impaired. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz.
Y page 50)
WARNING
Side impact air bags : deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers additional thorax protection. However, it does not protect the:
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head
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neck
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arms
In the event of a side impact, the side impact air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs.
Pelvis air bags
WARNING
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Unsuitable seat covers could restrict or even prevent the deployment of the air bags inte­grated into the seats. Consequently, the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. In addition, the func­tions of BabySmart™ may be impaired. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz.
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Pelvis air bags : deploy below next to the outer seat cushions.
When activated, the pelvis air bag enhances the level of protection of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The pelvis air bag is deployed on the side of the impact.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags : are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the window curtain air bag enhances the level of protection for the head. However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the window curtain air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be deployed in other accident situations
Y page 43).
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Deployment of Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
WARNING
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The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a deployed air bag replaced at a qualified spe­cialist workshop as soon as possible.
WARNING
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A deployed air bag no longer offers any pro­tection and cannot provide the intended pro­tection in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified special­ist workshop in order to have a deployed air bag replaced.
It is important for your safety and that of your passenger to have deployed air bags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash.
WARNING
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Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed are no longer opera­tional and are unable to perform their inten­ded protective function. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Therefore, have pyrotechnic Emergency Ten­sioning Devices which have been triggered immediately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered or air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released. The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up.
Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hear­ing. The powder that is released generally does not constitute a health hazard, but it may cause short-term breathing difficulties in people with asthma or other respiratory problems. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle or open the windows as soon as it is safe to do so.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. National guidelines must be observed during disposal. In California, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm.
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Method of operation
During the first stage of a collision, the restraint system control unit evaluates important physi­cal data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel­eration, such as:
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duration
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direction
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intensity
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Based on the evaluation of this data, the restraint system control unit triggers the Emer­gency Tensioning Devices during a frontal or rear collision.
An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be triggered, if:
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the ignition is switched on
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the components of the restraint system are operational; see "Restraint system warning
Y page 35)
lamp" (
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the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on the respective front-passenger seat
The Emergency Tensioning Devices in the rear compartment are triggered independently of the lock status of the seat belts.
If the restraint system control unit detects a more severe accident, further components of the restraint system are activated independ­ently of each other in certain frontal collision situations:
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Driver's air bag
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Front-passenger front air bag
The front-passenger front air bag is activated or deactivated depending on the person on the front-passenger seat. The front-passenger front air bag can only deploy in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp (
Your vehicle has a two-stage driver's air bag. During the first deployment stage the driver's air bag fills with sufficient propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed with the maximum amount of propel­lant gas if a second deployment threshold is reached within a few milliseconds.
The activation threshold of the Emergency Ten­sioning Devices and the air bag are determined by evaluating the rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration which occurs at various points in the vehicle.
This process i nature. Deployment should take place in good time at the start of the collision.
Y page 35).
s pre-emptive in
The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by:
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the distribution of forces during the collision
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the collision angle
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the deformation characteristics of the vehicle
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the characteristics of the object with which the vehicle has collided
Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred do not play a deci­sive role in the deployment of an air bag. Nor do they provide an indication of air bag deploy­ment.
The vehicle can be deformed considerably, with­out an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of deceleration is not high. Conversely, air bags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deforma­tion. This is the case if, for example, very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body mem­bers are hit, and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact or if the vehicle rolls over, the applicable components of the restraint system are activa­ted independently of each other depending on the apparent type of accident.
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Side impact air bag and pelvis air bag on the side of impact, independently of the Emer­gency Tensioning Device and the use of the seat belt
The side impact air bag on the front­passenger side deploys under the following conditions:
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BabySmart™ detects that the front­passenger seat is occupied or
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the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
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Window curtain air bag on the side of impact, independently of the use of the sea
t belt and independently of whether the front­passenger seat is occupied
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Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the system determines that deployment can offer addi­tional protection in this situation
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Window curtain air bags on the driver's and front-passenger side in certain situations when the vehicle rolls over, if the system determines that deployment can offer addi­tional protection to that provided by the seat belt
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Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
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The different air bag systems work independ­ently of each other.
How the air bag system works is determined by the severity of the accident detected, especially the vehicle deceleration or accel­eration and the apparent type of accident:
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frontal collision
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side impact
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rollover
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK­PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes
WARNING
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The function of the head restraint may be impaired if you:
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attach objects such as coat hangers to the head restraints, for example
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use head restraint covers
If you do so, the head restraints cannot fulfill their intended protective function in the event of an accident. In addition, objects attached to the head restraints could endanger other vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk of injury.
Do not attach any objects to the head restraints and do not use head restraint cov­ers.
Method of operation
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints offer additional protection against head and neck injuries. In the event of a rear collision of a certain severity, the NECK­PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the driver's and front-passenger seats are moved forwards and upwards. This provides better head support.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints have been triggered in an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the driver's seat and the front-passenger seat
Y page 45). Otherwise, the additional protec-
( tion will not be available in the event of another
rear-end collision. You can see that a NECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head restraint has been triggered if it is tilted forward and can no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the functionality of the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints checked at a qualified specialist workshop after a rear-end collision.
Resetting a triggered NECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head restraint
NECK-PRO head restraints
Do not insert your finger between the cushion of the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular attention while resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints.
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Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion forwards in the direction of arrow :.
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Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion down as far as it will go in the direction of arrow ;.
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With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK­PRO head restraint cushion backwards in the direction of arrow = until it engages.
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Repeat this procedure for the second NECK­PRO head restraint.
Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
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requires a lot of strength. If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
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the engine is switched off and the fuel supply is cut off
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vehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency call
Children in the vehicle
Safety
Do not insert your finger between the cushion of the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular attention while resetting the NECK-PRO luxury head restraints.
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Remove resetting tool : from the vehicle document wallet.
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Slide resetting tool : into guide ; between the NECK-PRO luxury head restraint and the rear cover of the head restraint.
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Push resetting tool : downwards until you hear the head restraint deployment mecha­nism engage.
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Pull out resetting tool :.
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With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK­PRO luxury head restraint cushion backwards in the direction of arrow = until it engages.
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Repeat this procedure for the second NECK­PRO luxury head restraint.
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Put resetting tool : back into the vehicle document wallet.
If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-
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PRO luxury head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Automatic measures after an acci­dent
Immediately after an accident, the following measures are implemented, depending on the type and severity of the impact:
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the hazard warning lamps are activated
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the emergency lighting is activated
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the vehicle doors are unlocked
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the front side windows are lowered
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the electrically adjustable steering wheel is raised
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes­Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years and under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
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always secure this child in a restraint system approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child.
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be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
WARNING
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If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi­cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
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release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.
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start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip­ment and become trapped. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
WARNING
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If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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WARNING
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If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil­dren may burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metal parts of the child restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with you, always ensure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro­tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, let it cool down before securing the child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always make sure that all vehicle occupants are positioned properly in their seats and have cor­rectly fastened their seat belts. Take particular care with children.
Please take note of the safety notes on seat belts (
Y page 36) and the notes on their correct
Y page 37).
use ( A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
WARNING
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If the seat belt is released while driving, the child restraint system will no longer be secured properly. The special seat belt retrac­tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot be immediately refastened. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten­tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate the special seat belt retractor and secure the child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
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Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions.
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Pull the seat belt smoothly out of the belt sash guide.
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Engage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
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Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again. While the seat belt is retracting, you should hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt retractor is enabled.
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Push the child restraint system down so that the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Removing the child restraint system and deac­tivating the special seat belt retractor:
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Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions.
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Press the release button of the seat belt buckle and route the seat belt tongue back towards the belt sash guide. The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.
Child restraint system
The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in:
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all 50 states
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the U.S. territories
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the District of Columbia
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all Canadian provinces
You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any author­ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
WARNING
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If the child restraint system is installed incor­rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as intended. The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions and the notes on use. Please ensure, that the base of the child restraint system is
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always resting completely on the seat cush­ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use child restraint systems with the original cover designed for them. Only replace damaged covers with genuine covers.
WARNING
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Safety
If the child restraint system is installed incor­rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change in direction. The child restraint system could be thrown about, strik­ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop­erly, even if they are not being used. Make sure that you observe the child restraint sys­tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing objects, luggage and loads securely under "Loading guidelines" (
WARNING
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Child restraint systems or their securing sys­tems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident can no longer protect as intended. The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident as soon as possible. Have the secur­ing systems on the child restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop, before you install a child restraint system again.
Securing systems for child restraint systems include:
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the seat belt system
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the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
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Top Tether anchorage points
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child
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on the front-passenger seat, be sure to
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observe the instructions on "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat"
Y page 51). This includes information on
( deactivating the front-passenger air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol­lowing standards:
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U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225
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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 instruct restraint system. You will also find the state­ment in the instruction manualprovided with the child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte­rior and on the child restraint system.
ion label on t
he child
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur­ing system
WARNING
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs (22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system. In the event of an accident, a child might not be restrained correctly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg), only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems with which the child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.
Always comply with the manufacturer's instal­lation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH­type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
When installing the child restraint system,
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make sure that the seat belt for the middle seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could otherwise be damaged.
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
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Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings :.
ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings : for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installed on the left and right rear seats.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock the rear seats and rear seat backrests after installing a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock verification indicator. Adjust the rear seat backrests so that they are in an upright position.
Top Tether anchorages
Top Tether anchorages ; are on the cargo compartment floor.
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Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount and the vehicle. This helps reduce the risk of injury even further. If the child restraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt, this should always be used.
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If the rear seats or the rear seat backrests are not locked, they could fold forwards in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. As a result, child restraint systems cannot perform their inten­ded protective function. Rear seats and rear seat backrests that are not locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of
X
Remove cargo compartment cover
Y page 219).
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Move the head restraint upwards.
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Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system with Top Tether. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions when doing so.
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Route Top Tether belt = under the head restraint between the two head restraint bars.
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Hook Top Tether hook : of Top Tether belt = into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Make sure that Top Tether belt B is not twis­ted.
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Tension Top Tether belt =. Always comply with the child restraint system manufactur­er's installation instructions when doing so.
X
Move head restraint back down again slightly if necessary (
Y page 75). Make sure that
you do not interfere withthe correct routing of Top Tether belt =.
Safety
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation sys­tem
The BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system's sensor system in the front-passenger seat detects whether a special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a transponder for the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system has been installed. In this case, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit. The front-passenger front air bag is deacti­vated.
When the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock or is in position 0, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is not lit.
i If the front-passenger front air bag is deac-
tivated by the BabySmart™ air bag deactiva­tion system, the following remain enabled on the front-passenger side:
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the side impact air bag
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the pelvis air bag
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the window curtain air bag
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the Emergency Tensioning Device
WARNING
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If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the front-passenger front air bag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
intended protective function. A person in the front-passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard.This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
In this case the front-passenger seat may not be used. You may only transport a child on the front-passenger seat if they are seated in a suitable rearward or forward-facing child restraint system. Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
WARNING
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If you secure a child in a forward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an accident, the child could:
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come into contact with the vehicle's inte­rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi­cator lamp is lit, for example
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be struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and down­wards from the belt sash guide. If necessary, adjust the belt sash guide and the front­passenger seat accordingly. Always observe the information about suitable positioning of the child restraint system in this Operator's Manual as well as the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
WARNING
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its
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front-passenger front air bag both before and during the journey.
Child restraint system on the front­passenger seat
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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : shows you whether the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
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Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up for approximately six seconds.
If, after the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp:
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is lit: the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.
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is not lit, the sensor system did not detect a child restraint system with transponder for the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system. If, in the event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the front-passenger front air bag is deployed.
WARNING
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Electronic devices on the front-passenger seat can affect the function of the Baby­Smart™ air bag deactivation system, for example:
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Laptop
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Mobile phone
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Transponder cards such as ski passes or access passes
The front-passenger air bag could deploy acci­dentally or not function as intended during an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any of the devices mentioned above or similar devices on the front­passenger seat. Be aware of the status of the
General notes
Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install the child restraint system on a rear seat.
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, always observe the information on the "Baby­Smart™ air bag deactivation system"
Y page 50).
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a result of:
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a child restraint system that is not detected by the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation sys­tem sensor system
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the unintentional deactivation of the front­passenger front air bag
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the unsuitable positioning of the child restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash­board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward­facing child restraint system on the front­passenger seat, always make sure that the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit (
Y page 35) is the front-
passenger front air bag deactivated. Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc­tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a forward­facing child restraint system on the front­passenger seat, always move the front­passenger seat as far back as possible. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front­passenger seat. The backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible
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against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt
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sash guide. If necessary, adjust the belt sash guide and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man­ufacturer's installation and operating instruc­tions.
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Problems with the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
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Problem
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp on the center console is lit.
The 6 restraint sys­tem warning lamp lights up and/or the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up briefly when you switch the ignition on.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a transponder for the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system has been installed on the front-passenger seat. The front-passenger air bag has therefore been deactivated as desired.
WARNING
G
There is no child restraint system installed on the front-passenger seat. The BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system is malfunctioning, for example due to electronic devices on the front-passenger seat.
There is a risk of injury.
X
Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat, for example:
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Laptop
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Mobile phone
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Card with a transponder, such as a ski pass or access pass
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front­passenger seat may not be used.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
G
The BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system is malfunctioning. Do not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is recommended that you install the child restraint system on a
suitable rear seat.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Please also refer to the notes about the restraint system warning
Y page 209).
lamp (
Safety
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats, activate the override switch. Otherwise, the children could be injured, e.g. by trapping themselves in the rear side window.
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WARNING
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehi­cle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, orwith access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle
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could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. The children could:
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injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
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be seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
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injure themselvesor cause an accident with vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned on these parts.
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To activate: press the child-proof lock lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
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Make sure that the child-proof locks are work­ing properly.
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To deactivate: press the child-proof lock lever up in the direction of arrow :.
Override feature for the rear side win­dows
WARNING
G
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats, activate the override switch. Otherwise, the children could be injured, e.g. by trapping themselves in the rear side window.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
WARNING
G
Children could open a rear door from inside the vehicle. This could result in serious inju­ries or an accident. Therefore, when children ride in the rear always secure the rear doors with the child-proof locks.
You secure each door individually with the child­proof locks on the rear doors. A door secured with a child-proof lock cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened from the outside.
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To activate/deactivate: press button :. If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the rear side windows is disabled. Operation is only possible using the switches in the driver's door. If indicator lamp ; is off, operation is possible using the switches in the rear com­partment.
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Pets in the vehicle
WARNING
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If you leave animals unattended or unsecured in the vehicle, they could press buttons or switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
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activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example
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activate or deactivate systems, thereby endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud­den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi­cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi­cle. Always secure animals properly during the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans­port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (
Y page 55)
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BAS (Brake Assist System) (Y page 56)
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Adaptive brake lights (Y page 56)
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ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) (
Y page 57)
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EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) (
Y page 58)
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 59)
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Trailer stabilization
Important safety notes
WARNING
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The ABS, the BAS, and the ESP when the differential locks are switched on. When the ABS, the BAS, and the ESP switched off
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wheels may lock during hard braking
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steering capabilities are reduced
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braking distance is increased
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vehicle stability in standard driving maneu­vers is increased
Make sure the differential locks are switched on at all times except when driving off-road for example. Switch on the differential locks immediately when returning from off-road driving.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei­ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
Please note that the driving safety systems
i
described only work as effectively as possible if there is adequate contact between the tires and the road surface. Pay particular attention to the information regarding tires, recommen­ded minimum tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires" section (
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way will the driving safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible.
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switch off
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are
Y page 262).
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
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Y page 55).
tion (
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WARNING
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If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems such as the BAS or the ESP off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that may come on as well as messages in the mul­tifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing the steering
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capability and extending the brakingdistance.
WARNING
G
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steerability and braking charac­teristics may be severely impaired. Addition­ally, further driving safety systems are deac­tivated. There is an increased danger of skid­ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme­diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This allows you to continue steering the vehicle when braking.
Provided that the differential locks are not active, ABS works from a speed of approx­imately 5 mph (8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even if you only brake gently.
The yellow ! ABS warning lamp in the instru­ment cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is run­ning.
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are also switched
Off-road ABS
An ESP®system specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically once the off­road program is activated.
At speeds below 37 mph (60 km/h), the front wheels lock cyclically during braking. The dig­ging-in effect achieved in the process reduces the stopping distance on off-road terrain. This limits steering capability.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
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Y page 55).
tion (
WARNING
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If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
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Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until the emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal.
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If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit­uation is over.
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To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
Adaptive brake lights
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or if braking is assisted by BAS, the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way, traffic traveling behind you is warned in an even more noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) to a standstill, the hazard warning lamps are activated automatically. If the brakes are applied again, the brake lamps light up continuously. The hazard warning lamps are deactivated automatically if you drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h). You can also switch off the hazard warning lamps using the hazard warning button (
Y page 89).
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ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
Y page 55).
tion (
WARNING
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®
If ESP
is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv­ing safety systems are deactivated. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP qualified specialist workshop.
Only operate the vehicle for a maximum of
!
ten seconds on a brake test dynamometer. Switch off the ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP erwise destroy the brake system.
A function or performance test should only
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be carried out on a two-axle dynamometer. Before you operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please consult a qualified workshop. You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system.
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monitors the driving stability and the trac-
ESP tion. Traction is the power transmission between the tires and the road surface.
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is deactivated if the å warning lamp in
ESP the instrument cluster lights up continuously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
Y page 207) and display messages which may
( be displayed in the instrument cluster
Y page 185).
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If ESP
detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits. ESP
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pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
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intervenes, the ÷ warning lamp
If ESP flashes in the instrument cluster.
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checked at a
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may oth-
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is not available
assists the driver when
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can
Driving safety systems
®
If ESP
intervenes:
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Do not deactivate ESP®under any circum­stances.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
i
sizes. Only then will ESP
If differential locks are switched on, ABS,
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BAS and ESP
®
switch off automatically.
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Traction control remains active, even if you deactivate ESP
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If appropriate for the driving conditions, engage the LOW RANGE off-road gear
Y page 162).
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Traction control is part of ESP Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer­red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you deactivate ESP
Traction control is no longer active above a speed of approximately 37 mph (60 km/h).
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi­vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer­red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
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.
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.
Deactivating/activating ESP
WARNING
G
If you deactivate ESP bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP bed in the following.
Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
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extended period with ESP could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
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function properly.
®
.
®
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, ESP®no longer sta-
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in the situations descri-
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deactivated. You
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Safety
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To deactivate: press button : until the
å warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
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To activate: press button : until the å warning lamp goes out in the instrument clus­ter.
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ESP
is activatedautomatically when the engine
is started.
Vehicles with the ECO start/stop func-
i
tion: the ECO start/stop function automati­cally switches the engine off when the vehicle comes to a stop. The engine starts automati­cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
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remains in its previously selected sta-
ESP tus. For example, if ESP before the engine was switched off, ESP remains deactivated when the engine is switched on again.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ing situations:
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when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP®no longer improves driving stability.
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the engine's torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting action, which pro­vides better grip.
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traction control is still activated.
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ESP®still provides support when you brake.
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and are driving at above 37 mph (60 km/h) (on AMG vehicles above 62 mph (100 km/h)),
®
still intervenes when one wheel reaches
ESP its grip limit even though it is deactivated.
If ESP®is deactivated and one or more
i
wheels start to spin, the ÷ warning lamp in
®
was deactivated
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:
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in the follow-
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa­tions, ESP
If ESP®is deactivated, it is reactivated auto-
i
®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
matically if you are driving at above 37 mph (60 km/h) (on AMG vehicles above 62 mph (100 km/h)) or you exceed a certain lateral acceleration.
Trailer stabilization
WARNING
G
If road and weather conditions are poor, trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv­ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can tip over before ESP
®
can detect this. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail­ing road and weather conditions.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP deactivated because of a malfunction.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer com­bination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly.
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In this situation, ESP detect if the vehicle/trailer combination begins to lurch. ESP
®
assists you and can
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slows the vehicle down by brak­ing and limiting the engine output until the vehi­cle/trailer combination has stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active above speeds of about 37 mph (60 km/h).
EBD (electronic brake force distribu­tion)
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
Y page 55).
tion (
WARNING
G
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can lock, e.g.under full braking. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
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Observe information regarding indicator and warning lamps ( messages (
Y page 206) as well as display
Y page 186).
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking.
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE provides increased braking safety. In addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function
Y page 157) and hill start assist (Y page 114).
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Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X
To activate: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
The immobilizer is always deactivated when
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you start the engine. In the event that the engine cannot be started
when the starter battery is fully charged, the immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an author­ized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
X
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart­Key.
If you then do not open a side door or the
i
rear door, the alarm system switches back on again after approximately 40 seconds.
X
To stop the alarm: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. The alarm is switched off.
or
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Press the % or & button on the Smart­Key. The alarm is switched off.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open:
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a door
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a door using the mechanical key
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the rear door
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the hood
The alarm is also triggered if:
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the position of the vehicle is changed.
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a window is smashed. The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys­tem (USA only) or Tele Aid system (Canada only) initiates a call to the Customer Assis­tance Center automatically. The mbrace emergency call system initiates the call if:
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you have subscribed to the Tele Aid service.
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the Tele Aid service has been activated properly.
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the required mobile phone, power supply and GPS are available.
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes allmodels
i
and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica­tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe­cific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
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workshops: (
Y page 23).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
WARNING
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Opening and closing
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
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open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.
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get out and disrupt traffic.
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operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:
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release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral.
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start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.
WARNING
G
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
WARNING
G
If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten­tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do notattach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
SmartKey functions
:
& To lock the vehicle
;
% Unlocks the vehicle
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To unlock centrally: press the % button. If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
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the vehicle is locked again.
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anti-theft protection is reactivated.
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
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the doors
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the rear door
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the fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
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and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (
When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board computer
Y page 179).
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Y page 180).
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Changing the settings of the locking system
You can change the setting of the locking sys­tem in such a way that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
If the setting of the locking system is
i
changed withinthe signal range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button locks or unlocks the vehicle.
X
To change the setting: press and hold down the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until battery check lamp : flashes twice.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
To unlock the driver's door and fuel filler
X
flap: press the % button once.
X
To unlock centrally: press the % button twice.
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
Restoring the factory settings
SmartKey
X
Press the % and & buttons simultane­ously for approximately six seconds until bat­tery check lamp : flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door or the rear door, the anti­theft alarm system will be triggered (
X
To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
:
Release catch
;
Mechanical key
X
Push release catch : in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove mechan­ical key ; from the SmartKey.
Y page 59).
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Opening and closing
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan­ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
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SmartKey
62
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check your national disposal guidelines. In California, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work­shop.
Checking the battery
Opening and closing
X
Press the & or % button. The battery is working properly if battery check lamp : lights up briefly.
If battery check lamp : does not light up during the test, the battery is discharged.
X
Change the battery (Y page 62).
:
Battery compartment cover
;
Mechanical key
X
Press mechanical key ; into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover : opens. Do not hold the cover closed while doing so.
X
Remove battery tray cover :.
You can obtain a battery at any qualified
i
specialist workshop.
Have the batteries replaced at a qualified
i
specialist workshop.
i If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button:
R
locks or
R
unlocks the vehicle
Replacing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
Y page 61).
(
=
Battery
X
Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out.
X
Insert the new battery with the positive ter­minal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
X
Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination.
X
Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover : and then press to close it.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.
X
Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle.
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Problems with the SmartKey
SmartKey
63
Problem
You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.
You have lost a Smart­Key.
You have lost the mechanical key.
The engine cannot be started using the Smart­Key.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from a distance of approximately 1.5 ft (50 cm) and try to unlockor lock the vehicle again.
If this does not work:
X
Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 62) and replace it if necessary
Y page 62).
(
X
Unlock (Y page 66) or lock (Y page 66) the vehicle using the mechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 66).
X
Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
The SmartKey has been in position 0 (Y page 112) for a considerable time.
X
Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
X
Start the engine.
The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to turn the SmartKey again.
If this does not work:
X
Check the battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 252).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 254).
or
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Opening and closing
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Doors
Doors
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R
injure themselves on vehicle parts
R
be seriously or fatally injured by extreme heat or cold
R
injure themselves or have an accident with
Opening and closing
vehicle equipment that may still be in oper­ation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and parts.
ld could be burned on these
a chi
WARNING
G
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shift theautomatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral.
R
start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.
Unlocking and opening doors from the inside
If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm (
Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.
Y page 59).
WARNING
G
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or cargo compart­ment unless they are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of
R
strong braking maneuvers
R
sudden changes of direction
R
an accident
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X
Front doors: pull door handle ;. If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X
Rear compartment doors: pull handle : up. The door is unlocked.
X
Pull door handle ;.
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
WARNING
G
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral.
R
start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.
Doors
X
To unlock: press button :.
X
To lock: press button ;. If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks.
You can open a front door from inside the vehi­cle evenif it has been locked. Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the central locking button:
R
and the SmartKey is restored to the factory settings, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a front door is opened from inside the vehicle.
R
and the SmartKey is set to an individual set­ting, only the front door that is opened from inside the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with the SmartKey, it does not unlock if you use the cen­tral locking button.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
i
the inside if the vehicle has been locked from the outside using the SmartKey.
It is only possible to lock the vehicle cen-
i
trally if all doors are closed.
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You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside.
The central locking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
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Doors
66
Automatic locking feature
:
To deactivate
;
To activate
X
To deactivate: press and hold button : for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X
To activate: press and hold button ; for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
Opening and closing
If you press one of the two buttons and do
i
not hear a tone, the relevant setting has already been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle's wheels are moving at a speed in excess of 9 mph (15 km/h).
You could therefore be locked out if:
R
the vehicle is being pushed.
R
the vehicle is being towed.
R
the vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer.
You can also switch the automatic locking func­tion on and off using the on-board computer
Y page 180).
(
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise to position 1. The door is unlocked.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.
Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be centrally locked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X
Close the front-passenger door, the rear doors and the tailgate.
X
Press the locking button (Y page 65).
X
Make sure that the locking knobs on the doors are still visible. Press down the locking knobs by hand, if necessary.
X
Close the driver's door from the outside.
Unlocking the driver's door (mechan­ical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be centrally unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechani­cal key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm sys­tem will be triggered (
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
Y page 61).
(
Y page 59).
X
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
Y page 61).
(
X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.
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X
Make sure that the doors and the tailgate are locked.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.
If you lock the vehicle as described above,
i
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-theft alarm system is not armed.
Rear door
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R
injure themselves on vehicle parts
R
be seriously or fatally injured by extreme heat or cold
R
injure themselves or have an accident with vehicle equipment that may still be in oper­ation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these parts.
WARNING
G
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or cargo compart­ment unless they are firmly secured in place.
Rear door
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of
R
strong braking maneuvers
R
sudden changes of direction
R
an accident
WARNING
G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear door is open when the engine is running, par­ticularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compart­ment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the rear door. Never drive with the rear door open.
The tailgate swings out to the side when
!
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance.
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
i
compartment. Otherwise, you could lock yourself out.
Opening
You can only open the rear door after unlocking it first.
X
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X
Press release button : and pull door han­dle ;.
X
Open the rear door.
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Side windows
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Closing
X
Push the rear door closed from outside the vehicle.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with the & button on the SmartKey.
Side windows
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or press
Opening and closing
the switch to open the side window again.
WARNING
G
While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side win­dow and the door frame as the side window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win­dow during the opening procedure. If some­body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again.
Opening and closing the side win­dows
The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take prece­dence.
The side windows cannot be operated from the rear when the override feature for the side win­dows is activated (
Y page 54).
:
Front left
;
Front right
=
Rear right
?
Rear left
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition.
X
To open: press the corresponding switch.
X
To close: pull the corresponding switch.
X
To open automatically: press the corre­sponding switch briefly beyond the point of resistance. The side window opens completely.
X
To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull the corresponding switch again.
You can continue to operate the side win-
i
dows after you switch off the engine or remove the SmartKey. This function is avail­able for up to five minutes or until the driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
The side windows cannot be operated from
i
the rear when the override feature for the side windows is activated (
Y page 54).
Convenience opening
The convenience opening feature can only
i
be operated using the SmartKey. The Smart­Key must be close to the driver's door handle.
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R
open the side windows
R
open the sliding sunroof
R
switch on the seat ventilation for the driver's seat and front-passenger seat
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X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle.
X
Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are in the desired position.
X
To interrupt convenience opening: release the % button.
Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When the convenience closing feature is oper­ating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is oper­ating. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.
Operation
Sliding sunroof
that nobody can become trapped when clos­ing the side windows.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects are trapped between the side window and the door frame.
X
Remove the objects.
X
Close the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side win­dow has closed.
If a side window is obstructed again during clos­ing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side win­dow has closed.
If a side window no longer opens or closes
i
due to a malfunction, contact a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
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The "convenience closing feature" can only
i
be operated using the key. The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.
When you lock the vehicle, you can simultane­ously:
R
close the side windows
R
close the sliding sunroof
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle.
X
Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed.
X
Make sure that all the side windows and the sliding sunroof are closed.
X
To interrupt convenience closing: release the & button.
Problems with the side windows
WARNING
G
Closing the side windows withincreased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of
!
snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened
!
or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
The weather can change abruptly. It could
!
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the slid­ing sunroof is closed when you leave the vehi­cle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.
Resonance noises can occur in addition to
i
the usual airflow noises when the sliding sun­roof is open. They are caused by minor pres­sure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or elim­inate these noises.
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Sliding sunroof
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Opening and closing the sliding sun­roof
Overhead control panel
:
To raise
;
To open
=
To close/lower
Opening and closing
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 (
Y page 112) in the ignition.
X
Press or pull the ¡ switch in the corre­sponding direction.
X
To open automatically: press the
¡ switch briefly beyond the point of resist­ance in the direction of arrow ;. The sliding sunroof opens completely.
X
To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull the ¡ switch again.
When opening and raising the roof, auto-
i
matic operation is only available if the sliding sunroof is in the closed position.
X
Open the rear door.
X
Pull offedge protection : from the door pillar in the direction of arrow ;.
X
Pull away rear panel trim = as far as neces­sary in the direction of arrow ? until the electrical connections can be accessed.
X
Disconnect the electrical connections.
X
Remove rear panel trim = completely.
X
Take lug wrench A out of the vehicle tool kit (
Y page 248).
X
Place lugwrench A onto the hexagonal nut of the actuator.
X
To open: turn lug wrench A counter-clock- wise.
X
To close: turn lug wrench A clockwise.
Operating the sliding sunroof man­ually
The actuator is located in the cargo compart­ment, on the left-hand side behind the rear wall trim.
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X
Reconnect the electrical connections.
X
Re-install rear panel trim =. When doing so, hook lugs B of rear panel trim = into vehicle side wall C.
X
Re-install edge protection :.
X
Close the rear door.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
WARNING
G
You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti-entrap­ment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof.
Sliding sunroof
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If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened
!
or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during clos­ing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the ¡ switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the ¡ switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
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Seats
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes allmodels
i
and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica­tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe­cific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
i
workshops: (
Y page 23).
Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
:
Steering wheel
;
Seat belts
=
Backrest
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
Y page 72).
ment (
X
Make sure that seat = is adjusted properly. Electrical seat adjustment (
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R
you are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible
R
you are sitting in a normal upright position
R
you can fasten the seat belt properly
R
you have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position
Y page 74)
R
you have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported
R
you can depress the pedals properly
X
Check whether the head restraint is adjusted properly (
Y page 74).
When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint.
X
Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment (
X
Make sure that steering wheel : is adjusted
Y page 72).
properly. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
Y page 78).
(
When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that:
R
you can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent
R
you can move your legs freely
R
you can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly
X
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
Y page 36).
(
X
Check whether you have fastened seat belt ; properly (
Y page 38).
The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your shoulder
R
be routed in your pelvic area across the hip joints
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic condi-
Y page 80).
tions (
X
Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror set­tings with the memory function (
Y page 82).
Seats
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock.
WARNING
G
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags" (
Y page 40) and "Children in the vehicle" Y page 46).
(
WARNING
G
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer­ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
WARNING
G
If the head restraints are not installed or not adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro­tection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal­led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
Make sure that you do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats when adjusting the head restraints. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.
Seats
WARNING
G
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and prop­erly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommen­ded for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is sig­nificantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
!
heating, observe the following information:
R
keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.
R
if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating. The seat heat­ing should also not be used to dry the seats.
R
clean the seat covers as recommended; see the "Interior care" section.
R
do not transport heavy loads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passen­gers, if possible.
R
when the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating materi­als, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
Make sure that there are no objects in the
!
footwell under or behind the seats when mov­ing the seats back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
When the rear bench seat is folded for-
!
wards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost position. You could otherwise damage the seats and the rear bench seat.
Make sure that the sun visor is folded up
!
before adjusting the backrest and head restraint height. The head restraint and sun
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visor could otherwise collide when the head restraint is fully extended.
If the front door is open, the seats can be
i
adjusted for up to 30 minutes after the igni­tion has been switched off.
The rear-compartment head restraints can
i
be removed ( For more information, contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
You can find further information about
i
enlarging the cargo compartment (folding the rear bench seat forwards) on (
Y page 75).
Y page 218).
Adjusting the seats electrically
Make sure that the cup holder on the center
!
console is folded down before you move the front-passenger seat forwards.
Always drive with the head restraints instal­led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
Observe the following when adjusting the head restraints:
X
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly.
X
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.
Adjusting the front seat head restraint height
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
:
Head restraint height
;
Seat cushion angle
=
Seat height
?
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
A
Backrest angle
You can store the seat settings using the
i
memory function (
Adjusting the head restraints
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If head restraints are not installed and adjus­ted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Y page 82).
:
Head restraint height
;
Seat cushion angle
=
Seat height
?
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
A
Backrest angle
X
Slide head restraint adjustment button : up or down in the direction of the arrow.
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Adjusting the luxury head restraints
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
X
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-hand side bolster : into the desired position.
To adjust the angle of the head restraint:
X
push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.
Resetting the front seat head restraints
It is necessary to reset the front seat head restraints after the voltage supply has been interrupted, e.g. if the battery has been com­pletely discharged or disconnected.
X
Make sure that the cup holder on the center console is folded down (
X
Move the seat as far forward as possible and the head restraint in as far as possible.
Y page 220).
Observe the following when adjusting the head restraints:
X
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly.
X
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height
X
Once the head restraint is fully lowered, press release catch :.
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position.
X
To lower: press release catch : and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Rear seat head restraints
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If head restraints are not installed and adjus­ted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal­led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
Installing/removing the rear seat head restraints
X
To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop.
X
Press release catch : and pull the head restraint out of the guides.
X
To re-install: place the head restraint in the guides of the backrest.
The notches on the guide rod must be on the
i
left-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel.
X
Push the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position.
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Seats
Adjusting the multicontour seat
:
To adjust the thigh cushion
;
To adjust the backrest contour in the lumbar region
=
To adjust the backrest contour in the upper back region
?
To adjust the side bolsters of the seat back­rest
You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 (
Y page 112) in the ignition lock.
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum sup­port for your back.
Switching the seat heating on/off
General notes
WARNING
G
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to become very hot. The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high tempera­tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly.
The red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
i
heating may switch off. One or more of the indicator lamps in the seat
heating button are flashing.
Switching the front-seat heating on/off
:
To raise the backrest contour
;
To soften the backrest contour
=
To lower the backrest contour
?
To harden the backrest contour
X
To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
X
To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
The system automatically switches from
i
level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.
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The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
Switching the rear-seat heating on/off
X
To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
X
To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
The system automatically switches from
i
level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
Problems with the seat heating
If the on-board voltage is too low, the seat heat­ing is switched off automatically.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. If the on-board voltage is only interrupted briefly, the seat heating will switch back on automatically. If the seat heating is not switched on automatically:
X
Switch on the seat heating manually
Y page 76)
(
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off
Seat ventilation is only available for the front seats.
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 (
Y page 112) in the ignition lock.
X
To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set.
If you open the side windows and the sliding
i
sunroof using the SmartKey (
Y page 68), the
driver's seat ventilation automatically switches to the highest level.
X
To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
i
ventilation may switch off.
Problems with the seat ventilation
If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing, the seat ventila­tion has switched off automatically. The vehi­cle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will switch back on automat­ically.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Steering wheel
78
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer­ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
WARNING
G
Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Adjusting the steering wheel
i Further related subjects:
R
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 79)
R
Storing settings (Y page 82)
Steering wheel heating
Activating/deactivating
:
To switch on the steering-wheel heating
;
To switch off the steering-wheel heating
=
Indicator lamp
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel.
X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Turn the catch in the direction of arrow :. Indicator lamp = lights up.
X
To deactivate: make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Turn the catch in the direction of arrow ;. Indicator lamp = goes out.
:
To adjust the steering wheel height
;
To adjust the steering wheel position (fore­and-aft adjustment)
If the driver's door is open, the steering
i
wheel can be adjusted for up to 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.
The steering wheel heating does not switch
i
off automatically.
i The steering wheel heating may switch off
temporarily if:
R
the temperature in the vehicle interior is above 86 ‡ (30 †)
R
the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95 ‡ (35 †)
Indicator lamp = remains on.
The steering wheel heating is deactivated if
i
you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
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Steering wheel
79
Problems with the steering wheel heat­ing
:
To switch on the steering-wheel heating
;
To switch off the steering-wheel heating
=
Indicator lamp
If steering wheel heating indicator lamp = is flashing, the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's elec­trical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel heating will switch back on automatically.
Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea­ture
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts the steering wheel and the driver's seat, you and other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak­ing adjustments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat and the steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
press one of the memory function position buttons, or
R
press one of the memory function memory buttons, or
R
move the switch for steering wheel adjust­ment in the opposite direction to that in which the steering wheel is moving
The adjustment process is stopped.
WARNING
G
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is making adjustments, you could lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before driving off.
Do not activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-
!
ture, if the seat backrest is reclined too far backwards. This can damage the front or rear seats. You must first move the backrest to a vertical position.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY­ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer
Y page 181).
(
Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel moves upwards and towards the dashboard if:
R
you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or
R
you open the driver's door with the SmartKey in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock
The steering wheel only moves upwards and
i
towards the dashboard if it has not already reached the upper steering limiter.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Mirrors
80
Position of the steering wheel for driv­ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when:
R
the driver's door is closed
R
you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
The last position of the steering column is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function
Y page 82).
(
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you have a good overview of the traffic conditions behind you.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
WARNING
G
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side reduces the size of the image. Visible objects are actually closer than they appear.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
This means that you could misjudge the dis­tance from road users traveling behind, e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci­dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the actual distance from the road users traveling behind by glancing over your shoulder.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (
X
Press button : to select the left-hand exte-
Y page 112).
rior mirror
or
X
Press button ; to select the right-hand exte­rior mirror.
X
Press button = up, down, or to the left or right until you have adjusted the exterior mir­ror to the correct position. You should have a good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
i
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are heated automati-
i
cally if the rear window defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec­trically
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (
X
Briefly press :. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
i
always folded out fully while driving. They could otherwise vibrate.
If you are driving faster than 9 mph
i
(15 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exte­rior mirrors.
Y page 112).
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Mirrors
81
Setting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or com­pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the on-board computer
Y page 181).
(
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition lock (
X
Briefly press :.
Y page 112).
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out automatically
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer
Y page 181):
(
R
the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
R
the exterior mirrors fold out again automati­cally as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front-passenger door.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
X
Press button : repeatedly until you hear the mirror engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
Y page 80).
(
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare mode if:
R
the ignition is switched on and
R
incident light from headlamps strikes the sen­sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
i
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior light­ing is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir­ror on the front-passenger side
Setting/storing the parking position
Using reverse gear
:
Left-hand exterior mirror
;
Right-hand exterior mirror
=
Adjustment button
?
Memory button
You can position the front-passenger side exte­rior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the igni­tion lock (
X
Press button ; for the exterior mirror on the
Y page 112).
front-passenger side.
X
Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the preset parking position.
X
Use adjustment button = to adjust the exte­rior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb. The parking position is stored.
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Memory functions
82
If you shift the transmission to another posi-
i
tion, the exterior mirror on the front­passenger side returns to the driving position.
Using the memory button
:
Left-hand exterior mirror
;
Right-hand exterior mirror
=
Adjustment button
?
Memory button
You can position the front-passenger side exte­rior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. This setting can be stored using memory button M ?.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 (
Y page 112) in the ignition lock.
X
With the exterior mirror on the front-
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
passenger side activated, use adjustment button = to adjust the exterior mirror. In the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the curb should be visible.
X
Press memory button M ? and one of the arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move.
X
If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position set­ting
:
Left-hand exterior mirror
;
Right-hand exterior mirror
=
Adjustment button
?
Memory button
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 (Y page 112) in the ignition lock.
X
Adjust the exterior mirror on the front­passenger side using button ;.
X
Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position:
R
as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h)
R
if you press button : for the exterior mirror on the driver's side
Memory functions
Storing settings
WARNING
G
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
G
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
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pants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust­ments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme­diately release the memory function position button. The adjustment process is stopped.
WARNING
G
Children could become trapped if they acti­vate the memory function, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey withyou and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people.
The following settings are stored as a single memory preset:
R
position of the seat, backrest and head restraint
R
driver's side: steering wheel position
R
driver's side: position of the exterior mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides
Memory functions
X
Press the M memory button.
X
Press one of memory buttons 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected stor­age position.
Calling up a stored setting
If you want to move the seat from the fully
!
reclined position to a stored seat position, first raise the backrest using the seat switch. The seat could otherwise be damaged.
X
Press and hold the relevant memory button 1, 2 or 3, until the seat, head restraints, steering
wheel and mirrors are in the stored position.
The setting procedure is interrupted as soon
i
as you release the memory button.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 (
Y page 112) or that the respective door is
open.
X
Adjust the seat (Y page 74) and head restraint
Y page 74).
(
X
On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel
Y page 78) and the exterior mirrors
(
Y page 80).
(
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Exterior lighting
84
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes allmodels
i
and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica­tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe­cific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
i
workshops: (
Y page 23).
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom­mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Light switch
Operation
Switch off the parking lamps and low-beam
!
headlamps when you leave the vehicle. This
Lights and windshield wipers
prevents the battery from discharging.
If the battery has been excessively dis-
!
charged, the parking lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start. Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according to legal standards. Avoid the continuous use of the T parking lamps for several hours. If pos­sible, switch on the X right or the W left standing lamp.
1 W 2 X 3 T
4 Ã
5 L
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the com­bination switch (
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand­ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
R
R
Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Turn the light switch to Ã.
Y page 88).
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock open the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0 in the ignition lock.
Low-beam headlamps
1 W 2 X 3 T
Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
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4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
5 L
X
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi­tion 2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L. The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
1 W 2 X 3 T
Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deac­tivated.
X
Turn the light switch to Ã. With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/ low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta­tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the
light switch to T, the daytime running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to L, the manual settings take prec­edence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
1 W 2 X 3 T
Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deac­tivated upon delivery from the factory.
To activate the daytime running lamps:
X
activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer (
X
Turn the light switch to Ã.
Y page 179).
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to T or L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode
WARNING
G
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low­beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to the weather
Lights and windshield wipers
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conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light­ing at all times.
1 W 2 X 3 T
Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
5 L
X
Lights and windshield wipers
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to Ã. SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off auto­matically depending on the brightness of the ambient light
With the engine running: if you have activated the daytime running lamps function in the on­board computer, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the bright­ness of the ambient light.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
1 W 2 X 3 T
4 Ã
5 L B R
X
X X
X
Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps Rear fog lamp
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to L or Ã. Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the instru­ment cluster lights up.
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instru­ment cluster goes out.
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Parking lamps
1 W 2 X 3 T
4 Ã
5 L B R
X
Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps Rear fog lamp
To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
Standing lamps
1 W 2 X 3 T
4 Ã
5 L B R
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
X
X
Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps Rear fog lamp
To switch on the standing lamps: the SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or it should be in position 0 (
Y page 112).
Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the vehicle).
Lights and windshield wipers
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is operated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running (
Y page 96). When you switch off
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the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.
Combination switch
Turn signal
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
X
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi­tion 2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :. In the à position, the high-beam head­lamps areonly switched on when it is dark and the engine is running.
The blue K indicator lamp in the instru­ment cluster lights up when the high-beam headlamps are switched on.
To switch off the high-beam headlamps:
X
move the combination switch back to its nor­mal position. The blue K indicator lamp in the instru­ment cluster goes out.
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
High-beam flasher
?
Turn signal, left
X
To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.
X
To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of
Lights and windshield wipers
arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
High-beam flasher
?
Turn signal, left
High-beam flasher
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
High-beam flasher
?
Turn signal, left
X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the igni­tion lock to position 1 or 2, or start the engine.
X
Pull the combination switch briefly in the direction of arrow =.
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Hazard warning lamps
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
X
press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
X
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed or
R
the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig­gered, or
R
the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch on automati­cally if an air bag or the Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered and the SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition lock.
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati­cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli­cation.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
i
ignition is switched off.
Headlamps and indicator lamps fog­ged up on the inside
The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity.
X
Drive with the headlamps switched on. The level of moisture diminishes, depending on the length of the journey and the weather conditions (humidity and temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading lamp on/off
;
c Switches the front interior lighting on
=
t Switches the cargo compartment lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?
| Switches the front interior lighting/ automatic interior lighting control off
A
p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
B
Switches the automatic interior lighting con­trol on
Lights and windshield wipers
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Rear-compartment overhead control panel
:
p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
;
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off
Interior lighting control
General notes
The interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except for when the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. This prevents your vehicle's battery from dis­charging.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may be set using the control on the instrument cluster
Y page 171).
(
Lights and windshield wipers
Automatic interior lighting control
?
| Switches the front interior lighting/ automatic interior lighting control off
A
p Switches the right-hand front reading lamp on/off
B
Switches the automatic interior lighting con­trol on
X
To switch on: move switch B to the center position.
The interior lighting switches on automatically when it is dark if you:
R
unlock the vehicle
R
open a door
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
X
To switch off: press the | symbol on switch B.
The interior lighting remains switched off even when it is dark if you:
R
unlock the vehicle
R
open a door.
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer (
Y page 180).
When a front door is opened, the front interior lighting comes on. When a rear door is opened, the rear interior lighting comes on. In addition, the courtesy lights come on.
If a door remains open and the SmartKey is
i
not in the ignition lock, the interior lighting switches off after a short while.
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading lamp on/off
;
c Switches the front interior lighting on
=
t Switches the cargo compartment lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
Manual interior lighting control
Front interior lighting
If the interior lighting has been switched on
!
manually, it will not be switched off automat­ically.
This can cause the starter battery to dis­charge.
Make sure that the interior lighting does not remain switched on too long after the engine has been switched off.
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Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading lamp on/off
;
c Switches the front interior lighting on
=
t Switches the cargo compartment lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?
| Switches the front interior lighting/ automatic interior lighting control off
A
p Switches the right-hand front reading lamp on/off
B
Switches the automatic interior lighting con­trol on
X
To switch on: press the c symbol on switch B.
X
To switch off: set switch B to the center position.
Interior lighting
A
p Switches the right-hand front reading lamp on/off
B
Switches the automatic interior lighting con­trol on
X
To switch on/off: press the p button.
Cargo compartment lamp
WARNING
G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear door is open when the engine is running, par­ticularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compart­ment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the rear door. Never drive with the rear door open.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
!
you wish to leave the rear door open for a longer period. The battery may otherwise dis­charge.
Do not close the rear door while lock : is
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engaged at the bottom. Otherwise, you could damage lock :.
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Reading lamps
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading lamp on/off
;
c Switches the front interior lighting on
=
t Switches the cargo compartment lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?
| Switches the front interior lighting/ automatic interior lighting control off
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading lamp on/off
;
c Switches the front interior lighting on
=
t Switches the cargo compartment lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?
| Switches the front interior lighting/ automatic interior lighting control off
A
p Switches the right-hand front reading lamp on/off
B
Switches the automatic interior lighting con­trol on
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X
To switch on/off: press the t button.
If you open the rear door, the cargo com-
i
partment lamp comes on. You will then be unable to switch it off using the t button.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if you wish to leave the rear door open for a longer period. This prevents the battery from dis­charging.
X
Open the rear door.
To switch off with the rear door open:
X
press lock : down in the direction of the arrow until it engages. The cargo compartment lamp is switched off.
To switch on with the rear door open:
X
press lock cylinder ; on the door handle. The cargo compartment lamp resumes its normal function.
Lights and windshield wipers
Rear compartment lighting
A
p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
B
Switches the automatic interior lighting con­trol on
X
To switch on/off: press the t button.
The rear compartment lighting switches on
i
when you open a rear door. You will then be unable to switch it off using the t button.
If you leave the rear doors open for a long time, switch the rear compartment lighting off. This prevents the battery from discharg­ing.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
DANGER
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Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con­tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con­tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
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Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you could burn yourself on these components. There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading lamp on/off
;
c Switches the front interior lighting on
=
t Switches the cargo compartment lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?
| Switches the front interior lighting/ automatic interior lighting control off
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R
you touch it
R
it is hot
R
you drop it
R
you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps designed for that purpose. Only install spare bulbs of the same type and the specified voltage.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
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tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with liquids.
Xenon bulbs
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
LED modules
You can replace neither Xenon bulbs nor LED bulbs. Have LED modules replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Before changing bulbs
Have the following bulbs replaced at a qualified specialist workshop:
R
Additional turn signals in the exterior mirrors
R
High-mounted brake lamp
R
High-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon bulbs)
R
Daytime running lamps
R
Parking lamps/standing lamps
R
License plate lamp
Individual segments of the license plate
i
lamp LEDs may fail without a display message
splay
appearing in the multifunction di
. Regu­larly check the license plate lamp. If neces­sary, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You can replace the following bulbs:
R
Turn signal lamp (front)
R
Brake/tail lamp
R
Turn signal lamp (rear)
R
Tail lamps/standing lamps
R
Backup Light
R
Rear fog lamp
R
Side marker lamps
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot replace yourself. Only replace the bulbs listed (
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you cannot replace yourself replaced at a quali­fied specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con­sult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with your bare hands. Even minor contamination can burn into the glass surface and reduce the ser­vice life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb when instal­ling.
Only use bulbs of the correct type. If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop. Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these
function co
rrectly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb type can be found in the legend.
:
Turn signal lamp: 1156 NA
;
Side marker lamp: T 4 W
Rear bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb type can be found in the legend.
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Tail lamp/standing lamp: W 5 W
;
Brake lamp/tail lamp: P 21/5 W
=
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
?
Side marker lamp: T 4 W
A
Backup lamp: P 21 W
B
Rear fog lamp: P 21 W
Changing the front bulbs
Turn signal
Make sure that the protective grille does not
!
hit any painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork.
Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
!
could otherwise damage the lens.
Lights and windshield wipers
Turn signal lamp with protection grille (AMG vehi­cles)
X
Switch off the lights.
X
AMG vehicles: pull protection grille : in the direction of the arrow out of mounting ;.
X
Fold up protection grille :.
Example: turn signal lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Unscrew screws =.
X
Remove lens ?.
Example: turn signal lamp
X
Turn bulb A counter-clockwise, applying slight pressure, and remove it from the bulb holder.
X
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and, applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise until it engages.
X
Install lens ?.
X
Replace and tighten screws =.
X
AMG vehicles: fold down protection grille : and allow it to engage in mounting ;.
Side marker lamps
Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
!
could otherwise damage the lens.
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Front side marker lamp (example)
The bulbs of the front and rear side marker lamps are changed in the same way.
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Unscrew screws :.
X
Remove housing ;.
X
Remove dust cover =.
X
Push the catch to the side and pull the bulb holder with the bulb out of housing ;.
Replacing bulbs
X
Attach dust cover =.
X
Insert housing ;.
X
Replace and tighten screws :.
Changing the rear bulbs
Protection grille (AMG vehicles)
Make sure that the protective grille does not
!
hit any painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork.
Protection grille (AMG vehicles)
You must remove the protective grille before you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.
X
Unscrew screws ;.
X
Swing protection grille : to the right.
X
After changing the bulbs, swing protection grille : to the left.
X
Tighten screws ;.
Tail lamps
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Lightly press bulb ?, turn it counter-clock­wise and pull it out.
X
Insert the new bulb and, applying slight pres­sure, turn it clockwise until it engages.
X
Insert the bulb holder into housing ;.
When installing the lens, make sure that the
!
seal is positioned correctly.
Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
!
could otherwise damage the lens.
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X
Switch off the lights.
X
Unscrew screws :.
X
Remove lens ;.
=
Turn signal
?
Brake/tail lamp
A
Tail lamps/standing lamps
X
Turn the corresponding bulb counter-clock­wise, applying slight pressure, and remove it from the bulb holder.
X
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and, applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise until it engages.
X
Install lens ;.
X
Replace and tighten screws :.
X
AMG vehicles: secure the protection grille (
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Lights and windshield wipers
Backup lamp/rear fog lamp
Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
!
could otherwise damage the lens.
Example: rear fog lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Unscrew screws ;.
X
Remove lens :.
X
Turn bulb = counter-clockwise, applying slight pressure, and remove it from the bulb holder.
X
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and, applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise until it engages.
X
Install lens :.
X
Replace and tighten screws ;.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/off
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
!
the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col­lected on the windshield/rear window can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield/rear window is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the windshield wipers.
If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
!
windshield/rear window after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, this may be due to wax or other residue. Clean the windshield/rear window with washer fluid after an automatic car wash.
Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to
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optical influences and the windshield becom­ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind­shield wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
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If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wipers off
2
Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set to low sensitivity)
3
Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor set to high sensitivity)
4
° Continuous wipe, slow
5
¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B
í Single wipe
C
î To wipe with washer fluid
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Turn the combination switch to the corre­sponding position.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop the vehicle and open a front door. This protects people getting into and out of the vehicle from being sprayed with water.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors are closed and:
R
you shift the automatic transmission to drive position D or reverse gear R
or
R
you change the wipe setting on the combina­tion switch.
In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate wiping frequency is set automatically according to the intensity of the rain. In the Å position, the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä position, causing the windshield wip­ers to wipe more frequently.
Switching the rear window wiper on/ off
Combination switch
:
è Switch
2
b Wipes with washer fluid
3
I Switches on intermittent wiping
4
0 Switches off intermittent wiping
5
b Wipes with washer fluid
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Turn switch : on the combination switch to the corresponding position. When the rear window wiper is switched on, the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
The rear window wiper comes on automati-
i
cally if you shift the selector lever to R while the windshield wiper are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
!
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the wiper.
Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
!
arm has been folded away from the wind­shield.
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Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade. If you release the windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
Removing the wiper blades
:
Windshield wiper arm
;
Wiper blade
=
Locking spring
?
Hinge piece
Lights and windshield wipers
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
Fold wiper arm : away from the windshield until it engages.
X
Position wiper blade ; horizontally.
X
Press locking spring =.
X
Slide wiper blade ; with hinge piece ? from wiper arm :.
Installing the wiper blade
:
Windshield wiper arm
;
Wiper blade
=
Locking spring
?
Hinge piece
X
Slide wiper arm : into new wiper blade ; with hinge piece ?.
X
Engage locking spring = into the end of the wiper arm.
X
Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated cor­rectly.
X
Fold wiper arm : back onto the windshield.
Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstruct­ing the windshield wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combina­tion switch.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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