Mercedes-Benz Coupe, Roadster, Coupe GT, Roadster GT Operator's Manual

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Coupe and Coupe GT, Roadster and Roadster GT Operator's Manual

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SLS AMG Operator's Manual

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

Introduction ......................................... 18

At a glance ........................................... 25

Safety ................................................... 35

Opening and closing ........................... 61

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 81

Lights and windshield wipers ............ 91

Climate control ................................. 101

Driving and parking .......................... 111

On-board computer and displays .... 145

Stowage and features ...................... 195

Maintenance and care ...................... 213

Breakdown assistance ..................... 227

Wheels and tires ............................... 247

Technical data ................................... 273

Contents

1, 2, 3 ...

12 V socket

see Sockets

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Function/notes ................................ 55

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

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 104

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58

Additional speedometer ................... 154

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 280

Adjusting lumbar support .................. 84

Air bags

Display message ............................ 167

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 39

Head bag ......................................... 41

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

Knee bag .......................................... 40

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 42

Safety guidelines ............................. 37

Side impact air bag .......................... 40

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Air filter (display message) .............. 176

AIRSCARF

Setting the vents ........................... 109

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

Air vents

Important safety notes .................. 108

Setting ........................................... 108

Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 109

Setting the center air vents ........... 108

Setting the side air vents ............... 108

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

see Climate control

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

AMG

Adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 136

Button for AMG menu .................... 124

E-SELECT lever.............................. 117

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 157

SETUP ............................................ 124

SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport

transmission .................................. 117

Anti-lock braking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ashtray ............................................... 199

ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Hiding service messages ............... 218

Service messages .......................... 217

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 58

Function ...........................................58

Switching off the alarm .................... 58

Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 151

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Centers

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 170

Automatic headlamp mode ................ 92

Backup lamp

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

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 55

Battery

Display message ............................ 181

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 64

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

Replacing ......................................... 64

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 238

Display message ............................ 174

Important safety notes .................. 236

Jump starting ................................. 240

Index

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 153

Display message ............................ 177

Notes/function .............................. 141

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 165

Notes ............................................. 280

Brake lamps

Display message ............................ 170

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 55

BAS .................................................. 55

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 280

Display message ............................ 161

Driving tips .................................... 131

High-performance brake system .... 133

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

Maintenance .................................. 132

Warning lamp ........................ 186, 189

Breakdown

see Flat tire see Towing away/tow-starting

Bulbs

see Changing bulbs

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 19

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Capacities

see Technical data

Car

see Vehicle

Care

Car wash ........................................ 219

Display ........................................... 225

Exhaust pipe .................................. 224

Exterior lights ................................ 224

Gear or selector lever .................... 225

Matte finish ................................... 222

Notes ............................................. 219

Paint .............................................. 221

Plastic trim .................................... 225

Power washer ................................ 221

Rear view camera .......................... 224

Seat belt ........................................ 226

Seat cover ..................................... 226

Sensors ......................................... 224

Soft top .......................................... 222

Steering wheel ............................... 225

Trim pieces .................................... 225

Washing by hand ........................... 220

Wheels ........................................... 221

Windows ........................................ 223

Wiper blades .................................. 223

Wooden trim .................................. 225

Car wash (care) ................................. 219

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 151

Center console

Lower section .................................. 31

Upper section .................................. 30

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 155

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 62

Changing bulbs

Important safety notes .................... 96

License plate lighting ....................... 97

Charge maintenance socket ............ 211

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 51

Restraint systems ............................ 51

Child seat

Special seat belt retractor ............... 53

Top Tether ....................................... 53

Cigarette lighter ................................ 199

Climate control

Automatic climate control (dual-

zone) .............................................. 103

Controlling automatically ............... 105

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 104

Defrosting the windows ................. 107

Defrosting the windshield .............. 106

Important safety notes .................. 102

Indicator lamp ................................ 105

Maximum cooling .......................... 106

Notes on using automatic climate

control ........................................... 104

Overview of systems ...................... 102

Index

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 105

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 107

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

Setting the air distribution ............. 105

Setting the airflow ......................... 106

Setting the air vents ...................... 108

Setting the temperature ................ 105

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 107

Switching on/off ........................... 104

Switching the MONO function on/

off .................................................. 106

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 107

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 26

see Instrument cluster

COMAND

see separate operating instructions

Combination switch ............................ 94

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 148

Convenience closing feature .............. 75

Convenience opening feature ............ 75

see Opening/closing the side windows (all)

Coolant

Display message ............................ 173

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 216

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

Temperature (on-board computer) .157

Cooling

see Climate control

Crash-responsive emergency

lighting ................................................. 96

Cruise control

Cruise control lever ....................... 135

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

Display message ............................ 176

Driving system ............................... 134

Function/notes ............................. 134

Important safety notes .................. 134

LIM indicator lamp ......................... 135

Setting a speed .............................. 135

Storing and maintaining current

speed .............................................135

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 198

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

Cup holders

see Cup holder

Curb weight

see Technical data

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 22

Customer Relations Department ....... 22

Dashboard

see Cockpit see Instrument cluster

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

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

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 154

Switching on/off (switch) ................ 92

Dealerships

see Qualified specialist workshop

Declarations of conformity ................. 21

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 155

Interior lighting .............................. 155

Diagnostics connection ...................... 21

Digital speedometer ......................... 149

Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 225

Display messages

ASSYST PLUS service interval

display........................................... 217

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 160

Driving systems ............................. 176

Engine ............................................ 172

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 160

Lights .............................................169

Safety systems .............................. 166

Service interval display.................. 217

SmartKey ....................................... 181

Tires ............................................... 177

Vehicle ...........................................180

Index

Distance recorder ............................. 148

see Trip odometer

Door control panel

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

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 155

Automatic locking (switch) ...............69

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) .......................................62

Display message .................... 180, 182

Emergency locking ........................... 70

Emergency unlocking ....................... 69

Important safety notes .................... 67

Opening (from inside) ...................... 68

Draft stop ............................................. 78

Drinking and driving ......................... 131

Drive program ....................................120

Automatic ...................................... 122

Manual ...........................................123

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 157

Drive program display ...................... 119

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 219

Symmetrical low beam.................... 92

Driving lamps

see Daytime running lamps

Driving on flooded roads .................. 133

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 55

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 58

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 55

EBD (electronic brake force

distribution) ..................................... 58

ESP®(Electronic Stability

Program) .......................................... 56

ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 56

Important safety information ........... 54

Overview .......................................... 54

Driving systems

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 136

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 141

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

Display message ............................ 176

PARKTRONIC ................................. 137

Rear view camera .......................... 140

Driving tips

AMG ceramic high-performance

compound brake system ............... 133

Brakes ........................................... 131

Break-in period .............................. 112

Downhill gradient ........................... 131

Drinking and driving ....................... 131

Driving abroad ................................. 92

Driving in winter .............................133

Driving on wet roads ...................... 133

Exhaust check ............................... 131

Fuel ................................................ 130

General .......................................... 130

Hydroplaning ................................. 133

Icy road surfaces ........................... 134

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads................................... 132

Snow chains .................................. 250

Symmetrical low beam.................... 92

Wet road surface ........................... 132

DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 151

DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 151

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 156

Function/notes ................................ 86

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ............................. 87

Function/notes ................................ 86

Switching on/off ........................... 156

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 162

Function/notes ................................ 58

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Electronic Traction System

see ETS

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 69

Trunk ............................................... 73

Vehicle ............................................. 69

Index

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ...........................................50

Safety guidelines............................. 37

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 19

Engine

Display message ............................ 172

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

Irregular running ............................ 116

Starting .......................................... 114

Starting problems .......................... 116

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 114

Starting with the KEYLESS-GO

start function ................................. 114

Switching off .................................. 128

Engine diagnostics warning lamp .... 191

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 116

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 216

Additives ........................................ 280

Checking the oil level ..................... 215

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 215

Display

message ................................ 174, 175

Filling capacity ....................... 277, 280

Notes about oil grades ................... 279

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 215

Temperature (on-board computer) .157

Temperature gauge ........................ 146

Viscosity ........................................ 280

E-SELECT lever ................................... 117

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Deactivating/activating ................... 56

Display message ............................ 166

Function/notes ................................ 56

Important safety information ........... 56

Warning lamp ................................. 190

ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 56

Exhaust check ................................... 131

Exhaust pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 224

Exterior lighting

Setting options ................................ 92

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ......................................... 87

Dipping (automatic) ......................... 88

Folding in/out (automatically)......... 88

Folding in/out (electrically)............. 88

Folding in when locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 156

Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 88

Setting ............................................. 88

Storing settings (memory

function) .......................................... 89

Storing the parking position ............. 89

Filler cap

see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 228

Flat tire

Changing a wheel/mounting the

spare wheel ................................... 232

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 229

Raising the vehicle ......................... 233

TIREFIT kit ...................................... 229

Floormat .............................................212

Fuel

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

Consumption statistics .................. 148

Displaying the range ...................... 149

Driving tips .................................... 130

Fuel gauge ....................................... 27

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 278

Important safety notes .................. 277

Problem (malfunction) ................... 127

Refueling ........................................ 124

Tank content/reserve fuel ..... 277, 278

Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 125

Fuel filter (display message) ............ 176

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 149

Fuel tank

Capacity ................................ 277, 278

Problem (malfunction) ................... 127

see Fuel tank

Index

Fuse box

Front-passenger footwell ............... 245

Rear compartment ......................... 245

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 245

Before changing ............................. 245

Important safety notes .................. 244

see Fuses

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 211

Notes ............................................. 208

Opening/closing the garage door .. 211 Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 209

Gasoline ............................................. 278

Gear indicator .................................... 119

Gear or selector lever (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 225

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 274

Glove box ........................................... 196

Hazard warning lamps ........................ 94

Head bags ............................................ 41

Headlamp cleaning system

Notes ............................................. 281

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 217

Cleaning system (capacity)............ 282

Cleaning system (function) .............. 95

Cleaning system (notes) ................ 281

Fogging up ....................................... 95

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 85

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

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

Switching on/off .............................. 94

Hill start assist .................................. 115

Hood

Closing ...........................................215

Display message ............................ 180

Important safety notes .................. 214

Opening ......................................... 214

Hydroplaning ..................................... 133

Ignition lock ....................................... 113

Immobilizer .......................................... 58

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 27

Settings ......................................... 153

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 28

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 154

Interior lighting

Automatic control ............................ 95

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 155

Emergency lighting .......................... 96

Manual control .................................96

Overview .......................................... 95

Reading lamp ................................... 95

Jack

Storage location ............................ 228

Using ............................................. 233

Jump-start (engine)

see Jump starting (engine)

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 240

KEYLESS-GO start function

Display message ............................ 181

Start/Stop button .......................... 113

Starting the engine ........................ 114

Key positions

SmartKey ....................................... 113

Kickdown ........................................... 120

Driving tips .................................... 120

Knee bag .............................................. 40

Index

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 157

License plate lamp

Changing bulbs ................................ 97

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

Lights

Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off .155

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 92

Display message ............................ 169

Driving abroad ................................. 92

Hazard warning lamps ..................... 94

High beam flasher ............................ 94

High-beam headlamps ..................... 94

Light switch ..................................... 92

Low-beam headlamps ...................... 93

Parking lamps .................................. 93

Standing lamps ................................ 94

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

computer) ...................................... 154

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 92

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

board computer) ............................ 155

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 155

Turn signals ..................................... 94

see Changing bulbs see Lights

LIM indicator lamp

Cruise control ................................ 135

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 69

Emergency locking ........................... 70

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 68

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 156

Low-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 170

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................... 92

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

M+S tires ............................................ 251

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Manual drive program ...................... 123

Matte finish (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 222

mbrace

Call priority .................................... 205

Display message ............................ 169

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 205

Emergency call .............................. 202

Important safety notes .................. 201

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 206

MB info call button ........................ 204

Remote vehicle locking .................. 205

Roadside Assistance button .......... 203

Search & Send ............................... 205

Self-test ......................................... 201

System .......................................... 201

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 63

Locking vehicle ................................ 70

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 69

Memory card (audio) ......................... 151

Memory function ................................. 89

Message memory (on-board

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

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 152

Modifying the programming

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

Index

MP3

Operation ....................................... 151

see separate operating instructions

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 147

Permanent display......................... 154

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .147

Overview .......................................... 29

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 149

On-board computer ....................... 149

see separate operating instructions

Notes on breaking-in a new

vehicle ................................................ 112

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 46

Operation .........................................42

System self-test ............................... 45

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 51

System overview .............................. 36

OCS

Faults ............................................... 46

Operation .........................................42

System self-test ............................... 45

Odometer ........................................... 148

see Trip odometer

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 157

Audio menu ................................... 151

Convenience submenu .................. 156

Displaying a service message ........ 218

Display messages .......................... 160

Factory settings ............................. 156

Important safety notes .................. 146

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 153

Lighting submenu .......................... 154

Menu overview .............................. 148

Message memory .......................... 160

Navigation menu ............................ 149

Operation ....................................... 147

RACETIMER ................................... 157

Service menu ................................. 153

Settings menu ............................... 153

Standard display............................ 148

Telephone menu ............................ 152

Trip menu ...................................... 148

Vehicle submenu ........................... 156

Video DVD operation ..................... 151

Opening and closing ........................... 67

Operating system

see On-board computer

Outside temperature display ........... 147

Overhead control panel ...................... 32

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

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 221

Panic alarm .......................................... 54

Parcel net ........................................... 197

Parking ............................................... 127

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

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ................................. 89

Rear view camera .......................... 140

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 162

Electric parking brake .................... 129

Parking lamps

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

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 139

Driving system ............................... 137

Function/notes ............................. 137

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

Range of the sensors ..................... 138

Warning display............................. 138

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 42

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .225 Power steering

Filling capacity ............................... 277

Power washers .................................. 221

Index

Power windows

see Side windows

Product information ............................ 18

Program selector ............................... 120

Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 18

Pulling away ...................................... 114

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 22

RACE START ....................................... 121

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 157

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 151

see separate operating instructions

Reading lamp ....................................... 95

Rear spoiler

Display message ............................ 185

Extending/retracting ..................... 206

Problem ......................................... 208

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 224

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

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 87

Dipping (automatic) ......................... 88

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 107

Switching on/off ........................... 107

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 27

Important safety notes .................. 124

Refueling process.......................... 125

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener....................... 208

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 209

Reporting safety defects .................... 23

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

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

Warning lamp ................................. 192

see Fuel

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 20

Roof

see Soft top

Route

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 149

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 51

Child restraint systems .................... 51

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 42

Overview of occupant safety

systems ........................................... 36

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat belts

Belt force limiters ............................ 50

Cleaning ......................................... 226

Correct usage .................................. 48

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........50

Fastening ......................................... 49

Important safety guidelines ............. 47

Releasing ......................................... 49

Safety guidelines ............................. 37

Special seat belt retractor ............... 53

Warning lamp ................................. 187

Warning lamp (function) ................... 49

see Seat belts

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 84

Adjusting lumbar support ................ 84

Cleaning the cover ......................... 226

Correct driver's seat position ........... 82

Important safety notes .................... 83

Seat heating problem ...................... 85

Storing settings (memory

function) .......................................... 89

Index

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

Switching seat heating on/off ......... 84

Selector lever

Positions ........................................ 117

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 224

Service interval display

Displaying service messages ......... 218

Hiding service messages ............... 218

Notes ............................................. 218

Service messages .......................... 217

Service menu (on-board computer) .153 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 280

Capacities ...................................... 277

Coolant (engine) ............................ 280

Engine oil ....................................... 279

Fuel ................................................ 277

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

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

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 280

Washer fluid ...................................281

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 156

On-board computer ....................... 153

Setting the air distribution ............... 105

Setting the airflow ............................ 106

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 157

Shift ranges ....................................... 122

Side impact air bag ............................. 40

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 172

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 223

Convenience closing feature ............ 75

Convenience opening feature .......... 75

Important safety information ........... 73

Opening/closing .............................. 74

Opening/closing (all) ....................... 75

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76

SmartKey ............................................. 67

Changing the battery ....................... 64

Changing the programming ............. 63

Checking the battery ....................... 64

Convenience closing feature ............ 75

Convenience opening

feature ............................................. 75

Display message ............................ 181

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 62

Loss ................................................. 65

Mechanical key ................................ 63

Opening/closing soft top ................. 78

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 113

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 65

Starting the engine ........................ 114

Unlocking/locking vehicle ............... 67

SmartKey positions

KEYLESS-GO start function ............ 113

Snow chains ...................................... 250

Socket

Glove box .......................................200

Sockets

Center console .............................. 200

Points to observe before use ......... 200

Soft top

Cleaning ......................................... 222

Display message ............................ 180

Important safety notes .................... 76

Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 78

Opening/closing (with soft-top

switch) ............................................. 77

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80

Relocking ......................................... 78

wind screen ..................................... 78

Soft-top switch .................................... 77

Specialist workshop ............................ 22

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Activating/deactivating the

additional speedometer ................. 154

Digital ............................................ 149

In the Instrument cluster ................. 27

Selecting the unit of

measurement ................................ 153

see Instrument cluster

SPORT handling mode

Warning lamp ................................. 190

SRS

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 169

Introduction ..................................... 36

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Warning lamp ................................. 190

Warning lamp (function) ...................36

Standing lamps

Display message ............................ 172

Switching on/off .............................. 94

Starting (engine) ................................ 114

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86

Button overview ............................... 29

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 147

Cleaning ......................................... 225

Important safety notes .................... 86

Paddle shifters ............................... 121

Storing settings (memory

function) .......................................... 89

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 157

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 197

Center console .............................. 197

Cup holders ................................... 198

Glove box .......................................196

Important safety information ......... 196

Parcel net ...................................... 197

Rear wall ........................................ 197

Stowage space

Center console (rear) ..................... 197

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires ..................................... 250

Sun visor ............................................ 198

Surround lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 155

Suspension tuning

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 136

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 107

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 58

Tachometer ........................................ 146

Tail lamps

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

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 27

Technical data ................................... 282

Notes ............................................. 274

Tires/wheels ................................. 270

TELEAID

Call priority .................................... 205

Display message ............................ 169

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 205

Emergency call .............................. 202

Important safety notes .................. 201

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 206

MB info call button ........................ 204

Remote vehicle locking .................. 205

Roadside Assistance button .......... 203

Search & Send ............................... 205

Self-test ......................................... 201

System .......................................... 201

Telephone

Accepting a call ............................. 152

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 152

Number from the phone book ........152

Redialing ........................................ 153

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 152

Temperature

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 157

Engine oil ....................................... 146

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 157

Outside temperature ......................147

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 58

Immobilizer ...................................... 58

Theft-deterrent systems

Tow-away alarm ............................... 59

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 157

TIREFIT kit .......................................... 229

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 255

Checking manually ........................ 255

Display message .................... 177, 179

Maximum ....................................... 254

Notes ............................................. 252

Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 231

Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 231

Recommended ............................... 251

see Tire pressure

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Tire pressure monitoring system

Function/notes............................. 255

Restarting ...................................... 257

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

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 268

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 267

Bar (definition) ............................... 266

Characteristics .............................. 266

Checking ........................................ 249

Definition of terms ......................... 266

Direction of rotation...................... 270

Display message ............................ 177

Distribution of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 269

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ...............................................266

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 266

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 267

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 267

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 267

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

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 267

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 268

Labeling (overview)........................ 263

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 269

Load index ..................................... 265

Load index (definition) ................... 268

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 267

Maximum load on a tire

(definition) ..................................... 268

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 268

Maximum tire load......................... 261

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 268

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 269

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 268

Replacing ....................................... 269

Service life ..................................... 250

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 268

Speed rating (definition) ................ 267

Storing ........................................... 270

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 266

Technical data ............................... 272

Temperature .................................. 262

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 269

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 268

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 268

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 267

Tire size (data) ............................... 270

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 263

Tire tread ....................................... 249

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 268

Total load limit (definition) ............. 269

Traction ......................................... 262

Traction (definition) ....................... 269

Tread wear..................................... 262

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 261

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 267

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 268

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 269

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 267

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 53

Tow-away alarm .................................. 59

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 242

Installing the towing eye ................ 243

Removing the towing eye ............... 243

With the rear axle raised ................ 243

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 244

Transmission

Driving tips .................................... 120

Selector lever ................................ 117

Shift range ..................................... 122

Transmission position display ......... 119

Transmission positions .................... 119

Transporting the vehicle .................. 244

Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .225 Trip computer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 148

Index

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 148

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 149

see Trip odometer

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 73

Important safety guidelines ............. 71

Locking separately ........................... 72

Opening (automatically from

inside) .............................................. 72

Trunk lid

Display message ............................ 180

Opening/closing ........................ 71, 72

Trunk load (maximum)

see Technical data

Turn signals

Display message ............................ 170

Switching on/off .............................. 94

see Turn signals

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 69

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 68

Upshift indicator ............................... 124

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........198

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 22

Data acquisition ............................... 23

Display message ............................ 180

Equipment ....................................... 19

Individual settings .......................... 153

Limited Warranty ............................. 23

Loading .......................................... 258

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 70

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 62

Lowering ........................................ 236

Maintenance .................................... 20

Parking for a long period ................ 130

Raising ........................................... 233

Reporting problems ......................... 22

Towing away .................................. 242

Transporting .................................. 244

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 69

Unlocking (SmartKey) ................ 62, 67

Vehicle data

see Technical data

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 283

see Technical data

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 70

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 275

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 228

Vehicle weights

see Technical data

Video (DVD) ........................................ 151

VIN ...................................................... 275

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 189

Brakes ................................... 186, 189

Cruise control ................................ 135

Engine diagnostics ......................... 191

ESP®.............................................. 190

Fuel tank ........................................ 192

Overview .......................................... 28

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 42

Reserve fuel ................................... 192

Seat belt ........................................ 187

SPORT handling mode ................... 190

SRS ................................................ 190

Tire pressure monitor .................... 193

Warranty ............................................ 275

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 181

see Windshield washer system

Weight

see Technical data

Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 236

Wheel chock ...................................... 232

Wheels

Changing a wheel .......................... 232

Checking ........................................ 249

Cleaning ......................................... 221

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

Index

Interchanging/changing ................ 269

Mounting a new wheel ................... 235

Removing a wheel .......................... 235

Storing ........................................... 270

Tightening torque ........................... 236

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 270

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield washer system .............. 217

Filling capacity ............................... 282

Notes ............................................. 281

Windshield wipers

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99

Replacing the wiper blades .............. 98

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

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 250

Slippery road surfaces ................... 134

Snow chains .................................. 250

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 251

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 223

Important safety notes .................... 98

Replacing ......................................... 98

Wooden trim (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 225

Workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

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Protection of the environment

General notes

Environmental note

Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.

Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear depend on the following factors:

operating conditions of your vehicle

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.

change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Product information

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for your vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This is also the case, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed.

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Operator's Manual

General notes

Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle.

For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from some of the descriptions or illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have any questions about equipment or operation.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission Systems Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or

malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause 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

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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.

Please send your written notice to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.

Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or change of ownership

In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.

If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

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

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.

In the USA

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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

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

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 when the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

WARNING

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 has occurred:

turn on your hazard warning flashers.

slow down carefully.

drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

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

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the two following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

Diagnostics connection

WARNING

If you connect equipment to the on-board diagnostics connection, it can affect the

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operation of the vehicle systems. This can impair the operating safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not connect any equipment to the onboard diagnostics connection.

WARNING

Loose equipment or equipment cables which are connected to the on-board diagnostics connection can obstruct the area around the pedals. The equipment or the cables could come between the pedals in the event of sudden braking or acceleration. This may affect the function of the pedals. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not attach any equipment or cables in the driver's footwell.

If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can, for example, lead to emissions monitoring information being reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety.

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.

Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Correct use

WARNING

There are various warning stickers affixed to your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and others to various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so.

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers and be injured.

When driving your vehicle observe the following information:

the safety notes in this manual

the Technical Data section in this manual

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Problems with your vehicle

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

In the USA

Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

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98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Reporting safety defects

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".

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

Information on copyright

General information

You can find information on licenses for free and open-source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components on the following website:

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource

Data stored in the vehicle

Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle

(Including notice pursuant to California Code

§ 9951)

Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of an accident.

This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access this data and submit it:

for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

with the consent of the vehicle owner

on the instruction of prosecuting authorities

for use in arbitration of disputes that involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales and service organizations

as otherwise required or permitted by law.

Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE AID) purchase agreement to find out more about data that can be recorded and transmitted by this system.

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Dashboard ........................................... 26

Instrument cluster .............................. 27

Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29

Center console .................................... 30

Overhead control panel ...................... 32

Door control panel .............................. 33

At a glance

Dashboard

Function Page

Cruise control lever 135

;

Steering wheel paddle shifters 121

Instrument cluster 27

Overhead control panel 32

PARKTRONIC display 138

Adjusts the steering wheel electrically

Function Page

Combination switch 94

Unlocks the trunk 72

Diagnostics connection 21

Opens the hood 214

Electric parking brake 129

Light switch 92

Dashboard

At a glance

Instrument cluster

Overview

Function Page

Speedometer

;

Upshift indicator 124

Tachometer 146

Engine oil temperature display

146

Function Page

Multifunction display 147

Fuel gauge

Instrument cluster

At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps

Function Page

ESP

190

;

Seat belts 187

Brakes (USA only) J Brakes (Canada only)

High-beam headlamps 94

Low-beam headlamps 93

Turn signal 94

SRS 190

Check Engine

ABS

189

Function Page

Engine oil temperature 146

Tire pressure 193

Electric parking brake (USA only)

! Electric parking brake (Canada only)

Reserve fuel 192

SPORT handling mode 56

ESP®OFF 56

Instrument cluster

At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Function Page

Multifunction display 147

;

COMAND with display; see the separate operating instructions

6~ Makes/accepts or rejects/ends a call 152

WX Increases/ reduces volume

8 Mute

? Switches on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions

Function Page

% Back or deactivates the Voice Control System

=; Selects a menu

147

9: Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists

a Confirms selections and hides display messages

Multifunction steering wheel

At a glance

Center console

Upper section

Function Page

Controls COMAND; see the separate operating instructions

;

Adjusts AIRSCARF, left (Roadster only) 109

Retracts/extends rear spoiler (vehicles with AMG adaptive sport suspension system) 206

Hazard warning lamps 94

PARKTRONIC

139

Function Page

Adjusts AIRSCARF, right (Roadster only) 109

Seat heating, right 84

4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 42

Operates dual-zone automatic climate control 103

Seat heating, left 84

Center console

At a glance

Lower section

Function Page

AMG E-SELECT selector lever 117

;

COMAND controller

Stowage compartment 197

12 V socket 200

Ashtray 199

Cigarette lighter 199

Stowage compartment with cup holder 197

Soft top switch (Roadster only) 77

Ignition lock (behind stowage space) 113

Calls up/stores AMG menu (SETUP)

124

Function Page

Adjusts AMG adaptive sport suspension system 136

Retracts/extends rear spoiler (vehicles without AMG adaptive sport suspension system) 206

Activates/deactivates ESP

Activates/deactivates SPORT handling mode 56

Start/Stop button 113

Selecting the drive program 120

Parking lock button P

117

Center console

At a glance

Overhead control panel

Function Page

p Switches the lefthand reading lamp on/off 95

;

c Switches the interior lighting on/off 96

| Switches the automatic interior lighting control on/off

p Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off 95

ï MB Info call button (mbrace system)

204

G SOS button (mbrace system)

202

Function Page

Rear-view mirror 87

Transmitter buttons for the garage door opener 208

Microphone for mbrace (emergency call system) telephone and the Voice Control System

F Roadside Assistance call button (mbrace system) 203

Overhead control panel

At a glance

Door control panel

Function Page

Opens the door 68

;

&% Locks/unlocks the vehicle 68

Z Selects the left exterior mirror 87

ª Folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically

Function Page

\ Selects the right exterior mirror 87

7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors 87

W Opens/closes the side windows 74

Door control panel

At a glance

Useful information .............................. 36

Occupant safety .................................. 36

Children in the vehicle ........................ 51

Panic alarm .......................................... 54

Driving safety systems ....................... 54

Theft deterrent locking system ......... 58

Safety

Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.

Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 22).

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Introduction

In this section, you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle.

The restraint system consists of:

seat belts

child restraint systems

Additional protection is provided by:

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

air bag system components with:

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

front-passenger seat with Occupant Classification System (OCS)

The different air bag systems work independently of each other. The protective functions of the system work in conjunction with each other. Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.

WARNING

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.

See "Children in the vehicle" (Y page 51) for more information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraints for infants and children.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Introduction

SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. It can also reduce the effect of the forces to which occupants are subjected during an accident.

SRS consists of:

6 SRS warning lamp

air bags

air bag control unit (with crash sensors)

Emergency Tensioning Devices

seat belt force limiters

SRS warning lamp

SRS functions are checked regularly when you switch on the ignition and when the engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in good time.

The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine is started.

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WARNING

The SRS self-check has detected a malfunction if the 6 SRS indicator lamp:

does not light up at all

does not go out after approximately four seconds after the engine is started

comes on after the engine was started or while driving.

For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. SRS may otherwise fail to activate when it is needed in the event of an accident, which could lead to serious or fatal injuries. SRS might also be activated unexpectedly and unnecessarily, which could also result in injury.

In addition, work carried out improperly on SRS may render SRS inoperative or cause unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS system should only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel. Consult 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 for details. USA only: for further information contact our Customer Assistance center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).

Safety guidelines for seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and air bags

WARNING

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.

Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the

environment. Check your national disposal guidelines. California residents, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm.

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.

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

Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the seat belts.

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

No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS.

Do not change or remove any component or part of the SRS.

Do not install additional trim material, seat covers, badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub, front-passenger front air bag cover, outer sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims.

Do not install additional electrical/ electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring.

Keep area between air bags and occupants free of objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

Air bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.

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.

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.

For your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or ETD, our safety instructions must be

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followed. These instructions are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends 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.

Air bags

Important safety notes

WARNING

Air bags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality rates in certain situations:

frontal impacts (driver's and frontpassenger front air bags and knee bags)

side impacts (head bags and side impact air bags)

However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.

When the air bags are deployed, a small amount of powder temporarily comes out of the air bags. This powder generally does not constitute a health hazard and does not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle. In order to prevent potential breathing difficulties, you should leave the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle, then get fresh air by opening a side window or door.

WARNING

In order to reduce the potential danger of injuries caused during the deployment of the front air bags, the driver and front passenger

must always be correctly seated and wear their seat belts.

For maximum protection in the event of a collision, you must always be in the normal seat position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is correctly positioned on your body.

As 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:

sit with the seat belt fastened correctly and in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the backrest.

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 you have any difficulties, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard.

only hold the steering wheel on the outside. 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.

adjust the front-passenger seat as far back as possible from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

Occupants, especially children, should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door or the seat where the head bag or side impact air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the head bag or side impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as upright as

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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.

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

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

WARNING

There is a possibility of a head bag- or side impact air bag-related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a head bag or side impact air bag that needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.

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

(1) Occupants, especially children,

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

(2) Always sit as upright as possible,

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

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.

If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your passenger seat occupants to have the passenger side head bag or side impact air bag deactivated, then deactivation can be carried out upon your written request at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost.

Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the 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 for details.

The air bags are only deployed if the air bag control unit detects the need for deployment. Only in the event of such a situation, will the air bags provide their supplemental protection.

The driver and passenger 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 passenger will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover.

Air bags provide additional protection; they are not, however, a substitute for seat belts. All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts regardless of whether your vehicle is equipped with air bags or not.

It is important for your safety and that of your passengers to have deployed air bags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of an accident.

Front air bags

The front air bags increase protection for the driver's and front-passenger's head and chest.

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Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the steering wheel; front-passenger front air

bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove box. They are deployed:

in the event of certain frontal impacts

if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt

depending on whether the seat belt is being used

independently of other air bags in the vehicle

If the vehicle rolls over, the front air bags are generally not deployed. If the system detects high vehicle deceleration in a longitudinal direction, the front air bags are deployed.

Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit evaluates the vehicle deceleration. When the first deployment threshold is reached, the front air bag is filled with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed if a second deployment threshold is exceeded within a few milliseconds.

The deployment of the front-passenger front air bag is also influenced by the weight category of the front passenger, which is determined by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) (Y page 42).

The front air bags are not deployed in situations where a low impact severity is predicted. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt.

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

the Occupant Classification System (OCS) has detected that the front-passenger seat is occupied

the 45 indicator lamp on the center console is not lit

the air bag control unit predicts a highimpact severity.

Driver's/front-passenger knee bag

The driver and front-passenger knee bags enhance the level of protection against:

knee injuries

thigh injuries

lower leg injuries

Driver's knee bag : deploys underneath the steering column. Front-passenger knee

bag ; deploys underneath the glove box. If, during a frontal collision, the system

determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt, the knee bags are deployed along with the front air bags. The knee bags operate best in conjunction with correctly positioned and fastened seat belts.

Side impact air bags

WARNING

The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or door

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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 qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

WARNING

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.

When deployed, the side impact air bags offer additional protection for the thorax of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. However, they do not protect the:

head

neck

arms

Example: Coupe

Side impact air bags : deploy next to the outer seat cushions.

The side impact air bags are deployed:

on the side on which an impact occurs

at the start of an accident with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration, e.g. in a side impact

independently of the use of the seat belt

independently of the front air bags

independently of the ETDs

If the vehicle rolls over, the side impact air bags are generally not deployed. They are deployed if the system detects high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a lateral direction and determines that side impact air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt.

Side impact air bags will not deploy in side impacts which do not exceed the system's preset deployment thresholds for lateral acceleration/deceleration. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt.

If the OCS detects that the front-passenger seat is not occupied and the front-passenger seat belt is not fastened (the belt tongue is not engaged in the seat belt buckle), the side impact air bag on the front-passenger side will not deploy. The side impact air bag on the front-passenger side will deploy if the frontpassenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or not.

Head bags

The head bags enhance the level of protection for the head (but not chest or arms) of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs.

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Example: Coupe

Headbags : deploy in the side window area.

They are deployed:

on the side on which an impact occurs

at the start of an accident with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration, e.g. in a side impact

if the system determines that the vehicle occupants are offered additional protection to that provided by the seat belt

independently of the use of the seat belt

independently of the ETDs

on the driver's side and passenger side, in the event of a vehicle rollover and if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer the vehicle occupants additional protection to that provided by the seat belt

independently of the front air bags

Head bags : will not deploy in side impacts which do not exceed the system's preset

deployment thresholds for lateral acceleration/deceleration. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt.

If the OCS has classified the front-passenger seat as unoccupied and the front-passenger seat belt is not fastened, the head bag on the passenger side will not deploy. The head bag on the front-passenger side will deploy if the front-passenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or not.

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

How the Occupant Classification System works

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger seat using a weight sensor. The front-passenger front air bag and the frontpassenger knee bag are deactivated automatically for certain weight categories. The 45 indicator lamp shows you the current status. When the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag and the front-passenger knee bag are deactivated.

The system does not deactivate:

the front-passenger side impact air bag

the front-passenger head bag

the Emergency Tensioning Devices

To be classified correctly, the front passenger must sit:

with the seat belt fastened correctly

in a position that is as upright as possible with their back against the seat backrest

with their feet on the floor

If the front-passenger's weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by leaning on armrests), OCS may not be able to approximate the occupant's weight category.

To establish whether the front passenger is being properly detected, both the driver and the front passenger should pay attention to the 45 indicator lamp.

If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the seat cushion are damaged, have the necessary repair work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat accessories that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.

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WARNING

If the 45 indicator lamp lights up when the front-passenger seat is occupied by an adult or a larger person, ask the passenger to reposition themselves on the seat so that 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 and front-passenger knee bag deployment when the OCS has classified the front-passenger occupant as weighing as much as or less than a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or if the front-passenger seat is classified as being unoccupied.

If OCS has detected that the front passenger weighs the same as or less than a typical 12month-old child in a standard child restraint system, the 45 indicator lamp lights up when the engine is started and remains lit. This indicates that the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.

If OCS determines that the front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the 45 indicator lamp lights up once the engine has been started and remains lit. This shows that the front-passenger front air bag and frontpassenger knee bag are deactivated.

If OCS determines that the front passenger weighs more than a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint system and classifies this as a small person (e.g. a teenager or small adult), the 45 indicator lamp lights up for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started. Depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat, it will then remain illuminated or go out. If the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated, the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated. With the 45 indicator lamp out, the frontpassenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag are deactivated.

If OCS has determined that the front passenger is an adult or medium sized person, the 45 indicator lamp lights up for

approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then goes out. This shows that the front-passenger front air bag and frontpassenger knee bag are activated.

If the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag and the front-passenger knee bag are deactivated and are not deployed.

If the 45 indicator lamp does not light up, the front-passenger air bag is enabled and will be deployed:

in the event of certain frontal impacts

if the impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold

independently of the other air bags

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

the rate of vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit

the front passenger's weight category as determined by the OCS

For further information, see "Air bag display messages" (Y page 167).

WARNING

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 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.

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Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information:

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.

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.

If you install a rear-facing child restraint on the front-passenger seat, 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 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.

If you place a child in a forward-facing child restraint on the front-passenger seat:

move the seat as far back as possible

use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child

secure child restraint with the vehicle's seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions

For children larger than a typical 12-monthold child, the front-passenger front air bag may or may not be activated.

If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not mean that the front-passenger front air bag also has to deploy.

The OCS may have detected that the seat:

is empty or occupied by a person with a weight of up to or less than that of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint

is occupied by a small individual, such as a young teenager or a small adult

is occupied by a child in a child restraint system whose weight is greater than that of a typical 12-month-old child.

These are examples of when the OCS deactivates the front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag. Deactivation takes place although the collision fulfills the criteria for deploying the driver's air bag.

If the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition lock or has been set to position 0 with

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the Start/Stop button, 45 indicator lamp : does not light up.

WARNING

If the red 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the 45 indicator lamp light up simultaneously, the OCS is malfunctioning. 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:

Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest.

When seated, a passenger should not position him/herself in such a way as to cause the passenger's weight to be lifted from the seat cushion as this may result in the OCS being unable to correctly approximate the passenger's weight category.

Read and observe all warnings in this chapter.

System self-test

The 45 indicator lamp illuminates when you:

turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock

press the Start/Stop button once or twice

If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the passenger seat and the OCS classifies the occupant as an adult, the 45 indicator lamp illuminates and goes out again after approximately 6 seconds.

If the seat is not occupied and the OCS classifies the front passenger seat as being unoccupied, the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out.

WARNING

If the 45indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat.

For more information, see "Problems with the Occupant Classification System" (Y page 46).

WARNING

Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. a pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the OCS. The underside and rear side child restraint system must be placed entirely on the seat cushion and the backrest of the front-passenger seat 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 restraint systems.

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Problems with the Occupant Classification System

Problem Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated.

The person on the front-passenger seat:

has the weight of a typical adult

has been determined by the system not to be a child.

The OCS is malfunctioning.

Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display (Y page 167).

WARNING

If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the passenger seat, do not allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

Problem Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate and/or does not remain illuminated.

The front-passenger seat is:

unoccupied

occupied with a weight up to or less than a typical 12month-old child in a standard child restraint system

The OCS is malfunctioning.

Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child seat.

Check the installation of the child restraint system.

Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto the seat.

If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized MercedesBenz Center. Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat as long as the OCS is not functioning.

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display (Y page 167).

WARNING

If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on the front-passenger seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

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Exiting in an emergency (Coupe only)

If the vehicle is lying on its roof after an accident, the hinge fasteners of the gullwing doors are released pyrotechnically. You will hear a bang if this is the case. After the fasteners have been released, the doors are forced outwards. Simultaneously, the door locks are unlocked. The 6 SRS warning lamp lights up.

The hinge fasteners are only released when the control unit recognizes that certain conditions have been fulfilled, e.g. when the vehicle is in a stabilized position on its roof.

The doors can then be moved from the inside/outside by pulling the door handle.

Seat belts

Important safety notes

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.

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

See "Children in the vehicle" (Y page 51) for further information on infants and children traveling in the vehicle as well as on child restraint systems.

WARNING

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passenger is properly restrained. You and your passenger should always wear seat belts.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt considerably increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries could be considerably more severe if you have not fastened your seat belt correctly. If you do

not fasten your seat belt, you are much more likely to collide with parts of the vehicle interior or be ejected from it. This may result in serious or fatal injury.

In the same crash, the possibility of serious or fatal injury is considerably reduced if you wear your seat belt properly. The air bags can only offer the intended protection if the occupants are wearing their seat belts properly.

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked.

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

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

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

Correct use of the seat belts

WARNING

USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in the event of an accident.

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, knee bags, frontpassenger front air bag, side impact air bags, head air bags), Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and seat belt force limiters. The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front air bags, knee bags and ETDs) and side (side impact air bags, head air bags and ETDs) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds.

Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, across 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).

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.

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.

Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing.

Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects at the same time.

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.

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.

Place the seat backrest in a position that is as upright as possible.

Check your seat belt during travel to make sure it is properly positioned.

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.

When using a seat belt to secure infant restraints, toddler restraints, or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING

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.

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Fastening seat belts

WARNING

Children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, child restraint system, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle" section.

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

Example: Coupe

Adjust the seat and move the backrest to an almost vertical position(Y page 83).

Pull the seat belt smoothly from belt sash guide :.

Without twisting it, guide the shoulder section of the seat belt across the middle of your shoulder and the lap section across your hips.

Engage belt tongue ; in buckle =.

If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.

The seat belt on the front-passenger side is equipped with a special seat belt retractor to secure child restraint systems properly on the front-passenger seat. For further information on special seat belt retractors, see (Y page 53).

For more information about releasing the seat belt with release button ?, see "Releasing

seat belts" (Y page 49).

Releasing seat belts

Press release button ?(Y page 49) and guide belt tongue ;(Y page 49) back towards belt sash guide :(Y page 49).

Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, the door trim panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill their protective function and must be replaced. Consult an authorized MercedesBenz Center.

Belt warning for the driver and front passenger

Regardless of whether the driver's and frontpassenger seat belts have already been fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started. It then goes out once the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belts.

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an additional warning tone will sound. The warning tone switches off after approximately six seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fastened.

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If after six seconds the driver or front passenger have not fastened their seat belts and the doors are closed:

the 7 seat belt warning lamp remains lit as long as either the driver's or frontpassenger's seat belt is not fastened

and if a vehicle speed of 15 mph (25 km/h) is exceeded, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up and a warning tone also sounds with increasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver or front-passenger seat belt has been fastened

If the driver or front-passenger seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up and a warning tone sounds again.

The warning tone ceases even if the driver or front-passenger seat belt has still not been fastened after 60 seconds. The 7 seat belt warning lamp stops flashing but remains lit.

After the vehicle comes to a standstill, the warning tone is reactivated and the 7 seat belt warning lamp flashes again if the vehicle speed again exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).

The 7 seat belt warning lamp only goes out if:

both the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belts.

the vehicle is stationary and a door is open.

For more information on the 7 seat

belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat belt" (Y page 187).

Emergency Tensioning Devices and belt force limiters

The seat belts are equipped with Emergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt force limiter.

If the front-passenger seat is not occupied, do not engage the seat belt tongue in the buckle on the front-

passenger seat. Otherwise, the Emergency Tensioning Device could be triggered in the event of an accident.

The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident, pulling them close against the body.

The ETDs do not correct incorrect seat positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts.

The ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back towards the backrest.

When triggered, the seat belt force limiters help to reduce the peak force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant.

The seat belt force limiter are synchronized with the front air bags, which take on a part of the deceleration force. Thus, the force exerted on the occupant is distributed over a greater area.

When the ignition is switched on, the ETDs cannot be triggered unless:

the restraint systems are operational; see "SRS warning lamp". (Y page 36)

the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on each of the three-point seat belts.

the front-passenger seat is occupied and the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on the front-passenger side.

The ETDs are triggered depending on the type and severity of an accident:

in the event of a head-on or rear-end collision, if the vehicle decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a longitudinal direction during the initial stages of the impact

in the event of a side impact, if the vehicle is subjected to high lateral acceleration/ deceleration

Coupe: in certain situations if the vehicle rolls over, and the system determines that it can provide additional protection

Roadster: if the vehicle rolls over

If the Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) are triggered, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of smoke may also be released. Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing.

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The smoke that is released generally does not constitute a health hazard. The 6 SRS warning lamp lights up.

WARNING

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.

Children in the vehicle

Important safety notes

WARNING

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, 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:

injure themselves on parts of the vehicle

be seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold

injure themselves or cause an accident with vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function

If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic.

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

WARNING

Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment unless they are firmly secured in place.

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

strong braking maneuvers

sudden changes of direction

an accident

If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:

Secure the child with a child or infant seat restraint system appropriate to the age and weight of the child.

Make sure that the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

Child restraint systems

Important safety notes

We recommend that all infants and children be properly restrained using the child restraint systems at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

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 children must always be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system recommended for the size and weight of the child. They must be properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions for the infant or child seat restraint system. All infant or child restraint systems must comply with the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

Confirmation that the child restraint system corresponds to the standards can be found on an instruction label on the child restraint

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system. This confirmation can also be found in the installation instructions that are included with the child restraint system.

When using any infant restraint, child restraint or booster seat, make sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer's instructions for installation and use.

Please read the warning labels affixed to the interior of the vehicle or to the infant restraint or child restraints.

WARNING

Children under 12 years must be secured correctly in a suitable infant or child restraint system or booster seat suitable for the size and weight of the child.

The infant or child restraint system must be correctly secured using the vehicle's seat belt in complete accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

Occupants, in particular children, must sit as upright as possible, fasten the seat belt correctly and use a suitable infant restraint system, child restraint system or booster seat suitable for the size and weight of the child.

Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Please observe the following important information:

your vehicle is equipped with air bag technology designed to deactivate the 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 passenger seat.

a child in a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circumstances, even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle.

if you install a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, make sure the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. If

the 45 indicator lamp does not light up or goes out when the child restraint system is installed, check the anchorages of the restraint system. Check the 45 indicator lamp regularly while driving to ensure that the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 45 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, you may only carry a child on the front-passenger seat once the system has been repaired.

a child in a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates.

when securing a child in a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, you must:

move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible

use a child restraint system that is suitable for the age, size and weight of the child

observe the manufacturer's installation instructions in order to install and secure the child restraint system correctly.

for children larger than the typical 12month-old child, the passenger front air bag may or may not be activated.

WARNING

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.

Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position the shoulder belt across the 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

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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.

Special seat belt retractor

The seat belt on the front-passenger seat is equipped with a special seat belt retractor.

When enabled, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt does not slacken once the child seat is secured.

Installing a child restraint system:

Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt retractor.

Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle.

Activating the special seat belt retractor:

Pull the seat belt out fully and let the seat belt retractor retract it again. While the seat belt is retracting, you should hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt retractor is activated.

Push down on the child restraint system to take up any slack.

Removing a child restraint system/ deactivating the special seat belt retractor:

Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

Press the seat belt release button and guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet. The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.

WARNING

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

Installing child restraint systems

Observe the "Important safety notes" section (Y page 51).

The Top Tether anchorage is installed behind the front-passenger seat.

Slide the front-passenger seat forward.

Remove cover : from the Top Tether anchorage in the direction of the arrow.

Position Top Tether belt ?. Comply with the manufacturer's installation

instructions when doing so.

Hook Top Tether hook = into Top Tether anchorage ;.

Ensure that:

Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top Tether anchorage ; as shown.

Top Tether belt ? is not twisted.

When Top Tether hook = is connected, the child restraint system can be secured.

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Install the child restraint system.

Tension Top Tether belt ?. Comply with the manufacturer's installation

instructions when doing so.

The child restraint system with Top Tether belt ? has been removed:

Slide cover : onto Top Tether anchorage ;.

Panic alarm

To activate: press ! button : for

approximately one second. An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.

To deactivate: press ! button : again.

Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

Press the Start/Stop button.

The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.

USA only:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations. 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 of the device.

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

The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the key.

Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-Gen of Industry Canada. 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 of the device.

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

The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the key.

Driving safety systems

Overview of driving safety systems

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

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

BAS (Brake Assist System)

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

ADAPTIVE BRAKE

Important safety notes

WARNING

The following factors increase the risk of accidents:

Excessive speed, especially in turns

Wet and slippery road surfaces

Following another vehicle too closely

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The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce these risks or prevent 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.

In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way will the driving safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Important safety notes

WARNING

Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal reduces the braking effect.

ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This allows you to continue steering the vehicle when braking.

ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-

surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even if you only brake gently.

The ! warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running.

Braking

If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal.

If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal vigorously until the braking situation is over.

To make a full brake application:

depress the brake pedal with full force.

WARNING

If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems such as the BAS or the ESP®are also switched off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that may come on as well as messages in the multifunction display that may appear.

If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing the steering capability and extending the braking distance.

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

BAS (Brake Assist System)

Observe the "Important safety notes" section (Y page 56).

BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance.

Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until the emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

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WARNING

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.

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

General notes

Observe the "Important safety notes"

section (Y page 56).

ESP®monitors driving stability and traction, i.e. power transmission between the tires and the road surface.

If ESP®detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within

physical limits. ESP®assists the driver when pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP

can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.

ETS (Electronic Traction System)

Observe the "Important safety notes"

section (Y page 56).

Traction control is part of ESP®.

Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side.

Traction control remains active, even if you deactivate ESP®.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.

Drive on carefully. Have ESP®checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Switch the ignition off when:

the electric parking brake is being tested using a brake dynamometer.

the vehicle is being towed with the rear axle raised.

Application of the brakes by ESP®may otherwise destroy the brake system.

When SPORT handling mode is activated, the M warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel.

When ESP®is deactivated, the å and h warning lamps light up in the instrument panel.

Observe the information on warning lamps (Y page 190) and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster (Y page 166).

Only use wheels with the recommended

tire sizes. Only then will ESP®function properly.

Characteristics of ESP

ESP®is activated automatically when the engine is started.

If ESP®intervenes, the h ESP®warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.

If ESP®intervenes:

Do not deactivate ESP®under any circumstances.

Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away.

Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions.

Deactivating/activating ESP

Important safety notes

Observe the "Important safety notes"

section (Y page 54).

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You can select between the following states of ESP®:

ESP®is activated.

SPORT handling mode is activated.

ESP®is deactivated.

WARNING

When SPORT handling mode is activated, there is a greater risk of skidding and accidents.

Only activate SPORT handling mode in the situations described in the following.

WARNING

If you deactivate ESP®, ESP®no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.

Only deactivate ESP®in the situations described in the following.

In the following situations, it may be better to activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate

ESP®:

when using snow chains

in deep snow

on sand or gravel

when driving on designated roads when the vehicle's own oversteering and understeering characteristics are desired

Driving in SPORT handling mode or without ESP®requires an extremely qualified and

experienced driver.

Activate ESP®as soon as the situations

described above no longer apply. ESP®will otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.

Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an

extended period with ESP®deactivated. You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.

Deactivating/activating ESP

To activate SPORT handling mode:

briefly press button :. The M warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The SPORT handlingSPORT handling

modemode message appears in the multifunction

display.

To deactivate SPORT handling mode:

briefly press button :. The M warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. ESP®is activated.

To deactivate ESP®: press and hold down button : until the h and å warning

lamps in the instrument panel light up. The OFFOFF message appears in the multifunction display.

To activate ESP®: when SPORT handling mode is activated or ESP®is deactivated,

press button : briefly. The h and å warning lamps in the instrument cluster go out. The ONON message

appears in the multifunction display.

Characteristics of activated SPORT handling mode

SPORT handling mode raises the intervention threshold for stabilizing the vehicle. This allows for a sportier driving style on designated race circuits and may in certain situations improve the traction in comparison

with ESP®.

If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or more wheels start to spin, the h warning lamp in the instrument cluster

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flashes. ESP®only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.

When SPORT handling mode is activated:

ESP®only improves driving stability to a limited degree.

traction control is still activated.

ESP®still provides support when you brake firmly.

engine torque is only restricted to a limited degree, and the drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning wheels produce a cutting effect for better traction.

Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated

If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin, the h warning lamp in the instrument cluster does not flash. In such

situations, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.

If you deactivate ESP®:

ESP®no longer improves driving stability.

traction control is still activated.

ESP®still provides support when you brake firmly.

engine torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning wheels produce a cutting effect for better traction.

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Observe the "Important safety notes" section (Y page 56).

EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking.

WARNING

If the EBD 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.

ADAPTIVE BRAKE

Observe the "Important safety notes" section (Y page 54).

ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and offers increased braking comfort. In addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also features the hill start assist function (Y page 115). For further information, see Driving tips (Y page 131).

Theft deterrent locking system

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.

To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the engine off and open the driver's door.

To activate with the SmartKey: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

To deactivate: switch on the ignition.

The immobilizer is always deactivated

when you start the engine.

In the event that the engine cannot be started when the starter battery is fully charged, the immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open:

a door

the trunk lid

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the hood

Roadster: the glove box

Roadster: a compartment in the center console

the vehicle with the mechanical key

The alarm is not switched off, even if you close the open door that triggered it, for example.

i If the alarm stays on for more than

30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call system1automatically initiates a call to the

Customer Assistance center. The mbrace emergency call system initiates the call if:

you have subscribed to the mbrace service

the mbrace service has been activated properly

the required mobile phone, power supply and GPS are available.

To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn signal lamps flash three times and an acoustic warning sounds three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. Flashing indicator lamp : indicates that the alarm

system is armed.

If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times and the warning tone does not sound three times, a door or the trunk lid may not be properly closed.

It may be necessary to close the affected door or trunk lid.

To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn signal lamps flash once and a warning tone sounds once, indicating that the alarm system is disarmed.

i Unless you open a door or the trunk within

approximately 40 secondsafter unlocking:

the vehicle will be locked again

the alarm system will be rearmed

To stop the alarm: press the Start/Stop button in the center console. The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle.

Press the % or & button on the SmartKey.

Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. The alarm is switched off.

Tow-away alarm

An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while the tow-away alarm is armed. This occurs if the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for example.

i If the alarm stays on for more than 30

seconds, the mbrace2system initiates a call to the Customer Assistance Center automatically. The emergency call system initiates the call provided that:

you have subscribed to the mbrace service

the mbrace service has been activated properly

the required mobile phone, power supply and GPS are available.

The system is called Tele Aid in Canada.

TELEAID in Canada.

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To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm is armed after approximately 30 seconds.

To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm is deactivated automatically.

To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the towaway alarm manually if your vehicle:

is being transported

is being loaded onto a ferry or car transporter, for example

is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a split-level garage

To deactivate: use the Start/Stop button to set SmartKey position 0.

Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

Press button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up briefly.

Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm is deactivated.

The tow-away alarm remains deactivated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.

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Useful information .............................. 62

SmartKey ............................................. 62

Doors .................................................... 67

Trunk .................................................... 71

Side windows ...................................... 73

Soft top (Roadster) ............................. 76

Opening and closing

Useful information

Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 22).

SmartKey

Key function

General notes

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 of the device.

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

The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.

Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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 of the device.

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

The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.

Locking/unlocking centrally

The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:

the doors

the trunk lid

the fuel filler flap

Roadster only: the glove box

Roadster only: the stowage compartment under the armrest

WARNING

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

open a door locked from inside the vehicle

start the vehicle using a key which has been left in the vehicle

release the parking brake

They could thereby endanger themselves and others. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time.

& To lock the vehicle

;

F To unlock the trunk lid

% To unlock the vehicle

The turn signals flash once when unlocking and three times when locking.

SmartKey

Opening and closing

When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 155).

You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked or unlocked. The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (Y page 156).

To unlock centrally: press the % button.

If you do not open the vehicle within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:

the vehicle is locked again.

the anti-theft alarm system is armed again.

To lock centrally: press the & button.

Changing the settings of the locking system

You can change the setting of the locking system in such a way that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel on your own.

To change the setting: press and hold down the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp (Y page 64) flashes twice.

The SmartKey now functions as follows:

To unlock the driver's door: press the

% button once.

To unlock centrally: press the % button twice.

To lock centrally: press the & button.

Restoring the factory settings

Press the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.

Mechanical key

General notes

If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.

If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered (Y page 58).

There are several ways to turn off the alarm:

Press the % or & button on the SmartKey.

Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

Removing the mechanical key

Push release catch : in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove

mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.

SmartKey battery

Important safety notes

Have the batteries changed at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Batteries contain toxic substances.

Swallowing batteries can lead to serious health issues or death.

SmartKey

Opening and closing

Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical attention immediately if a battery is swallowed.

WARNING

The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Observe government disposal guidelines. California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/

HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/ index.cfm.

Checking the battery

Press the & or % button. The SmartKey battery is working properly if battery check lamp : lights up briefly.

If battery check lamp : does not light up briefly during the test, the SmartKey battery

is discharged.

Changing the battery (Y page 64)

The battery can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button locks or unlocks the vehicle.

Replacing the battery

Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (Y page 63).

You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.

Press mechanical key ; into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the

arrow until battery tray cover : opens. Do not hold the cover closed while doing so.

Remove the cover of the battery tray.

Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out.

Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.

Insert the front tabs of the battery tray's cover first, and then press to close it.

Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle.

SmartKey

Opening and closing

Problems with the SmartKey

Problem Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.

The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and try to unlock or lock the vehicle again.

If this does not work:

Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 63).

Check the SmartKey battery and replace it if necessary (Y page 64).

The SmartKey is faulty.

Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 63).

Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

You have lost a SmartKey.

Have the SmartKey canceled at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

You have lost the mechanical key.

Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

The engine cannot be started using KEYLESSGO. The SmartKey is in the vehicle.

A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as easily.

Close the door and try to start the vehicle again.

There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.

Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.

SmartKey

Opening and closing

Problem Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey.

The on-board voltage is too low.

Switch off non-essential consumers, such as seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again.

Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.

Start the engine within 30 seconds of inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

Repeat if necessary.

If this does not work:

Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 236).

Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 240).

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The SmartKey cannot be turned in the ignition lock.

The SmartKey has been in position 0 for a considerable time.

Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.

Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 236).

Start the engine.

The on-board voltage is too low.

Switch off nonessential consumers, such as seat heating or interior lighting, and try to turn the SmartKey again.

If this does not work:

Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 236).

Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 240).

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

SmartKey

Opening and closing

Doors

Important safety notes

WARNING

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could:

injure themselves on vehicle parts

be seriously or fatally injured by extreme heat or cold

injure themselves or have an accident with vehicle equipment that may still be in operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment or memory function.

If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic.

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

WARNING

Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place.

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

strong braking maneuvers

sudden changes of direction

an accident

Unlocking and opening the doors from the outside

Coupe

The doors swing upwards and out when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the vehicle.

To open the door: point the SmartKey towards door handle :.

Press the % button on the SmartKey. Door handle : moves out.

Lift the door by door handle : and swing it up as far as it will go.

To close the door: pull the door downwards by the outer edge or the interior door handle. Swing the door down gently and allow it to engage in the lower position.

Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey if necessary (Y page 62).

Roadster

To open the door: point the SmartKey towards door handle.

Press the % button on the SmartKey. The door is unlocked and can be opened.

Pull the door handle.

Doors

Opening and closing

Unlocking and opening doors from the inside

Coupe

You can only open a door from the inside if it is unlocked.

The vehicle locks the doors automatically, when you drive faster than 9 mph (15 km/h).

The doors are automatically unlocked after a journey if you switch off the engine.

The doors swing upwards and out when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the vehicle.

To unlock the door manually: press the % button of central locking =.

Pull locking knob : upwards.

To open the door: pull handle ;.

Swing the door upwards as far as it will go.

To close the door: pull the door down by handle ?.

Allow the door to engage in the lower position.

To lock the door manually: press the & button of central locking =.

Push locking knob : downwards.

Roadster

You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked.

Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.

Pull door handle ;. If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and can be

opened.

When a door is opened, the side window on that side opens slightly. When the door is closed, the triangular window closes again.

The side windows will not open/close if the battery is discharged or if the side windows have iced up. It will then not be possible to close the door. Do not attempt to force the door closed. You could otherwise damage the door or the side window.

Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside

You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. This feature may be useful if, for example, you wish to unlock the frontpassenger door from the inside or lock the vehicle before you pull away.

Coupe: the central locking/unlocking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.

Roadster: the central locking/unlocking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the stowage compartments, such as the glove box.

Doors

Opening and closing

To lock: press button ;. If both doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

To unlock: press button :.

You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.

If the vehicle has been locked with the central locking button:

and the SmartKey is set to its factory setting, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a door is opened from the inside

and the SmartKey is set to an individual setting, only the door that is opened from inside the vehicle is unlocked.

Automatic locking feature

Coupe

You can only open a door from the inside if it is unlocked.

The vehicle locks the doors automatically, when you drive faster than 9 mph (15 km/h).

The doors are automatically unlocked after a journey if you switch off the engine.

Roadster

The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels of the vehicle are moving at a speed of more than 9 mph (15 km/h). There is therefore a risk of being locked out when the vehicle is being pushed, towed or tested on a dynamometer.

To deactivate: press and hold button : for about five seconds until a tone sounds.

To activate: press and hold button ; for about five seconds until a tone sounds.

If you press one of the two buttons and do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has already been selected.

You can also switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board computer (Y page 155).

Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key)

If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.

If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered (Y page 58).

Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (Y page 63).

Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.

Doors

Opening and closing

Coupe

To unlock: insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.

Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 2.

The door is unlocked.

Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.

To open the door: press button :. The handle moves out slightly from the

door.

Pull the handle out as far as it will go.

Swing the door upwards by the handle.

Roadster

Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise to position 1.

The door is unlocked.

Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.

Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.

Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)

If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.

Coupe

Button for extending the handle

To lock: lock the front-passenger door manually from the inside (Y page 68).

Leave the vehicle and close the driver's door.

Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.

Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise to position 3.

The door is locked.

Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.

Check that both doors are locked.

If you lock the vehicle as described above, the fuel filler flap is not locked. The antitheft alarm system is not armed.

Roadster

Open the driver's door.

Close the front-passenger door and the trunk lid.

Press the locking button (Y page 68).

Check that the locking knob is in the lower position on the front-passenger door. Press the locking knob down by hand, if necessary.

Close the driver's door.

Doors

Opening and closing

Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (Y page 63).

Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.

Button for extending the handle

Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.

Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.

Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid are locked.

Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.

If you lock the vehicle as described above, the fuel filler flap is not locked. The antitheft alarm system is not armed.

Trunk

Important safety notes

WARNING

injure themselves on vehicle parts

be seriously or fatally injured by extreme heat or cold

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

WARNING

Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

The temperature in the trunk may be high. For this reason, do not store any temperature-sensitive objects in the trunk.

Trunk

Opening and closing

The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.

Coupe: to fully open the trunk lid, a minimum height of 5.5 ft (1.68 m) from the ground is necessary.

Roadster: to fully open the trunk lid, a minimum height of 5.7 ft (1.75 m) from the ground is necessary.

The trunk lid can be:

opened automatically from outside

opened automatically from inside

locked separately

unlocked with the mechanical key

opened with the emergency release button

Opening/closing the trunk

Opening/closing from outside

Opening

Press the F button on the SmartKey. The trunk lid opens slightly.

Reach into the gap and pull up the trunk lid.

Closing

WARNING

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

Push the trunk lid down until it engages. Use handle : to pull down the trunk lid if

necessary.

If necessary, lock the vehicle with the & button on the SmartKey.

Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle

You can open the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.

Press trunk lid remote control button :. The trunk lid opens slightly.

Locking the trunk separately

You can lock the trunk separately. If you then unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk remains locked and cannot be opened.

Close the trunk lid.

Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (Y page 63).

Trunk

Opening and closing

Insert the mechanical key fully into trunk lid lock : in the rear compartment of the

center console.

Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as possible.

Remove the mechanical key.

Check that the trunk remains locked when you press on the trunk lid remote control button.

Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)

If the trunk can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey:

Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (Y page 63).

Insert the mechanical key fully into trunk lid lock : in the center console in the

vehicle interior.

Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise as far as possible. The trunk lid opens slightly.

Trunk emergency release

You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button.

Briefly press emergency release button :.

The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly.

Push the trunk lid upwards to open it completely.

The trunk lid can be unlocked with the trunk lid emergency release when the vehicle is stationary or while driving.

Trunk lid emergency release light:

emergency release button : flashes for 30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.

emergency release button : flashes for 60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.

The trunk lid emergency release does not unlock the trunk lid if the battery is disconnected or discharged.

If the vehicle was locked centrally, opening the trunk lid with the trunk lid emergency release triggers the anti-theft alarm system.

Side windows

Important safety notes

WARNING

When opening and closing the side windows, make sure that nobody can be injured by the opening or closing procedure.

The side windows are equipped with automatic operation and anti-entrapment

Side windows

Opening and closing

features. If, in automatic operation mode, a side window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the anti-entrapment feature will stop the side window and open it slightly.

The side windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. These details can be found in the "Closing a blocked side window" section in this chapter.

The closing of the side windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by pressing or pulling the respective switch.

If a side window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path when you are closing the side windows by pressing and holding the & button on the SmartKey, the antientrapment feature will not operate.

WARNING

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.

Observe the important safety notes in the "Children in the vehicle" section (Y page 51).

Opening and closing the side windows

Left side window

;

Right side window

The switches for both side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch for the front-passenger side window on the front-passenger door.

The switches on the driver's door take precedence.

Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop button (Y page 113).

To open: press corresponding switch : or ;.

To close: pull corresponding switch : or ;.

If you press the switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.

You can continue to operate the side windows after you switch off the engine. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or frontpassenger door is opened.

Side windows

Opening and closing

Opening and closing all side windows (Roadster)

Using the SmartKey

WARNING

Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the side windows.

Proceed as follows if there is a risk of entrapment:

release the & button.

press and hold the % button until the side windows open again.

If the soft top is closed, you can use the SmartKey to simultaneously open or close all of the side windows:

Make sure that the soft top is closed (Y page 77).

Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle.

To open all side windows: press the % button on the SmartKey until the side windows are fully opened.

To interrupt the opening procedure:

release the % button.

To close all side windows: press the

& button on the SmartKey until the side

windows are fully closed.

To interrupt the closing procedure:

release the & button.

Convenience opening (Coupe)

WARNING

When closing the side windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.

Proceed as follows in a potentially dangerous situation:

Release the & button to interrupt the closing procedure.

Press and hold the & button to open. To continue the closing procedure after

ensuring that nobody can be injured by the closing procedure, press and hold the & button.

When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously close both side windows from outside.

The SmartKey must be close to the

driver's door handle.

Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle.

Lock the vehicle with the & button.

Press and hold the & button until the side windows are fully closed.

Make sure that all the side windows are closed.

Convenience closing (Coupe)

You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do so, open the side windows using the SmartKey.

The SmartKey must be close to the

driver's door handle.

Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle.

Unlock the vehicle by pressing the % button.

Press and hold the % button until the side windows are in the desired position.

To interrupt convenience opening:

release the % button.

Side windows

Opening and closing

Problems with the side windows

Problem Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

A side window will not close.

Objects prevent it from closing.

Remove the objects.

Close the side window.

A side window will not close.

You cannot see the cause.

If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:

Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force.

WARNING

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 the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch.

If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:

Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.

Soft top (Roadster)

Important safety notes

WARNING

Only drive with the soft top fully open or closed.

If the soft top does not open or close fully, the soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the soft top is lowered:

after about seven minutes if the ignition is switched on

immediately if the ignition is switched off

A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand. The Top loweringTop lowering message appears in the multifunction display..

Lock the soft top again before driving on. Otherwise the unlocked soft top could open

during the journey and cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You and/or other persons could be injured as a result.

You can open or close the soft top:

if the vehicle is stationary or

if the speed does not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h)

If there is a strong head wind, it may not be possible to close the soft top fully. In order to close the soft top fully, reduce speed or stop.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only open or close the soft top when the vehicle is stationary.

Never sit on the soft top when it is closed or store heavy objects on it. You will

Soft top (Roadster)

Opening and closing

otherwise damage the soft top of the vehicle.

When opening and closing the soft top,

make sure that:

there is sufficient clearance above it, as the soft top swings upwards.

there are no objects on the soft top or the soft-top covers to the side.

the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen

the outside temperature is above -10 †.

You could otherwise damage the soft top as well as other parts of the vehicle.

Make sure that the soft top is dry and clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk.

Opening and closing with the soft top switch

Important safety notes

WARNING

Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage or soft-top compartment cover, when opening or closing the soft top.

Release the soft-top switch in the event of danger. The soft-top mechanism stops immediately.

WARNING

The soft top stops moving during the opening or closing procedure if you drive faster than 30 mph (50 km/h). This could impair your rear view. At high speeds the soft top may be damaged.

Reduce your speed to below 30 mph (50 km/h) or stop in accordance with traffic conditions. Press the soft-top switch again in order to open or close the soft top fully.

Opening and closing

When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal.

Select key position 1 using the Start/Stop button (Y page 113).

To open: pull soft-top switch : until the soft top is fully opened.

The Convertible Top in OperationConvertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display.

If, when opening, you drive at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h), the opening procedure is stopped and in the multifunction display you see the Open/Close ConvertibleOpen/Close Convertible

Top CompletelyTop Completely message. Reduce your

speed again to below 30 mph (50 km/h) and pull the soft-top switch again to open the soft top fully.

To close: press and hold soft-top switch : until the soft top is fully closed.

The Convertible Top in OperationConvertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display.

If, when closing, you drive at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h), the closing procedure is stopped and in the multifunction display you see the Open/Close ConvertibleOpen/Close Convertible

Top CompletelyTop Completely message. Reduce speed

back to under 30 mph (50 km/h) and push the soft top switch again to fully close the soft top.

Soft top (Roadster)

Opening and closing

Opening and closing using the SmartKey

Important safety notes

WARNING

Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage or soft-top compartment cover, when opening or closing the soft top.

If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately release the % or & button on the SmartKey. The soft-top mechanism stops immediately.

Opening and closing

The SmartKey must be close to the

driver's door handle.

Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle.

To open: press and hold the % button on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully opened. The Convertible Top in OperationConvertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display.

To close: press and hold the & button on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully closed. The Convertible Top in OperationConvertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display. The soft top and the side windows close.

Relocking the soft top

WARNING

Stop the vehicle at a suitable location as soon as it is possible to do so safely and lock the soft top before driving on. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others.

The soft top is not locked if:

the Convertible Top in OperationConvertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display.

you hear a warning tone for up to ten seconds when pulling away or while driving.

You can lock the soft top again if it is not locked fully.

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop button (Y page 113).

Press the soft-top switch.

Installing/removing the wind screen

WARNING

You could lose control of the vehicle and injure yourself or others if you operate the wind screen while driving.

Install or remove the wind screen only when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

If the wind screen is not properly engaged and the fastening levers are not folded outwards, it could become detached while driving. There is a risk of accident and injury.

Make sure that you push in the wind screen up to the locking point and then fold the fastening levers outwards.

Install or remove the wind screen only when the soft top is open. You could otherwise damage the wind screen or the vehicle interior.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wind screens which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Soft top (Roadster)

Opening and closing

The wind screen protects against wind when driving with the soft top open. It is secured between the roll bars.

The wind screen is in a bag on the tank partition wall in the trunk.

Open the trunk.

Detach wind screen bag : from four press-studs ; on the tank partition wall.

Remove the wind screen from wind screen bag :.

Attach wind screen bag : to the tank partition wall again.

To install: fold both fastening levers ; inwards in the direction of the arrow.

Push wind screen : into the recess between the roll bars up to the locking

point.

Fold both fastening levers ; outwards.

To remove: fold both fastening levers ; inwards in the direction of the arrow.

Pull wind screen : upward.

Detach the wind screen bag, remove it from the trunk and put the wind screen back into it.

Attach the wind screen bag to the tank partition wall in the trunk again.

Soft top (Roadster)

Opening and closing

Problems with the soft top

Problem Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The soft top will not open or close.

Key position 1 is not selected.

Select key position 1 using the Start/Stop button.

The brake pedal has not been depressed with the vehicle stationary.

Depress the brake pedal.

The soft-top mechanism or control system is defective.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The soft top has been opened and closed several times in a row. The soft-top drive has been deactivated automatically for safety reasons.

You can open and close the soft top again after approximately ten minutes.

Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.

Repeat the opening or closing procedure.

Soft top (Roadster)

Opening and closing

Useful information .............................. 82

Correct driver's seat position ............ 82

Seats .................................................... 83

Steering wheel .................................... 86

Mirrors ................................................. 87

Memory function ................................. 89

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information

Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 22).

Correct driver's seat position

Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment (Y page 83).

Make sure that seat = is adjusted properly.

Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 84)

When adjusting the seat, make sure that:

you are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible.

you are sitting in a normal upright position.

you can fasten the seat belt properly.

you have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position.

you have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported.

you can depress the pedals properly.

Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment (Y page 86).

Make sure that steering wheel : is adjusted properly.

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 86)

When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that:

you can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.

you can move your legs freely.

you can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly.

Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts (Y page 47).

Check whether you have fastened seat belt ; properly (Y page 49).

The seat belt should:

fit snugly across your body

be routed across the middle of your shoulder

be routed in your pelvic area across the hip joints

Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors (Y page 87) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions.

Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 89).

Correct driver's seat position

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats

Important safety notes

WARNING

In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, the following must be done before the vehicle is put into motion:

seat adjustment

steering wheel adjustment

rear-view mirror adjustment

fastening of seat belts

WARNING

In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before setting the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

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 travel 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. This 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

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

Observe the following points:

adjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

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.

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.

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

The electrically adjustable 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

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 section "Children in the vehicle".

To avoid damage to the seats and the seat

heating, observe the following information:

do not spill any liquids on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.

if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not to be used to dry the seats.

Seats

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

clean the seat covers as recommended; see the "Interior care" section.

do not transport heavy loads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.

when the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats.

When you move the seats, make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats and the objects.

Seat adjustment

Backrest angle

;

Seat fore-and-aft adjustment

Seat cushion angle

Seat height

You can store the seat settings using the memory function (Y page 89).

Adjusting the lumbar support

You can adjust the contour of the seat so as to provide optimum support for your back.

To adjust the upper back support

;

To adjust the contour of the backrest in the lumbar region

To adjust the lateral structure and support of the seat

Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop button.

If, after a certain amount of time, the seat no longer has the desired contour, repeat the adjustment.

Switching the seat heating on/off

Switching on/off

WARNING

Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures. The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly.

The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.

If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off.

Seats

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes.

The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.

The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.

Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop button.

To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.

To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat heating

The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on.

Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch back on automatically.

AIRSCARF (Roadster)

WARNING

Very hot air can flow out of the AIRSCARF vents in the head restraints when AIRSCARF is in operation. This can cause burns on unprotected skin near the AIRSCARF vents. Make sure that you reduce the heater output in time.

The AIRSCARF function warms the head and neck area of vehicle occupants with warm air. The warm air flows out of the holes in the head restraints.

The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.

Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

To activate: press button :. Three red indicator lamps in the button light

up. The blower starts up after a preheating phase of seven seconds.

Press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.

To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.

You can use the adjustable fins on the head restraint to adjust the height of the current of air blown out according to your height.

Make sure that there are no objects covering the intake grille on the back of the driver's seat backrest.

The blower continues running for seven seconds to cool down the heating elements.

Seats

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

If the battery voltage is too low, AIRSCARF

may switch off.

Steering wheel

Important safety notes

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving 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.

Adjusting the steering wheel

To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment)

;

To adjust the steering wheel height

i Other topics:

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 86)

Storing settings (Y page 89)

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

Important safety notes

The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier.

You can activate and deactivate the EASYENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer (Y page 156).

WARNING

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 the memory position switch.

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.

WARNING

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.

Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active

The steering wheel swings upwards when you:

remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock

open the driver's door with the KEYLESSGO start function in position 1

open the driver's door and the SmartKey is in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock

The steering wheel only moves upwards if it has not already reached the upper end stop.

Steering wheel

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Position of the steering wheel for driving

The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when:

the driver's door is closed.

you press the Start/Stop button once.

When you close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, the steering wheel is also automatically moved to the previously set position.

The last position of the steering wheel is stored after each manual setting or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 89).

Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature

If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is triggered in an accident, the steering column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened. This occurs irrespective of the position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants.

The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is activated in the on-board computer.

Mirrors

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare switch : forwards or back.

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

WARNING

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.

The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision.

The exterior mirrors are heated automatically if the rear window defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low. Mirror heating lasts up to 10 minutes.

You can also heat up the exterior mirrors manually by switching on the rear window defroster.

Select SmartKey position 1 or 2 with the Start/Stop button.

Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exterior mirror.

The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red.

The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button = as long

as the indicator lamp is lit.

Press adjustment button = up, down, or to the left or right until you have adjusted

Mirrors

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

the exterior mirror to the desired position. You should have a good overview of traffic conditions.

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically

Select SmartKey position 1 or 2 with the Start/Stop button.

Briefly press button ?. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.

Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while the vehicle is in motion, as they may otherwise vibrate.

If you are driving faster than 30 mph (47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.

Setting the exterior mirrors

If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the on-board computer (Y page 156).

Select SmartKey position 1 using the Start/Stop button.

Briefly press button ?.

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically

If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 156):

the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.

the exterior mirrors fold out again automatically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or frontpassenger door.

The mirrors do not fold out if they have

been folded in manually.

Exterior mirror pushed out of position

If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows:

Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror

into the correct position manually.

Vehicles with electrically folding exterior mirrors: press and hold mirror-

folding button until you hear a click and then the mirrors engage in position (Y page 88). The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 87).

Automatic anti-glare mirrors

WARNING

If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic antiglare function will not operate.

Incident light could then blind you. This may distract you from the traffic conditions and, as a result, you may cause an accident.

The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into antiglare mode if the following conditions are met simultaneously:

the ignition is switched on and

incident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear-view mirror.

Mirrors

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged.

Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side

Setting and storing the parking position

You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position.

Select SmartKey position 2 with the Start/ Stop button.

Press button ; for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side.

Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the preset parking position.

Use adjustment button = to adjust the exterior mirror to a position that allows you

to see the rear wheel and the curb. The parking position is stored.

If you shift the transmission to another position, the exterior mirror on the frontpassenger side returns to the driving position.

Calling up a stored parking position setting

Select SmartKey position 2 with the Start/ Stop button.

Adjust the exterior mirror on the frontpassenger side with the corresponding button (Y page 87).

Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position:

as soon as you exceed a speed of 6 mph (10 km/h)

about ten seconds after you have disengaged reverse gear

if you press button : for the exterior mirror on the driver's side

Memory function

Storing settings

WARNING

Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people.

The following settings are stored as a single memory preset:

seat and backrest position

driver's side: steering wheel position

driver's side: position of the exterior mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides

Memory function

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Select SmartKey position 2 with the Start/ Stop button.

Adjust the seat (Y page 84).

On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel (Y page 86) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 87).

Press memory button M and one of the storage position buttons 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected preset position. A tone sounds when the settings have been completed.

Calling up a stored setting

Press and hold the relevant storage position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.

The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button.

Memory function

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information .............................. 92

Exterior lighting .................................. 92

Interior lighting ................................... 95

Replacing bulbs ................................... 96

Windshield wipers .............................. 97

Lights and windshield wipers

Useful information

Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 22).

Exterior lighting

Important safety notes

For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations.

Notes on driving abroad

Converting to symmetrical low beam when driving abroad: switch the headlamps

to symmetrical low beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to the country where the vehicle is registered. This prevents glare to oncoming traffic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the road.

Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries.

Converting to asymmetrical low beam after returning: have the headlamps

converted back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as possible after crossing the border again.

Setting the exterior lighting

Setting options

Exterior lighting can be set using:

the light switch

the combination switch (Y page 94)

the on-board computer (Y page 154)

Light switch

Operation

Left-hand standing lamps

Right-hand standing lamps

Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã

Automatic headlamp mode, controlled by the light sensor

Low-beam/high-beam headlamps

If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.

Turn the light switch to Ã.

The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you:

remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock

open the driver's door with the SmartKey in position 0.

Automatic headlamp mode

WARNING

When the light switch is set to Ã, the lowbeam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other

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causes of poor visibility due to the weather conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an accident.

In such situations, turn the light switch to L.

The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times.

Ã is the favored light switch setting. The light setting is automatically selected according to the brightness of the ambient light (exception: poor visibility due to weather conditions such as fog, snow or spray):

SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.

With the engine running: if you have activated the daytime running lamps function via the on-board computer, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps and parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.

Only for Canada:

The daytime running lamps improve the visibility of your vehicle during the day. The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.

When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes.

When the engine is running, the vehicle is stationary and in high ambient light: if you turn the light switch to T, you turn on the daytime running lamps and parking lamps.

If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.

USA only:

The daytime running lamps improve the visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the daytime running lamps function must be switched on using the on-board computer (Y page 154).

If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to T or L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.

In the USA, the daytime running lamps are

deactivated upon delivery from the factory.

To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to Ã.

Low-beam headlamps

WARNING

When the light switch is set to Ã, the lowbeam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to the weather conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an accident.

In such situations, turn the light switch to L.

Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps switch on when the ignition is switched on and the light switch is set to the L position. This is a particularly useful function in the event of rain and fog.

To switch on the low-beam headlamps:

turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

Turn the light switch to L. The green L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

Parking lamps

If the battery has been excessively discharged, the parking lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start. Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according to legal standards. Avoid the

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continuous use of the T parking lamps for several hours. If possible, switch on the X right or the W left standing lamp.

To switch on: turn light switch to T.

Standing lamps

Switching on the standing lamps ensures the corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.

To switch on the standing lamps: the SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in position 0.

Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the vehicle).

Combination switch

Turn signal

High-beam headlamps

;

Right turn signal

High-beam flasher

Left turn signal

To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?.

The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.

To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?.

High-beam headlamps

To switch on the high-beam headlamps:

turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

Turn the light switch to L or Ã.

Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.

In the Ã position, the high-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running.

The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high-beam headlamps are switched on.

To switch off the high-beam headlamps: move the combination switch

back to its normal position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

High-beam flasher

To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.

Pull the combination switch briefly in the direction of arrow =.

Hazard warning lamps

Exterior lighting

Lights and windshield wipers

The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if:

an air bag is deployed

the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a standstill.

To switch on the hazard warning lamps:

press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on

a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.

To switch off the hazard warning lamps: press button :.

The hazard warning lamps switch off automatically if the vehicle exceeds a speed of 6 mph(10 km/h) again after a full brake application.

The hazard warning lamps still operate if

the ignition is switched off.

Headlamp cleaning system

The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is operated five times (Y page 97) while the lights are on and the engine is running. When you switch off the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.

Headlamps fogged up on the inside

The headlamps may fog up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity.

Drive with the headlamps switched on. The level of moisture diminishes, depending on the length of the journey and the weather conditions (humidity and temperature).

If the level of moisture does not diminish:

Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Interior lighting

Overview of interior lighting

Overhead control panel

| Switches the automatic interior lighting control on/off

;

p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off

c Switches the interior lighting on/off

p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off

Interior lighting control

General notes

In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time unless the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

Automatic interior lighting control

To activate/deactivate: press the | button. When the automatic interior lighting control is activated, the button is flush with the overhead control panel.

The interior lighting automatically switches on if you:

unlock the vehicle

open a door

remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock

Interior lighting

Lights and windshield wipers

The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer (Y page 155).

Manual interior lighting control

To switch the interior lighting on/off:

press the c button.

To switch the reading lamps on/off:

press the p button.

Crash-responsive emergency lighting

The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

To switch off the crash-responsive emergency lighting: press the hazard

warning lamp button.

Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the key.

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes

Xenon bulbs

DANGER

Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical contacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.

Never touch the parts or the electrical contacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs, you can recognize this by the following: the cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves from the top to the bottom and back again when you start the engine. For this to be

observed, the lights must be switched on before starting the engine.

Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.

Other bulbs

WARNING

Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you could burn yourself on these components. There is a risk of injury.

Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.

There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot replace. Replace only the bulbs listed (Y page 97). Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself changed at a qualified specialist workshop.

If you require assistance changing bulbs, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with your bare hands. Even minor contamination can burn into the glass surface and reduce the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lintfree cloth or only touch the base of the bulb when installing.

Only use bulbs of the correct type.

If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.

Changing the front bulbs

You cannot replace the bulbs at the front yourself. Contact a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that

Replacing bulbs

Lights and windshield wipers

you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.

Changing the rear bulbs

License plate lamp

The only rear bulbs you can change are the W 5 W license plate lamp bulbs.

Switch off the lights.

Lever lamp housing : out of the frame using a screwdriver.

Unscrew the bulb holder from the lamp housing and pull out the bulb.

Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder and screw the bulb holder into the lamp housing.

Press the lamp housing back into the frame until it engages.

Windshield wipers

Switching the windshield wipers on/ off

WARNING

The windshield will not longer be wiped properly if the wiper blades are worn. This could prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.

Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry.

If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax or other residues may be the reason for this. Clean the windshield using washer fluid after washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.

Combination switch

$ Windshield wiper off

Ä Intermittent wipe, low

Å Intermittent wipe, high

° Continuous wipe, slow

¯ Continuous wipe, fast

í Single wipe/ î To wipe the

windshield using washer fluid

Switch on the ignition.

Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position.

Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to optical influences and the windshield becoming dirty in dry weather conditions, the windshield wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield.

Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.

Rain sensor set to high sensitivity.

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For this reason, you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather.

In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate wiping frequency is set automatically according to the intensity of the rain. In the Å position, the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä position, causing the windshield wipers to wipe more frequently.

Replacing the wiper blades

Important safety notes

WARNING

The wiper arms could start moving and cause an injury if you leave the windshield wipers switched on.

Remove the key from the ignition lock before replacing the wiper blades.

To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the wiper.

Never open the hood if a windshield wiper arm has been folded away from the windshield.

Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windshield.

Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade. If you release the windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield may be damaged by the force of the impact.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades replaced by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Replacing the wiper blades

Removing the wiper blades Moving the wiper arm to a vertical

position

Switch off the engine.

Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

Set the windshield wiper to the ° position.

Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until the windshield wipers start.

When the wiper arms have reached a vertical position, press the Start/Stop button.

Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield until it engages.

Set the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm.

Removing the wiper blades

Remove the wiper blade from the retainer on the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow.

Installing the wiper blades

Slide the new wiper blade into the retainer on the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the arrow.

Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm.

Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.

Windshield wipers

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