Mercedes Benz G Class 2017 Operator Manual

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

Digital Operator's Manual .................. 22

Introduction........................................... 22

Operation ............................................... 22

Introduction ......................................... 23

Protecting the environment ...................23

Genuine Mercedes-Benzparts............... 23

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

Service and vehicle operation ................24

Operating safety .................................... 26

QR codes for rescue cards .................... 28

Data stored in the vehicle ......................28

Information on copyright ....................... 29

At aglance ........................................... 31

Cockpit .................................................. 31

Instrument cluster .................................32

Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33

Center console ...................................... 34

Overhead control panel .........................36

Doorcontrolpanel ................................. 37

Safety ................................................... 38

Occupant safety .................................... 38

Childreninthe vehicle........................... 49

Pets in the vehicle................................. 57

Driving safety systems ........................... 57

Protection against theft .........................61

Lights and windshield wipers ............ 85

Exterior lighting ..................................... 85

Interior lighting ...................................... 88

Replacing bulbs..................................... 88

Windshield wipers .................................. 92

Climate control .................................... 95

Overview of the climate control sys-

tem ........................................................ 95

Operating the climate control system .... 97

Air vents .............................................. 101

Drivingand parking .......................... 103

Notesonbreaking-in anew vehicle..... 103

Driving ................................................. 103

Adjustable damping ............................. 109

Automatictransmission....................... 109

Refueling ............................................. 118

Parking ................................................ 120

Driving tips.......................................... 122

Driving systems ................................... 131

Off-road driving systems ...................... 145

Towing atrailer.................................... 149

On-board computer and displays .... 157

Important safety notes ........................ 157

Displays and operation ........................ 157

Menusand submenus ......................... 159

Displaymessages ............................... 169

Warning and indicator lamps in the

instrument cluster ............................... 187

Opening and closing ........................... 63

SmartKey ............................................... 63

Doors ..................................................... 66

Rear door ............................................... 68

Side windows ......................................... 69

Sliding sunroof ....................................... 71

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 74

Correct driver's seat position ................74

Seats ..................................................... 74

Steering wheel ....................................... 79

Mirrors................................................... 81

Memory functions .................................. 83

Multimediasystem ........................... 198

Generalnotes ...................................... 198

Important safety notes ........................ 198

Function restrictions ............................ 198

Operating system ................................ 199

Stowageand features ...................... 204

Loading guidelines............................... 204

Stowageareas ..................................... 205

Features.............................................. 210

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Maintenance and care ...................... 225

Engine compartment ........................... 225

Maintenance ........................................ 230

Care ..................................................... 231

Breakdown assistance ..................... 238

Where willIfind...? .............................. 238

Flat tire ................................................ 240

Battery (vehicle) .................................. 241

Jump-starting ....................................... 243

Towing and tow-starting ...................... 246

Fuses ...................................................248

Wheels and tires ............................... 251

Important safety notes ........................ 251

Operation ............................................ 251

Winter operation.................................. 252

Tire pressure ....................................... 254

Loading the vehicle .............................. 260

All about wheels and tires ................... 263

Changing awheel ................................ 269

Wheeland tire combinations ...............273

Contents

Technical data ................................... 274

Information regarding technical data ... 274

Vehicle electronics .............................. 274

Identification plates .............................275

Service products and filling capaci-

ties ...................................................... 276

Vehicle data ......................................... 281

Vehicle data for off-roaddriving .......... 283

Trailer tow hitch ................................... 284

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Index

1, 2, 3...

4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

12 Vsocket

see Socket (12 V)

115 Vsocket ...................................... 213

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 171

Function/notes ................................ 57

Warninglamp ........................ 190,191

Accident

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent .................................................49

Activatingmedia mode

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

ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................61

Additives (engineoil) ........................ 279

Addressbook

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 198

Adjustabledamping .......................... 109

Adjusting thevolume

COMAND .......................................199

Airbags

Deployment ..................................... 46

Display message ............................ 175

Front airbag (driver, front

passenger)....................................... 45

Important safety notes .................... 43

Introduction ..................................... 43

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lamp ...........................................39

Pelvis air bag ................................... 45

Side impact air bag .......................... 45

Window curtain air bag .................... 46

Air vents

Important safety notes .................. 101

Rear ..................

Set

ting ...........................................101

Setting the center airvents ........... 102

Setting the sideair vents ...............102

Air-conditioningsystem

see Climate control

............................. 102

Alarm

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 61

Switching off (ATA) .......................... 61

Switching the function on/off

(ATA) ................................................ 61

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

All-wheeldrive

Transfercase ................................. 145

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 167

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Approach/departure angle .............. 130

Ashtray ............................................... 211

Assistancedisplay (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................164

Assistancemenu (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................164

ASSYST service interval display

Service messages .......................... 230

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 61

Function ...........................................61

Switching off the alarm .................... 61

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualifiedspecialist workshop

AUTO lights

Displaymessage ............................ 176

see Lights

Automatic car wash(care) ............... 231

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stopfunction) .................................... 107

Automatic engine switch-off(ECO

start/stopfunction) .......................... 106

Automatic headlamp mode ................ 86

Automatic transmission

Displaymessage ............................ 186

Drive position (ECOstart/stop

function) ........................................ 111

Drive program................................ 114

Driving tips.................................... 112

Emergency running mode.............. 117

Engaging drive position .................. 111

Engaging neutral ............................ 111

Engaging reverse gear................... 110

park p

Engaging the

Important safety notes .................. 109

osition ............ 110

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Kickdown ....................................... 112

Manualshifting .............................. 115

Neutral (ECO start/stop func-

tion) ............................................... 111

Overview ........................................ 109

Problem (malfunction) ................... 117

Programselector button ................ 113

Pulling away................................... 105

Selector lever ................................ 110

Shift ranges ................................... 114

Steering wheelpaddleshifters ...... 114

Trailer towing ................................. 113

Transmission position display ........ 110

Automatic transmission emer-

gencymode ....................................... 117

Axle load, permissible(trailertow-

ing) ...................................................... 284

BabySmart™

Air bagdeactivation system ............. 53

Back button ....................................... 199

Backup lamp

Replacing bulbs............................... 91

Ball coupling

Installing ........................................ 152

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 58

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 65

Important safety notes .................... 64

Replacing ......................................... 65

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 243

Displaymessage ............................ 178

Important safety notes .................. 241

Jump starting ................................. 243

Overview ........................................ 241

Blind SpotAssist

Activating/deactivating ................. 164

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 164

Displaymessage ............................ 181

Notes/function .............................. 137

Blootooth

Connecting adifferent mobile

phone ............................................ 203

Bluetooth

Searching for amobilephone ........ 202

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Telephony ...................................... 201

Brake fluid

Displaymessage ............................ 173

Notes............................................. 279

Brake fluid level ................................ 230

Brake forcedistribution

see EBD (electronicbrake force distribution)

Brake lamp

Replacing bulbs............................... 91

Brake lamps

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 57

BAS .................................................. 58

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 279

Displaymessage ............................ 171

EBD .................................................. 61

High-performance brake system .... 125

HOLD function ............................... 139

Important safety notes .................. 123

Maintenance .................................. 124

Parking brake ................................ 121

Riding tips...................................... 123

Warning lamp ................................. 189

Breakdown

see Flattire see Towing away

Brightness control(instrument

clusterlighting) ................................... 32

Brush guard ....................................... 221

Bulbs

Backuplamp.................................... 89

Brake lamp ...................................... 89

Rear fog lamp .................................. 89

Standing lamps (fro Sta

nding lamps (rear) ...................... 89

nt) ..................... 89

Tail lamp .......................................... 89

Turn signallamp(front) .................... 89

Turn signallamp(rear) ..................... 89

see Replacing bulbs

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Index

California

Important noticefor retail cus-

tomersand lessees .......................... 24

Callingupamalfunction

see Display messages

Camera

see Rear view camera

Care

Car wash ........................................ 231

Carpets..........................................237

Chrome parts................................. 235

Display...........................................236

Exhaustpipe.................................. 235

Exterior lights ................................ 234

General notes ................................ 231

Interior ...........................................236

Matte finish ................................... 233

Paint .............................................. 233

Plastic trim ....................................236

Power washer ................................ 232

Rearview camera .......................... 235

Rooflining ...................................... 237

Seat belt........................................ 237

Seat cover ..................................... 236

Selector lever................................ 236

Sensors ......................................... 234

Steering wheel............................... 236

Trimpieces.................................... 236

Washing by hand ........................... 232

Wheels........................................... 233

Windows........................................ 234

Wiperblades.................................. 234

Woodentrim .................................. 236

Cargocompartmentcover

Important safety notes .................. 209

Installing/removing ....................... 209

Notes/howtouse ......................... 209

Opening and closing ...................... 209

Cargocompartmentenlargement

Important safety notes .................. 206

Cargotie downrings ......................... 209

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 162

rcons

Cente

Lower section .................................. 35

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

Upper section .................................. 34

Central locking

Automaticlocking (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 166

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........ 63

Changeofaddress .............................. 25

Changeofownership .......................... 25

Changingbulbs

Standing lamp (rear) ........................ 91

Changinggears .................................. 112

Child

Restraint system .............................. 50

Child seat

BabySmart™ airbag deactivation

system ............................................. 53

Forward-facing restraint system ...... 55

LATCH-type(ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 51

On the front-passenger seat............ 54

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 55

Rearward-facing restraint system .... 54

Top Tether ....................................... 52

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 56

Rear doors ....................................... 56

Children

Specialseatbeltretractor ............... 50

Childreninthe vehicle

Important safety notes .................... 49

Chrome parts (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 235

Cigarette lighter ................................ 212

Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ........................... 234

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 235

Climate control

Controlling automatically................. 98

Cooling with airdehumidification ..... 97

Defrosting the windows................... 99

Defrosting the windshield ................ 99

Dual-zone automatic climate con-

trol ................................................... 95

ECO start/stop function .................. 97

Important safety notes .................... 95

ole

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Indicator lamp .................................. 97

Maximumcooling .............................99

Notes on using dual-zone auto-

matic climate control ....................... 96

Overview of systems ........................ 95

Problemwith the rear window

defroster ........................................ 100

Problems with "cooling with air

dehumidification" .............................97

Refrigerant .....................................280

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 281

Setting the airdistribution ...............98

Setting the airvents ...................... 101

Setting the airflow ........................... 98

Setting the temperature .................. 98

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off............................................ 101

Switching on/off.............................. 97

Switching residualheaton/off...... 101

Switching the rearwindow

defroster on/off............................ 100

Switching the ZONE function

on/off.............................................. 99

Windshield defroster ........................ 99

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 31

COMAND

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

see separate operating instructions

COMAND display

Cleaning ......................................... 236

Combination switch ............................ 87

Connecting aUSB device

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Consumptionstatistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 160

Controller ........................................... 199

Controllingspeed

see DISTRONIC PLUS

Convenience closingfeature .............. 70

Convenience opening feature ............ 70

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 229

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Filling capacity ............................... 280

Notes............................................. 279

Temperature (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 167

Temperature gauge........................ 158

Warning la

ooling

see Climate control

Cruise control

Cruisecontrol lever ....................... 131

Deactivating ................................... 132

Driving system ............................... 131

Function/notes............................. 131

Generalnotes ................................ 131

Important safety notes .................. 131

Resuming the storedspeed ........... 132

Setting aspeed .............................. 132

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 131

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 210

Important safety notes .................. 210

Rear compartment ......................... 210

mp ................................. 194

Data

see Technical data

Daytime runninglamps

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Switching on/off(on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 165

Switching on/off(switch) ................ 85

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 165

Interior lighting .............................. 166

Diagnosticsconnection ...................... 27

Differential locks

Disengaging ................................... 149

Engaging ........................................ 148

Front axle...................................... 149

Generalnotes ................................ 147

Rear axle........................................ 149

Terrain........................................... 147

Transfercase................................. 149

Digital Operator's Manual

Help................................................. 22

Introduction ..................................... 22

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Digital speedometer .........................160

Display messages

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 170

Driving systems .............................179

Engine ............................................ 176

General notes ................................ 169

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 170

Lights ............................................. 176

Safety systems .............................. 171

Service intervaldisplay.................. 230

SmartKey ....................................... 187

Tires ............................................... 183

Vehicle........................................... 186

Distance recorder

see Odometer see Tripodometer

Distance warning(warning lamp) .... 196

DISTRONICPLUS

Activating ....................................... 134

Activation conditions ..................... 134

Cruise control lever ....................... 134

Deactivating ................................... 136

Displaymessage ............................ 181

Driving tips.................................... 136

Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS....... 135

Function/notes............................. 132

Important safety notes .................. 133

Stopping ........................................ 135

Warning lamp ................................. 196

Doors

Automaticlocking (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 166

Automaticlocking (switch) ............... 67

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey)....................................... 63

Control panel ................................... 37

Displaymessage ............................ 186

Emergency locking ........................... 68

Emergency unlocking ....................... 68

Important safety notes .................... 66

Opening (frominside)...................... 67

Overview .......................................... 66

Drinking and driving ......................... 123

Drive program

Automatictransmission................. 114

Display........................................... 110

SETUP (on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............... 168

Driver's door

see Doors

Drivingdownhill ................................ 130

Drivinginmountainous terrain

Approach/departure angle ............ 130

Driving downhill............................. 130

Gradient-climbing capability

(maximum) ..................................... 130

Drivinglamps

nning lamps

see Day

Drivingoff-road

Driving downhill............................. 130

see Off-road driving

Drivingonfloodedroads .................. 125

Drivingsafety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57

ADAPTIVEBRAKE............................. 61

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 58

EBD (electronicbrake force distri-

bution) ............................................. 61

ESP

gram) ............................................... 58

Important safety information ........... 57

Overview .......................................... 57

Drivingsystems

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 137

Cruise control ................................ 131

Displaymessage ............................ 179

DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 132

HOLD function ............................... 139

PARKTRONIC ................................. 140

Rear viewcamera .......................... 143

Drivingtips

Automatictransmission ................. 112

Brakes ........................................... 123

Break-in period.............................. 103

DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 136

Downhillgradient ........................... 123

Drinking and driving ....................... 123

Driving in winter ............................. 126

Driving on floodedroads ................ 125

Driving on sand .............................. 129

Driving on wetroads ...................... 125

Driving overobstacles ................... 129

Exhaustcheck ............................... 123

Fuel................................................ 122

General.......................................... 122

Gravel roads .................................. 129

time ru

(Electronic Stability Pro-

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Index

Hydroplaning ................................. 125

Icy roadsurfaces........................... 126

Important safety notes .................. 103

Limited braking efficiency on sal-

ted roads ....................................... 124

Off-roaddriving .............................. 127

Off-roadfording ............................. 126

Pulling away on slippery surfaces..125

Snow chains .................................. 253

Subjecting brakes to aload........... 124

The first 1500 km .......................... 103

Tire ruts ......................................... 129

Towing atrailer.............................. 151

Traveling uphill ............................... 130

Wet roadsurface ........................... 124

DVD audio

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 166

Function/notes................................ 80

EASY-EXIT feature

Function/notes................................ 80

Switching on/off........................... 166

EBD (electronicbrake forcedistribution)

Displaymessage ............................ 172

Function/notes................................ 61

ECOstart/stopfunction

Deactivating/activating ................. 106

Generalinformation ....................... 106

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP

(Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency

Automaticmeasures afteranacci-

dent ................................................. 49

Emergencyrelease

Driver's door.................................... 68

Vehicle............................................. 68

EmergencyTensioningDevices

Activation ......................................... 46

Emissionscontrol

Service and warranty information .... 24

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 194

Displaymessage ............................ 176

ECO start/stop function ................ 106

Engine number ............................... 276

Irregularrunning ............................ 108

Jump-starting ................................. 243

Starting problems .......................... 108

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 105

Switching off .................................. 121

Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 248

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 108

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 228

Additives ........................................ 279

Checking the oillevel ..................... 227

Checking the oillevel using the

dipstick .......................................... 227

Checking the oillevel using the

on-board computer........................ 227

Displaymessage ............................ 178

Filling capacity ............................... 279

Generalnotes ................................ 278

Notesabout oilgrades................... 278

Notesonoil level/consumption .... 227

Temperature (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 167

Entering an address

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Hood

Closing ........................................... 226

Displaymessage ............................ 186

Important safety notes .................. 225

Opening ......................................... 225

Horn ...................................................... 31

Hydroplaning ..................................... 125

Ignitionlock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 61

Indicator lamp

Replacing bulbs(rear) ...................... 91

Insect protection on the radiator .... 226

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 32

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32

Instrument clusterlighting .............. 157

Interior lighting

Automaticcontrol ............................ 88

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 166

Overview .......................................... 88

iPod

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Jack

Pump lever ..................................... 270

Storage location ............................ 238

Using ............................................. 270

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 243

Keypositions

SmartKey ....................................... 104

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 168

LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat

anchors ................................................ 51

License plate lamp (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 176

Light sensor(display message) ....... 176

Lights

Activating/deactivating the inte-

riorlighting delayedswitch-off ....... 166

Automaticheadlamp mode.............. 86

Combination switch ......................... 87

Fogged up headlamps...................... 87

Generalnotes .................................. 85

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Index

Hazard warning lamps ..................... 87

High beamflasher ............................ 87

High-beamheadlamps ..................... 87

Light switch .....................................85

Low-beamheadlamps...................... 85

Parking lamps .................................. 86

Rear fog lamp .................................. 86

Standing lamps ................................ 86

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

puter) ............................................. 165

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off(switch) ...................... 85

Switching the exteriorlighting delayedswitch-off on/off(on-

board computer) ............................ 165

Switching the surround lighting

on/off(on-board computer) .......... 165

Turn signals..................................... 87

see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs

Load anchorage ................................. 208

Loadingguidelines ............................ 204

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic........................................ 67

Emergency locking ........................... 68

From inside (central locking but-

ton) .................................................. 67

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 166

LOWRANGE off-road gear ................ 146

Low-beam headlamps

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Switching on/off.............................. 85

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-

port.................................................. 78

Luxury headrestraints ....................... 76

M+S tires ............................................ 253

Malfunctionmessage

see Displaymessages

Matte finish(cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 233

mbrace

Call priority .................................... 218

Displaymessage ............................ 173

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 218

Downloading routes ....................... 221

Emergency call.............................. 215

Generalnotes ................................ 214

Geofencing ................................... 221

Info callbutton .............................. 217

Locating astolen vehicle............... 220

Remote fault diagnosis.................. 220

Remote vehiclelocking .................. 219

Roadside assistance button ........... 216

Search &Send ............................... 218

Self-test ......................................... 215

Speed alert .................................... 221

System .......................................... 215

Triggering the vehiclealarm ........... 221

Vehicleremote unlocking .............. 219

Mechanical key

Function/notes................................ 64

Generalnotes .................................. 64

Inserting .......................................... 64

Locking vehicle................................ 68

Removing ......................................... 64

Unlocking the driver'sdoor.............. 68

Memory card (audio) ......................... 162

Memory function ................................. 83

Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive

DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 132

Messagememory (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 170

Messages

see Displaymessages

Mirrorturn signal

Cleaning ......................................... 234

Mirrors

Sun visor ........................................ 211

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-viewmirror

Mobilephone

Connecting (Bluetooth

face).............................................. 201

inter-

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Connecting another mobile

phone............................................203

Frequencies................................... 274

Installation..................................... 274

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163

Transmissionoutput (maximum).... 274

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ...........................................64

Mountingwheels

Lowering the vehicle...................... 272

Mounting anew wheel................... 272

Preparing the vehicle.....................270

Raising the vehicle ......................... 270

Removing awheel .......................... 272

Securing the vehicle against roll-

ing away ........................................ 270

MP3

Operation ....................................... 162

see also DigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

see separate operating instructions

Multifunctiondisplay

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

Permanent display......................... 165

Multifunctionsteering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .. 158

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

Music files

see also DigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

Navigation

Entering adestination .................... 200

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161

see also DigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 48

Resetting triggered .......................... 48

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Important safety notes .................... 48

Operation ......................................... 48

Resetting whentriggered ................. 49

Notes on breaking-inanew vehi-

cle ....................................................... 103

Occupant safety

Air bags...........................................43

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent ................................................. 49

BabySmart™ airbag deactivation

system ............................................. 53

Childreninthe vehicle..................... 49

Important safety notes.................... 38

Introduction to the restraint sys-

tem .................................................. 38

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator

lamps ............................................... 39

Pets in the vehicle........................... 57

Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38

Seatbelt.......................................... 39

Odometer ........................................... 160

Off-road

Differential locks ............................ 147

Off-road ABS .................................... 58

Off-road driving

Checklist afterdriving off-road ...... 129

Checklist before driving off-road .... 128

Driving on sand .............................. 129

Generalinformation ....................... 127

Important safety notes .................. 127

Traveling uphill ............................... 130

Off-road fording ................................. 126

Off-road system

Permanent all-wheeldrive ............. 139

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 167

Assistance menu ........................... 164

Audio menu ................................... 162

Convenience submenu .................. 166

Displaymessages .......................... 169

Factory settings submenu ............. 167

Important safety notes .................. 157

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 165

Lighting submenu .......................... 165

Menu overview .............................. 159

Message memory .......................... 170

Navigation menu ............................ 161

Operation ....................................... 158

RACETIMER ................................... 168

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Service menu ................................. 164

Settingsmenu ............................... 164

Standard display ............................ 160

Telephone menu ............................ 163

Tripmenu ...................................... 160

TV operation .................................. 163

Vehiclesubmenu ........................... 166

Video DVD operation ..................... 162

Operatingsafety

Declaration of conformity ................ 26

Important safety notes .................... 26

Operatingsystem

see On-board computer

Operation

Digital Operator's Manual................ 22

Operator's Manual

Vehicleequipment ........................... 24

Outside temperature display ........... 157

Overhead controlpanel ...................... 36

Override feature

Rear sidewindows........................... 56

Paint code number ............................ 275

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 233 Parking

Engaging park position .................. 110

Important safety notes .................. 120

Parking brake ................................ 121

Position of exteriormirror, front-

passenger side................................. 83

Rear viewcamera .......................... 143

Switching off the engine ................ 121

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC see Rear viewcamera

Parking brake

Applying ......................................... 121

Displaymessage ............................ 172

Emergency braking ........................ 121

Warning lamp ................................. 193

Parking lamps

Switching on/off.............................. 86

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 142

Driving system ............................... 140

Function/notes............................. 140

Important safety notes .................. 140

Problem (malfunction) ................... 142

Range of the sensors ..................... 140

Trailer towing ................................. 142

Warning display ............................. 141

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Indicatorlamp.................................. 39

Problems (malfunctions).................. 55

Permanent all-wheeldrive

Off-road system ............................. 139

Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57

Phone book

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Plastictrim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 236

Powersupply(trailer) ....................... 156

Powerwashers .................................. 232

Program selectorbutton .................. 113

Protectionagainst theft

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 61

Immobilizer ...................................... 61

Protectionofthe environment

Generalnotes .................................. 23

Pulling away

Automatictransmission ................. 105

Generalnotes ................................ 105

Trailer ............................................ 105

QR code

Mercedes-Benz GuideApp ................. 1

Rescuecard ..................................... 28

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27

RACETIMER(on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 168

RACETIMER

Deleting alllaps............................. 169

Displaying and starting .................. 168

Displaying the intermediate time ... 168

Resetting the current lap............... 169

Starting anew lap.......................... 168

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Stopping ........................................ 168

Radiatorcover ................................... 226

Radio

Selecting astation ......................... 162

Radio mode

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 26

Rear benchseat

Folding forward .............................. 208

Rear compartment

Setting the airvents ...................... 102

Rear door

Closing ............................................. 69

Displaymessage ............................ 186

Important safety notes .................... 68

Opening ........................................... 68

Rear fog lamp

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Replacing bulbs............................... 91

Switching on/off.............................. 86

Rear seat bench

Folding into an upright position ..... 208

Rear viewcamera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 235

Displayinthe multimediasystem .. 143

Function/notes............................. 143

Generalnotes ................................ 143

Switching on/off........................... 143

Rear windowdefroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 100

Switching on/off........................... 100

Rear windowwiper

Replacing the wiperblade ................ 93

Switching on/off.............................. 93

Rear-viewmirror

Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 280

Refueling

Fuelgauge ....................................... 32

Important safety notes .................. 118

Refueling process .......................... 118

see Fuel

Remote control

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 222

Replacing bulbs

Backuplamp.................................... 91

Brake lamp ...................................... 91

Important safety notes .................... 88

Overview of bulb types .................... 89

Rear fog lamp .................................. 91

Tail lamp .......................................... 91

Turn signal (rear) .............................. 91

Turn signals (front) ........................... 90

Reporting safety defects .................... 27

Rescue card Re

serve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Displaymessage ............................ 179

Warning lamp ................................. 194

Residual heat

Switching on/off........................... 101

Restraintsystem

Displaymessage ............................ 173

Introduction ..................................... 38

Warning lamp ................................. 193

Warning lamp (function) ................... 38

Reversinglamps (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 176

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25

Roofliningand carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 237

Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Route guidance(navigation) ............ 161

......................................... 28

Safety

Childreninthe vehicle..................... 49

see Occupant safety

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

SD card

Inserting ........................................ 203

Inserting/removing ........................ 203

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Index

Removing....................................... 203

SD memory card

seealsoDigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

Search&Send

see also DigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

Seat backrest

Folding back .................................. 207

Seat belts

Adjusting the height ......................... 41

center rear-compartment seat......... 42

Cleaning ......................................... 237

Correct usage.................................. 41

Fastening ......................................... 41

Important safety guidelines............. 40

Introduction ..................................... 39

Releasing ......................................... 43

Warning lamp ................................. 188

Warning lamp (function) ................... 43

Seat heating

Indicatorlamp(malfunction) ............ 79

Seat ventilation

Indicatorlamp(malfunction) ............ 79

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 76

Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-

port.................................................. 78

Adjusting the headrestraint ............ 76

Cleaning the cover......................... 236

Correct driver'sseatposition ........... 74

Important safety notes .................... 74

Overview .......................................... 74

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ................................................. 83

Switching seatheating on/off......... 78

Switching seatventilation on/off.... 79

Selectorlever

Cleaning ......................................... 236

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 234

Serviceintervaldisplay

Displaying aservice message (on-

board computer) ............................ 231

Servicemenu(on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 164

Serviceproducts

Brake fluid ..................................... 279

Coolant (engine) ............................ 279

Engine oil....................................... 278

Fuel................................................ 276

Important safety notes .................. 276

Notes............................................. 276

Refrigerant (air-conditioni

tem) ............................................... 280

Washerfluid ................................... 280

Setting the air distribution ................. 98

Setting the date/time format

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Setting the language

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Setting the time

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Settings

Calling up astoredsetting ............... 84

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 167

On-board computer....................... 164

SETUP (on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 168

Shift ranges ....................................... 114

Side impactair bag ............................. 45

Side marker lamp (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 176

Side windows

Convenience closing feature ............ 70

Convenience opening feature .......... 70

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

Opening/closing .............................. 69

Overview .......................................... 69

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70

SIRIUSservices

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 71

Opening/closing .............................. 72

Operating manually .......................... 72

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 65

Changing the programming ............. 64

Checking the battery ....................... 65

Convenience closing feature ............ 70

ng sy

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Convenience opening feature .......... 70

Display message ............................ 187

Door central locking/unlocking .......63

Important safety notes .................... 63

Loss .................................................66

Mechanical key ................................ 64

Overview .......................................... 63

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 104

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 66

Starting the engine ........................ 105

SMS

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 198

Snow chains ...................................... 253

Socket (12 V)

Cargo compartment....................... 213

Front-passenger footwell ............... 212

General notes ................................ 212

Rear compartment.........................213

Sound

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

Spare fuses ........................................ 249

Spare wheel

Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 239

Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........239

Special seat beltretractor .................. 50

Specialist workshop ............................ 27

Speedometer

Digital............................................ 160

In the Instrument cluster ................. 32

Segments ...................................... 157

Selecting the displayunit ...............165

Standinglamps

Display message ............................ 176

Switching on/off .............................. 86

Starting the engine

Important safety notes .................. 104

Steering (display message) .............. 187

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically)..................... 80

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 158

Cleaning .....................

Important sa

Paddle shifters ............................... 114

Steering wheel heating .................... 80

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ................................................. 83

fety notes .................... 79

.................... 236

Steering wheel heating

Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 80

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........114

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 168

Stowage areas ................................... 205

Stowage compartment

Door stowage compartment .......... 206

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) .............................206

Cupholders ................................... 210

Glove box ....................................... 205

Important safety information ......... 205

Stowagenet ................................... 206

Stowagepockets ........................... 206

Stowage net ....................................... 206

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires

In winter ........................................ 253

Sun visor ............................................ 210

Surround lighting (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................165

SUV

(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26

Switchingair-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 101

Switchingonmedia mode

Via the device list.......................... 203

Tachometer ........................................ 157

Tail lamp

Replacing bulbs............................... 91

Tail lamps

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Tank content

Fuelgauge ....................................... 32

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 276

Drawbarload(maximum) ............... 284

Information .................................... 274

Trailer loads................................... 284

Vehicledata................................... 281

Telephone

Accepting acall............................. 163

Authorizing amobilephone (con-

necting) ......................................... 202

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Connecting amobile phone(gen-

eral information)............................201

Display message ............................ 187

Menu(on-board computer) ............ 163

Number from thephonebook ........ 163

Redialing........................................ 164

Rejecting/ending acall................. 163

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Switching between mobile

phones ........................................... 203

see Mobilephone

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 158

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 167

Engine oil(on-board computer) ...... 167

Outsidetemperature ...................... 157

Setting (climate control).................. 98

Tilt/slidingsunroof

see Sliding sunroof

Time

see separate operating instructions

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 168

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 257

Checking manually ........................ 257

Displaymessage ............................ 183

Maximum....................................... 256

Notes............................................. 255

Recommended ............................... 254

Tire pressure monitor

Checking the tire pressure elec-

tronically ........................................ 258

Function/notes............................. 257

Generalnotes ................................ 257

Important safety notes .................. 257

Radiotypeapproval for the tire

pressure monitor ........................... 260

Restarting ...................................... 259

Warning lamp ................................. 197

Warning message .......................... 259

Tires

Aspect ratio(definition) ................. 269

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 267

Bar (definition) ............................... 267

Changing awheel .......................... 269

Characteristics .............................. 267

Checking ........................................ 251

Curb weight (definition) ................. 268

Definition of

rectionofrotation ...................... 270

Displaymessage ............................ 183

Distribution of the vehicleoccu-

pants (definition) ............................ 269

DOT (Department of Transporta-

tion) (definition) ............................. 267

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 266

GAWR(GrossAxle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 268

GTW(GrossTrailer Weight) (defi-

nition) ............................................ 268

GVW(GrossVehicleWeight) (def-

inition) ........................................... 268

GVWR (GrossVehicleWeight Rat-

ing)(definition) .............................. 268

Important safety notes .................. 251

Increased vehicleweightdue to

optionalequipment (definition) ...... 268

Information on driving .................... 251

Kilopascal(kPa)(definition) ........... 268

Labeling (overview) ........................ 264

Loadbearing index (definition) ...... 269

Loadindex ..................................... 266

Loadindex (definition) ................... 268

Maximumloadonatire (defini-

tion) ............................................... 268

Maximumloaded vehicleweight

(definition) ..................................... 268

Maximumpermissibletire pres-

sure (definition) ............................. 268

Maximumtire load ......................... 266

Maximumtire load (definition) ....... 268

Optionalequipment weight (defi-

nition) ............................................ 269

PSI (pounds persquare inch)(def-

inition) ........................................... 269

Replacing ....................................... 269

Service life ..................................... 252

Sidewall(definition) ....................... 269

Snow chains .................................. 253

Speed rating (definition) ................ 268

Storing ........................................... 270

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 267

terms ......................... 267

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Summer tiresinwinter .................. 253

Temperature .................................. 263

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 269

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 269

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 269

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 268

Tire size (data)............................... 273

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 264

Tire tread....................................... 252

Tire tread(definition) ..................... 269

Totalloadlimit (definition) ............. 269

Traction......................................... 263

Traction(definition) ....................... 269

Tread wear ..................................... 263

TWR (permissibletrailerdrawbar

noseweight) (definition) ................. 269

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards...................................... 263

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards(definition) .................... 267

Wearindicator (definition) ............. 269

Wheel and tire combination ........... 273

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 268

see Flattire

Top Tether ............................................ 52

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 248

Important safety notes .................. 246

Towingatrailer

Axle load,permissible.................... 284

Cleaning the trailertow hitch ......... 235

Coupling up atrailer...................... 154

Decoupling atrailer....................... 155

Driving tips.................................... 151

Important safety notes .................. 149

Installing the ball coupling ............. 152

Lights display message .................. 176

Pulling away with atrailer.............. 105

Shift range..................................... 113

Trailer loads................................... 284

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 284

Towingaway

Important safety guidelines........... 246

In the event of malfunctions .......... 248

s on the ground ....... 247

With both

axle

Towingeye

Front .............................................. 247

Rear ............................................... 247

Trafficreports

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Trailer

7-pinconnector............................. 156

Power supply ................................. 156

Trailer coupling

see Towing atrailer

Trailer loads

Technical data ............................... 284

Trailer loads and drawbar nose-

weights ............................................... 155

Trailer tow hitch

Ballposition ................................... 284

Trailer towing

................................................ 60

ESP

PARKTRONIC ................................. 142

Permissibletrailerloads and

drawbar noseweights ..................... 155

Transfer case

Generalnotes ................................ 145

Shift range..................................... 145

Shifting .......................................... 146

Shifting (general notes).................. 146

Shifting (important safety notes)... 146

Shifting to neutral .......................... 147

Switching off the off-road gear

ratio............................................... 146

Switching on the off-road gear

ratio............................................... 146

Transmission

see Automatictransmission

Transmissionpositions .................... 112

Transporting the vehicle .................. 247

Traveling uphill

Brow of hill ..................................... 130

Trim pieces(cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 236

Trip computer (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 160

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 160

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 160

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Index

Turn signals

Display message ............................ 176

Replacing bulbs(front) ..................... 90

Switching on/off .............................. 87

Operating (on-boardcomputer) ..... 163

see Separate operating instructions

Two-way radio

Frequencies................................... 274

Installation ..................................... 274

Transmission output(maximum) .... 274

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-

nition) ................................................. 269

Type identificationplate

see Vehicleidentificationplate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 68

From insidethe vehicle(central

unlocking button) ............................. 67

USBdevices

Connecting to the Media Inter-

face ...............................................203

Vanity mirror

Sun visor........................................ 211

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 27

Data acquisition ............................... 28

Display message ............................ 186

Equipment ....................................... 24

Individualsettings .......................... 164

Limited Warranty .............................28

Loading .......................................... 260

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 68

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 63

Lowering ........................................ 272

Maintenance .................................... 25

Operation outsidethe USA/

Canada ............................................ 25

Parking .......................................... 120

Parking for along period................ 122

Pulling away................................... 105

Raising ........................................... 270

Securing from rolling away ............ 270

Tow-starting ................................... 248

Towing ........................................... 246

Transporting .................................. 247

Unlocking (inanemergency) ........... 68

Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 63

Vehicledata................................... 281

Vehicledata ....................................... 281

Vehicledata (off-road driving)

Approach/departure angle ............ 283

Fording depth ................................ 283

Maximumgradient climbing abil-

ity .................................................. 283

Vehicledimensions ........................... 281

Vehicleemergencylocking ................ 68

Vehicleidentificationnumber

see VIN

Vehicleidentificationplate .............. 275

Vehicletoolkit .................................. 239

Ventilation

Setting the airflow ........................... 98

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 162

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

VIN

Type plate ...................................... 275

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 190

Brakes ........................................... 189

Check Engine ................................. 194

Coolant .......................................... 194

Distance warning ........................... 196

DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 196

.............................................. 191

ESP

OFF ....................................... 192

Fueltank ........................................ 194

Generalnotes ................................ 187

Overview .......................................... 32

Parking brake ................................ 193

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 39

Reserve fuel................................... 194

Restraint system ............................ 193

Seatbelt........................................ 188

Tire pressure monitor .................... 197

Warning triangle ................................ 238

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Index

Warranty .............................................. 24

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 187

Weather display (COMAND)

see alsoDigitalOperator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Wheel and tire combinations

Tires............................................... 273

Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 272

Wheels

Changing awheel .......................... 269

Checking ........................................ 251

Cleaning ......................................... 233

Important safety notes .................. 251

Informationondriving .................... 251

Interchanging/changing ................ 269

Mounting anew wheel ...................272

Mounting awheel .......................... 270

Removing awheel .......................... 272

Snow chains .................................. 253

Storing ...........................................270

Tightening torque........................... 272

Wheelsize/tire size ....................... 273

Windowcurtain air bag

Display message ............................ 174

Operation ......................................... 46

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ........................................ 99

Windshieldheating .............................99

Windshield washerfluid

see Windshieldwasher system

Windshield washersystem

Adding washer fluid....................... 229

Notes............................................. 280

Windshieldwipers

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94

Rear window wiper.......................... 93

Replacing the wiperblades.............. 93

Switching on/off.............................. 92

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 252

Slippery roadsurfaces ................... 126

Snow chains .................................. 253

Winter operation

Overview ........................................ 252

Radiatorcover............................... 226

Summer tires................................. 253

Winter tires

M+S tires....................................... 253

Wiperblades

Cleaning ......................................... 234

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

Replacing

oden trim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 236

......................................... 93

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Digital Operator's Manual

Introduction

The printedOperator's Manual providesinformation about thesafeoperation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual providescomprehensiveand specifically adapted information on your vehicle's equipmentand multimedia system. You can call up theDigital Operator's Manual via themultimedia system.

You will notincur any costswhen calling up

theDigital Operator's Manual. The Digital Operator's Manual works without connecting to theInternet.

Thereare three ways to access thetopicsofthe Digital Operator's Manual:

Visualsearch

The visual search allows you to exploreyour vehicle"virtually". Starting from either the vehicleexteriorvieworinteriorview, you can access manyofthe differenttopicscovered by theDigital Operator's Manual. To access thevehicleinteriorsection,select the"Vehicle interior" view.

Keywordsearch

The keyword search allows you to search for a keyword by enteringcharacters.

Contents

You can select individual sectionsinthe contents.

The Digital Operator's Manual is deactiva-

tedfor safetyreasonswhile driving.

Operation

Calling up theDigital Operator's Manual

Press the Ø buttononthe center console. The overview relating to thevehicleappears.

Selectthe "Operator's Manual" menuitemby turning 3 or pressing 7 thecontroller.

Confirm 7 themessage about thewarning and safetynotes. The basic menufor theDigital Operator's Manual appears.

Operating theDigital Operator's Manual

General notes

Pleaseobservethe information about theoperation of thecontroller (

Y page 199).

Content pages

The contentpages can be accessed by meansof avisual search,akeyword search or usingthe contents.

To scroll forward/back: turn 3 thecon- troller.

To displayinfull-screen or animation: slide

8 thecontroller to theleft :.

To select information textorsavebook-

marks: slide 9 thecontroller to the right ;.

To select alink: slide 6 thecontroller downwards =.

To exit acontent page: select the % symbol ?.

To call up thebasic menuofthe Digital

Operator's Manual: select Þ symbol A. To switch functions to themultimedia

system using thebuttonsonthe center console: press the $, %, Õ or Ø

button. The selected menuappears. The Digital Operator's Manual remainsopen in thebackground.

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Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Protecting the environment

General notes

Environmental note

Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in amanner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.

Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:

operating conditionsofyour vehicle

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

aregularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

do not depress the accelerator pedal when startingthe engine.

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

drive carefully and maintain asafe distance from the vehicle in front.

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or reuse them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Environmental note

Daimler AG also suppliesreconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.

Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-

ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

doors

door pillars

door sills

seats

cockpit

instrumentcluster

center console

Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.

Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This could lead to malfunctionsinsafety-relevant

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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equalquality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed,manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

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should be used. More than 300,000 different genuine

Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain asupply 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

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Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models

and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual.Country-specific differences are possible.Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safetyrelevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicleoperation

Warranty

The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installedparts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut,Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

State warranty enforcementlaws (lemon laws)

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Should you lose your Service and Warranty

Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for areplacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.

Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or arefund of the purchase price or lease price, if after areasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty.

During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, areasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for aretail buyerorlessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the substantial defect or malfunction can

result in death or serious injuries for the

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vehicleoccupants while driving and this defect has already been repaired at least twice and Mercedes-Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.

(2) the defect or malfunction, though less seri-

ous than (1) above, has already been repaired at least four times and MercedesBenz has been informed in writing of the necessity of arepair.

(3) the vehiclecannot be used for longer than

30 calendar daysbecause of repair work resulting from this or other substantial defects or malfunctions.

Please send yourwritten notice to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center 3MercedesDrive Montvale,NJ07645-0350

Maintenance

Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you when taking the vehicletoanauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Yourcustomer service advisor willenter every service into yourMaintenance Booklet on yourbehalf.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free RoadsideAssistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours aday,365 daysayear.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100(Canada)

For additionalinformation, refer to the Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty Booklet (Canada). You willfind both in the vehicledocument wallet.

Changeofaddress or changeofownership

In the event of achange of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the

Service and Warranty Booklet or simplycall 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 willassist us in contacting you in atimely manner should the need arise.

If you sell yourMercedes, please leave all literature in the vehiclesothat it is available to the next owner.

If you have purchased aused car, please send us the "Notification of Used CarPurchase" in the Service and Warranty Booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada)at1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

When you are abroad with yourvehicle, observe the following points:

Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

Lead-free fuel for vehicles with acatalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel can causedamage to the catalytic converter.

The fuel may have aconsiderably lower octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz modelsare 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 MercedesDrive Montvale,NJ07645-0350

In Canada

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

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SportsUtility Vehicle

WARNING

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 arisk of an accident.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to

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the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

In arollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than aperson wearing aseat belt.

You and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts.

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctionsor system failures. There is arisk of an accident.

Always have the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is arisk of fire.

When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly.In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.

Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.

There is arisk of damage to the vehicle if:

the vehicle becomes stuck,e.g. on ahigh curb or an unpaved road

you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, aspeed bump or apothole in the road

aheavy object strikes the underbody or parts of the chassis

In situations like this, the body, the underbody, 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 loads 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 aqualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you noticethat driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, consult aqualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity for wireless vehicle components

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-

ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

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subject to the two following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you connect equipment to adiagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of vehicle systems. As aresult, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is arisk of an accident.

Only connect equipment to adiagnostics connection in the vehicle, which is approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is arisk of an accident.

Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another.

If the engine is switched off and equipment

on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.

Connectingequipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aqualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety.

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet. Always have the following work carried out at an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Correct use

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:

the safety notes in this manual

technical data for the vehicle

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Reporting safety defects

USA only: The following text is reproduced as required of

all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of

1966. If you believe that your vehicle has adefect

which could cause acrash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the

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National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order arecall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,yourdealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);goto http:// www.safercar.gov;orwrite to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

Follow the instructions in this manual about

the proper operationofyourvehicle as well as aboutpossible vehicle damage. Damage to yourvehicle 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 codesfor rescue cards

The QR codes are secured in the fuel fillerflap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for yourvehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information aboutyourvehicle in acompact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.

You can find more information under www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.

Data stored in the vehicle

Data storage

Awide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories.

These data memories temporarilyorpermanently store technical information about:

the vehicle's operating state

incidents

malfunctions

In general, this technical information documents the state of acomponent, amodule, a system or the surroundings.

These include, for example:

operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluidlevels

the vehicle's status messagesand those of its individual components, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in movement, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position

malfunctions and defects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes

vehicle reactions and operating conditions in specialdriving situations, e.g. air bag deployment, intervention of stability control systems

ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature

This data is of an exclusivelytechnical nature and can be used to:

assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions and defects

analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an accident

optimize vehicle functions

The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.

When yourvehicle is serviced, technical information can be read from the event data memory and malfunction data memory.

Services include, for example:

repairservices

service processes

warranties

quality assurance

The vehicle is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer) using specialdiagnostic testers. More detailed information is obtained from it, if required.

After amalfunction has been rectified, the information is deleted from the malfunction memory or is continually overwritten.

When operating the vehicle, situations are conceivableinwhich this technical data, in connec-

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tionwithotherinformation (ifnecessary,under consultation with an authorizedexpert),could be traced to aperson.

Examples include:

accident reports

damage to the vehicle

witnessstatements

Furtheradditional functions thathavebeencontractuallyagreeduponwiththe customerallow certain vehicledatatobeconveyedbythe vehicle as well.The additional functions include, for example, vehiclelocation in caseofanemergency.

COMAND/mbrace(Canada: TELEAID)

If the vehicleisequippedwithCOMAND or mbrace,additional data aboutthe vehicle's operation, the useofthe vehicleincertain situations, and the location of the vehiclemay be compiled throughCOMAND or the mbrace system.

For additional information please refer to the COMAND UserManualorthe DigitalOperator's Manualand/or the mbrace Terms and Conditions.

Eventdata recorders

Thisvehicleisequippedwithanevent data recorder(EDR). Thisvehicleisequippedwithan event data recorder(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting aroadobstacle,datathatwill assist in understanding how avehicle'ssystems performed. The EDR is designedtorecord data relatedtovehicledynamics and safety systems for ashort periodoftime, typically30seconds or less.

The EDR in thisvehicleisdesignedtorecord such data as:

How various systems in your vehiclewere operating

Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened

How far(if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or brake pedaland

How fast the vehiclewas traveling

Thesedatacan help provideabetter understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuriesoccur. NOTE: EDR data arerecorded by your vehicleonlyifanon-trivialcrash situationoccurs; no data arerecorded by the EDR under normal drivingconditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, ageand crash location)

rparti

arerecorded.However, othe

es, such as lawenforcement could combine the EDR data with the typeofpersonally identifying data routinely acquired duringacrash investigation.

Accesstothe vehicleand/or the EDR is needed to readdatathatisrecorded by an EDR, and special equipment is required.Inadditiontothe vehiclemanufacturer,otherpartiesthathave the special equipment, such as lawenforcement, can readthe information by accessing the vehicleorthe EDR.

EDR data maybeusedincivil and criminal matters as atoolinaccident reconstruction, accident claimsand vehiclesafety.Since the Crash Data RetrievalCDR toolthatisusedtoextract data fromthe EDR is commerciallyavailable, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and allliability arising fromthe extractionofthisinformation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

MBUSA will not share EDR data with others withoutthe consent of the vehicleowners or, if the vehicleisleased, withoutthe consent of the lessee. Exceptions to thisrepresentation includeresponsestosubpoenas by lawenforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connectionwithorarising outoflitigation inv i

ng MBUSA or its subsidiariesand affiliates;or,

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as required by law. Warning: TheEDR is acomponent of the

Restraint System Module. Tamperingwith, altering,modifying or removing the EDR component mayresultinamalfunctionofthe Restraint System Moduleand othersystems.

State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federalregulation arepre-empted. This means thatinthe event of such conflict, the federalregulation governs. As of February2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.

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Freeand open-source software

Informationonlicensefor freeand open-source software used in your vehiclecan be found on

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the data carrierinyourvehicledocument wallet and,including updates,onthe following website:

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource

Registeredtrademarks

Registered trademarks:

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Bluetooth®is aregisteredtrademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.

DTS™ is aregisteredtrademark of DTS, Inc.

Dolby®and MLP™are registeredtrademarks of DOLBY Laboratories.

BabySmart™, ESP®and PRE-SAFE®areregisteredtrademarks of Daimler AG.

HomeLink®is aregisteredtrademark of Johnson Controls.

iPod®and iTunes®areregisteredtrademarks of Apple Inc.

Logic7®is aregisteredtrademark of Harman InternationalIndustries.

Microsoft®and Windows media®areregisteredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

SIRIUS®is aregisteredtrademark of Sirius XM RadioInc.

HD Radio™ is aregisteredtrademark of iBiquity DigitalCorporation.

Gracenote®is aregisteredtrademark of Gracenote,Inc.

ZAGAT Survey®and relatedbrands areregisteredtrademarks of ZagatSurvey,LLC.

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Cockpit

At aglance

Function Page

Combination switch 87

;

Steering wheel paddle shifters

Instrumentcluster 32

Horn

Overhead control panel 36

PARKTRONIC warning display

114

140

Function Page

Climatecontrol system 95

Ignition lock 104

Adjusts thesteering wheel 79

Cruisecontrol lever 131

Lightswitch 85

Opensthe hood 225

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Instrumentcluster

At aglance

Function Page

Speedometer withsegments 157 Warning and indicator lamps:

÷ ESP å ESP®OFF ! ABS

J Brakes(yellow)

L Low-beam headlamps T Parking lamps K High-beam headlamps

Brakes(red) 189

$ USAonly J Canadaonly

Parking brake 193

F USAonly J Canadaonly

· Distancewarning

;

#! Turn signals

Multifunction display 159

191

191 190 189

85 86 87

196

Function Page

Tachometer 157 Warning and indicator lamps: R Rear fog lamp ; CheckEngine h Tirepressuremonitor

6 Restraintsystem ü Seat belts

Coolanttemperature gauge 158 Warning and indicator lamps: ? Coolant

Fuellevel indicator Warning and indicator lamps: 8 Reserve fuel withfuel

filler flap location indicator (right-hand side)

Instrumentclusterlighting 157

86 194 197

38 188

194

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Multifunction steering wheel

Multifunctionsteering wheel

At aglance

Function Page

Multifunction display 159

;

Multimediasystem display

= ?

Switches on the Voice Control System

? ~

Rejects or ends acall 163 Exits the telephone book/

redial memory

Makes or accepts acall Switches to the redial mem-

ory

Adjusts the volume

i Further information:

on the multimediasystem in the Digital Operator's Manual

on the Voice Control System in the separate operating instructions

Function Page

Switchessound on/off

Selects amenu 158

Selects asubmenu or scrolls through lists

Confirmsaselection 158 Hides display messages 170

B %

Back 158 Switches off the Voice Con-

trol System

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Center console

Center console, upper section

At aglance

Function Page

Multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's Manual

;

c Seat heating

s Seat ventilation

c PARKTRONIC

è ECO start/stopfunction

140

106

Function Page

£ Hazard warning lamps

45PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp

å ESP

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Center console, lower section

Center console

At aglance

Function Page

Stowage compartment/ ashtray

Automatic transmission selectorlever

Selectspark position 110

+ Activates/deactivates theoff-road gear ratio

Stowage compartment 205

Stowage compartmentwith Media Interface

Cigarettelighter 212

211

110

146

205

Function Page

Controller 199

Switches thewindshield heating on/off

e Adjustable damping

Ú Selectsthe drivepro-

gram Mercedes-AMGvehicles: Ñ Selectsthe drivepro-

gram

Parking brake 121

109

113

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Overheadcontrol panel

At aglance

Function Page

p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off

;

c Switches the frontinterior lighting on

u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off

| Switches the frontinterior lighting/automatic interior lighting control off

p Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off

¡ Opens/closes the sliding sunroof

Function Page

ï Infocall button (mbrace system)

Rear-view mirror 81

Buttons for the garage door opener

F Breakdown assistance call button (mbrace system)

G SOS button (mbrace system)

Microphonefor mbrace system, telephoneand the Voice Control System,see the separate operatinginstructions

217

224

216

215

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Door controlpanel

Door control panel

At aglance

Function Page

n Override feature forthe rearsidewindows

;

W Opens/closes theside windows

7Zö\

Adjustsand folds theexterior mirrors in/out electrically

r 45=

Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering column

Function Page

Adjusts the seats electrically 76

%&Locks/unlocks the vehicle

Opens the door 67

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Occupant safety

Introduction to the restraint system

The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehicle occupantscominginto 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 occupantsare subjected during an accident.

The restraint system comprises:

Seat belt system

Safety

Air bags

Child restraint system

Child seat securingsystems

The componentsofthe restraint system work in conjunction with each other.They can only deploy their protective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:

have fastened their seat belts correctly

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have the seat and head restraint adjusted 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 supplementsacorrectly worn seat belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag increases the level of protection for vehicle occupantsinthe event of an accident. For example, if, in the event of an accident, the protection offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags are not deployed. When an accidentoccurs,only the air bags that increase protection in that particular accidentsituation are deployed. However, seat belts and air bags generally do not protectagainst objects penetratingthe vehicle from the outside.

Information on restraint system operation can be found under "Triggering of the Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags" (

See "Children in the vehicle" for information on children travelingwith you in the vehicle as well as on child restraint systems (

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Important safetynotes

WARNING

Modifications to the restraint system may cause it to no longer work as intended. The restraint system may then not perform its intended protective function and may fail in an accidentortrigger unexpectedly, for example. This poses an increased risk of injuryoreven fatal injury.

Never modify parts of the restraint system. Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic componentsortheir software.

If it is necessary to modify componentsofthe restraint system to accommodate aperson with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for further information contact our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑6372).

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use driving aids which have been approved specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

Restraint system warning lamp

The functionsofthe restraint system are checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engineisrunning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in good time.

The 6 restraint system warning lamp on the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than afew seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint system are in operational readiness.

Amalfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp:

does not light up after the ignition is switched on

does not go out after afew seconds with the enginerunning

lights up again while the engineisrunning

WARNING

If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system componentsmay be trig-

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gered unintentionally or may not deploy as intended during an accident.This can affect for example the Emergency Tensioning Device or the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Have the restraint system checked and repaired in aqualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : is part of the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system.

Apermanently 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 ajourney.

Children in achild restraint system:

whether the front-passenger front air bag is enabled or deactivated depends on the installed child restraint system, and the age and size of the child. Therefore, always observe the information on "Children in the vehicle"

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( tions on rearward and forward-facingchild restraint systems on the front-passenger seat.

All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. Be sure to observe the notes on "Seat

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belts“ (

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( mation on the correctseat position.

Observe the information on the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system in the front-passenger

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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:

Seat belts

Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear

Seat belt force limiters

If the seat belt is pulled out at the belt sash guide quickly or with ajerkymovement,the belt retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extracted any further.

The Emergency Tensioning Device tightensthe 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, aseat belt force limiter helps to reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant.

The seat 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 lead to the triggering of the Emergency Tensioning Device in the event of an accident, which will then need to be replaced.

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Important safety notes

The use of seat beltsand child restraintsystems is requiredbylaw in:

all 50 states

theU.S.territories

theDistrict of Columbia

all Canadian provinces

Even wherethisisnot requiredbylaw, all vehicle occupantsshould correctlyfastentheir seat beltsbefore starting thejourney.

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WARNING

If theseat belt is notworncorrectly,itcannot performits intended protective function.An incorrectlyfastenedseat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in theevent of an accidentorwhen braking or changing direction abruptly. This poses an increased riskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

Always ensurethatall vehicleoccupantshave their seat beltsfastenedcorrectly and are sitting properly.

WARNING

The seat belt does notoffer theintended level of protection if you have notmoved thebackresttoanalmost vertical position.When braking or in theevent of an accident, you could slide underneaththe seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased riskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

Adjustthe seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensurethatthe backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across thecenter of your shoulder.

WARNING

Personsless than 5ft(1.50 m) tallcannot wear theseat belt correctlywithout an additional and suitable restraintsystem. If the seat belt is notworncorrectly,itcannotperformits intended protective function.An incorrectlyfastenedseat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in theevent of an accidentorwhen braking or changing direction

abruptly. This poses an increased riskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

Forthisreason,always secure personsunder 5ft(1.50 m) tallinsuitable additional restraint systems.

If achild younger than twelve years old and under 5ft(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:

always secure thechild in achild restraint system suitable for this Mercedes-Benzvehicle.The child restraintsystem must be appropriate to theage, weightand sizeofthe child

always observethe instructionsand safety noteson"Children in thevehicle"

Y page 49)inaddition to thechild restraint

( system manufacturer'sinstallation and operating instructions

WARNING

The seat beltsmay notperformtheir intended protective function if:

they are damaged, modified, extremely dirty, bleached or dyed

theseat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty

theEmergency Tensioning Devices, belt anchorages or inertia reels have been modified.

Seat beltsmay be damaged in an accident, althoughthe damagemay notbevisible, e.g. due to splinters of glass.Modifiedordamaged seat beltsmay tear or fail, e.g. in an accident. ModifiedEmergency Tensioning Devices could accidentally triggerorfail to deploy when necessary. This poses an increased risk of injury or evenfatal injury.

Never modify theseat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt anchorages and inertia reels. Makesurethatthe seat beltsare undamaged, notwornout and clean. Following an accident, havethe seat beltschecked immediately at aqualified specialist workshop.

Only use seat beltsthathavebeen approvedfor your vehiclebyMercedes-Benz.

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Proper use of the seat belts

Observe the safety notes on the seat belt

Y page 40).

( 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 fasteningthe seat belt, always make sure that:

the seat belt buckle tongue is inserted only into the belt buckle belonging to that seat.

the seat belt is pulled tight across your body. Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. awinter

coat.

the seat belt is not twisted. Only then can the forces which occur be dis-

tributed over the area of the belt.

the shoulder section of the belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.

The shoulder section of the seat belt should not touch your neck or be routed under your arm or behind your back. Where possible, adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.

the lap belt is taut and passes across your lap as low down as possible.

The lap belt must always be routed across your hip jointsand not across your abdomen. This appliesparticularly to pregnant women. If necessary, push the lap belt down to your hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder section of the belt.

the seat belt is not routed across sharp, pointed or fragile objects.

If you have such items located on or in your clothing, e.g. pens, keys or eyeglasses, store these in asuitable place.

only one person is using aseat belt. Infantsand children must never travel sitting

on the lap of avehicle occupant. In the event of an accident, they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt.

objectsare never secured with aseat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants.

Also ensure that there are never objects between aperson and the seat, e.g. cushions.

Seat belts are only intended to secure and restrain vehicle occupants. Always observe the "Loading guidelines" for securing objects, luggage or loads (

Y page 204).

Fastening and adjusting the seat belts

Observe the safety notes on the seat belt

Y page 40) and the notes on correct use of seat

(

Y page 41).

belts ( If the center rear seat belt is being used, also

observe the information about the seat belt for the center rear seat (

Basic illustration

Adjust the seat (Y page 74). The seat backrest must be in an almost upright position.

Pull the seat belt smoothly out of belt sash guide = and engage belt tongue ; into belt buckle :.

If necessary, pull up on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.

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The shoulder section of the seat belt must alwaysberouted across the center of the shoulder. Adjust the belt sash guide if necessary.

To raise: slide the belt sash guide up. The belt sash guide engages in various positions.

To lower: pull release button ? and slide the belt sash guide down.

Let go of release button ? in the desired position and make sure that the belt sash guide engages.

Safety

All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with aspecial seat belt retractor to securely fasten child restraint systems in the vehicle. Further information can be found under "Special seat belt retractor" (

Y page 50).

Seat belt for the center rear seat

WARNING

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 arisk of injury.

When the three-point seat belt for the center rear seat is not in use, alwayssecure both belt buckle tongues in the retainer.

Release button for movable belt tongue

Movable belt tongue

Pull both seat belt tongues ? and C from bracket :.

Bracket for seat belt tongues

;

Belt buckle for fixed belt tongue

Release button for fixed belt tongue

Fixed belt tongue

Belt buckle for movable belt tongue

Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt outlet and engage fixed belt tongue ? in belt buckle ;.

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To fastenthe seat belt: pull the seatbelt smoothlyfrom the belt outletand engage movablebelttongue C in belt buckle A.

If necessary,pulluponthe shouldersection of the seatbelttotighten the belt across your body.

Releasingseatbelts

Make sure thatthe seatbeltisfully rolledup.

Otherwise, the seatbeltorbelttonguewillbe trappedinthe door or in the seatmechanism. Thiscould damagethe door, the door trim panel and the seatbelt. Damaged seatbelts can no longer fulfilltheirprotective function and must be replaced.Visit aqualified specialist workshop.

Press the release button in the belt buckle, holdthe belt tonguefirmly and guidethe belt back.

Beltwarning for the driverand front passenger

The 7 seatbeltwarning lamp in the instrument cluster is areminder thatall vehicleoccupants must wear theirseatbelts. It may light up continuously or flash. In addition, theremay be awarning tone.

Regardless of whetherthe driver's seatbelthas already been fastened,the 7 seatbeltwarning lamp lights up for sixseconds each time the engine is started.If, aftersix seconds,the driver or front-passenger seatbelthas not been fastened and the doors are closed,the 7 seat

Occupant safety

belt warning lamp lights up.Assoonasthe driver'sand front-passenger seatbelts are fastened or afront door is openedagain,the 7 seat belt warning lamp goesout.

If the driver'sseatbeltisnot fastened afterthe engine is started,anadditional warning tone will sound. The warning tone switches off aftersix seconds or once the driver'sseatbeltisfastened.

If the vehicle's speed exceeds15mph (25 km/h)once and the driver'sand frontpassenger seatbelts are not fastened,awarning tone sounds. Awarning tone also sounds with increasing intensity for 60 seconds or untilthe driver or front passenger have fastened their seatbelts.

If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seatbelts during the journey,the seatbeltwarning is activatedagain.

Airbags

Introduction

The installationpoint of an airbag can be recognized by the AIR BAG symbol.

An airbag complements the correctlyfastened seatbelt. It is no substitute for the seatbelt. The airbag provides additional protection in applicable accident situations.

Not allair bags are deployed in an accident. The different airbag systemsfunctionindependentlyfrom one another (

However, no system available todaycan completelyeliminate injuriesand fatalities.

It is also not possibletoruleout ariskofinjury caused by an airbag duetothe high speed at which the airbag must be deployed.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If youdonot sitinthe correct seatposition, the airbag cannotprotect as intendedand could evencause additional injury when deployed.Thisposes an increased riskof injury or evenfatalinjury.

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To avoid hazardous situations, alwaysmake sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:

have fastened their seat belts correctly, including pregnant women

are sittingcorrectly and maintain the greatest possible distance to the air bags

follow the following instructions

Always make sure that there are no objects between the air bag and the vehicle's occupants.

Safety

Adjust the seats properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in an almost upright position. The center of the head restraint must support the head at about eye level.

Move the driver's and front-passenger seats as far back as possible. The driver's seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.

Only hold the steeringwheel on the outside. This allows the air bag to be fully deployed.

Always lean against the backrest while driving. Do not lean forwards or lean against the door or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bags.

Always keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the dashboard, for example. Your feet may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bag.

For this reason, alwayssecure persons less than 5ft(1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint systems. Up to this height, the seat belt cannot be worn correctly.

If achild is traveling in your vehicle, also observe the followingnotes:

Always secure children under twelve years of age and less than 5ft(1.50 m) tallinsuitable child restraint systems.

Childrestraint systems shouldbeinstalledon the rearseats.

Onlysecureachild in arearward-facing child restraint systemonthe front-passengerseat when the front-passengerfront airbag is deactivated.Ifthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanentlylit,the front-

erfront airbag is deactivated

sseng

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Alwaysobserve the instructions and safety noteson"Children in the vehicle"

Y page 49)and on the "Child restraint sys-

(

tem on the front-passengerseat"

Y page 54)inadditiontothe child restraint

( systemmanufacturer's installationand operating instructions.

Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an air bag fromfunctioningcorrectly. Before

startingyourjourney and to avoidrisks resulting fromthe speedofthe airbag as it deploys, make sure that:

there arenopeople, animals or objects between the vehicleoccupants and an airbag

there arenoobjects between the seat, door and B-pillar

there arenohardobjects,e.g.coathangers, hanging on the grabhandles or coathooks

no accessories, such as cup holders, are attachedtothe vehiclewithinthe deployment area of an airbag,e.g.todoors,sidewindows, rearsidetrim or side walls

no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects arein the pockets of your clothing. Store such objects in asuitableplace

WARNING

If youmodify the airbag coveroraffix objects such as stickerstoit, the airbag can no longer functioncorrectly. There is an increasedrisk of injury.

Never modify an airbag coveroraffix objects to it.

WARNING

Sensors to control the airbagsare locatedin the doors.Modifications or work not performed correctlytothe doors or door paneling,aswellasdamaged doors,can lead to the functionofthe sensors being impaired. Theair bags might therefore not functionproperly anymore. Consequently, the airbagscannot protect vehicleoccupants as theyare designedtodo. There is an increasedriskof injury.

Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. Alwayshaveworkonthe doors or door paneling carriedout at aqualified specialistworkshop.

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Frontair bags

Do notplaceheavyobjectsonthe front-

passenger seat.This could causethe system to identify theseat as beingoccupied. In the event of an accident, therestraintsystems on thefront-passenger side may be triggered and have to be replaced.

Driver's air bag : deploys in frontofthe steering wheel. Front-passenger frontair bag ; deploys in frontofand abovethe glovebox.

When deployed, thefront air bags offer additional head and thorax protection for theoccupants in thefront seats.

Apermanentlylit PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp informsyou that thefrontpassenger frontair bag is deactivated

Y page 39).

( The front-passenger frontair bag will only

deployif:

an occupant is detected on thefrontpassenger seat

thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp does notlightup(

therestraintsystem control unit predicts a

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high accidentseverity

Sideimpact air bags

WARNING

Unsuitable seat coverscan obstructorpreventdeploymentofthe air bags integrated intothe seats. Consequently, theair bags cannotprotect vehicleoccupantsastheyare designed to do. In addition,the functionsof BabySmart™may be impaired.This posesan increased riskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

You should only use seat coversthathave been approvedfor therespective seat by Mercedes-Benz.

Sideimpactair bags : deploynexttothe outer bolsterofthe seat backrest.

When deployed, theside impactair bag offers additional thorax protection.However, it does notprotect the:

head

neck

arms

In theevent of aside impact,the side impactair bag is deployed on theside on whichthe impact occurs.

Pelvisair bags

WARNING

You should only use seat coversthathave been approvedfor therespective 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 increases the level of protection for vehicle occupantsonthe 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 protectthe chest or arms.

In the event of aside 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, awindow curtain air bag may be deployed in other accident situations

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Deployment of Emergency Tensioning Devicesand air bags

Important safety notes

WARNING

The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. There is arisk of injury.

Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a deployed air bag replaced at aqualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.

WARNING

Adeployed 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 aqualified specialist workshop in order to have adeployed air bag replaced.

It is importantfor 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 occupantsinthe event of acrash.

WARNING

Emergency TensioningDevices that have deployed pyrotechnically are no longer operational and are unable to perform their intended protective function. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Have pyrotechnically triggered Emergency TensioningDevices replaced immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

If Emergency TensioningDevices are triggered or air bags are deployed, you will hear abang, and asmall 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 constituteahealth hazard, but it may cause short-term breathing difficulties in people with asthma or other respiratory problems. Provided it is safe to do so, you should leave the vehicle

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immediately or open the window in order to preventbreathing difficulties.

Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchloratematerial, which may require special handlingand regard for the environment. National guidelinesmust be observed duringdisposal. In California, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm.

Method of operation

Duringthe firststageofacollision, the restraint system control unit evaluatesimportantphysical data relating to vehicle decelerationoracceleration, such as:

duration

direction

intensity

Based on the evaluationofthis data, the restraint system control unit triggers the EmergencyTensioningDevices duringafrontal or rear collision.

An Emergency TensioningDevice can only be triggered, if:

the ignition is switched on

the componentsofthe restraint system are operational. You can findfurther information under:"Restraint system warninglamp"

Y page 38)

(

the seat belt buckle tongue has engaged in the belt buckle of the respective front seat

The Emergency TensioningDevices in the rear compartmentare triggeredindependently of the lock status of the seat belts.

If the restraint system control unit detectsa more severeaccident,further componentsof the restraint system are activatedindependently of each other in certain frontal collision situations:

Driver'sair bag

Front-passengerfront air bag

The front-passengerfront air bag is activatedor deactivateddepending on the persononthe front-passengerseat. The front-passengerfront air bag can only deploy in an accident if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is off. Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp (

Your vehicle has atwo-stagedriver's air bag. Duringthe firstdeploymentstagethe driver's air bag fills with sufficient propellantgas to reduc

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he risk of injuries. The front air bag is fully

t deployed with the maximum amount of propellant gas if asecond deploymentthreshold is reached within afew milliseconds.

The activationthreshold of the Emergency Tensioning Devices and the air bag are determined by evaluatingthe rate of vehicle decelerationor acceleration which occurs at various pointsin the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. Deployment should takeplace in good timeatthe startofthe collision.

The rate of vehicle decelerationoracceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by:

the distribution of forces duringthe collision

the collision angle

the deformationcharacteristics of the vehicle

the characteristics of the object with which the vehicle has collided

Factorswhich can only be seen and measured after acollision has occurred do not play adecisive role in the deploymentofanair bag. Nor do theyprovide an indication of air bag deployment.

The vehicle can be deformed considerably, without an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only partswhich are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of decelerationisnot 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 partssuch as longitudinal body members are hit, and sufficient decelerationoccurs as aresult.

If the restraint system control unit detectsaside impact or if the vehicle rolls over,the applicable componentsofthe restraint system are activated independently of each other depending on the apparenttype of accident

Side impact air bag and pelvis air bag on the

side on which an impact occurs, independent fromthe Emergency TensioningDevice and seat belt usage

The side impact air bag on the frontpassenger side deploys under the following conditions:

BabySmart™ detectsthat the frontpassenger seat is occupied or

the seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passengerseat

Windowcurtain air bag on the side of impact, independently of the use of the seat belt and

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independently of whether the frontpassenger seat is occupied

Emergency TensioningDevices, if the system determines that deploymentcan offer additional protection in this situation

Windowcurtain air bags on the driver's and front-passengerside in certain situations when the vehicle rolls over,ifthe system determines that deploymentcan offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt

Safety

Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.

The differentair bag systems work independently of each other.

How the air bag system worksisdetermined by the severity of the accident detected, especially the vehicle decelerationoracceleration and the apparenttype of accident:

Frontal collision

Side impact

Rollover

NECK-PRO head restraints/NECKPRO luxury head restraints

Important safetynotes

WARNING

The function of the head restraint may be impaired if you:

attach objectssuch as coat hangers to the head restraints, for example

use head restraint covers

If you do so, the head restraintscannot fulfill their intended protective function in the event of an accident.Inaddition,objectsattached to the head restraintscould endanger other vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk of injury.

Do not attach any objectstothe head restraintsand do not use head restraint covers.

Method of operation

NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraintsoffer additional protection against head and neckinjuries. In the eventofa

rear collision of acertain severity, the NECKPRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraintsonthe driver's and front-passenger seats are movedforwards and upwards. This provides better head support.

If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraintshave been triggeredinan accident,reset the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraintsonthe driver's seat and the front-passengerseat

Y page 48). Otherwise, the additional protec-

( tion will not be available in the eventofanother rear-end collision. You can see that aNECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head restraint has been triggeredifitistilted forward and can no longer be adjusted.

Mercedes-Benzrecommends that you have the functionality of the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraintschecked at a qualified specialist workshop after arear-end collision.

Resetting atriggered NECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head restraint

NECK-PRO head restraints

Do not insert your finger betweenthe cushionof the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular attention while resettingthe NECK-PRO head restraints.

Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint cushionforward in the direction of arrow :.

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 back in the direction of arrow = until it engages.

Repeat this procedure for the secondNECKPRO head restraint.

Resettingthe NECK-PRO head restraints

requires alot of strength. If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints, have this work carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.

NECK-PRO luxuryhead restraints

Do not insert your finger between the cushion of the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular attention while resetting the NECK-PRO luxury head restraints.

Remove resetting tool : from the vehicle document wallet.

Slide resetting tool : into guide ; between the NECK-PRO luxury head restraint and the rear cover of the head restraint.

Push resetting tool : down until you hear the head restraint deployment mechanism engage.

Pull out resetting tool :.

With your hand flat, firmly push the NECKPRO luxury head restraint cushion back in the direction of arrow = until it engages.

Repeat this procedure for the secondNECKPRO luxury head restraint.

Put resetting tool : back into the vehicle document wallet.

If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-

PRO luxury head restraints, have this work carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.

Children in the vehicle

Automatic measures after an accident

Immediately after an accident,the following measures are implemented, depending on the type and severityofthe impact:

the hazard warning lamps are activated

the emergency lighting is activated

the vehicle doors are unlocked

the frontside windows are lowered

the electrically adjustable steeringwheel is raised when the driver's door is opened

the engine is switched off and the fuel supply is cut off

vehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency call

Children in the vehicle

Important safety notes

Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install achild restraint system on arear seat. Children are generally better protected there.

If achild younger than twelve years old and under 5ft(1.50m)inheight is travelinginthe vehicle:

alwayssecure the child in achild restraint system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child

be sure to observe the instructionsand safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.

start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment and become trapped. There is arisk of an accident and injury.

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When leaving the vehicle, alwaystake the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is arisk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Safety

WARNING

If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Children may burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metal parts of the child restraint system. There is arisk of injury.

If you leave the vehicle, takingthe child with you, alwaysensure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Protect it with ablanket,for example. If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, let it cool down before securing the child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupantshave their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to children.

Observe the safety notes on the seat belt (

Y page 40) and the notes on correct use of seat

Y page 41).

belts ( Abooster seat may be necessary to achieve

proper seat belt positioningfor children over 41 lbs (18kg) until they reach aheight where a three-point seat belt can be properly fastened without abooster seat.

Special seat belt retractor

WARNING

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 except the driver's seat belt are equipped with aspecial seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt will not slacken once the child restraint system has been secured.

Installing achild restraint system:

Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Pull the seat belt smoothly out of the belt sash guide.

Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle.

Activating the special seat belt retractor:

Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again. While the seat belt is retracting, you should hear aratchetingsound. The special seat belt retractor is activated.

Push the child seat restraint system down so that the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.

Removing achild restraint system and deactivating the special seat belt retractor:

Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Press release button of belt buckle, hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back towards the belt sash guide. The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.

Child restraint system

The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is required by law in:

all 50 states

the U.S.territories

the District of Columbia

all Canadian provinces

You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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WARNING

If the child restraint system is installed incorrectly on asuitable 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 alwaysresting completely on the seat cushion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use child restraint systems with the original cover designed for them. Only replace damaged covers with genuine covers.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is installed incorrectly or is not secured, it can come loosein the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change in direction. The child restraint system couldbethrown about, striking vehicleoccupants. There is an increased risk of injury,possibly even fatal.

Always installchild restraint systems properly,even if they are not being used.Make sure that you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Children in the vehicle

ing systems on the child restraint system checked at aqualified specialist workshop, before you install achild restraint system again.

The securing systems of child restraint systems are:

the seat beltsystem

the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings

the Top Tether anchorages

If it is absolutelynecessary to install achild

restraint system on the front-passengerseat, alwaysobserve the information on "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger

Y page54). There you willalsofind

seat" ( information on deactivating the frontpassenger front air bag.

All child restraint systems must meet the following standards:

U.S. FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2

Confirmation that the child restraint system corresponds to the standards can be found on an instruction label on the child restraint system. This confirmationcan alsobefound in the installation instructions that are included with the child restraint system.

Observe the warning labels in the vehicleinterior and on the child restraint system.

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You willfind further information on stowing objects, luggage or loads under "Loading guidelines"(

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WARNING

Child restraint systems or their securing systems which have been damaged or subjected to aloadinanaccident 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 aloadinan accident as soon as possible.Have the secur-

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) childseat securing system

WARNING

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protective effect for children whoseweight is greater than 48 lbs (22 kg)who are securedusing the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system. In the event of an accident, achild 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 alsosecured with the vehicleseat belt. Also secure the

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childrestraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.

Alwayscomply with the manufacturer'sinstallation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.

Beforeevery trip,make sure that the LATCHtype(ISOFIX) childrestraint system is engaged correctly in both LATCH-type(ISOFIX) securing rings

Wheninstalling the childrestraint system,

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make sure that the seatbeltfor the middle seatdoesnot get trapped.The seatbeltcould otherwise be damaged.

Installthe LATCH-type(ISOFIX) childrestraint system on both LATCH-type(ISOFIX) securing rings :.

ISOFIX is astandardized securing system for speciallydesignedchildrestraint systems on the rearseats. LATCH-type(ISOFIX) securing ringsfor two LATCH-type(ISOFIX) childrestraint systems are installed on the left and right of the rearseats.

Non-LATCH-type(ISOFIX) childseats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle's seatbeltsystem. Installthe childseataccording to the manufacturer'sinstructions.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the rearseatbackrests are not locked, they could foldforwardsinthe event of an accident, heavy braking or suddenchanges of direction. As aresult, childrestraint systems cannot perform theirintended protective function. Rear seatbackrests that are not lockedcan also cause additionalinjuries, e.g. in the event of an accident. Thisposes an increasedriskofinjury or evenfatalinjury.

Alwayslock rearseatbackrests afterinstalling aTop Tether belt. Adjustthe rearseat backrests so that they are in an upright position.

Make sure that the backrest in the rearcompartment engages fully.Todoso, pull firmly on the seatbackrest.

Top Tetheranchorages

Top Tether anchorages ; are on the cargo compartment floor.

Top Tether

Introduction

Top Tether provides an additionalconnection between the childrestraint system secured with aLATCH-type(ISOFIX) system and the vehicle. Thishelps reduce the riskofinjury evenfurther. If the childrestraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt, this shouldalwaysbeused.

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Remove cargo compartmentcover

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Movethe head restraintup.

Install theLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system withTop Tether.Always comply with thechild restraintsystem manufacturer's installation instructionswhen doingso.

RouteTop Tether belt = under thehead restraintbetween thetwo head restraintbars.

Hook Top Tether hook : of Top Tether belt = intoTop Tether anchorage ;.

MakesurethatTop Tether belt = is nottwisted.

Tension Top Tether belt =.Always comply withthe child restraintsystem manufacturer'sinstallation instructionswhen doingso.

Movehead restraintbackdown again slightly if necessary(

Y page 77). Makesurethat

you do notinterfere withthe correctrouting of Top Tether belt =.

BabySmart™air bag deactivation system

WARNING

Electronic devicesonthe front-passenger seat can affectthe function of theBabySmart™air bag deactivation system, for example:

Laptop

Mobile phone

Transponder cards suchasski passes or access passes

The front-passenger air bag could deployaccidentally or notfunction as intended during an accident. This poses an increased riskof injury or evenfatal injury.

Do notplaceany of thedevicesmentioned aboveorsimilar devicesonthe frontpassenger seat.Beaware of thestatus of the front-passenger frontair bag bothbefore and during thejourney.

The BabySmart™air bag deactivation system's sensor system in thefront-passenger seat detects whether aspecial Mercedes-Benzchild restraintsystem withatransponder for the BabySmart™air bag deactivation system has

been installed. In this case, thePASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit.The front-passenger frontair bag is deactivated.

When theSmartKey is removedfromthe ignition lockorisinposition 0,the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp does notlightup.

i If thefront-passenger frontair bag is deac-

tivated by theBabySmart™air bag deactivation system, th thefront-passenger side:

theside impact air bag

thepelvis air bag

thewindow curtainair bag

theEmergency Tensioning Device

WARNING

If you secure achild in achild restraintsystem on thefront-passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp is off,the front-passenger frontair bag can deployinthe event of an accident. The child could be struckbythe air bag. This poses an increased riskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

Makesurethatthe front-passenger frontair bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp mustbelit.

WARNING

If thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp is lit,the front-passenger frontair bag is deactivated. It will notbedeployed in the event of an accidentand cannotperformits intended protective function.Aperson in the front-passenger seat could then,for example, come intocontactwiththe vehicle's interior, especially if theperson is sitting tooclose to thedashboard. This poses an increased riskof injury or evenfatal injury.

In this casethe front-passenger seat may not be used.You may only transportachild on the front-passenger seat if they are seated in a suitable rearward or forward-facing child restraintsystem. Always observethe child restraintsystem manufacturer'sinstallation instructions.

efo

llowingremain enabled on

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WARNING

If you secure achild in aforward-facing child restraint system on the front-passengerseat and you position the front-passengerseat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an accident, the child could:

come into contact with the vehicle's interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example

be struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER

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AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off

This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Move the front-passengerseat as far back as possible.Always make sure that the shoulder beltstrap is correctly routed from the vehicle beltsash guide to the shoulderbeltguide on the child restraint system. The shoulderbelt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the beltsash guide. If necessary, adjust the beltsash guide and the frontpassenger seat accordingly.Always observe the information about suitable positioning of the child restraint system in this Operator's Manual as wellasthe child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

If, after the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp:

is lit:the front-passengerfront air bag is deactivated. It willthen not be deployedinthe event of an accident.

is not lit:the sensor system did not detect a child restraint system with transponderfor the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system. If, in the event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the front-passengerfront air bag is deployed.

Childrestraint system on the frontpassenger seat

General notes

Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passengerseat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install the child restraint system on arear seat.

If it is absolutelynecessary to install achild restraint system on the front-passengerseat, alwaysobserve the information on the "BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system"

Y page53).

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aresult of:

achild restraint system that is not detected by the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system sensor system

the unintentional deactivation of the frontpassenger front air bag

the unsuitablepositioning of the child restraint system, e.g. too close to the dashboard

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : showsyou whetherthe front-passengerfront air bag is deactivated.

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignitionlock. The system carriesout self-diagnostics.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up for approximately six seconds.

Rearward-facingchildrestraint system

If it is absolutelynecessary to install arearwardfacing child restraint system on the frontpassenger seat, alwaysmake sure that the front-passengerfront air bag is deactivated. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit ( passenger front air bag deactivated.

Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.

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Forward-facingchild restraintsystem

If it is absolutely necessarytoinstallaforwardfacing child restraintsystem on thefrontpassenger seat,always movethe frontpassenger seat as far backaspossible. The entire base of thechild restraintsystem must always restonthe seat cushion of thefrontpassenger seat.The backrest of thechild restraintsystem must lie as flat as possible against thebackrest of thefront-passenger seat.The child restraintsystem must nottouch therooforbesubjected to aload by thehead

restraint.Adjustthe angle of theseat backrest and thehead restraint position accordingly. Always makesure that theshoulder belt strap is correctly routed from thevehiclebelt sash guide to theshoulder belt guide on thechild restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forward and down from thevehiclebelt sash guide.Ifnecessary, adjust thebelt sash guide and thefront-passenger seat accordingly.

Always observethe child restraint system manufacturer'sinstallation and operating instructions.

Problemswith theBabySmart™air bag deactivation system

Problem

The PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp on thecenterconsoleis lit.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Aspecial Mercedes-Benzchild restraintsystem withatransponder for theBabySmart™air bag deactivation system has been installed on the front-passenger seat.The front-passenger air bag has thereforebeen deactivated as desired.

WARNING

Thereisnochild restraintsystem installed on thefront-passenger seat.The BabySmart™air bag deactivation system is malfunctioning, for example due to electronic devicesonthe front-passenger seat.

Thereisariskofinjury.

Remove electronic equipmentfromthe front-passenger seat,for example:

Laptop

Mobile phone

Card withatransponder,suchasaski pass or access pass

If thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp remains lit,the frontpassenger seat may notbeused.

Visit aqualified specialist workshop.

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When you switch the ignition on,the 6 restraintsystem warning lamp lights up and/or thePASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp does notlightupbriefly.

WARNING

The BabySmart™air bag deactivation system is malfunctioning. Do notinstallachild restraint system on thefront-passenger seat. It is recommended that you installthe child restraint system on a

suitable rear seat.

Visit aqualified specialist workshop.

Pleasealso refer to thenotes about therestraint system warning

Y page 193).

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Child-proof locks

Important safety notes

WARNING

If childrenare traveling in thevehicle,they could:

open doors, thus endangering other people or road users

exit thevehicle and be caught by oncoming traffic

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operate vehicle equipmentand become trapped

Thereisariskofanaccidentand injury.

Always activatethe child-proof locks and override feature if childrenare traveling in the vehicle.When leaving thevehicle,always take thekey withyou and lockthe vehicle.Never leave childrenunattendedinthe vehicle.

Override feature for:

therear doors(Y page 56)

therear side windows (Y page 56)

WARNING

If you leave childrenunsupervised in thevehicle,theycouldset it in motion by, for example:

release theparking brake.

shiftthe automatic transmission out of the parking position P.

start theengine.

In addition,theymay operate vehicle equipmentand become trapped. Thereisariskof an accidentand injury.

When leaving thevehicle,always takethe SmartKey withyou and lockthe vehicle.Never leave childrenunsupervised in thevehicle.

WARNING

If thechild restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight,partsmay get veryhot.Children may burn themselvesonthese parts, particularly on themetal partsofthe child restraint system. Thereisariskofinjury.

If you leave thevehicle,taking thechild with you, always ensure that thechild restraint system is notexposedtodirect sunlight.Protect it withablanket, for example.Ifthe child restraint system has been exposedtodirect sunlight,let it cooldown before securingthe child in it. Never leave childrenunattendedin thevehicle.

Child-proof locks for thereardoors

You secure each door individually withthe childproof locks on therear doors. Adoor secured withachild-proof lockcannotbeopened from inside thevehicle.When thevehicle is unlocked, thedoor can be opened from theoutside.

To activate: pressthe child-proof locklever down in thedirection of arrow ;.

Makesure that thechild-proof locks are working properly.

To deactivate: pressthe child-proof lock leverupinthe direction of arrow :.

WARNING

If persons, particularly childrenare subjected to prolonged exposuretoextremeheat or cold, there is ariskofinjury, possibly even fatal. Never leave childrenunattendedinthe vehicle.

Overridefeature for therearsidewindows

WARNING

When childrenride on thevehicle's rear seats, activatethe override switch.Otherwise, the childrencouldbeinjured, e.g.bytrapping themselvesinthe rear side window.

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Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (

Y page 57)

BAS (Brake Assist System)(Y page 58)

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) (

Y page 58)

EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) (

Y page 61)

ADAPTIVE BRAKE(Y page 61)

To enable/disable: press button :. If indicator lamp ; is lit, operationofthe rear side windows is disabled.Operation is only possibleusing the switches in the driver's door. If indicator lamp ; is off, operationis possibleusing the switches in the rearcompartment.

Pets in the vehicle

WARNING

If youleave animals unattendedorunsecured in the vehicle, they could press buttons or switches, for example.

As aresult, they could:

activate vehicleequipment and become trapped, for example

activate or deactivate systems, thereby endangering otherroadusers

Unsecured animals could also be flung around the vehicleinthe event of an accident or suddensteering or braking,therebyinjuring vehicle occupants. There is ariskofanaccident and injury.

Never leave animals unattendedinthe vehicle.Alwayssecure animals properly during the journey,e.g.use asuitableanimal transport box.

Driving safety systems

Overviewofdriving safety systems

In thissection, youwillfind informationabout the following driving safety systems:

Important safety notes

If youfailtoadapt your driving style or if youare inattentive, the driving safety systemscan neither reduce the riskofanaccident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systemsare merelyaidsdesigned to assist driving.You are responsiblefor maintaining the distance to the vehicleinfront, for vehiclespeed,for braking in goodtime,and for staying in lane. Alwaysadapt your driving style to suit the prevailing roadand weather conditions and maintain asafedistance from the vehicleinfront. Drivecarefully.

The driving safety systemsdescribedonlywork as effectively as possiblewhenthereisadequate contact between the tiresand the road surface. Payparticularattentiontothe informationregarding tires, recommendedminimum tire treaddepths etc. in the "Wheels and tires" section (

Y page 251).

In wintry driving conditions, always usewinter tires(M+Stires) and if necessary,snow chains. Onlyinthisway will the driving safety systems describedinthissection work as effectively as possible.

ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)

General information

ABS regulatesbrake pressure in such away that the wheels do not lock when youbrake. This allows youtocontinue steering the vehiclewhen braking.

The yellow ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goesout when the engine is running.

ABS works from aspeed of about5mph (8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, evenwhenyou onlybrake gently.

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Important safety notes

Observethe "Importantsafetynotes"sec-

Y page 57).

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WARNING

If ABSisfaulty, thewheels could lockwhen braking.The steerabilityand braking characteristics may be severely impaired.Additionally, further driving safetysystems are deactivated. Thereisanincreased danger of skiddingand accidents.

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Drive on carefully. HaveABS checkedimmediately at aqualified specialist workshop.

When ABSismalfunctioning,other systems, includingdriving safetysystems,will also become inoperative. Observethe information on theABS warning lamp (

Y page 190) and dis-

play messageswhichmay be shown in the instrumentcluster(

Y page 171).

Braking

If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brakepedal vigorously until thebraking situation is over.

To make afullbrake application: depress thebrakepedal withfull force.

If ABSintervenes when braking,you will feela pulsing in thebrakepedal.

The pulsating brakepedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions, and functionsasa reminder to takeextra carewhile driving.

Off-road ABS

An ESP®system specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically once theoffroad program is activated.

At speeds below37mph (60 km/h), thefront wheels lockcyclically during braking.The digging-in effectachieved in theprocess reduces thestopping distanceonoff-road terrain.This limits steering capability.

BAS (BrakeAssistSystem)

General information

BASoperatesinemergencybraking situations. If you depress thebrakepedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts thebraking force,thus shortening thestopping distance.

Important safety notes

Observethe "Importantsafetynotes"sec-

Y page 57).

tion (

WARNING

If BASismalfunctioning,the braking distance in an emergencybraking situation is increased. Thereisariskofanaccident.

In an emergencybraking situation,depress thebrakepedal withfull force.ABS prevents thewheels from locking.

Braking

Keepthe brakepedal firmly depressed until theemergencybraking situation is over. ABSprevents thewheels from locking.

The brakes will function as usual once you release thebrakepedal.BAS is deactivated.

ESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)

General notes

Observethe "Importantsafetynotes"sec-

Y page 57).

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ESP

monitors driving stabilityand traction,i.e. power transmission between thetires and the road surface.

detects that thevehicleisdeviating from

If ESP thedirection desired by thedriver, oneormore wheels are braked to stabilizethe vehicle. The engineoutput is also modifiedtokeepthe vehicle on thedesired coursewithin physical limits.

assiststhe driver when pullingaway on

ESP wet or slippery roads. ESP thevehicleduring braking.

can also stabilize

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4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

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4ETStraction controlispart of ESP

4ETStraction controlisnolonger activeabove a speed of approximately 37 mph (60 km/h).

Traction controlbrakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more drive torque is transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.

Traction controlremains active, even if you deactivate ESP

Importantsafetynotes

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 57).

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WARNING

If ESP

is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated. This increases the risk of skiddingand an accident.

Driveoncarefully. Have ESP qualified specialist workshop.

Only operate the vehicle for amaximum of

ten seconds on abrake test dynamometer. Switchoff the ignition.

Application of the brakes by ESP erwise destroy the brake system.

Afunction or performancetest should only

be carried out on atwo-axle dynamometer. Beforeyou operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please consult aqualified workshop. You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system.

If the å ESP continuously, ESP

If the ÷ ESP uously, ESP

OFF warning lamp lights up

is deactivated.

warning lamp lights up contin-

is not available due to amalfunc-

tion. Observe the information on warning lamps

Y page 191) and display messages which may

( be displayed in the instrument cluster

Y page 171).

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checked at a

may oth-

Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes. Only then will ESP

If differential locksare switched on, ABS, BAS

and ESP

switchoff automatically.

Characteristics of ESP

function properly.

Generalinformation

If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp goes out before beginning the journey, ESP

is automatically

active.

intervenes, the ÷ ESP®warning lamp

If ESP flashes in the instrument cluster.

If ESP

intervenes:

Do not deactivate ESP®under any circumstances.

Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.

Adapt your drivingstyle to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions.

ECO start/stop function

The ECO start/stop function switches the engineoff automatically when the vehicle stops moving. The enginestartsautomatically when the driver wants to pull away again. ESP remains in its previously selected status, e.g. if

was deactivated before the enginewas

ESP

automatically switched off.

Deactivating/activating ESP

Important safetynotes

Observethe "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 57).

tion (

You can select between the following states of

ESP

ESP®is activated.

ESP®is deactivated.

WARNING

If you deactivate ESP

,ESP®no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skiddingand an accident.

Only deactivate ESP

in the situationsdescri-

bed in the following.

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It may be best to deactivate ESP®in the following situations:

when using snow chains

in deep snow

on sand or gravel

off-road

Spinning the wheelsresults in acutting action which providesbetter grip.

Activate ESP bed above no longer apply. ESP not be abletostabilize the vehicle if the vehicle

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starts to skid or awheel starts to spin.

Avoid spinning the driven wheelsfor an

extended period with ESP

as soon as the situations descri-

willotherwise

deactivated. You

could otherwise damage the drivetrain.

Deactivating/activating ESP

To deactivate: press button : until the

å warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

To activate: press button : until the å warning lamp goes out in the instrument cluster.

Characteristicswhen ESP®is deactivated

If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,

ESP

willnot stabilize the vehicle.

If you deactivate ESP

ESP®no longer improves driving stability.

Engine torque is no longer limited and the

warning lamp in the

drive wheelsare abletospin.

Traction control is still activated.

ESP®still providessupport when you brake firmly.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: and are driving a speed at above 62 mph (100 km/h), ESP

still intervenes when one wheel reaches its grip limiteven though it is deactivated.

All other models: and are driving at aspeed above 37 mph (60 km/h), ESP

still intervenes when one wheel reaches its grip limit even though it is deactivated.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: if ESP

is deactiva-

ted, it is reactivated automatically if you are driving at aspeed above 62 mph (100 km/h)or you exceed acertain lateralacceleration.

All other models: if ESP

is deactivated, it is reactivated automatically if you are driving at a speed above 37 mph (60 km/h) or you exceed a certain lateralacceleration.

Trailer stabilization

General information

If yourvehicle/trailer combination begins to swerve, ESP

assists you in this situation. ESP slowsthe vehicle down by braking and limiting the engine outputuntil the vehicle/trailer combination has stabilized.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If road and weather conditions are poor, trailerstabilization willnot be abletoprevent the vehicle/trailer combination from swerving. Trailers with ahigh center of gravity can tip over before ESP

can detect this. There is

arisk of an accident.

Alwaysadapt yourdriving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

If yourvehicle with trailer(vehicle/trailercombination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly.

Trailer stabilization is active above speedsof about37mph (60 km/h).

trailer stabilization does not work if ESP

ESP is deactivated or malfunctioning.

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Protection against theft

EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution)

General information

EBDmonitors and controls thebrakepressure on therear wheels to improve driving stability while braking.

Important safety notes

Observethe "Important safety notes" sec-

Y page 57).

tion(

WARNING

If EBDismalfunctioning, therear wheels can lock, e.g.underfull braking.This increases the risk of skiddingand an accident.

You should therefore adapt your driving style to thedifferenthandlingcharacteristics.Have thebrakesystem checked at aqualified specialist workshop.

Observeinformationregardingindicator and warning lamps ( messages (

Y page 190) as well as display

Y page 172).

ADAPTIVEBRAKE

ADAPTIVEBRAKE providesincreased braking safety. In addition to thebraking function, ADAPTIVEBRAKE also has theHOLDfunction

Y page 139) and hill start assist(Y page 127).

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Protection against theft

Immobilizer

The immobilizer preventsyour vehicle from beingstarted without thecorrectSmartKey.

To activate: remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock.

To deactivate: switch on theignition.

When leavingthe vehicle,always takethe SmartKey with you and lockthe vehicle.The engine can be started by anyonewith avalid SmartKey that is left inside thevehicle.

The immobilizer is always deactivatedwhen

you start theengine.

In theeventthatthe engine cannotbestarted (yet thevehicle's battery is charged), thesystemisnot operational. Contactanauthorized Mercedes-BenzCenter or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in theUSA)or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (anti-theftalarm system)

To arm: lockthe vehicle with theSmartKey. Indicatorlamp : flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds.

To disarm: unlock thevehicle with theSmartKey.

If you then do notopen aside door or the

rear door,the alarm system switches back on again after approximately 40 seconds.

Avisual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open:

adoor

thevehicle with themechanical key

therear door

thehood

The alarm is also triggered if:

theposition of thevehicle is changed.

awindow is smashed. The alarm is notswitched off,even if you close

theopen door that triggered it, for example.

To stop thealarm: pressthe % or & buttononthe SmartKey. The alarm is stopped.

Insertthe SmartKey intothe ignition lock. The alarm is stopped.

If thealarm continues for morethan

30 seconds, thembrace emergency call systemautomaticallynotifies theCustomer

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Assistance Center. Thisisdoneeither by text message or data connection.

The emergency callsystem sendsthe message or data provided that:

youhavesubscribed to the mbrace service.

the mbrace service hasbeenactivated properly.

the necessary mobilephone network is available.

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SmartKey

Important safety notes

WARNING

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.

get out and disrupt traffic.

operate the vehicle's equipment.

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:

release the parking brake.

shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P

Start the engine.

There is arisk 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.

WARNING

If you attach heavy or large objectstothe 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 not attach any heavy or large objectstothe SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before insertingthe SmartKey into the ignition lock.

Keep the SmartKey away from strongmag-

netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected.

Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicinity of powerful electrical installations.

Do not keep the SmartKey:

with electronic devices, e.g. amobile phone or another SmartKey.

with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.

inside metallic objects, e.g. ametal case. This can affect the functionality of the Smart-

Key.

Acheck which periodically establishes aradio connection between the vehicle and the SmartKey determines whether avalid SmartKey is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:

when startingthe engine

while driving

SmartKey functions

& Locks the vehicle

;

% Unlocksthe vehicle

The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:

the doors

the rear door

the fuel filler flap

To unlock centrally: press the % button. If you do not open the vehicle within approx-

imately 40 seconds of unlocking:

the vehicle is locked again.

protection against theft is reactivated.

To lock centrally: press the & button.

The turn signals flash once when unlocking and three times when locking.

You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (

You will receive visual and acoustic locking confirmation if all components were able to be locked.

When the surround lighting is activated via the on-board computer, it lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey

Y page 165).

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Y page 166).

Opening and closing

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SmartKey

Changing thesettings of thelocking system

You can changethe settings of thelockingsystem. This meansthatonlythe driver'sdoor and thefuel fillerflap are unlocked when thevehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel alone.

To change thesetting: pressand hold down the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until thebattery check lamp (

If thesettingofthe lockingsystem is changed within thesignal range of thevehicle,pressing the & or % button:

locks or

unlocksthe vehicle

The SmartKey nowfunctionsasfollows:

To unlock thedriver's door and fuel filler

flap: pressthe % buttononce.

To unlock centrally: pressthe % button

Opening and closing

twice.

To lock centrally: pressthe & button.

To restorethe factorysettings: pressand hold the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp ( twice.

Y page 65)flashes twice.

Y page 65) flashes

Removing themechanicalkey

Push release catch : in thedirection of the arrow and at thesame timeremove mechanical key ; from theSmartKey.

Further informationonlocking/unlockingthe driver'sdoor (

Y page 68).

Insertingthe mechanicalkey

Push mechanical key ; completely intothe SmartKey until it engages and release catch : is back in its basic position.

SmartKey battery

Important safety notes

Mechanicalkey

General notes

If thevehicle can no longer be unlocked withthe SmartKey, use themechanical key.

If you use themechanical keytounlock and open thedriver'sdoor,the anti-theftalarm systemwill be triggered. Switch off thealarm

Y page 61).

( If you unlock thevehicle usingthe mechanical

key, thefuel fillerflap will notbeunlocked automatically.

To unlock thefuelfillerflap: insert the SmartKey intothe ignition lock.

WARNING

Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substances.Ifbatteries are swallowed, it can result in severe healthproblems. Thereisariskoffatal injury.

Keep batteries out of thereachofchildren. If abattery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Environmental note

Batteries contain dangerous substances. It is against the law to dispose of them with thehouseholdrubbish. They must be collectedseparately

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and recycled to protect the environment.

Dispose of batteries in an environmentallyfriendly manner.Takedischarged batteries to aqualified specialistworkshop or aspecial collectionpointfor used batteries.

The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate material, whichmay require special handling and regard for theenvironment. National guidelinesmust be observed duringdisposal. In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.

Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou have the batteries replaced at aqualified specialist workshop.

Checking thebattery

Replacing thebattery

You require aCR20253Vcellbattery.

Takethe mechanical keyout of theSmartKey

Y page 64).

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Pressmechanical key ; in thedirection of thearrow intothe opening in theSmartKey until battery compartmentcover : opens. Do nothold battery compartmentcover : closed while doingso.

Removebattery compartmentcover :.

Opening and closing

Pressthe & or % button. The battery is working properly if battery check lamp : lightsupbriefly.

The battery is discharged if battery check lamp : does notlight up briefly.

Change thebattery (Y page 65).

If theSmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of thevehicle,pressing the & or % button:

locks or

unlocksthe vehicle

You can get abattery at any qualified spe-

cialistworkshop.

Repeatedly tap theSmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out.

Insertthe new battery with thepositive terminal facing upwards.Use alint-free cloth to do so.

Makesure that thesurface of thebattery is free of lint,grease and other contaminants.

Insertthe fronttabsofbattery compartment cover : intothe housing first and then press to close it.

Insertmechanical key ; intothe SmartKey (

Y page 64).

Checkthe function of all SmartKey buttonson thevehicle.

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Doors

Problems with the SmartKey

Problem

You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.

The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey.

Opening and closing

You have lost aSmartKey.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 65) and replace it if necessary

Y page 65).

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If this does not work:

Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 68).

There is interference from apowerful source of radio waves.

Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 68).

The SmartKey is faulty.

Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 68).

Have the SmartKey checked at aqualified specialist workshop.

The on-board voltage is too low

Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again.

If this does not work:

Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 243).

Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 243).

Consult aqualified specialist workshop.

Have the SmartKey deactivated at aqualified specialist workshop.

Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

You have lost the mechanical key.

Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

Doors

Important safety notes

WARNING

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.

get out and disrupt traffic.

operate the vehicle's equipment.

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:

release the parking brake.

shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P

Start the engine.

There is arisk 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.

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Unlocking and opening doors from the inside

You can open adoor from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks(

Y page 56). If

the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey, openingadoor from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.Switchoff the alarm (

Y page 61).

Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.

Front doors: pull door handle ;. If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.

Rear doors: pull the locking knob of the rear door up. The door is unlocked.

Pull the door handle on the rear door.

Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside

You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside.

The central locking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.

The switches are on the driver’s door.

Doors

To unlock: press button :.

To lock: press button ;. If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

The doors can be opened from the inside. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof

Y page 56)

locks( You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the

inside if the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey.

If alocked door is opened from the inside, the previous unlock status of the vehicle will be taken intoconsiderationif:

the vehicle was locked using the locking button for the central locking, or

locked automatically

The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previously been fully unlocked. If only the driver's door had been previously unlocked, only the door which has been opened from the inside is unlocked.

Automatic locking feature

Opening and closing

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Rear door

To deactivate: press and holdbutton : for approximatelyfiveseconds untilatone sounds.

To activate: press and holdbutton ; for approximatelyfiveseconds untilatone sounds.

If youpress one of the two buttons and do not hearatone, the relevant setting hasalready been selected.

The vehicleislocked automaticallywhenthe ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning.

Youcould therefore be locked outif:

the vehicleisbeing pushed.

the vehicleisbeing towed.

the vehicleisbeing testedonadynamometer.

Youcan also switch the automatic locking functiononand off using the on-board computer

Y page 166).

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Opening and closing

Locking/unlockingthe driver's door with the mechanical key

Rear door

Important safety notes

WARNING

Combustionengines emitpoisonousexhaust gases such as carbonmonoxide. If the rear door is open when the engine is running,particularly if the vehicleismoving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is ariskofpoisoning.

Turn off the engine before opening the rear door. Never drive with the reardooropen.

WARNING

If objects, luggage or loadsare not secured or not secured sufficiently,they could slip,tip overorbeflung around and therebyhit vehicle occupants. There is ariskofinjury,particularly in the event of sudden braking or asuddenchange in direction.

Alwaysstoreobjects so thatthey cannotbe flung around.Secure objects, luggage or loadsagainst slipping or tipping before the journey.

Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.

To unlock: turn the mechanical key counterclockwise as far as it will go to position 1.

To lock: turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go to position 2.

If youuse the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theftalarm system will be triggered.Switch off the alarm

Y page 61).

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The tailgate swingsout to the side when

opened. Therefore, make sure thatthereis sufficient clearance.

Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. Otherwise, youcould lock yourself out.

Youshouldpreferablyplace luggage or loadsin the cargo compartment. Observe the loading guidelines(

Y page 204).

Opening

The tailgate must be unlockedbefore it can be opened.

Press the % button on the SmartKey.

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Press release button : and pull door handle ;.

Open the rear door.

Closing

Push the tailgate closed from outside the vehicle.

Lock the vehicle with the & button on the SmartKey.

Side windows

WARNING

If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.

Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

Opening and closing the side windows

The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also aswitch on each door for the corresponding side window.

The switches on the driver's door take precedence.

Opening and closing

Important safety notes

WARNING

While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the side window moves. There is arisk of injury.

Make sure that nobody touches the side window during the opening procedure. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again.

WARNING

While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is arisk of injury.

When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again.

Frontleft

;

Frontright

Rear right

Rear left

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

To open manually: press and hold the correspondingswitch.

To open automatically: press the corresponding switch beyond the point of resistance and release it. Automatic operation is started.

To interrupt automatic operation: press/ pull the corresponding switch again.

To close manually: pull the corresponding switch and hold it.

You can continue to operate the side windows after you switch off the engine or remove the

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Side windows

SmartKey.Thisfunction remains active for five minutes or untilyou openafront door.

The sidewindowscannotbeoperatedfrom the rearwhenthe overridefeature for the sidewindowsisactivated(

Y page 56).

Convenience opening

The convenience opening feature can only

be operatedusing the SmartKey.The SmartKey mustbeclose to the driver'sdoorhandle.

You can ventilate the vehiclebefore youstart driving.Todothis,the SmartKey is used to carry outthe following functions simultaneously:

unlock the vehicle

openthe sidewindows

openthe sliding sunroof

switch on the seatventilation for the driver's and front-passenger seat

Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's doorhandle.

Opening and closing

Press and holdthe % button on the SmartKey untilthe sidewindowsand the sliding sunroof are in the desiredposition.

To interrupt convenience opening: release the % button.

in the closing areaofthe sidewindow and the sliding sunroof.There is ariskofinjury.

Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is operating. Make sure that no bodyparts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.

Operation

The "convenience closing feature"can only

be operatedusing the SmartKey.The SmartKey mustbeclose to the driver'sdoorhandle.

Whenyou lock the vehicle, youcan simultaneously:

close the sidewindows

close the sliding sunroof

Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's doorhandle.

Press and holdthe & button on the SmartKey untilthe sidewindowsand the sliding sunroof are fully closed.

Make sure that allthe sidewindowsand the sliding sunroof are closed.

To interrupt convenience closing: release the & button.

Convenience closingfeature

Important safety notes

WARNING

Whenthe convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the bodycould become trapped

Problems with the side windows

WARNING

Closing the sidewindowswithincreased force or withoutthe anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or evenfatalinjury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows.

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Sliding sunroof

Problem

Aside window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide.

Aside window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.

If aside window will still not open or close due to amalfunction, consult aqualified specialist workshop.

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes

WARNING

While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, body parts in close proximity could become trapped. There is arisk of injury.

Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the opening and closing procedures.

If somebody becomes trapped:

release the switch immediately, or

during automatic operation, push the switch briefly in any direction

The opening or closing procedure will be stopped.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Remove the objects.

Close the side window.

If aside window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:

Immediately after the window blocks, pull the correspondingswitch again until the side window has closed.

If aside window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:

Immediately after the window blocks, pull the correspondingswitch again until the side window has closed.

Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of

snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.

Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.

The weather can change abruptly. It could

start to rain or snow. Make sure that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.

Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open aside window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.

Opening and closing

WARNING

If children operate the sliding sunroof they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

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Sliding sunroof

Opening and closing the sliding sunroof

To raise

;

To open

To close/lower

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

Press or pull the ¡ switch in the correspondingdirection.

Opening and closing

To open automatically: press the

¡ switch briefly beyond the point of resistance in the direction of arrow ;. The sliding sunroof opens completely.

To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull the ¡ switch again.

Automatic operation for opening or raising is only available when the sliding sunroof is closed.

The sliding sunroof cannot be raised when a

roof rack is installed.

Removing the rear panel trim

Open the rear door.

Remove edge protection : on door pillar in the direction of arrow ;.

Pull rear panel trim = in the direction of arrow ? as far as necessary, so that the electrical connections can be reached.

Disconnect the electrical connections.

Completely remove rear panel trim =.

Opening/closing the sliding sunroof manually

Remove lug wrench A from the vehicle tool kit (

Y page 239).

Place lug wrench A ontothe hexagon nut of the actuator motor.

To open: turn lug wrench A counter-clock- wise.

To close: turn lug wrench A clockwise.

Operating the sliding sunroof manually

The actuator motor for the sliding sunroof is located on the left-hand side of the cargo compartment, behind the rear panel trim.

Installing the rear panel trim

Connectthe electrical connections.

Insertrear panel trim =. Hook tabs C of rear panel trim = into vehi-

cle side wall B.

Insertedge protection :.

Close the rear door.

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Sliding sunroof

Problems with the sliding sunroof

WARNING

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.

Problem

The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.

If the sliding sunroof will still not open or close due to amalfunction,consult aqualified specialist workshop.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:

Immediately after it blocks, pull the ¡ switch down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and then reopens slightly:

Immediately after it blocks, pull the ¡ switch down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed.

Opening and closing

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Seats

Correct driver's seat position

Steering wheel

;

Seat belts

Backrest

Observethe safety guidelinesonseat adjust-

Y page 74).

ment(

Makesure that seat = is adjusted properly. Electrical seat adjustment(

When adjusting theseat,makesure that:

you are as far away from thedriver'sair bag as possible

you are sittinginanormalupright position

you can fasten theseat belt properly

Seats, steeringwheel and mirrors

you have moved thebackresttoanalmost vertical position

you have set theseat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported

you can depress thepedals properly

Checkwhether thehead restraint is adjusted properly(

Y page 76).

When doingso, makesure that you have adjusted thehead restraint so that theback of your head is supported at eye levelbythe centerofthe head restraint.

Observethe safety guidelinesonsteering wheel adjustment(

Makesure that steering wheel : is adjusted properly.

Adjusting thesteering wheel electrically

Y page 80).

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Y page 76)

Y page 74).

When adjusting thesteering wheel,makesure that:

you can hold thesteering wheel withyour armsslightly bent

you can moveyour legs freely

you can see all thedisplays in theinstrument clusterclearly

Observethe safety guidelinesfor seat belts

Y page 40).

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Checkwhether you have fastened seat belt ; proper

ly(Y page 41).

The seat belt should:

fit snugly across your body

be routed across themiddle of your shoulder

be routed across your hips in thepelvic area

Before starting off,adjust therear-view mirror and theexterior mirrorsinsuchaway that you have agood view of road and traffic condi-

Y page 81).

tions (

Vehicles with amemory function: save the seat,steering wheel and exterior mirror settings withthe memory function (

Y page 83).

Seats

Important safety notes

WARNING

Children couldbecome trapped if they adjust theseats, particularly when unattended. Thereisariskofinjury.

When leaving thevehicle,always takethe SmartKey withyou and lockthe vehicle.Never leave childrenunsupervised in thevehicle.

The seatscan still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in theignition lock.

WARNING

When you adjust aseat,you or other vehicle occupants couldbecome trapped, e.g.onthe seat guide rail. Thereisariskofinjury.

Makesure when adjusting aseat that no one has any body partsinthe sweep of theseat.

Observethe safety noteson"Air bags" (

Y page 43)and "Children in thevehicle" Y page 49).

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WARNING

You couldlose control of yourvehicleifyou do the following while driving:

adjust the driver's seat, headrestraint, steering wheelormirrors

fasten the seat belt

There is arisk of an accident.

Adjust the driver's seat, headrestraint, steering wheeland mirror and fasten yourseat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

If the headrestraints are not installed or not adjusted correctly, they cannot provideprotection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the headand neck area,e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.

Always drive with the headrestraints installed.Before driving off, make sure for every vehicleoccupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the headat about eye level.

Make sure that you do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats when adjusting the headrestraints. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly.

Adjust the headrestraint so that it is as close as possible to yourhead.

WARNING

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicleoccupants couldbetrappedand thereby injured.Childreninparticular could accidentally press the electricalseat adjustment buttons and become trapped. There is a risk of injury.

Whilemoving the seats, make sure that your hands or other body parts do not get under the leverassembly of the seat adjustment system.

WARNING

When you adjust aseat, you or other vehicle occupants couldbecome trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail.There is arisk of injury.

Seats

Make sure when adjusting aseat that no one has any body parts in the sweepofthe seat.

To avoiddamage to the seats and the seat

heating, observe the following information:

keep liquidsfrom spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.

if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should alsonot be used to dry the seats.

cleanthe seat covers as recommended; see "Interiorcare".

do not transport heavyloads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nailsortools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.

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

footwellunder or behind the seats when moving the seats back. There is arisk that the seats and/or the objects couldbedamaged.

When the rear bench seat is foldedfor-

wards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost position. You couldotherwise damage the seats and the rear bench seat.

Make sure that the sun visor is foldedup

before adjusting the backrest and head restraint height. The head restraint and sun visor couldotherwise collide when the head restraint is fullyextended.

If the front door is open, the seats can be

adjusted for up to 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

The rear-compartment head restraints can

be removed ( For more information, contact aqualified spe-

cialist workshop.

You can find further information about

enlarging the cargo compartment (folding the rear bench seat forwards) on (

Y page77).

Y page208).

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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Seats

Adjusting theseats electrically

Makesurethatthe cup holder on thecenter

console is folded down before you movethe front-passenger seat forwards.

Headrestraintheight

;

Seat height

Seat cushion angle

Seat fore-and-aftadjustment

Backrest angle

You can store theseat settingsusingthe

memory function (

Y page 83).

Adjusting theheadrestraints

Important safety notes

Adjusting thefront seatheadrestraint height

Headrestraintheight

;

Seat height

Seat cushion angle

Seat fore-and-aftadjustment

Backrest angle

Slide head restraintadjustmentbutton : up or down in thedirection of thearrow.

Adjusting theluxuryheadrestraints

WARNING

If thehead restraints are notinstalled or not

Seats,steering wheel and mirrors

adjusted correctly, they cannotprovideprotection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in thehead and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accidentorwhen braking.

Always drive withthe head restraints installed. Beforedrivingoff,makesurefor every vehicleoccupant that thecenter of thehead restraintsupportsthe backofthe head at about eye level.

Observethe followingwhen adjusting thehead restraints:

Do notrotate thehead restraints of thefront and rear seats. Otherwise,you cannotadjust theheight and angle of thehead restraints correctly.

Adjustthe head restraintsothatitisasclose as possibletoyour head.

To adjust thesidebolsters of thehead

restraint: push or pull right and/orleft-hand side bolster : intothe desired position.

To adjust theangle of theheadrestraint:

push or pull thehead restraintinthe direction of arrow ;.

Resetting thefront seatheadrestraints

It is necessarytoreset thefront seat head restraints after thevoltagesupply has been interrupted, e.g. if thebattery has been completely discharged or disconnected.

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Seats

Make sure that the cup holder on the center console is folded down (

Move the seat as far forward as possible and

Y page 210).

the head restraint in as far as possible.

Rear seat head restraints

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the head restraintsare 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 restraintsinstalled. 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:

Do not rotate the head restraintsofthe front and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraintscorrectly.

Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.

Once the head restraint is fully lowered, press release catch :.

To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position.

To lower: press release catch : and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.

Installing/removing the rear seat head restraints

To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop.

Press release catch : and pull the head restraint out of the guides.

To re-install: place the head restraint in the guides of the backrest.

The notches on the guide rod must be on the

left-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel.

Push the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position.

Adjusting the multicontour seat

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height

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.

Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (

Y page 104).

Seats, steering wheeland mirrors

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Seats

Adjusting the4-waylumbar support

You can adjust thecontourofthe frontseat backrestsindividually to provideoptimum supportfor your back.

Raises thebackrest contour

;

Softensthe backrest contour

Lowers thebackrest contour

Hardensthe backrest contour

Switchingthe seatheating on/off

Generalnotes

WARNING

Repeatedly switching on theseat heating can causethe seat cushion and backrest pads to become veryhot.The healthofpersonswith limitedtemperature sensitivityoralimited

Seats,steering wheel and mirrors

abilitytoreacttoexcessivelyhigh temperatures may be affectedortheymay evensuffer burn-like injuries. There is ariskofinjury.

Therefore,donot switch theseat heating on repeatedly.

Switchingthe front-seat heating on/off

To switch on: press button : repeatedly until thedesired heating level is set.

To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all theindicator lampsgoout.

The system automatically switches from

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 minutesafter it is set to level 1.

Switchingthe rear-seatheating on/off

The red indicator lampsinthe buttonindicate theheating level you haveselected.

Makesurethatthe SmartKey is in position 2 in theignition lock.

If thebattery voltageistoo low, theseat

heating may switch off. Oneormoreofthe indicator lampsinthe seat

heating buttonare flashing.

To switch on: press button : repeatedly until thedesired heating level is set.

To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all theindicator lampsgoout.

The system automatically switches from

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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Steering wheel

The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.

Seat ventilation is only availablefor the front seats.

The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected.

Switching the seat ventilation on/off

Switching on/off

Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock (

To switch on:press button : repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set.

If you open the side windows and the sliding

sunroof using the SmartKey ( driver's seat ventilation automatically switches to the highest level.

To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.

If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

ventilation may switch off.

Problems with the seat heating/seat ventilation

Problem

The seat heating or seat ventilation has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on.

Switch off electrical consumersthat you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.

Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating or seat ventilation can be switched back on manually.

Y page 104).

Y page 70), the

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel

Important safety notes

WARNING

You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steeringwheel or mirrors

fasten the seat belt

There is arisk of an accident.

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steeringwheel. There is arisk of injury.

When leaving the vehicle, alwaystake the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

The electrically adjustable steeringwheel can still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock.

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Steering wheel

Adjusting thesteering wheel

Adjusts thesteering wheelposition (foreand-aftadjustment)

;

Adjusts thesteering wheelheight

If thedriver's door is open,the steering

wheelcan be adjusted for up to 30 minutes after theignition has been switched off.

i Further relatedsubjects:

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 80)

Storing settings(Y page 83)

Steering wheel heating

Switchingon/off

Seats,steering wheel and mirrors

To switch off: makesurethatthe SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in theignition lock.

Turn thelever in thedirection of arrow ;. Indicatorlamp = goes out.

The steering wheelheating does notswitch

off automatically.

i The steering wheelheating may switch off

temporarily if:

thetemperature in thevehicleinterior is above86‡(30 †)

thetemperature of thesteering wheelis above95‡(35 †)

Indicatorlamp = remainson.

The steering wheelheating is deactivated if

you remove theSmartKey from theignition lock.

Problemswith thesteering wheel heating

If steering wheelheating indicator lamp = is flashing, thesteering wheelheating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltageistoo low because too manyelectrical consumersare switched on.

Switchoff electrical consumersthatyou do notneed, suchasthe rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once thebattery is sufficientlycharged, the steering wheelheating will switch backon automatically.

To switch on thesteering wheelheating

;

To switch off thesteering wheelheating

Indicatorlamp

The steering wheelheating warmsthe leather areas on thesteering wheel.

To switch on: makesurethatthe SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in theignition lock.

Turn thelever in thedirection of arrow :. Indicatorlamp = lights up.

Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

Important safety notes

WARNING

When theEASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts thesteering wheeland thedriver's seat,you and other vehicleoccupants–particularly children –could become trapped.There is a riskofinjury.

Whilethe EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is making adjustments,makesurethatnoone has any body partsinthe sweepofthe seat and thesteering wheel.

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Mirrors

If somebodybecomes trapped:

press one of the memory function position buttons, or

press one of the memory function memory buttons, or

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

If you drive off whilethe EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is making adjustments, you could lose control of the vehicle.There is arisk of an accident.

Alwayswaituntil 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 yourvehicle easier.

You can activate and deactivate the EASYENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer

Y page 166).

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Position of the steering wheelwhen the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active

The steering wheel moves upwards and towards the dashboard if:

you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or

you open the driver's door and the SmartKey is in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock

The steering wheel only moves upwards and

towards the dashboard if it has not already reached the uppersteering limiter.

Position of the steering wheelfor driving

The steering wheel is moved to the last selected positionwhen:

the driver's door is closed

you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock

The last positionofthe steering column is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function

Y page 83).

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Mirrors

Rear-view mirror

Adjust the rear-view mirror in such away that you have agood view of road and traffic conditions behind you.

Exteriormirrors

Adjusting the exteriormirrors

WARNING

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side reduces the size of the image.Visible objects are actually closer than they appear. This means that you could misjudge the distance from road users traveling behind, e.g. when changing lane. There is arisk of an accident.

For this reason, always make sure of the actual distance from the road users traveling behind by glancing over yourshoulder.

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Mirrors

Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (

Press button : to select the left-hand exte-

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rior mirror

Press button ; to select the right-hand exterior mirror.

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 alarger

field of vision.

The exterior mirrors are heated automati-

cally if the rear window defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low.

Folding the exterior mirrors in/out electrically

Seats, steering wheeland mirrors

Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock (

Briefly press :. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.

Make sure that the exterior mirrors are

always folded out fully while driving. They could otherwise vibrate.

If you are driving faster than 9mph

(15 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.

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Resetting 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

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Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition lock (

Briefly press :.

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Folding the exterior mirrors in/out automatically

If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer

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the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.

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

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

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Automaticanti-glaremirrors

The rear-view mirror and theexteriormirror on thedriver's side automatically go intoanti-glare modeif:

theignition is switched on and

incidentlightfromheadlampsstrikes thesensor in therear-view mirror

The mirrorsdonot go intoanti-glare modeif

reversegear is engagedorifthe interior lighting is switched on.

Parking position for theexterior mirror on thefront-passenger side

Setting/storing theparking position

Usingreversegear

Left-handexteriormirror

;

Right-hand exteriormirror

Adjustmentbutton

Memory button

You can position thefront-passenger side exteriormirror in suchaway that you can see the rear wheelonthatside as soonasyou engage reversegear.You can store this position.

Makesurethatthe vehicleisstationary and that theSmartKey is in position 2 in theignition lock(

Press button ; for theexteriormirror on the

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front-passenger side.

Engage reversegear. The exteriormirror on thefront-passenger side moves to thepreset parking position.

Use adjustmentbutton = to adjust theexteriormirror to aposition that allows you to see therear wheeland thecurb. The parking position is stored.

Memoryfunctions

If you shiftthe transmission to another posi-

tion,the exteriormirror on thefrontpassenger side returnstothe drivingposition.

Usingthe memory button

You can position thefront-passenger side exteriormirror in suchaway that you can see the rear wheelonthatside as soonasyou engage reversegear.This setting can be storedusing memory button M ?.

Makesurethatthe SmartKey is in position 2 in theig

nition lock(Y page 104).

Withthe exteriormirror on thefrontpassenger side activated, use adjustment button = to adjust theexteriormirror.Inthe exteriormirror,the rear wheeland thecurb should be visible.

Press memory button M ? and oneofthe arrows on adjustmentbutton = within three seconds. The parking position is storedifthe exterior mirror does notmove.

If themirror moves out of position,repeat the steps.

Calling up astoredparking position setting

Turn theSmartKey to position 2 in theignition lock(

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Adjustthe exteriormirror on thefrontpassenger side usingbutton ;.

Engage reversegear. The exteriormirror on thefront-passenger side moves to thestoredparking position.

The exteriormirror on thefront-passenger side moves backtoits original position:

as soonasyou exceed aspeedof9mph (15 km/h)

if you press button : for theexteriormirror on thedriver's side

Memory functions

Storing settings

WARNING

If you use thememory function on thedriver's side while driving, you could lose control of

Seats,steering wheel and mirrors

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Memory functions

the vehicleasaresultofthe adjustments being made.There is ariskofanaccident.

Onlyuse the memory functiononthe driver's side when the vehicleisstationary.

WARNING

When the memory functionadjusts the seat or steering wheel, youand othervehicleoccupants –particularly children –could become trapped.There is ariskofinjury.

Whilethe memory functionismaking adjustments,makesurethatnoone hasany body parts in the sweepofthe seat or steering wheel. If somebodybecomestrapped,immediately release the memory functionposition button. The adjustment processisstopped.

WARNING

Childrencould become trapped if theyactivate the memory function, particularly when unattended.There is ariskofinjury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKeywithyou and lock the vehicle. Never leavechildren unsupervised in the vehicle.

Make sure thatthe SmartKeyisinposition 2 (

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open.

Adjust the seat (Y page 76)and headrestraint

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On the driver'sside, adjustthe steering wheel

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(

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Press memory button M.

Press one of memory buttons 1, 2 or 3 within threeseconds. The settings are stored in the selectedstorageposition.

Calling up astored setting

If youwanttomove the seatfrom the fully

reclinedposition to astored seatposition, first raise the backrestusing the seatswitch. The seatcould otherwise be damaged.

Press and holdthe relevant memory button 1, 2 or 3,untilthe seat, headrestraints, steering

wheeland mirrors are in the stored position.

The setting procedureisinterruptedassoon

as yourelease the memory button.

With the memory function, youcan storeupto threedifferent settings, e.g.for threedifferent people.

The following settingsare stored as asingle memory preset:

Seats, steering wheel andmirrors

positionofthe seat, backrest and head restraint

driver's side:steering wheelposition

driver's side:positionofthe exteriormirrors on the driver's and front-passengersides

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Exterior lighting

Exteriorlighting

General notes

USAonly: if you wish to driveduringthe daytime without lights, switch off the DaytimeRun‐

ningLights function via theon-board com-

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puter (

Light switch

Operation

1 W 2 X 3 T

4 Ã

5 L B R

If you hear awarning tone when you leave the vehicle,the lightsmay still be switched on.

The exteriorlighting,except theparking lamps/ standing lamps,switches off automaticallyif you:

Left-handstanding lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps,side markerlamps,

licenseplateand instrumentcluster lighting

Automatic headlampmode, controlled by thelight sensor

Low-beam/high-beam headlamps Rear fog lamp

Turn thelight switch to the Ã position.

remove theSmartKey from theignition lock open thedriver'sdoor with theSmartKey in

position u

Low-beamheadlamps

WARNING

When thelight switch is set to Ã,the lowbeam headlamps may notbeswitched on automaticallyifthere is fog,snoworother

causes of poor visibilitydue to theweather conditionssuchasspray. Thereisarisk of an accident.

In suchsituations,turnthe light switch to L.

Even if thelight sensor does notdetect that it is dark,the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps switch on when theignition is switched on and thelight switch is set to the L position. This is aparticularly useful function in theevent of rain and fog.

To switch on thelow-beam headlamps:

turnthe SmartKey to position 2 in theignitionlockorstart theengine.

Turn thelight switch to the L position. The green L indicator lamp on theinstrumentclusterlightsup.

Daytime running lamps

Daytime running lamps in Canada

The daytime runninglamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannottherefore be deactivated.

Turn thelight switch to the Ã position. Withthe engine running: dependingonthe ambient light,the daytime runninglamps or thelow-beam headlamps are switched on.

When thelow-beam headlamps are switched on,the green L indicator lamp in the instrumentclusterlightsup.

When theengine is runningand thevehicle is stationary: if you shiftthe automatic transmission from adriving position to position P,the daytime runninglamps or low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes.

When theengine is running, thevehicle is stationaryand theambient light is good:ifyou turn thelight switch to the T position,the daytimerunninglamps and parking lamps are switched on.

If theengine is runningand you turnthe light switch to the L position,the manual settings takeprecedence overthe daytime running lamps.

Daytime running lamps in theUSA

In theUSA,the daytime runninglamps are deactivatedupon delivery from thefactory.

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Exterior lighting

To switchonthe daytime runninglamps:

switch on the DaytimeRunningLights functionvia the on-board computer

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Turn the light switch to the Ã position. With the engine running:depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beamheadlamps are switched on.

Whenthe low-beamheadlamps are switched on, the green L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

If the engine is running and youturn the light switch to the T or L position, the manual settings take precedence overthe daytime running lamps.

Automaticheadlamp mode

WARNING

Whenthe light switch is set to Ã,the lowbeam headlamps maynot be switched on automaticallyifthereisfog,snow or other causes of poor visibility duetothe weather conditions such as spray.There is ariskofan accident.

In such situations, turn the light switch to L.

The automatic headlamp feature is onlyanaid. The driver is responsiblefor the vehicle's lighting at alltimes.

Ã is the favoredlight switch setting.

Lights and windshield wipers

The light setting is automaticallyselected according to the brightness of the ambient light, butnot in the event of poor visibility dueto weather conditions such as fog,snow or spray.

To switchonthe automatic headlamps:

turn the light switch to the Ã position. With the SmartKey in position 1 in the ignitionlock, the parking lamps are switched on or off automaticallydepending on the brightness of the ambient light.

If youhaveswitched on the DaytimeRun‐

ningLights functionvia the on-board com-

puter, the daytime running lamps or the parking lamps and low-beamheadlamps will switch on or off automaticallywhile the engine is running.

Whenthe low-beamheadlamps are switched on, the green L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

Rear fog lamp

The rearfog lamp improvesvisibility of your vehiclefor the traffic behind in the event of thick fog.You must observe the legalrequirements for the country in which youare currentlydriving when operating the rearfog lamp.

To switchonthe rear fog lamp: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position.

Press the R button. The yellow R indicator lamp on the instrument cluster lights up.

Parking lamps

If the battery charge is very low, the parking

lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enablethe next engine start. Alwaysparkyourvehiclesafelyand in awelllit area, in accordance with the relevant legal stipulations. Avoidusing the T parking lamps overaperiodofseveralhours. If possible, switch on the right-hand X or lefthand W standing lamps.

To switchon: turn the light switch to the

T position. The green T indicator lamp on the instrument cluster lights up.

Standinglamps

Switching on the standing lamps ensures the corresponding side of the vehicleisilluminated.

To switchonthe standinglamp: turn the SmartKey to position u in the ignition lock or remove the SmartKey.

Turn the light switch to the W (left-hand side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the vehicle) position.

Headlamp cleaningsystem

The headlamps are cleanedautomaticallyifthe "Wipewithwasherfluid"functionisoperated ten timeswhile the lights are on and the engine is running (

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Exterior lighting

the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning systemisreset and counting is resumed from0.

Combination switch

High-beamheadlamps

;

Turn signal, right

High-beamflasher

Turn signal, left

To indicate briefly: press the combination switch brieflytothe pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turnsignalflashesthree times.

To indicate: press the combinationswitch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?.

To switchonthe high-beam headlamps:

turnthe light switch to the L or Ã position.

Press the combinationswitch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :. In the Ã position, the high-beam headlamps areswitched on onlywhenitisdarkand the engine is running.

The blue K indicator lamp on the instrument clusterlights up when the high-beam headlamps areswitched on.

To switchoff the high-beam headlamps:

movethe combinationswitch back to its normalposition. The blue K indicator lamp on the instrument clustergoesout.

High-beam flasher: pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow =.

Hazard warning lamps

To switchthe hazard warning lampson/

off: press button :. The turnsignallamps flash when the hazard warning lamps areswitched on. If younow switch on aturnsignallampusing the combination switch,onlythe turnsignallampon the corresponding side of the vehiclewill flash.

The hazardwarning lamps automaticallyswitch on if:

an airbag is deployed or

the Emergency Tensioning Devices aretriggered,or

the vehicledecelerates rapidlyfromaspeed of above 45 mph (70 km/h)and comestoa standstill

Thehazardwarning lamps switch off automatically if the vehiclereachesaspeed of above 6mph (10 km/h)again after afullbrake application.

Thehazardwarning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off.

Headlamps fogged up on the inside

Certain climatic and physicalconditions may cause moisture to forminthe headlamp. This moisture does not affect the functionality of the headlamp.

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Replacingbulbs

Interior lighting

Overview of interior lighting

Frontoverheadcontrol panel

p Switches theleft-handfront reading lamp on/off

;

t Switches thecargo compartment lamp/rear compartmentlighting on/off

p Switches theright-hand frontreading lamp on/off

| Switches thefront interiorlighting/ automatic interior lighting control off

Switches theautomatic interiorlighting control on

c Switches thefront interiorlighting on

Rear-compartment overheadcontrol panel

Lightsand windshield wipers

Interior lighting control

General notes

In order to preventthe vehicle's battery from discharging, theinterior lighting functionsare automatically deactivated after sometime except for when theSmartKey is in position 2 in theignition lock.

The brightness of theinstrumentclusterlighting may be set usingthe controller on theinstrumentcluster(

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Automaticinterior lighting control

To switch on: moveswitch B to thecenter position (

The interior lighting automatically switches on if you:

unlock thevehicle

open adoor

remove theSmartKey from theignition lock

To switch off: press the | symbol on switch B (

The interior lighting remainsswitched off evenif you:

unlock thevehicle

open adoor

remove theSmartKey from theignition lock

The interior lightisactivated for ashort while when theSmartKey is removedfromthe ignition lock. You can activatethisdelayedswitch-off usingthe on-board computer (

When afront door is opened, thefront interior lighting comes on.When arear door is opened, therear interior lights comes on.Inaddition,the courtesy lights come on.

notinthe ignition lock, theinterior lighting switches off after ashort while.

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If adoor remainsopen and theSmartKey is

p Switches theright-hand reading lamp on/off

;

p Switches theleft-handreading lamp on/off

Replacingbulbs

Important safety notes

DANGER

Xenon bulbs carry ahigh voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove thecover of

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the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical contacts.There is ariskoffatal injury.

Never touch the parts or the electrical contacts of the Xenon bulb.Alwayshaveworkon the Xenon bulbscarriedout at aqualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Bulbs,lamps and connectors can getveryhot when operating.Ifyou change abulb, you could burn yourself on these components. There is ariskofinjury.

Allow these components to cooldownbefore changing abulb.

Do not useabulbifithas been dropped or if its glasstubehas been scratched.

The bulb mayexplode if:

youtouch it

it is hot

youdropit

youscratch it

Use bulbsonlyinclosedlamps thathavebeen designedfor thispurpose.Onlyinstallspare bulbsofthe same typeand the specifiedvoltage.

Marks on the glasstubereduce the service life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glasstubewith your bare hands.Ifnecessary,clean the glass tubewhencoldwithalcohol or spiritand rubit off with alint-freecloth.

Protect bulbsfrommoisture duringoperation. Do not allowbulbs to come into contact with liquids.

Xenonbulbs and LEDmodules: in additionto the Xenon bulbs, there areLED modules which youcannot change yourself.

Havethe following bulbsreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop:

High-mountedbrake lamp

Additionalturnsignals in the exteriormirrors

High-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon headlamps)

Daytimerunning lamps

Licenseplate lamp

Parking lamps/standing lamps

Sidemarker lamps

Replacingbulbs

Individualsegments of the licenseplate

lamp LEDs mayfailwithoutadisplay message appearing in the multifunctiondisplay.Regularly check the licenseplate lamp. If necessary,visit aqualified specialistworkshop.

Youcan replace the following bulbs:

Turn signallamp(front)

Brake/tail lamp

Turn signallamp(rear)

Tail lamps/standing lamps

Backup lamp

Rear fog lamp

Replace onlythe bulbslisted( Havethe bulbsthatyou cannot change yourself replaced at aqualified specialistworkshop.

If yourequire assistance replacing bulbs, consult aqualified specialistworkshop.

If the new bulb still does not light up,consulta qualified specialistworkshop.

Headlamps and lights areanimportant aspect of vehiclesafety.You must therefore make sure thatthese functioncorrectlyatall times.Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.

Overviewofbulbtypes

Front bulbs

Youcan replace the following bulbs. Thebulb typecan be found in the legend.

Turn signallamp: 1156 NA

Rearbulbs

Youcan replace the following bulbs. Thebulb typecan be found in the legend.

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Replacing bulbs

Tail lamp/standinglamp: W5W

;

Brake lamp/tail lamp: P21/5 W

Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W

Backup lamp: P21W

Rear fog lamp: P21W

Replacing front bulbs

Turnsignals

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

Unscrew screws =.

Remove lens ?.

Turn bulb A counter-clockwise, applying slight pressure, and pull it out of the bulb holder.

Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and, applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise until it engages.

Install lens ?.

Replace and tighten screws =.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: fold down protective grille : and engage it in mounting ;.

Switch off the lights.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: pull protective grille : out of mounting ; in the direction of the arrow and swing up.

Replacing rear bulbs

Protective grille (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

Make sure that the protective grille does not

hit any painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork.

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Mercedes-AMG vehicles: you must remove the protective grille before you can replace the bulbs in the tail lamps.

Unscrew screws ;.

Swing protective grille : to the right.

After you have replaced the bulbs, swing protective grille : to the left.

Replace and tighten screws ;.

Tail lamps

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.

Replacing bulbs

Turn signals

Brake/tail lamp

Taillamps/standing lamps

Turn the respective bulbcounter-clockwise, applying slight pressure, and pullitout of the bulbholder.

Insert the new bulbinto the bulbholder and, applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise until it engages.

Install lens ;.

Tighten screws :.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: secure the protective grille (

Backup lamp/rear fog lamp

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Switch off the lights.

Unscrew screws :.

Remove lens ;.

Do not fasten the screws too tightly.You

couldotherwise damage the lens.

Switch off the lights.

Unscrew screws :.

Remove lens ;.

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Windshield wipers

Turn bulb = counter-clockwise, applying slight pressure, and pull it out of the bulb holder.

Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and, applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise until it engages.

Install lens ;.

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 scratchthe glass if wiping takes place when the windshield/rear window is dry.

Lights and windshield wipers

If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, alwaysuse 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

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 scratchthe windshield.

For this reason, you should alwaysswitch off the windshield wipers in dry weather.

$ Windshield wipers off

Ä Intermittent wipe, normal

Å Intermittent wipe, frequent

° Continuous wipe, slow

¯ Continuous wipe, fast

í Single wipe î Wipes with washer fluid

Switch on the ignition.

Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position.

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 sensitivethan in the Ä position, causing the windshield wiper to wipe more frequently.

Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop the vehicle and open afront 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:

you shift the automatic transmission to drive position D or reverse gear R

you change the wiper setting on the combination switch

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Windshield wipers

Switching the rear window wiper on/ off

è Switch

b Wipes with washer fluid

I Switches on intermittent wiping

0 Switches off intermittent wiping

b Wipes with washer fluid

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

Turn switch : on the combination switch to the correspondingposition. When the rear window wiper is switched on, the icon appears in the instrumentcluster.

The rear window wiper comes on automatically if you shift the automatic transmission to position k while the windshield wipers are on.

Replacing the wiper blades

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is arisk of injury.

Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades.

Never fold awindshield 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 awiper 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 aqualified specialist workshop.

Removing the wiper blades

Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

Fold wiper arm : away from the windshield until it engages.

Position wiper blade ; horizontally.

Press locking spring ?.

Slide wiper blade ; with hinge piece = from wiper arm :.

Installing the wiper blade

Lights and windshieldwipers

To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make

sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the wiper.

Never open the hood if awindshield wiper

arm has been folded away from the windshield.

Slide wiper arm : into new wiper blade ; with hinge piece =.

Engage spring clip ? into the end of the wiper arm.

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Windshield wipers

Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated correctly.

Fold wiper arm : back onto the windshield.

Problems with the windshield wipers

Problem

The windshield wipers are jammed.

The windshield wipers fail completely.

The windshield washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the center of the windshield.

Lights and windshield wipers

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Leaves or snow, for example, are obstructingwindshield wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.

Switch off the engine.

Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

Remove the cause of the obstruction.

Switch the windshield wipers back on.

The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.

Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.

Have the windshield wipers checked at aqualified specialist workshop.

The spray nozzles are misaligned.

Have the spray nozzles adjusted at aqualified specialist workshop.

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Overview of theclimatecontrol system

Overview of the climatecontrol system

General notes

Observe the settings recommended on the following pages. The windows could otherwise fog up.

To preventthe windows from fogging up:

switch off climate control only briefly

switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly

switch on the cooling with air dehumidification function

activatethe "Windshield defrosting" function briefly, if required

Climate control regulates the temperature and the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances out of the air.

The "Cooling with air dehumidification"function

The climatic comfort deteriorates whilst the sliding sunroof is open. Set the temperature manually if the sliding sunroof is open.

The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off

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( The integrated filter can filter out most particles

of dust and completely filters out pollen. Aclogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior. Depending on the operating conditions and environmental influences, the interval for replacing the filter may be shorter than specified.

Ventilate the vehicle for abrief period during

warm weather, e.g. using the convenience opening feature ( up the cooling process and the desired vehicle interior temperature will be reached more quickly.

is only available when the engine is running. Optimum operation is only achieved when the side windows and the sliding sunroof are closed.

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climatecontrol

Y page 70). This will speed

Climatecontrol

Control panel (Canada only)

Setsthe temperature, left (Y page 98)

;

Defrosts the windshield (Y page 99)

Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 99)

Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 97) Switches the residual heat on/off (

Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 100)

Setsthe temperature, right (Y page 98)

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Overviewofthe climate controlsystem

Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode(Y page 101)

Sets the airdistribution(Y page 98)

Increases the airflow (Y page 98)

Reduces the airflow (Y page 98)

Switchesthe climate controlon/off (Y page 97)

Display

Sets climate controltoautomatic (Y page 98)

Climate control

Control panel (USAonly)

Sets the temperature,left(Y page 98)

;

Defrosts the windshield (Y page 99)

Switchesthe maximumcooling MAX COOL on/off (Y page 99)

Switchescooling with airdehumidification on/off (Y page 97) Switchesthe residualheaton/off (

Switchesthe rearwindowdefroster on/off (Y page 100)

Sets the temperature,right (Y page 98)

Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode(Y page 101)

Sets the airdistribution(Y page 98)

Increases the airflow (Y page 98)

Reduces the airflow (Y page 98)

Switchesthe climate controlon/off (Y page 97)

Display

Sets climate controltoautomatic (Y page 98)

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Optimum use of dual-zoneclimate control

Optimum use of the automatic climate control

The following contains notes and recommendations on optimumuse of dual-zone climate control.

Youcan switch on climate controlbyusing the Ã and ¿ or Ã and Á buttons. The indicator lamps in the Ã and ¿ or Ã and Á buttons light up.

Set the temperature to 72 ‡(22 †).

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Operating the climatecontrol system

Only use the "Windshield defrosting" function briefly until the windshieldisclear again.

Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in atunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.

ECO start/stop function

During automatic engine switch-off, the climate control system only operates at areduced capacity. If you require the full climate control output, you can switch off the ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button (

Operating the climate control system

Activates/deactivates climate control

General notes

When the climate control is switched off, the air supply and air circulation are also switched off.

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The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off climate control only briefly.

Activate climate control primarily using the Ã button (

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Activating/deactivating

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (

To activate: press the Ã button. The indicator lamp in the Ã button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode.

To deactivate: press the ^ button. The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights up.

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Climatecontrol

Switchingcooling with air dehumidification on/off

General notes

If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function, the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function briefly.

The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engine is running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected. Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is normal

and not asign that there is amalfunction.

Activating/deactivating

To activate: press the Á button. The indicator lamp in the Á button lights up.

To deactivate: press the Á button. The indicator lamp in the Á button goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function has adelayed switch-off feature.

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function

If the cooling with air dehumidification does not switch on, it is possible that the climate control

system has lost coolant. Have the cooling with air dehumidification checked at aqualified specialist workshop.

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Operating the climate control system

Problem

The indicator lamp in the ¿ or Á button flashes three times or remains off. The "Cool-

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to amalfunction.

Visit aqualified specialist workshop.

ing with air dehumidification" function cannot be switched on.

Setting climate control to automatic

General notes

In automatic mode, the set temperature is maintained at aconstant level. The system automat-

Climatecontrol

ically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air distribution.

Automatic mode works best when cooling with air dehumidification is also activated. If necessary, cooling with air dehumidification can be deactivated.

Automatic control

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (

Set the desired temperature.

To activate: press the Ã button.

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The indicator lamp in the Ã button lights up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated.

To deactivate: press the _ button.

Press the I or K button. The indicator lamp in the Ã button goes out.

To switch to manualmode:press the _ button.

Setting the temperature

Differenttemperatures can be set for the driver's and front-passenger sides.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (

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Setting the air distribution

Air distribution settings

Directsair through the center and side air vents

Directsair through the footwell air vents

Directsair through the center, side and footwell vents

Directsair through the defroster vents

Canada only: directs the airflow through the defroster, center and side air vents.

Directsair through the defroster and footwell vents

Canada only: directs the airflow through the defroster, center and footwell air vents.

Setting

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (

Press the _ button repeatedly until the

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desired symbol appears in the display.

Setting the airflow

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (

To increase: press the K button.

To reduce: press the I button.

The airflow from the rear-compartment

ventsand the center ventsisthe same.

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