BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
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ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler.
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HomeLink® is a registered trademark of
Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
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Logic7® is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries,
Incorporated.
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Microsoft® is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
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SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks
of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
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Windows media® is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
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appearing in succession indicates
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Our company and staff congratulate you on
the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a
demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and will provide years of
service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of
many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To
help assure your driving pleasure, and also
the safety of you and your passengers, we ask
you to make a small investment of time:
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Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
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Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are
designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
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Please pay attention to the warnings and
cautions contained in this manual. They are
designed to help improve the safety of the
vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of
safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A Daimler Company
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Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine MercedesBenz Parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be held
responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
Use of such parts and accessories could
adversely affect the safety, performance or
reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use
them.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and preapproved conversion parts and accessories
are available at any authorized MercedesBenz Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator’s Manual
Notes
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal
of useful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator’s Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations, and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from your
vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
operating particular equipment, any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Optional equipment is also described in this
manual, including operating instructions
wherever necessary. Since they are specialorder items, the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the actual
equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not
shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,
including:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles
(approximately 29000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each
service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory-trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the
toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in
accordance with standard program
guidelines which include providing service to
the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from
a paved roadway. We will make every effort
to assist in a breakdown situation, however,
the accessibility of your vehicle will be
determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center technician or the tow service provider
on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor
in our ability to respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for a
breakdown location determined not to be a
reasonably accessible roadside location as
determined by our authorized technician and
tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
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Program brochure (in the USA) or the
Roadside Assistance section of the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (in
Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send
in the “Change of Address Notice” found in
the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available
to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Truck” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts.
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Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe under our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Sport Utility Vehicle
Warning!
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This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel
drive passenger cars are not intended. This
vehicle will handle and maneuver differently
from conventional passenger cars in driving
conditions which may occur on streets,
highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this
type, if you make sharp turns at excessive
speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may
roll over or may go out of control and crash.
Utility vehicles have a significantly 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.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Operator’s Manual. Take time to become
familiar with the driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all
vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Do not
attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or
abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving
actions that can cause loss of vehicle control.
When driving off-road or working the vehicle
hard, do not overload it. And, always wear
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your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Operating safety
Warning!
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Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are
familiar with the following information and
rules:
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the safety precautions in this manual
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the “Technical data” section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
Warning!
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Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended to
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself. Removing
warning labels may cause you and others to
be unaware of certain risks which may result
in an accident and/or personal injury.
Warning!
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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle as occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers
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slow down carefully
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drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected if required. If the matter is not
handled to your satisfaction, please discuss
the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center
management or, if necessary, contact us at
one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic
recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data
and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may
transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to
diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and
to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Daimler may access the information and
share it with others
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
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in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
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for use in dispute resolution involving
Daimler, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
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as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please check the Tele Aid subscription
service agreement for details regarding the
information that may be recorded or
transmitted via that system.
This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual.
FunctionPage
:
Tailgate71
Power tailgate72
Locking and unlocking66
Unlocking and opening
manually300
;
Rear window defroster184
=
Rear lamps303
?
Doors:
Locking and unlocking66
Unlocking/locking
manually299
A
Wipers93
Wiper blades, replacing310
Wiper blades, cleaning255
B
Windshield:
FunctionPage
Wiping with washer fluid93
Cleaning255
C
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel184
D
Exterior rear view mirrors84
E
Hood214
F
Front lamps303
G
Headlamp cleaning system91
H
Front towing eye322
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Tires and wheels218
Rims and tires331
J
Fuel filler flap212
K
Rear towing eye322
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Cockpit
Cockpit
27
At a glance
FunctionPage
:
Cruise control lever168
;
Instrument cluster28,
=
Multifunction steering
wheel
?
Horn
A
Front Parktronic warning
indicators173
B
Overhead control panel32
C
Glove box192
D
Glove box lock192
E
Center console31
F
Starter switch76
G
Steering wheel release
handle (manual)
108
29,
110
82
FunctionPage
H
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk (electrical)82
I
Combination switch:90
Turn signals90
Wipers93
High beam90
J
Parking brake pedal102
K
On-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
L
Hood lock release214
M
Parking brake release102
N
Exterior lamp switch87
O
Door control panel and seat
adjustment/memory33
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Instrument cluster
28
Instrument cluster
At a glance
FunctionPage
:
Combination gauge with:
Fuel gauge
8 Fuel tank reserve
warning lamp
Coolant temperature gauge
? Coolant temperature
warning lamp
Indicator/warning lamps:
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
L Low-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
;
# Left turn signal
indicator lamp
=
d ESP® warning lamp
294
295
90
88
295
291
291
90
293
FunctionPage
?
Speedometer
A
Multifunction display112
B
! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
C
Tachometer with:
N Front fog lamps
indicator lamp
R Rear fog lamp
indicator lamp
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
6 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
7 Seat belt telltale 50,
90
89
89
224,
296
36,
293
289
292
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Multifunction steering wheel
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FunctionPage
D
Outside temperature/
additional speedometer
E
Outside temperature110,
F
Program mode indicator106
G
Transmission position
indicator/ gear range
indicator
H
Digital clock
Setting the time 121
I
Instrument cluster
illumination109
110,
121
121
104,
106
Multifunction steering wheel
FunctionPage
:
Multifunction display112
;
Press button W or X
to set the volume.
Press button ~:
to end a call117
to reject an incoming call117
Press button 6:
to answer a call117
1
to dial
to redial
1
Press button 8 to mute.
At a glance
115
117
118
=
Press button ? to
activate the Voice Control
System2.
1
Function only available in telephone menu.
2
The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operating
instructions.
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Multifunction steering wheel
30
FunctionPage
?
Press button % briefly:
to go to the next higher
menu level111
to confirm display message111
to cancel the Voice Control
At a glance
System
Press and hold button
% to select the standard
display.112
A
Press button = or ;:
to call up line for menus
to scroll to the left or right
to select menus
Press button 9 or :
briefly:
to select submenus
to scroll up or down through
lists
to select previous or next
track, scene, or stored
station within Audio menu115
to switch to the phone book
and select a name or
number within Tel menu117
Press and hold button
9 or ::
to select previous or next
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous
or next station in waveband
(if no station list is
available) within Audio
menu115
to start the quick search in
the phone book within Tel
menu117
FunctionPage
Press button a:
to confirm selection or
message112
to switch to the phone
1
book
2
to dial a selected phone
1
number
117
117
111
111
111
2
The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operating
instructions.
1
Function only available in telephone menu.
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Center console
31
Center console
Lower part
FunctionPage
:
Ashtray196
Cigarette lighter197
;
Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission103
=
Cup holder195
?
Front armrest storage
compartments192
A
Audio controller129
COMAND controller (see
separate operating
instructions)
B
Program mode selector
switch for automatic
transmission106
Upper part
FunctionPage
:
Hazard warning flasher
switch90
;
Alarm system indicator
lamp63
=
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp, USA
only
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp,
Canada only
?
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) switch63
A
Audio system125
or
COMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
B
Seat heating, front
passenger side81
C
Parktronic system
deactivation switch174
At a glance
42,
298
45,
297
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Overhead control panel
32
FunctionPage
D
Dual-zone automatic
climate control177
Rear window defroster184
E
Seat heating, driver’s side81
At a glance
Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:
Rear interior lighting on/off92
;
Interior lighting control92
=
Right reading lamp on/off92
?
Roof panel switch185
A
Information button (Tele
Aid system)203
B
SOS button (Tele Aid
system)202
C
Interior rear view mirror84
D
Integrated electronic
compass199
E
Garage door opener 205
F
Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone and
Voice Control System
3
3
The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operating
instructions.
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Driver’s door control panel and seat adjustment
33
FunctionPage
G
Roadside Assistance
button (Tele Aid system)203
H
Left reading lamp on/off92
I
Front interior lighting on/
off92
Driver’s door control panel and seat
adjustment
FunctionPage
:
Inside door handle 70
;
Central unlocking switch71
=
Seat adjustment 79
?
Memory function for
storing seat, exterior
mirror, and steering wheel
settings 86
Anti-theft systems .............................. 63
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Vehicle equipment
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This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Occupant safety
Introduction
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
Safety and security
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
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Seat belts
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Child restraints
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) also known as ISOFIX
Additional protection potential is provided by:
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with
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Air bags
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Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
-
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
-
Seat belt force limiter
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NECK-PRO active front head restraints
R
Air bag system components with
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Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
-
USA only: Front passenger seat with
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
-
Canada only: Front passenger seat with
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
Warning!
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Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
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See “Children in the vehicle”
(Y page 53) for information on
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infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle
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restraint systems for infants and children
SRS indicator lamp
The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates detection of system malfunctions.
The SRS indicator lamp 6 in the
instrument cluster comes on when the
ignition is switched on. It goes out no later
than a few seconds after the engine has been
started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the SRS indicator lamp
6 is not lit while the engine is running.
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other.
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Warning!
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The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction when the SRS indicator lamp
6
R
does not come on at all
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fails to go out after approximately
4 seconds after the engine was started
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comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be
activated when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury. The SRS
might also deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in injury
as well.
In addition, improper work on the SRS creates
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment. Work
on the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
USA only: Call our Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
Air bags
Warning!
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Air bags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury and fatality in certain
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frontal impacts (front air bags)
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side impacts (side impact air bags and
window curtain air bags)
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rollovers (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
Deployment of the air bags temporarily
releases a small amount of dust from the air
bags. This dust, however, is neither harmful
to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some
temporary breathing difficulty for people with
asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid
this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh
air by opening a window or door.
Warning!
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To reduce the risk of injury when the front air
bags inflate, it is very important for the driver
and front passenger to always be in a properly
seated position and to wear their respective
seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the seat backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is
properly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
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Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
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Move the driver’s seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver’s chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
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you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
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Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside
the rim can increase the risk and potential
severity of hand/arm injury when the driver
front air bag inflates.
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Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.
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Occupants, especially children, should
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never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
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Canada only: Children 12 years old and
under must never ride in the front seat,
except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized
BabySmart™ compatible child seat, which
operates with the BabySmart™ air bag
deactivation system installed in the vehicle
to deactivate the front passenger front air
bag when it is installed properly. Otherwise
they will be struck by the air bag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious
or fatal injury will result.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator’s Manual.
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Accident research shows that the safest place
for children in an automobile is in a rear seat.
There is a possibility for a side impact air bagrelated injury if occupants, especially
children, are not properly seated or restrained
when next to a side impact air bag which
needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in
order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1)Always sit as upright as possible,
wear the seat belt properly, and for
children 12 years old and under,
use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the
size and weight of the child.
(2)Always wear seat belts properly.
Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain
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frontal impacts (front air bags)
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side impacts (side impact and window
curtain air bags) if the system determines
the need for air bag deployment
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rollovers (window curtain air bags)
Only in the event of such a situation will they
provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passengers should always
wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not
possible for the air bags to provide their
supplemental protection.
In case of other types of impacts and impacts
below air bag deployment thresholds, air
bags will not deploy. The driver and
passengers will then be protected to the
extent possible by a properly fastened seat
belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also
needed to provide the best possible
protection in a rollover.
Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts.
Always wear your seat belt, regardless of
whether or not your vehicle is equipped with
air bags.
It is important to your safety and that of your
passengers to have deployed air bags
replaced and to have any malfunctioning air
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bags repaired. This will help to make sure the
air bags will continue to provide supplemental
crash protection for occupants.
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD)
and air bag
Warning!
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Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check with your local
government’s disposal guidelines.
California residents, see
Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
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Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
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Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
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Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
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No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
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Do no change or remove any component or
part of the SRS.
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Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front passenger front air bag
cover, outboard sides of the seat
backrests, door trim panels, or door frame
trims.
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Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
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Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
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Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
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Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
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Improper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, we strongly
recommend that you inform the subsequent
owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS.
Also refer them to the applicable section in
the Operator’s Manual.
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Front air bags
Observe Safety notes, see page 37.
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Driver’s front air bag : and front passenger
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front air bag ; are designed to provide
increased protection for the driver and front
passenger against the risk of injuries to the
head and thorax.
Driver and front passenger front air bags are
deployed
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in the event of certain frontal impacts
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if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
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depending on whether the respective seat
belt is in use
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independently of the side impact air bags
and/or the window curtain air bags
The front air bags in this vehicle have been
designed to inflate in two stages. This allows
the air bags to have different rates of inflation.
The rate of inflation is based on the vehicle
deceleration rate as assessed by the air bag
control unit.
Vehicles with OCS, USA only: The front
passenger front air bag deployment is
additionally influenced by the passenger’s
weight category as identified by the Occupant
Classification System (OCS) (Y page 42).
Vehicles with OCS, USA only: The lighter the
front passenger-side occupant, the higher the
vehicle deceleration rate required for second
stage inflation of the front passenger front air
bag.
The air bags will not deploy in impacts which
do not exceed the system’s preset
deployment thresholds. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belts.
The front air bags will not deploy in the event
of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of
longitudinal deceleration or acceleration
exceeds the preset deployment threshold for
the front air bags.
The front passenger front air bag will only be
deployed if
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vehicles with OCS, USA only: the system,
based on OCS weight sensor readings,
detects that the front passenger seat is
occupied
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the 45 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit (USA only: (Y page 42),
Canada only: (Y page 45))
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the impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
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Vehicles with BabySmart™ air bag
deactivation system (Canada only): Do not
place objects heavier than 20 lb (9 kg) on
the front passenger seat. This could cause
the front or side impact air bag on the front
passenger side to deploy in a crash which
exceeds the system’s deployment
threshold.
Side impact air bags
Observe Safety notes, see page 37.
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Warning!
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The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of door speakers.
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification or addition of components to the
doors create a risk of rendering the side
impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
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qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Side impact air bags : are designed to
provide increased protection for the thorax
but not the head, neck and arms of the driver
or front passenger.
The side impact air bags : are deployed
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on the impacted side of the vehicle
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in instances with a high rate of lateral
vehicle deceleration or acceleration
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regardless of whether the seat belts on the
impacted side of the vehicle are in use
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independently of the front air bags
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independently of the ETDs
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): The front
passenger side impact air bag will not deploy
if the OCS senses that the front passenger
seat is empty and the front passenger seat
belt is not fastened. With the front passenger
seat empty and the seat belt fastened, the
front passenger side impact air bag will
deploy independently of the empty seat.
Whether a seat belt is recognized as fastened
depends on whether or not the latch plate is
properly inserted into the buckle.
Side impact air bags : are not deployed in
side impacts which do not exceed the
system’s deployment threshold.
Side impact air bags : will not deploy in the
event of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of
lateral deceleration or acceleration exceeds
the preset deployment threshold for side
impact air bags :.
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Vehicles with BabySmart™ air bag
deactivation system (Canada only): Do not
place objects heavier than 20 lb (9 kg) on
the front passenger seat. This could cause
the front or side impact air bag on the front
passenger side to deploy in a crash which
exceeds the system’s deployment
threshold.
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Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model. Using other seat covers may
interfere with or prevent the deployment of
the side impact air bags. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
availability.
Window curtain air bags
Observe Safety notes, see page 37.
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Window curtain air bags : are designed to
provide increased protection for the head but
not the chest or arms.
Window curtain air bags : are deployed
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on the impacted side of the vehicle
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in instances with a high rate of lateral
vehicle deceleration or acceleration
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independently of the front air bags
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regardless of whether the front passenger
seat is occupied
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regardless of whether the seat belt on the
impacted side of the vehicle is in use
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in certain vehicle rollovers, if the system
determines that air bag deployment can
offer additional protection to that provided
by the seat belt
Window curtain air bags : are not deployed
in impacts which do not exceed the system’s
deployment threshold.
Window curtain air bags : deploy in the area
indicated by the arrows.
Occupant Classification System
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The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is
standard equipment in USA.
The OCS activates or deactivates the front
passenger front air bag automatically. The
respective status is based on the classified
occupant weight category determined by
weight sensor readings from the front
passenger seat.
The system does not deactivate
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the front passenger side impact air bag
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the window curtain air bag
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the Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit
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with the seat belt properly fastened
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in a position that is as upright as possible
with the back against the seat backrest
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with the feet on the floor
If the occupant’s weight is transferred to
another object in the vehicle (e.g. by leaning
on armrests), the OCS may not be able to
properly approximate the occupant’s weight
category.
If your seat, including the trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in any way, take
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Only seat accessories approved by
Mercedes-Benz may be used.
Both the driver and the front passenger
should always use the 45 indicator
lamp as an indication of whether or not the
front passenger is properly positioned.
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If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates
when an adult or someone larger than a small
individual is in the front passenger seat, have
the front passenger reposition himself or
herself in the seat until the 45
indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front passenger front air bag
deployment when the OCS has classified the
front passenger seat occupant as weighting
as much as or less than a typical 12-monthold child in a standard child restraint or if the
front passenger seat is classified as being
empty.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being up to or less than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child
restraint, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat is classified as being empty,
the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate
when the engine is started and remain
illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child seated in a standard child
restraint or as being a small individual (such
as a young teenager or a small adult), the
45 indicator lamp will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds when the engine is
started and then, depending on occupant
weight sensor readings from the seat, remain
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illuminated or go out. With the 45
indicator lamp illuminated, the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated. With
the 45 indicator lamp out, the front
passenger front air bag is activated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when
the engine is started and then goes out,
indicating that the front passenger front air
bag is activated.
If the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
the front passenger front air bag is
deactivated and will not be deployed.
If the 45 indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the front passenger front air bag
is activated and will be deployed
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in the event of certain frontal impacts
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if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
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independently of the side impact air bags
If the front passenger front air bag is
deployed, the rate of inflation will be
influenced by
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the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as
assessed by the air bag control unit
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the front passenger’s weight category as
identified by the OCS
For more information on air bag display
messages in the multifunction display, see
(Y page 264).
Warning!
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and
top tether strap, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front
passenger seat:
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Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the front
passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front passenger seat.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to
completely eliminate this risk is to never
place a child in a rear-facing child restraint
in the front seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in a backseat.
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If you must install a rear-facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat
because circumstances require you to do
so, make sure the 45 indicator lamp
is illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 45 indicator lamp not
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illuminate or go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation.
Periodically check the 45 indicator
lamp while driving to make sure the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated. If
the 45 indicator lamp goes out or
remains out, do not transport a child on the
front passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates.
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If you have to place a child in a forward-
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facing child restraint on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible,
use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and weight
of the child, and secure child restraint with
the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions. For
children larger than the typical 12-monthold child, the front passenger front air bag
may or may not be activated.
Deployment of the driver front air bag does
not mean that the front passenger front air
bag also should have deployed.
The OCS may have determined
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that the seat was empty or occupied by the
weight up to or less than that of a typical
12-month-old child seated in a standard
child restraint – both of which are instances
where the system suppresses deployment
of the front passenger front air bag even
though the impact met the criteria and was
of sufficient severity to deploy the driver
front air bag
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that the seat was occupied by a small
individual (such as a young teenager or a
small adult) or a child who weighs more
than the weight of a typical 12-month-old
child in a standard child restraint – both of
which are instances where the system may
suppress deployment of the front
passenger front air bag even though the
impact met the criteria and was of
sufficient severity to deploy the driver front
air bag
45 indicator lamp : will be
illuminated, except with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch or with the
starter switch in position 0.
Warning!
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If the red SRS indicator lamp 6 in the
instrument cluster and the 45
indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there
is a malfunction in the OCS. The front
passenger front air bag will be deactivated in
this case. Have the system checked by
qualified technicians as soon as possible.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
In order to ensure proper operation of the air
bag system and OCS:
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Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
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While seated, an occupant should not
position him/herself in such a way as to
cause the occupant’s weight to be lifted
from the seat bottom as this may result in
the OCS being unable to correctly
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approximate the occupant’s weight
category.
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Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
OCS Self-test
After turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once or
twice, the 45 indicator lamp
illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly
sitting on the front passenger seat and the
system classifies the occupant as an adult,
the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate
and go out after approximately 6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
classifies the front passenger seat as being
empty, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate and not go out.
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If the 45 indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the system is not functioning. You
must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center before seating any child on the front
passenger seat.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (Y page 298).
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Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The bottom and
back of the child seat must make full contact
with the passenger seat cushion and
backrest.
If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger
seat backrest.
An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in case of an accident,
instead of increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system
The BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
is standard equipment in Canada.
Warning!
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and
top tether strap, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front
passenger seat:
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Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a MercedesBenz authorized BabySmart™ compatible
child seat, which operates with the
BabySmart™ system installed in the vehicle
to deactivate the front passenger front air
bag when it is installed properly. Otherwise
they will be struck by the air bag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious
or fatal injury will result.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
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injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to
completely eliminate this risk is to never
place a child in a rear-facing child restraint
in the front seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in a backseat.
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If you must install a BabySmart™
compatible rear-facing child restraint on
the front passenger seat because
circumstances require you to do so, make
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sure the 45 indicator lamp is
illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 45 indicator lamp not
illuminate or go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation.
Periodically check the 45 indicator
lamp while driving to make sure the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated. If
the 45 indicator lamp goes out or
remains out, do not transport a child on the
front passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates.
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If you have to place a child in a forwardfacing child restraint on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible,
use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and weight
of the child, and secure child restraint with
the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning!
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When using a BabySmart™ compatible child
seat on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger front air bag will not deploy only if
the 45 indicator lamp remains
illuminated.
Please be sure to check the 45
indicator lamp every time you use a
BabySmart™ compatible child seat on the
front passenger seat. Should the 45
indicator lamp go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation. If the
45 indicator lamp remains out, do not
use the BabySmart™ restraint to transport a
child on the front passenger seat until the
system has been repaired.
Special BabySmart™ compatible child seats,
designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz
system, are required for use with the
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system.
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for information on availability. With
the special child seat installed properly, the
front passenger front air bag will not deploy.
45 indicator lamp : will be
illuminated, except with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch or with the
starter switch in position 0.
The system does not deactivate
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the side impact air bag
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the window curtain air bag
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the Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD)
Self-test BabySmart™ without special
child seat installed
After turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the
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KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once or
twice, the 45 indicator lamp comes
on for approximately 6 seconds and then
goes out.
If the 45 indicator lamp should not
come on or is continuously lit, the system is
not functioning. You must see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any
child on the front passenger seat. More
information can be found in the “Practical
hints” section (Y page 297).
Warning!
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Do not place powered-on laptops, mobile
phones, electronic tags such as those used in
ski passes and like electronic devices on the
front passenger seat. Signals from such
devices may interfere with the BabySmart™
air bag deactivation system. Such signal
interference may cause the 45
indicator lamp not to come on during self-test.
The SRS indicator lamp 6 and/or the
45 indicator lamp could be
continuously lit, indicating that the system is
not functioning. The front passenger front air
bag could deploy inadvertently or fail to
deploy in an accident.
Warning!
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The BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
will ONLY work with a special child seat
designed to operate with it. It will not work
with child seats which are not BabySmart™
compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness off the BabySmart™ air bag
deactivation system. The bottom of the child
seat must make full contact with the front
passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly
mounted child seat could cause injuries to the
child in case of an accident, instead of
protecting the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.
Seat belts
Safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion.
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See “Children in the vehicle”
(Y page 53) for information on
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infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle
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restraint systems for infants and children
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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained. You and your passengers
should always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can
be considerably more severe without your
seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat
belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit
the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from
it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. The air bags can only protect
as intended if the occupants are properly
wearing their seat belts.
Warning!
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Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and
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seat belt provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a position that is as upright as
possible and the seat belt is properly
positioned on the body.
Warning!
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Never let more people ride in the vehicle than
there are seat belts available. Make sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt. Never
use a seat belt for more than one person at a
time.
Warning!
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Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
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been subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced. Also, the seat belt anchoring
points must be checked.
Only use seat belts which have been approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation
of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when
necessary.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Have all work carried out only by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Proper use of seat belts
Warning!
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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
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Seat belts can only protect when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any other
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in serious injuries in case
of an accident.
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Each occupant should wear their seat belt
at all times, because seat belts help reduce
the likelihood of and potential severity of
injuries in accidents, including rollovers.
The integrated restraint system includes
SRS (driver front air bag, front passenger
front air bag, side impact air bags, window
curtain air bags for door windows),
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs),
seat belt force limiters, and front seat knee
bolsters.
The system is designed to enhance the
protection offered to properly belted
occupants in certain frontal (front air bags
and ETDs) and side (side impact air bags,
window curtain air bags, and ETDs) impacts
which exceed preset deployment
thresholds and in certain rollovers (window
curtain air bags and ETDs).
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Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, against your neck or off your shoulder.
In a frontal crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The seat
belt would also apply too much force to the
ribs or abdomen, which could severely
injure internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder. It should not
touch the neck. Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm. For
this purpose, you can adjust the height of
the seat belt outlet.
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Position the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips and not across the abdomen. If
the lap belt is positioned across your
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in
a crash.
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Never wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as
these might cause injuries.
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Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
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Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
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around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
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Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of
the seat belt to distribute impact forces.
The twisted seat belt against your body
could cause injuries.
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Pregnant women should also always use a
lap/shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible on
the hips to avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen.
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Place the seat backrest in a position that is
as upright as possible.
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Check your seat belt during travel to make
sure it is properly positioned.
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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
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When using a seat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children in
booster seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see “Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Warning!
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Vehicles with BabySmart™ air bag
deactivation system, Canada only: Children
12 years old and under must never ride in the
front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart™ compatible child
seat, which operates with the BabySmart™
system installed in the vehicle to deactivate
the front passenger front air bag when it is
installed properly. Otherwise they will be
struck by the air bag when it inflates in a
crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury
will result.
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Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to seat
belts. This could impair the effectiveness of
the seat belts.
Fastening the seat belts
Warning!
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
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With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out
of seat belt outlet :.
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Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt
across the top of your shoulder and the lap
portion across your hips.
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Push latch plate ; into buckle = until it
clicks.
X
If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the
correct height (Y page 50).
X
If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a
snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seat
belt have special seat belt retractors to
secure child restraints properly. For more
information on special seat belt retractors,
see “Infant and child restraint systems”
(Y page 54).
To release the seat belt with seat belt release
button ?, see (Y page 50).
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Releasing the seat belts
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Press seat belt release button ?
(Y page 49).
Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate ;
(Y page 49).
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Make sure the seat belt retracts
completely. Otherwise the seat belt and/or
latch plate could get caught or pinched in
the door or in the seat mechanism. This can
damage the seat belt and impair its
effectiveness, and/or cause damage to the
door and/or door trim panel. Such damage
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Rear center seat belt
The seat belt of the rear center seat may be
blocked when the left rear seat backrest is
folded forward and back (Y page 189). The
seat belt can then not be pulled out.
X
Unblocking the seat belt of the rear
center seat: Pull the center seat belt
approximately 1 in (25 mm) out of the seat
belt outlet in the seat backrest and release
it.
The seat belt is retracted and unblocked.
Seat belt outlet height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the seat belt
outlet for the driver’s and front passenger
seat.
X
Raising: Slide the seat belt outlet height
adjuster upward.
The seat belt outlet height adjuster
engages in different positions.
X
Lowering: Press and hold release
button :.
X
Slide the seat belt outlet height adjuster
downward.
X
Release release button : and make sure
the seat belt outlet height adjuster engages
into place.
Enhanced seat belt reminder system
When the engine is started, the seat belt
telltale 7 will always illuminate for
6 seconds to remind you and your passengers
to fasten your seat belts.
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
chime will sound. The warning chime goes out
after approximately 6 seconds or once the
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
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If after these 6 seconds the driver’s or the
front passenger’s seat belt (with the front
passenger seat occupied) is not fastened with
front doors closed,
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the seat belt telltale 7 remains
illuminated for as long as either the driver’s
or front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened.
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and if the vehicle speed once exceeds
15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale
7 starts flashing and a warning chime
sounds with increasing intensity for a
maximum of 60 seconds or until the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt are
fastened.
If you and/or your passenger release the
seat belt during driving, the seat belt
telltale 7 starts flashing and the
warning chime sounds as described before.
If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat
belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds,
the warning chime stops sounding, the seat
belt telltale 7 stops flashing but
continues to be illuminated.
After a vehicle standstill, the warning chime
is reactivated and the seat belt telltale
7 is flashing again if the vehicle speed
once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).
The seat belt telltale 7 will only go out if
both the driver’s and the front passenger’s
seat belt (with the front passenger seat
occupied) are fastened, or the vehicle is
standing still and a front door is opened.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(Y page 292).
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD),
seat belt force limiter
The seat belts for the front seats and rear
outer seats are equipped with ETDs and seat
belt force limiters.
The ETDs are designed to activate in the
following cases:
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in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding
the system’s preset deployment threshold
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in side impacts exceeding the system’s
preset deployment threshold on the far
side of the impact
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in certain vehicle rollovers
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if the restraint systems are operational and
functioning correctly, see “SRS indicator
lamp” (Y page 36)
The ETDs for the front seats will only activate
if the front seat belts are fastened (latch plate
properly inserted into buckle).
The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate
with or without the respective seat belts
fastened.
In an impact, the ETDs remove slack from the
seat belts in such a way that the seat belts fit
more snugly against the body. Seat belt force
limiters, when activated, are employed to
help reduce the peak force exerted by the
seat belts on occupants during a crash.
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The ETDs do not correct an incorrect seat
position or incorrectly worn seat belts.
The ETDs do not pull occupants back
toward the seat backrest.
Warning!
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Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be
replaced.
For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints
The NECK-PRO active front head restraints
are intended to offer the driver and front
passenger increased protection from
whiplash-type injuries. In the event of a rearend collision, the NECK-PRO active front head
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restraints on the front seats are designed to
move forward in the direction of travel. They
thus provide the head with increased support
earlier on in the collision sequence. The
NECK-PRO active front head restraints will
move forward whether the seats are occupied
or not.
Warning!
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Do not attach any objects (e.g. hangers) to the
head restraint posts. Otherwise, the NECKPRO active front head restraints may not be
able to function properly or offer the intended
degree of protection they were designed for
in the event of a rear-end collision.
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Only use seat or head restraint covers which
have been tested and approved by MercedesBenz for your vehicle model.
Using other seat or head restraint covers may
interfere with or prevent the activation of the
NECK-PRO active front head restraints and/
or the deployment of the front side impact air
bags.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
For information on head restraint adjustment,
see “Head restraint height” (Y page 79), or
see “Head restraint fore and aft adjustment”
(Y page 80).
Correct driver seat adjustment
Warning!
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In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control the following must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion:
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seat adjustment
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head restraint adjustment
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steering wheel adjustment
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rear view mirror adjustment
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fastening of seat belts
When the NECK-PRO active front head
restraints have been triggered in an accident,
the NECK-PRO active front head restraints
must be reset. Otherwise, the NECK-PRO
active front head restraints cannot offer any
additional protection in the event of another
rear-end collision.
For information on resetting the activated
NECK-PRO active front head restraints, see
“Resetting activated head restraints”
(Y page 301).
You cannot remove the NECK-PRO active
front head restraints.
Warning!
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For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
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Steering wheel
Observe Safety notes, see page 82.
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Position steering wheel : properly. See
(Y page 82) for manual adjustment and
(Y page 82) for electrical adjustment.
Make sure:
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You can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
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You can move your legs freely.
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All displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
Seat belt
Observe Safety notes, see page 47.
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X
Fasten and position your seat belt ;
correctly (Y page 49).
Make sure:
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The seat belt is always fitted snugly.
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Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
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Place the lap portion of the seat belt as low
as possible on your hips.
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The seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your seat belt.
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The seat backrest must be in a position that
is as nearly upright as possible.
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Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
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Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level.
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Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while the seat is being
adjusted.
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Safety notes
If an infant or child is traveling with you in the
vehicle:
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Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size of
the child.
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Make sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
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Seat and head restraint
Observe Safety notes, see page 78.
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X
Position seat = and head restraint
properly. See (Y page 79) for seat and
head restraint adjustment.
Observe the following points:
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Always be in a properly seated position.
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The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in the steering wheel as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
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Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
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Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
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injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
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be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
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injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.
Warning!
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Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger or cargo compartment unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
Infant and child restraint systems
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
Canada only:
Only use a BabySmart™ compatible child
restraint for the front passenger seat in this
vehicle.
All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seat
belt have special seat belt retractors for
secure fastening of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting.
To activate the special seat belt retractor:
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Pull the shoulder belt out completely and
let it retract.
During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting
sound can be heard to indicate that the
special seat belt retractor is activated.
The seat belt is now locked.
X
Push down on child restraint to take up any
slack.
To deactivate the special seat belt retractor:
X
Release the seat belt buckle and let the
seat belt retract completely.
The seat belt can then again be used in the
usual manner.
To deactivate the special seat belt retractor
for the front passenger seat, the front
passenger seat must be in the most backward
position.
Warning!
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Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt
retractor will be deactivated.
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Information on child seats with mounting
fittings for tether anchorages
(Y page 56).
For information on LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child seat anchors (Y page 57).
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The use of infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. territories and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be seated
in an appropriate infant or child restraint
system. They must be properly secured in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions for the child restraint. All infant
or child restraint systems must comply with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.
A statement by the child restraint
manufacturer of compliance with these
standards can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the instruction
manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat, make sure to
carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to
infant or child restraints.
Warning!
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and
top tether strap, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front
passenger seat:
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USA only: Your vehicle is equipped with air
bag technology designed to deactivate the
front passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front passenger seat.
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USA only: For children larger than the
typical 12-month-old child, the front
passenger front air bag may or may not be
activated. Always make sure the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
indicating that the front passenger front air
bag is deactivated.
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Canada only: Children 12 years old and
under must never ride in the front seat,
except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized
BabySmart™ compatible child seat, which
operates with the BabySmart™ system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the
front passenger front air bag when it is
installed properly. Otherwise they will be
struck by the air bag when it inflates in a
crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury
will result.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to
completely eliminate this risk is to never
place a child in a rear-facing child restraint
in the front seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in a backseat.
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If you must install a rear-facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat
because circumstances require you to do
so, make sure the 45 indicator lamp
is illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 45 indicator lamp not
illuminate or go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation.
Periodically check the 45 indicator
lamp while driving to make sure the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated. If
the 45 indicator lamp goes out or
remains out, do not transport a child on the
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front passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates.
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If you have to place a child in a forwardfacing child restraint on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible,
use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and weight
of the child, and secure child restraint with
the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
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Infants and small children should never share
a seat belt with another occupant. During an
accident, they could be crushed between the
occupant and seat belt.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not
face or neck. A booster seat may be
necessary to achieve proper seat belt
positioning for children over 41 lb (18 kg) until
they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt
fits properly without a booster.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident.
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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Warning!
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Always lock the seat backrests in their upright
position when the rear seats are occupied by
passengers. Lock the seat backrests in their
upright position before installing top tether
straps or when the extended cargo
compartment is not in use. Make sure that
seat backrests are secured properly by
pushing and pulling on the seat backrests. If
a seat backrest is not locked properly, the
seat backrest could fold. The child seat would
no longer be supported properly or positioned
to provide its intended benefit. That could
cause serious or even fatal injuries.
This vehicle is equipped with tether
anchorages for a top tether strap at each of
the rear seating positions.
Top tether straps enable an additional
connection to be made between child
restraint systems secured with LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) anchors and rear seats. This can
further reduce the risk of injury.
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X
Move the respective head restraint : to
its uppermost position (Y page 80).
X
Release the rear seat backrest
(Y page 189).
X
Fold the rear seat backrest slightly forward.
X
Guide top tether strap A between head
restraint : and top of the seat backrest.
X
Securely fasten hook ?, which is part of
top tether strap A, to anchorage ring =.
Make sure
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hook ? is attached to anchorage ring =
beyond the safety catch, as illustrated
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top tether strap A is not twisted
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head restraint : is installed and
positioned such that top tether strap A
can pass freely between head restraint :
and top of the seat backrest
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top tether strap A is positioned between
the seat backrest and cargo compartment
cover blind ; (if installed)
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Swing the rear seat backrest to the rear
until it engages.
The red indicator is no longer visible.
X
Check the rear seat backrest to be locked
in its upright position (Y page 190).
Observe Safety notes, see page 190.
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X
Lower head restraint : if necessary
(Y page 81).
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Once hook ? is attached, the child restraint
itself can be secured.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap A according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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Warning!
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Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not
face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to both
anchors.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result in
serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be replaced.
Each rear outer seat has two LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) anchors for the installation of a
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat with matching
mounting fittings.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors are located
between the seat cushion and the backrest.
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Information sign : indicates the position of
anchor ;.
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Install a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
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according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
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Make sure that the seat belt for the rear
center seat can operate freely with a child
seat installed.
Child safety
Child safety locks
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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Warning!
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Children could open a rear door from the
inside. This may cause serious personal injury
or an accident. Therefore, secure the rear
doors with the child safety locks whenever
children are riding in the back seats of the
vehicle.
The child safety locks on the rear doors
enable you to secure each rear door
individually. You cannot open a secured rear
door from the inside. You can open the rear
door from the outside when the vehicle is
unlocked.
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Securing: Press the lever up in direction of
arrow :.
X
Check to make sure the child safety locks
are working properly.
X
Releasing: Press the lever down in
direction of arrow ;.
Override switch
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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With the override switch you can disable the
rear door window switches in the rear door
panels. This can be useful, for instance, when
you have children riding in the rear passenger
compartment.
Warning!
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Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the rear door
window opening.
X
Activating: Press override switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
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The rear door windows can no longer be
operated using the respective switch
located in the rear doors.
You can still operate the rear door windows
using the switches located on the door
control panel of the driver’s door.
X
Deactivating: Press override switch :
again.
The rear door windows can be operated
again using the respective switch located
in the rear doors.
For more information on power windows, see
the “Controls in detail” section
(Y page 95).
Panic alarm
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Safety and security
X
Activating: Press and hold !
button : for at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate.
X
Deactivating: Press ! button : again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
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ABS (
Antilock Brake System)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)
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ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
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In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of most of the driving
systems described in this section is only
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achieved with winter tires, or snow chains
as required.
Safety notes
Warning!
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The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
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Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
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Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
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the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
ABS
X
Apply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function again as normal. The BAS is then
deactivated.
Warning!
G
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
BAS
Observe Safety notes, see page 60.
G
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the brakes
very quickly, the BAS provides full brake
boost automatically, thereby potentially
reducing the braking distance.
X
Apply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function again as normal. The BAS is then
deactivated.
Warning!
G
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
Observe Safety notes, see page 60.
G
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the brakes
very quickly, the BAS provides full brake
boost automatically, thereby potentially
reducing the braking distance.
EBP
Observe Safety notes, see page 60.
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The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP)
enhances braking effectiveness by allowing
the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion
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of the braking effort in straight-line braking
without a loss of vehicle stability.
Warning!
G
If the EBP malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.
®
ESP
Observe Safety notes, see page 60.
G
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is
operational as soon as the engine is running.
It monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESP® recognizes that the vehicle deviates
from the direction of travel as intended by the
driver. By applying brakes to individual
wheels and by limiting the engine output, the
ESP® works to stabilize the vehicle. The
ESP® is especially useful while driving off and
on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP
®
also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and
steering maneuvers.
The ESP® warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
The ESP® warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is
engaged.
Warning!
G
Never switch off the ESP® when you see the
ESP® warning lamp d flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
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When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
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Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC:
Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!
Because the ESP® operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when
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the parking brake is being tested on a
brake test dynamometer
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towing the vehicle with the front or rear
axle raised (not permissible for vehicles
with 4MATIC)
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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®
!
The ESP® will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
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as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
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The cruise control switches off
automatically when the ESP® engages.
Electronic Traction System
(ETS/4-ETS)
Observe Safety notes, see page 60.
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The ETS (Electronic Traction System) and
4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction
System, vehicles with 4MATIC only) are
components of the ESP®. The ETS/4-ETS
improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize
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available traction, especially under slippery
road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel. Vehicles with 4MATIC also
transfer more power to the wheel(s) with
traction.
When you switch off the ESP®, the
ETS/4-ETS is still enabled.
Switching off the ESP
Warning!
G
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
®
anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid
or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESP®,
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the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
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the ETS/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to
a spinning wheel
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the ESP® continues to operate when you
are braking
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the cruise control cannot be activated
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the cruise control switches off if activated
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When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
®
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP®. This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
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when driving with snow chains
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in deep snow
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in sand or gravel
Warning!
G
Switch on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
X
With the engine running, press ESP
switch : until the ESP® warning lamp
d in the instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP® is switched off.
Warning!
G
When the ESP® warning lamp d is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP® switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESP
X
Press ESP® switch : until the ESP
®
®
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
with the ESP® switched on.
ESP® trailer stabilization
If the trailer you are towing should begin to
sway, the rig can only be stabilized by
immediately applying the brakes hard.
Steering during this maneuver will not help to
stabilize the rig.
The ESP® will assist you in such situations.
The ESP® recognizes when the trailer starts
swaying.It will apply the brakes and limit
engine output and thus allow the vehicletrailer combination to stabilize.
The ESP® trailer stabilization is functional at
vehicle speeds above approximately 40 mph
(65 km/h) when the ESP® is switched on.
Warning!
G
The system will not be able to assist when the
trailer jackknifes
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if the ESP® has switched off due to a
malfunction
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on wet or icy roads
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on roads with slippery surface
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in sand or gravel
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip
over before the system recognizes swaying of
the trailer.
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
Activating
X
With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
X
With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door.
Deactivating
X
Switch on the ignition.
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Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (yet the vehicle’s battery is
charged), the system is not operational.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
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a door
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the tailgate
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the hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element, a door, for example, is closed
immediately.
The alarm system will also be triggered when
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the vehicle is opened with the mechanical
key
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a door is opened from the inside
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To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see “Canceling the alarm”
(Y page 64).
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30 seconds, the Tele Aid system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that
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you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service
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the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly
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the necessary mobile phone, power
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supply and GPS coverage are available
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within approximately 40 seconds after
unlocking the vehicle:
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The vehicle will be locked again.
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The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
X
Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
X
Press button % or & on the
SmartKey.
In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X
Grasp an outside door handle.
The SmartKey must be within 3 ft (1 m) of
the vehicle.
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle.
X
Arming: Lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash three times and
an acoustic warning sounds three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator
lamp : flashes to indicate that the alarm
system is armed.
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If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times and the acoustic warning does not
sound three times, a door or the tailgate
may not be properly closed.
Close the respective element.
X
Disarming: Unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash once and an
acoustic warning sounds once to indicate
that the alarm system is disarmed.
Loading and storing .......................... 187
Useful features ................................. 195
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Vehicle equipment
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This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
X
Use the mechanical key to lock the vehicle
(Y page 299).
X
Have the vehicle battery and the vehicle
battery connections checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Notes
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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When unlocking or locking the vehicle with
the SmartKey an acoustic signal sounds. The
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acoustic signal is activated at the factory. If
you wish to deactivate the feature, or adjust
its signal volume, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
When unlocking the vehicle, all turn signal
lamps flash once. An acoustic signal sounds
once, and the locking knobs in the doors
move up. The anti-theft alarm system is
disarmed.
When locking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps
flash three times. An acoustic signal sounds
three times, and the locking knobs in the
doors move down. The anti-theft alarm
system is armed.
All doors and the tailgate must be closed.
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, the batteries in the SmartKey
are discharged, the SmartKey is
malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is
drained.
X
Check the batteries in the SmartKey
(Y page 69) and replace them if
necessary.
X
Use the mechanical key to unlock the
driver’s door (Y page 299).
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and a
removable mechanical key.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks
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the doors
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the tailgate
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the fuel filler flap
: &
; F
= %
Lock button
Unlock button for tailgate
Unlock button
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Factory setting
X
Global unlocking: Press button %.
Unless you open a door or the tailgate within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
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The vehicle will be locked again.
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The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
X
Global locking: Press button &.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogramm the SmartKey. Pressing
button % will then only unlock the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.
X
Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons
% and & simultaneously for
approximately 6 seconds until the battery
check lamp (Y page 69) flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as follows:
Locking and unlocking
X
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap: Press button % once.
X
Global unlocking: Press button %
twice.
X
Global locking: Press button &.
KEYLESS-GO
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each
with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into
the SmartKey. The validity of the SmartKey is
checked every time you grasp an outside door
handle.
When the SmartKey is valid, your vehicle
unlocks
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the doors
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the tailgate
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the fuel filler flap
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO
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You can also use the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey
(Y page 66).
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You can combine KEYLESS-GO functions
with normal SmartKey functions (e.g.
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking
with button &).
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Always carry the SmartKey with you.
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Never store the SmartKey together with
-
electronic items such as a mobile phone
or another SmartKey
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metallic objects such as coins or metal
foil
Doing so could impair the function of the
KEYLESS-GO system.
R
To lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey
must be located outside the vehicle within
approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the
tailgate.
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When the vehicle has been parked for more
than 72 hours, the KEYLESS-GO function is
deactivated. Pull an outside door handle
and switch on the ignition once to activate
the KEYLESS-GO function.
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If the SmartKey is positioned farther away
from the vehicle, the system may no longer
recognize the SmartKey. The vehicle
cannot be locked or the engine started via
the KEYLESS-GO system.
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If the SmartKey is removed from the vehicle
(e.g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with
the SmartKey)
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when pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/
stop button or trying to lock the vehicle
with the outside door handle the
message Key Not Detected appears in
the multifunction display
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with the engine running, the red message
Key Not Detected appears in the
multifunction display while driving off
Find the SmartKey or change its present
location immediately (e.g. place it on the
front passenger seat or insert it in shirt
pocket).
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If you have started the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, you can
turn it off again by
-
pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
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inserting the SmartKey into the starter
switch when the vehicle is at a standstill
and the automatic transmission is in park
position P
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The vehicle could be inadvertently
unlocked if the SmartKey is within 3 ft (1 m)
of the vehicle and
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an outside door handle is splashed with
water
or
-
you attempt to clean an outside door
handle
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Remember that the engine can be started
by anyone with a SmartKey that is left
inside the vehicle.
Possibility 1 (One SmartKey in the vehicle,
one SmartKey outside the vehicle):
If you leave the SmartKey behind when
exiting and locking the vehicle, no message
appears in the multifunction display.
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Possibility 2 (One SmartKey in the vehicle,
no SmartKey outside the vehicle):
When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle,
the message Key Detected in Vehicle
appears in the multifunction display. The
vehicle will not be locked.
Factory setting
X
Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door
handle.
Unless you open a door or the tailgate within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
R
The vehicle will be locked again.
R
The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
X
Global locking: Touch outside of a door
handle :.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey. Grasping the
driver’s outside door handle will then only
unlock the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.
X
Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons
% and & simultaneously for
approximately 6 seconds until the battery
check lamp (Y page 69) flashes twice.
KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows:
Locking and unlocking
X
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap: Grasp the driver’s outside door
handle.
X
Global unlocking: Grasp any outside door
handle other than the driver’s outside door
handle.
X
Global locking: Touch outside of a door
handle :.
Checking SmartKey batteries
X
Press button & or % on the
SmartKey.
Battery check lamp : comes on briefly to
indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in
order.
If the battery check lamp does not come on
briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries
are discharged.
X
Replace the batteries (Y page 302).
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You can obtain the required batteries at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If the batteries are checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing button
& or % will lock or unlock the vehicle
accordingly.
Loss of the SmartKey
If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
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X
Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key to your car insurance
company immediately.
X
Have the mechanical lock replaced if
necessary.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to supply you with a replacement. For
information on replacing the SmartKey, see
“Replacing the SmartKey” (Y page 70).
Replacing the SmartKey
Only you, or someone authorized by you can
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order a replacement key from any MercedesBenz Center. In order to do so, the MercedesBenz Center will require proof of identity and
vehicle ownership with original documents,
including the following:
If you are the current owner of the vehicle:
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the vehicle’s current state registration
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a current identity card, passport, or drivers
license
If you are an authorized person:
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the vehicle’s current state registration
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a current identity card, passport, or drivers
license for the authorized individual
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signed and dated authorization from the
owner of the vehicle for which the key is
being requested
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a door from the inside even
when it is locked unless it is secured with the
child safety lock (Y page 58).
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
Example illustration driver’s door
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening
a door from the inside will trigger the antitheft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, see (Y page 64).
X
Front doors: Pull on inside door
handle ; on the respective front door.
If the door was locked, locking knob : will
move up.
X
Rear doors: Pull up locking knob on the
respective rear door to unlock door.
X
Pull on the inside door handle on the
respective rear door.
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Duplicated or photocopied
documentation will not be accepted.
Activating the key
Once you, or an authorized person, has
provided the appropriate documents, the
Mercedes-Benz Center will need to
synchronize the key to your vehicle before it
can be used. In order to do so, the MercedesBenz Center need access to your vehicle.
Automatic central locking
The doors and the tailgate lock automatically
when the vehicle is set into motion.
You can open a locked front door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
The doors are designed to unlock
automatically after an accident if the force of
the impact exceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
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turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph
(15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is
on a test stand.
X
Switching off: Press and hold central
unlocking switch : until an acoustic signal
sounds.
X
Switching on: Press and hold central
locking switch ; until an acoustic signal
sounds.
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If you press and hold either switch and no
acoustic signal sounds, the respective
setting has already been selected.
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You can also switch on or off the
automatic central locking using the control
system (Y page 124).
Locking and unlocking from the inside
Locking and unlocking
X
Locking: Close the front passenger door.
X
Press central locking switch ;.
X
Unlocking: Press central unlocking
switch :.
You can open a locked front door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
central locking switch
R
and the SmartKey is set to factory settings,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a
front door is opened from the inside
R
and the SmartKey is set to selective
settings, only the front door opened from
the inside is unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not
unlock using the central unlocking switch.
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Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
G
You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the
inside using the central locking or unlocking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if you
want to lock the vehicle before starting to
drive.
The central locking or unlocking switch does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
Tailgate
Warning!
G
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
!
The tailgate swings up and beyond the
rear bumper when opening. Therefore,
make sure there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the vehicle.
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A minimum height clearance of 6.90 ft
(2.10 m) is required to open the tailgate.
Opening the tailgate from the outside
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X
Pull on handle :.
In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The
vehicle must be unlocked.
X
Pull tailgate upwards to open.
Closing the tailgate from the outside
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
G
Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
X
Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on
handles :.
X
Close tailgate with hands placed flat on it.
Once the tailgate touches the latch, the
tailgate will pull itself shut automatically.
Power tailgate
Warning!
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Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
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The tailgate swings up and beyond the
rear bumper when opening. Therefore,
make sure there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the vehicle.
A minimum height clearance of 6.90 ft
(2.10 m) is required to open the tailgate.
In vehicles with power tailgate, you can
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open and close the tailgate from the inside
and the outside electrically
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limit the opening height of the tailgate
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interrupt the opening/closing procedure at
any time by
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pressing or pulling the door-mounted
remote tailgate opening/closing switch
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pulling the outside handle on the tailgate
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pressing the tailgate closing switch
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pressing the KEYLESS-GO locking/
closing switch
Notes for operating the tailgate with the
SmartKey:
You can also open, close, and stop the
tailgate by pressing button F on the
SmartKey.
The prerequisites for this are:
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No SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch.
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KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle’s on-board
electronics must have status 0
(Y page 76).
Opening the tailgate from the outside
You can unlock and open the tailgate
simultaneously from the outside when the
vehicle is stationary.
X
Press and hold button F on the
SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and
begins to open.
An acoustic warning sounds when the
tailgate begins to open.
or
X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Pull on the
handle (Y page 72).
Closing the tailgate from the outside
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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Warning!
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Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. To stop the closing
procedure, do one of the following:
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Press or pull the remote tailgate opening/
closing switch on the driver’s door.
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Press the tailgate closing switch.
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Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
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Pull outside handle on the tailgate.
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When no SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make
sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
Locking and unlocking
Do not leave the SmartKey in the vehicle. You
may lock yourself out.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the
tailgate will lock automatically when it is
closed. The turn signal lamps flash three
times to confirm locking.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO
X
Press tailgate closing switch : or press
and hold button F on the SmartKey until
the tailgate begins to close.
If the tailgate comes into contact with an
object while closing, the closing procedure is
stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may
happen if luggage has been piled too high, for
example.
Closing the tailgate and locking the
vehicle from the outside (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO)
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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Warning!
G
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. To stop the closing
procedure, do one of the following:
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Locking and unlocking
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Press or pull the remote tailgate opening/
closing switch on the driver’s door.
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Press the tailgate closing switch.
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Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
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Pull outside handle on the tailgate.
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When no SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make
sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
You can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle
simultaneously from the outside using the
KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch.
Controls in detail
X
Make sure you have the SmartKey with you.
X
Press KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch : briefly.
The tailgate closes.
Once the tailgate and all doors are closed:
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The vehicle locks.
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The turn signals flash three times to
confirm locking.
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The locking knobs in the doors move
down.
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The anti-theft alarm system is armed.
If the tailgate comes into contact with an
object while closing, the closing procedure is
stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may
happen if luggage has been piled too high, for
example.
The closing process is stopped if the system
cannot recognize a SmartKey with KEYLESSGO anymore. Make sure the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO is within approximately 3 ft
(1 m) of the tailgate. Repeat the closing
procedure if necessary.
The tailgate remains unlocked when a
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized
inside the vehicle to prevent a possible
inadvertent lockout. In this case, the turn
signals will not flash and the anti-theft alarm
will be triggered when the tailgate is opened.
Opening/closing the tailgate from the
inside
Opening
Observe Safety notes, see page 72.
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Warning!
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Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
Monitor the opening procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured.
To interrupt the opening procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
When the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
You can unlock and open the tailgate
simultaneously from the driver’s seat when
the vehicle is stationary.
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X
Pull remote tailgate opening/closing
switch : until the tailgate begins to open.
An acoustic warning sounds when the
tailgate begins to open.
Closing
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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Warning!
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Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
If the tailgate comes into contact with an
object while closing, the closing procedure is
stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may
happen if luggage has been piled too high, for
example.
X
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
X
Press remote tailgate opening/closing
switch : until the tailgate begins to close.
An acoustic warning sounds when the
tailgate begins to close.
X
Interrupting the closing procedure:
Press or pull remote tailgate opening/
closing switch :.
Locking and unlocking
Limiting opening height of tailgate
You can limit the opening height of the
tailgate. The tailgate can be set to stop at a
point that is between half open and
approximately 8 in (20 cm) before fully open.
This can be useful, for example, when the
space above the tailgate is not sufficient.
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Make sure there is sufficient space to
open the tailgate when limiting the opening
height. Otherwise the tailgate could be
damaged. To avoid damage, limit the
opening height outdoors.
Activating
X
Open the tailgate: Pull on handle
(Y page 72) or press and hold button
F on the SmartKey until the tailgate
opens.
X
Stop opening procedure: When the
tailgate is in the desired position, press
tailgate closing switch (Y page 73) or pull
on handle once more.
X
Press and hold the tailgate closing switch
in the tailgate (Y page 73) until you hear a
short acoustic signal.
The opening height of the tailgate is limited.
The tailgate will now stop at the stored
position when opened.
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Pull on the tailgate handle once more
after the tailgate has stopped automatically
to open the tailgate completely. The limited
opening height remains stored.
Deactivating
X
Press and hold the tailgate closing switch
in the tailgate (Y page 73) until you hear
two short, consecutive acoustic signals.
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Starter switch positions
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Starter switch positions
SmartKey
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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Starter switch
Controls in detail
g
For removing SmartKey (gear selector
lever must be in park position P)
1
Power supply for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers
2
Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3
Starting position
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The lowbeam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam
headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal
indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for
the fog lamps will only come on if activated.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to
come on when the ignition is switched on,
have it checked and replaced if necessary. If
a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster”
(Y page 288).
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the starter switch.
In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from the starter switch and
reinsert.
The steering is locked when the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.
X
Always remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.
This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle
battery discharge or a completely
discharged vehicle battery.
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
X
Check the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary (Y page 319).
or
X
Get a jump start (Y page 319).
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If the SmartKey does not belong to the
vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the
starter switch. However, the ignition does
not switch on and the engine does not start.
KEYLESS-GO
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
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Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO
feature are supplied with a SmartKey with
integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a
removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button must be
inserted in the starter switch and the
SmartKey present in the vehicle.
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
without depressing the brake pedal
corresponds to the various starter switch
positions (Y page 76).
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
with the brake pedal firmly depressed will
start the engine (Y page 98).
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be
pulled out of the starter switch easily. You can
then insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch.
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The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does
not need to be removed from the starter
switch when you leave the vehicle.
However, always take the SmartKey with
you when you leave the vehicle. As long as
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Starter switch positions
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the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s
electrical systems can be switched on or
the engine can be started using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
:
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
;
Starter switch
X
Insert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
into the starter switch (if not inserted
already).
i
Allow for 2 seconds until the system has
detected the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button.
X
Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X
Do not depress the brake pedal.
Position 0
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).
Position 1
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
This supplies power for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers.
i
When you now open the driver’s door, the
power supply is switched off.
Ignition (or position 2)
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
twice.
This supplies power for all electrical
consumers.
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps
in the instrument cluster come on. The lowbeam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam
headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal
indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for
the fog lamps will only come on if activated.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to
come on when the ignition is switched on,
have it checked and replaced if necessary.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains
on after starting the engine or comes on
while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument
cluster” (Y page 288).
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KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
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USA only
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Canada only
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When you now press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once and the driver’s
door is open, the power supply is switched
off.
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Seats
Seats
Safety notes
Warning!
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In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control the following must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion:
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seat adjustment
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head restraint adjustment
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steering wheel adjustment
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rear view mirror adjustment
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fastening of seat belts
Warning!
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Controls in detail
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat
belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a position that is as upright as
possible and seat belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Warning!
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Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
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Adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R
Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible. The center of
the head restraint must support the back of
the head at eye level.
R
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Warning!
G
The power seats can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
Warning!
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see “Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Warning!
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For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
Seat adjustment
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When moving the seats, make sure there
are no items in the footwell or behind the
seats. Otherwise, you could damage the
seats and/or the items.
Power seats
The seat adjustment switch is located on the
entry side of each front seat base. The seat
adjustment switches for vehicles with
memory function are located on the front
doors.
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Vehicles without memory function:
The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutes
after either front door has been opened.
The counter resets each time
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you open or close a front door
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you insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch
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you remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
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you switch the ignition on or off
Just like in vehicles with memory function,
the power seats can be operated at any
time when the ignition is switched on.
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Vehicles with memory function:
The memory function (Y page 86) lets you
store the settings for the seat position
together with the settings for the steering
wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.
Seats
Vehicles without memory function
Vehicles with memory function
X
Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the
switch forward or backward in direction of
arrow =.
X
Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of
arrow ?.
X
Seat height: Press the switch up or down
in direction of arrow ;.
X
Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow : until your
upper legs are lightly supported.
X
Head restraint height (vehicles with
memory function): Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow A.
Head restraint height adjustment,
manual
This feature is only available in vehicles
without memory function.
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Seats
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X
Raising: Adjust the height of the head
restraint by pulling it upward.
X
Lowering: Press release button : and
push down on the head restraint.
Controls in detail
Head restraint fore and aft adjustment
Vehicles without memory function
X
Move adjustment lever : in direction of
the arrows until you have reached a
comfortable seating position.
Vehicles with memory function
X
Push or pull on the lower edge of the head
restraint cushion to the desired position.
Lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat’s
lumbar support to help enhance support to
your spine.
X
Curvature position: Use button : to
move the curvature up and button = to
move it down.
X
Degree of curvature: Use button ; to
lessen the curvature and button ? to
increase it.
Rear seat head restraints
Warning!
G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it
is as close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the back
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of the head at eye level. This will reduce the
potential for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move
the respective head restraint up from the
lowest non-use position and have the
occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints installed when the rear seats are
occupied. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
Rear seat head restraint height
adjustment
X
Raising: Pull head restraint upward to the
desired position.
X
Lowering: Press release button : and
push down on head restraint.
Rear seat head restraint fore and aft
adjustment
Seats
X
Adjust the head restraint to the desired
position by pushing or pulling on the upper
edge of the head restraint cushion.
Rear seat head restraints, removing
and installing
X
Removing: Pull the head restraint to its
uppermost position.
X
Press release button : and pull out the
head restraint.
X
Installing: Insert the head restraint into
openings on the seat backrest.
X
Push the head restraint down until it
audibly engages.
X
Press release button : and adjust the
head restraint to the desired position.
Seat heating
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The red indicator lamps in seat heating
switch : come on to show which heating
level you have selected.
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Multifunction steering wheel
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The seat heating switches from level 3 (high)
to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes.
The seat heating switches from level 2 to level1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes.
After approximately 20 minutes in level 1, the
seat heating switches off automatically.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Switching on: Press seat heating
switch :.
Three red indicator lamps in seat heating
switch : come on.
X
Press seat heating switch : repeatedly
until the desired seat heating level is set.
X
Switching off: Press seat heating
switch : repeatedly until all indicator
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lamps go out.
If there is insufficient voltage the seat heating
switches off automatically.
The seat heating will switch back on again
automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is
available.
Multifunction steering wheel
Safety notes
Warning!
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or
driving without the steering wheel adjustment
feature locked could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
Make sure
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you can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
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you can move your legs freely
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all displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible
Steering wheel adjustment, manual
X
Unlocking: Pull release handle : out to
its stop limit.
X
Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
X
Locking: Push release handle : all the
way up until it engages.
X
Make sure the steering wheel is securely
locked by trying to move it up and down as
well as in and out before driving off.
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical
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X
Adjusting steering wheel up or down:
Move stalk in direction of arrows :.
X
Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move
stalk in direction of arrows ;.
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The memory function (Y page 86) lets
you store the settings for the steering
wheel together with the settings for the
seat position and the exterior rear view
mirrors.
Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows the driver an easier entry
into and exit from the vehicle. When entering
and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is
in its uppermost position.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated
or deactivated in the Convenience submenu
of the control system (Y page 124).
Warning!
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You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel will return to its last set
position when you close the driver’s door with
the ignition switched on. The steering wheel
will also return to its last set position when
you insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch.
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The last set steering wheel position is
stored when the ignition is switched off or
Mirrors
the position is stored in memory
(Y page 87).
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel tilts upwards when you
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
The steering wheel also tilts upwards when
you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey
in starter switch position 0 or 1.
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When the current position for the steering
wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the
steering wheel will no longer be able to
move upward when the easy-entry/exit
feature is activated.
The adjustment procedure is briefly
interrupted when the engine is started.
Warning!
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Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Crash-responsive exit aid
When you open the driver’s door after an
accident has occurred, the steering column
moves up. The position of the SmartKey in the
starter switch is insignificant. This function
facilitates exiting as well as rescue of vehicle
occupants.
The crash-responsive exit aid can only be
triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated via the control system.
Mirrors
Notes
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a good
view of the road and traffic conditions.
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Interior rear view mirror
X
Adjust the interior rear view mirror
manually.
Interior rear view mirror, antiglare
position
Controls in detail
X
Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position by
moving lever : towards the windshield.
The interior rear view mirror is dimmed.
Exterior rear view mirrors
Warning!
G
Exercise care when using the passenger-side
exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface
is convex (outwardly curved surface for a
wider field of view). Objects in mirror are
closer than they appear. Check your interior
rear view mirror and glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Press button : for the driver’s side
exterior rear view mirror or button ; for
the passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror.
The indicator lamp in the respective button
comes on.
If you do not make adjustments to the
selected exterior rear view mirror within
15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out.
You will then have to select the desired
exterior rear view mirror again before
adjustments can be made. Adjustments
can only be made with the indicator lamp
for the respective exterior rear view mirror
button illuminated.
X
Press adjustment button = up, down, left
or right according to the desired setting.
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If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly
hit from the front, manually snap it back
into place.
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At low ambient temperatures, the exterior
rear view mirrors will be heated
automatically.
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s
side and the interior rear view mirror will
respond automatically to glare when the
ignition is switched on and incoming light
from headlamps falls on the sensor in the
interior rear view mirror.
The rear view mirrors will not react if the
automatic transmission is set to reverse gear
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Warning!
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The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors
in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
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react, for example, when transporting cargo
which covers the rear window.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
(incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic
conditions and could cause an accident.
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position
To assist during parking maneuvers, you can
set the passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror so that you can see the rear wheel and
the road curb.
Setting and storing the parking position
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Press button ;, to select the passengerside exterior rear view mirror.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into
reverse gear R.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror moves to the preset parking
position.
X
Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror with adjustment button = so
that you see the rear wheel and the road
curb.
The exterior rear view mirror parking
position is stored.
Vehicles with memory function: You can also
store the parking position using the memory
button M?:
Mirrors
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Press button ;, to select the passengerside exterior rear view mirror.
X
Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror with adjustment button = so
that you see the rear wheel and the road
curb.
X
Press memory button M? and within
3 seconds, press one of the arrows of
adjustment button =.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
rear view mirror does not move.
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If the exterior rear view mirror does move,
repeat the above steps. After the setting is
stored, you can move the exterior rear view
mirror again.
Calling up the parking position
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Press button ;, to select the passengerside exterior rear view mirror.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into
reverse gear R.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror moves to the stored parking
position.
The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror
returns to its previously stored driving
position
R
10 seconds after you have put the gear
selector lever out of reverse gear R
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immediately once your vehicle exceeds a
speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
R
immediately when you press button : to
select the driver’s side exterior rear view
mirror
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors
This feature is only available in Canada
vehicles.
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!
Before you drive the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear
view mirrors. Otherwise they may get
damaged.
Folding in and out automatically
The function must be activated in the
Convenience submenu (Y page 124).
The exterior rear view mirrors fold in
automatically as soon as the vehicle is locked
from the outside.
The exterior rear view mirrors fold out
automatically as soon as the vehicle is
unlocked and the driver’s or front passenger
door is subsequently opened.
Controls in detail
Resetting the automatic exterior rear
view mirror fold-in function
You need to reset the automatic exterior rear
view mirror fold-in function whenever the
battery was disconnected or discharged.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Briefly press button :.
i
You need to manually fold in the mirrors
once, so that the automatic fold-in function
will work, see “Setting fold-in function for
exterior rear view mirrors” (Y page 124).
Folding in and out manually
The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if
they are not folded out completely.
X
Folding in: Briefly press button :.
Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in.
i
At speeds above approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h), you will not be able to fold the
exterior mirrors in.
If an exterior rear view mirror housing is
forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear),
reposition it manually by applying firm
pressure until it snaps back into place.
If an exterior rear view mirror housing is
forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the
front), press button : to fold mirrors in.
Then press button : again to fold mirrors
out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this
may damage the adjustment mechanism.
The mirror housing is then properly
positioned and you can adjust the mirror in
the usual manner.
Memory function
Notes
With the memory function you can store up
to three different configurations per front
seat.
Each memory position button on the driver’s
side can store all of the following settings:
R
Seat position
R
Steering wheel position
R
Exterior rear view mirrors’ position
Warning!
G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function while
driving could cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
Each memory position button on the front
passenger side can store the setting of the
seat position.
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Storing positions into memory
X
Adjust the seats.
X
On the driver’s side, also adjust the
steering wheel and exterior rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
X
Press memory button M once and within
3 seconds press memory position button
1, 2 or 3.
When the settings are stored to the
selected position, an acknowledgement
signal sounds.
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Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon
headlamps:
The active Bi-Xenon headlamps increase
usable illumination over conventional
headlamps because they follow the
curvature of the road ahead. The beams of
the active Bi-Xenon headlamps shift to
either side according to the vehicle’s
steering angle and speed.
Exterior lamp switch
87
Controls in detail
Recalling positions from memory
X
Press and hold desired memory position
button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved
to the stored position completely. On the
driver’s side, also wait for the steering
wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to
move to the stored position.
i
Releasing the memory position button
stops movement to the stored positions
immediately.
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Notes
i
If you drive in countries with left-hand
driving, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
1 W
2 X
3 $
Standing lamps, left
Standing lamps, right
Off
Daytime running lamp mode
4c
Automatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
5T
Parking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker
lamps and instrument panel lamps)
6L
Low-beam headlamps or high-beam
headlamps
7 N
8 R
i
Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamp
The exterior lamps (except standing
lamps or parking lamps) go out
automatically when you remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch or open
the driver’s door with the ignition switched
off.
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When the parking lamps or the rear fog
lamp are switched on and you remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch and open
the driver’s door, an acoustic signal
sounds.
In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction
display.
Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog
lamp manually.
!
Failure to switch off the parking lamps
when leaving the vehicle may result in a
discharged battery.
Low-beam headlamps
Controls in detail
The low-beam headlamps can be switched on
and off with the exterior lamp switch.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position L.
The following lamps come on:
R
Low-beam headlamps
R
Tail lamps
R
Parking lamps
R
License plate lamps
R
Side marker lamps
R
Instrument panel lamps
R
Green indicator lamp L in the
instrument cluster
X
Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position $.
Automatic headlamp mode
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light:
R
Low-beam headlamps
R
Tail lamps
R
Parking lamps
R
License plate lamps
R
Side marker lamps
Warning!
G
If the exterior lamp switch is set to c, the
headlamps will not automatically come on
under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others, activate
headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to
L when driving or when traffic and/or
ambient lighting conditions require you to do
so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch
from position c to L with the vehicle
at a standstill in a safe location. Switching
from c to L will briefly switch off the
headlamps. Doing so while driving in low
ambient lighting conditions may result in an
accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid
to the driver. The driver is responsible for the
operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.
X
Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position c.
The following lamps come on and go out
depending on the brightness of the ambient
light with the SmartKey in starter switch
position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button pressed once:
R
Tail lamps
R
Parking lamps
R
License plate lamps
R
Side marker lamps
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps will also come on and turn off
automatically.
Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only
available in low ambient lighting conditions.
Daytime running lamp mode
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is
mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.
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In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode
is deactivated by default.
X
Activate the daytime running lamp mode
using the control system, see “Switching
daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA
only)” (Y page 122).
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
$ or c.
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps come on.
In low ambient lighting conditions, the
following lamps will come on additionally:
R
Tail lamps
R
Parking lamps
R
License plate lamps
R
Side marker lamps
With the daytime running lamp mode
activated and the engine running, you cannot
switch off the low-beam headlamps manually.
Canada only
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.
The high-beam flasher is available at all times.
When the engine is running, and you
R
shift from a driving position to park
position P with the vehicle at a standstill,
the low-beam headlamps will go out with a
delay of 3 minutes
R
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T, the low-beam headlamps, the tail
and parking lamps, the license plate lamps
and the side marker lamps come on
R
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
(Y page 87).
USA only
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.
The high-beam flasher is available at all times.
When the engine is running, and you turn the
exterior lamp switch to position T or
L, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
(Y page 87).
Fog lamps
Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the
exterior lamp switch in position c.
Warning!
G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position c to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from c to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps
and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog
lamps should only be used in conjunction with
low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or
Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding permissible lamp operation.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T or L (Y page 87).
X
Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to first stop.
The green indicator lamp N in the
instrument cluster comes on.
X
Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to second stop.
The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps, the
green N and the yellow indicator lamp
R in the instrument cluster come on.
X
Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog
lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to
its stop.
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Locator lighting
The locator lighting is described in the
“Control system” section, see “Switching
locator lighting on or off” (Y page 122).
Combination switch
Controls in detail
Turn signals
X
Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp ! or # in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automatically
after major steering wheel movements.
To signal minor directional changes:
X
Press the combination switch only to the
point of resistance in direction of
arrow ; or ? and release.
The corresponding turn signal lamps will
flash three times.
High beam
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L (Y page 87).
X
Switching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow :.
The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster comes on.
X
Switching off: Pull the combination switch
in direction of arrow = to its original
position.
i
Also note the information on high-beam
headlamps with activated automatic
headlamp mode (Y page 88) or the daytime
running lamp mode (Y page 88).
High-beam flasher
X
Switching on: Pull the combination switch
briefly in direction of arrow =.
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch.
The hazard warning flasher comes on
automatically when an air bag deploys.
X
Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
i
With the hazard warning flasher activated
and the combination switch set for either
left or right turn, only the respective left or
right turn signals will operate when the
ignition is switched on.
If the hazard warning flasher has been
activated automatically, press hazard
warning flasher switch : to switch it off.
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Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps will be cleaned with a highpressure water jet automatically when the
engine is running and you have
R
switched on the headlamps
and
R
the windshield wipers have wiped the
windshield with washer fluid for the first
time
The headlamps are cleaned every tenth time
the windshield is washed with washer fluid.
The counter resets when you switch off the
ignition.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system” (Y page 217).
Corner-illuminating lamps
The corner-illuminating lamps improve
illumination of the area in the direction into
which you are turning.
The corner-illuminating lamps will only
operate in low ambient lighting conditions.
If you are driving faster than 25 mph
(40 km/h) the corner-illuminating function is
not available.
Switching on
X
Make sure the engine is running.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L or c (Y page 87).
or
X
Activate the daytime running lamp mode
(Y page 88).
X
Switch on the left or right turn signal,
depending on whether you are turning left
or right.
The respective corner-illuminating lamp
comes on. If you have switched on the turn
signal for one side but turn the steering
wheel in the other direction, the corner-
illuminating lamp comes on on the side of
the turn signal.
or
X
Turn steering wheel in desired direction.
Driving forward: The corner-illuminating
lamp on the side of your steering direction
comes on.
Driving in reverse: The corner-illuminating
lamp opposite to your steering direction
comes on.
The corner-illuminating lamps will come on
automatically depending on the steering
angle, even if you did not switch on either turn
signal. If the corner-illuminating lamps came
on automatically, they will also go out
automatically depending on the steering
angle and vehicle speed.
The corner-illuminating lamps temporarily
come on on both sides of the vehicle if you
turn the steering wheel in one direction and
then again in the other direction shortly
thereafter.
The corner-illuminating lamp remains lit for a
short time only. It then goes out
automatically.
Switching off
X
Switch off the left or right turn signal.
or
X
Steer straight ahead.
The corner-illuminating lamp goes out.
i
There may be a brief delay before the
corner-illuminating lamps go out.
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Interior lighting in the front
Controls in detail
:
v Rear interior lighting on/off
;
~ Automatic control on/off
=
p Right front reading lamp on/off
?
c Front interior lighting on/off
A
p Left front reading lamp on/off
B
Front reading lamps
C
Front interior lighting
Automatic control
X
Activating: Press button ~.
Button ~ disengages and sits flush with
the other buttons.
The interior lighting comes on, when you
R
unlock the vehicle
R
remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch (Interior Lighting Delay:
must be switched on (Y page 123))
R
open a door
Manual control
!
An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically.
Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an
extended period of time with the engine
turned off could result in a discharged
battery.
X
Switching front interior lighting on/
off: Press switch c.
X
Switching rear interior lighting on/off:
Press switch v.
X
Switching front reading lamps on/off:
Press respective button p.
Emergency lighting
When the interior lighting is set to automatic
mode, the interior lighting comes on
automatically if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.
Switching off:
X
Press hazard warning flasher switch
(Y page 90).
or
X
Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
Interior lighting in the rear
!
An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically.
Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an
extended period of time with the engine
turned off could result in a discharged
battery.
i
If a door remains open, the interior lamps
go out automatically after approximately
5 minutes.
X
Deactivating: Press button ~.
Button ~ engages.
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p Right rear reading lamp on/off
;
p Left rear reading lamp on/off
Wipers
Notes
!
Do not operate the wipers when the
windshield/rear window is dry. Dust that
accumulates on a windshield/rear window
might scratch the glass and/or damage the
wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield/rear window. If it is necessary
to operate the wipers in dry weather
conditions, always operate the wipers with
washer fluid.
!
If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the car has been driven
through an automatic car wash, then wax
or other residue is on the windshield.
Shortly after washing the car in an
automatic car wash, clean the windshield
with washer fluid.
Windshield wipers
X
Observe notes on page (Y page 93).
Wipers
Switching on/off
Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wipers off
2
Ä Slow intermittent wiping
3
Å Fast intermittent wiping
4
° Slow continuous wiping
5
¯ Fast continuous wiping
B
í Single wipe/ î Wiping with
washer fluid
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Turn the combination switch to the desired
position, depending on the intensity of the
rain.
i
When the windshield wipers are switched
on and you stop the vehicle, the wipers
operate more slowly.
Intermittent wiping
Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet
weather conditions or in the presence of
precipitation.
!
Vehicles with rain sensor: Do not leave
windshield wipers on an intermittent
setting when the vehicle is taken to an
automatic car wash or during windshield
cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in
the presence of water sprayed on the
windshield, and windshield wipers may be
damaged as a result.
5
6
93
Controls in detail
5
Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity.
6
Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.
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Wipers
!
Vehicles with rain sensor: If you have set
intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface of
the rain sensor or optical effects may cause
the windshield wipers to wipe in an
undesired fashion. This could then damage
the windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield. You should therefore switch off
the windshield wipers when weather
conditions are dry.
Vehicles with rain sensor: Intermittent wiping
interval is dependent on the wetness of the
windshield. After the initial wipe, pauses
between wipes are controlled by the rain
sensor automatically.
X
Turn the combination switch to position
Ä or Å.
Controls in detail
Intermittent wiping starts with selected
wiping interval.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the
vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is
opened. This protects persons getting into or
out of the vehicle from being sprayed.
Intermittent wiping will be continued when all
doors are closed and
R
the automatic transmission is in drive
position D or reverse gear R
or
R
the wiper setting is changed using the
combination switch
Single wipe
X
Press the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow B to the resistance
point.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with washer fluid
X
Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow B past the resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with washer
fluid.
i
To prevent smears on the windshield or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with
washer fluid every now and then even when
it is raining.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system” (Y page 217).
For information on cleaning the headlamps
with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning
system” (Y page 91).
Rear window wiper/washer
X
Observe notes on page (Y page 93).
The rear window wiper engages automatically
when the automatic transmission is shifted
into reverse gear R with the windshield wipers
switched on.
Combination switch
:
è Rear window wiper switch
2
ô Wiping rear window with washer
fluid
3
I Intermittent wiping
4
0 Rear window wiper off
5
ô Wiping rear window with washer
fluid
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Turn rear window wiper switch : to the
desired position.
A rear window wiper indicator appears in the
multifunction display when the rear window
wiper is activated.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system” (Y page 217).
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Problems with wipers
!
If anything blocks the wipers (leaves,
snow, etc.), switch them off immediately.
For safety reasons, do the following before
attempting to remove any blockage:
R
Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
R
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
or
R
Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and
open the driver’s door (with the driver’s
door open, starter switch is in position
0, same as with SmartKey removed from
starter switch).
R
Engage the parking brake.
R
Remove blockage.
R
Turn the wipers on again.
If the windshield wipers fail to function at
all with the combination switch in position
Ä or Å,
R
set the combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
R
have the windshield wipers checked at
the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center
Power windows
Opening and closing
The door windows are opened and closed
electrically. The switches for all door windows
are located on the driver’s door control panel.
The switches for the respective door windows
are located on the front passenger door and
on the rear doors.
i
Operating the rear door windows from
the rear is not possible when you activate
the override switch (Y page 58).
Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
G
Warning!
G
When opening or closing the door windows,
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the opening/closing procedure.
The door windows are equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If in express operation mode a door
window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path, the automatic reversal
function will stop the door window and open
it slightly.
The door windows operate differently when
the switch is pulled and held. See the “Closing
when a door window is blocked” section in
this chapter for details.
The closing of the door windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
If a door window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the door windows by pressing
and holding button & on the SmartKey the
automatic reversal function will not operate.
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window
opening.
Warning!
G
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the window pane when opening a window. The
downward motion of the pane may pull that
part of your body down between the window
pane and the door frame and trap it there. If
there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch and pull it to close the window.
i
You can also open or close the door
windows using the SmartKey, see
“Summer opening feature” (Y page 97)
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and “Convenience closing feature”
(Y page 97).
i
After switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch, you can operate the door windows
until you open the driver’s or front
passenger door. If no door was opened you
can operate the door windows for up to
5 minutes.
Controls in detail
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold
switch : to ? to the resistance point.
The corresponding door window moves
downward or upward until you release the
switch.
X
Express operation: Press or pull
switch : to ? past the resistance point
and release.
The corresponding door window opens or
closes completely.
X
Stopping during express operation:
Press or pull the respective switch again.
Closing when a door window is blocked
Warning!
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
and be seriously or even fatally injured when
closing a door window with greater force or
without automatic reversal function.
If the upward movement of a door window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the
door window will stop and open slightly.
X
Immediately after the door window has
stopped because it was blocked, pull and
hold the respective switch upward until the
door window is fully closed.
The door window closes with greater force.
If the door window is blocked again and opens
slightly:
X
Immediately after the door window was
blocked, pull and hold the respective
switch upward until the door window is fully
closed.
The door window closes without automatic
reversal function.
Warning!
G
Pulling and holding the switch to close the
door window immediately after it had been
blocked two times will cause the door window
to close without any reversal function for as
long as you hold the switch.
Synchronizing power windows
The door windows must be synchronized if
they cannot be fully closed (express
operation).
Each door window must be synchronized
separately.
X
Close all doors.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Pull and hold switch :, ;, = or ?
(Y page 95) until the respective door
window is closed.
The door window opens again slightly.
X
Pull and hold the respective switch once
more immediately until the door window is
closed completely.
X
Hold the respective switch for
approximately 1 second.
The door window is synchronized.
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Summer opening feature
When the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by
simultaneously
R
opening the door windows
R
opening the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and roller sunblinds
The summer opening feature can only be
activated via the remote control of the
SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close
proximity to the driver’s outside door handle.
X
Aim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.
Vehicles without panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
X
Press and hold button % on the
SmartKey until the windows have reached
the desired position.
The vehicle unlocks.
X
Release button % on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
Vehicles with panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
When roller sunblinds are extended:
X
Press and hold button % on the
SmartKey.
The vehicle unlocks.
The windows open and the roller sunblinds
begin to retract after approximately
1 second.
X
With the windows opened and the roller
sunblinds fully retracted, press and hold
button % on the SmartKey again.
The tilt/sliding panel opens.
X
Release button % on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
When roller sunblinds are retracted:
X
Press and hold button % on the
SmartKey.
The vehicle unlocks.
The windows and the tilt/sliding panel
opens after approximately 1 second.
X
Release button % on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
Convenience closing feature
When locking the vehicle, you can
simultaneously close the door windows and
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel.
Afterward, you can extend the roller
sunblinds of the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel.
Warning!
G
When closing the door windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel,
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R
Release button & to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button
%. To continue the closing procedure
after making sure that there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure, press and hold button &.
With SmartKey
The SmartKey must be in close proximity to
the driver’s outside door handle.
X
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the
driver’s outside door handle.
X
Press and hold button & on the
SmartKey until the door windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are closed completely.
X
Release button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the closing procedure.
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X
Vehicles with panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel: Press and hold
button & on the SmartKey once more.
The roller sunblinds extend.
X
Release button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the extending procedure.
With KEYLESS-GO
Controls in detail
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located outside the vehicle within
approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door.
X
Close all doors.
X
Touch and hold sensor surface : on an
outside door handle (Y page 69) until the
door windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are closed
completely.
i
Make sure you are only touching sensor
surface :.
X
Release sensor surface : on the outside
door handle to interrupt the closing
procedure.
X
Vehicles with panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel: Touch and hold
sensor surface : on an outside door
handle once more.
The roller sunblinds extend.
X
Release sensor surface : on the outside
door handle to interrupt the extending
procedure.
Driving and parking
Safety notes
Warning!
G
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or
under the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to
accidents and injury.
Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
Starting the engine
Warning!
G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
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