Mercedes Benz S350 2006, S430 4MATIC 2006, S500 2006, S500 4MATIC 2006, S55 AMG 2006 Owner Manual

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Operator’s Manual

S-Class

2205842797

Order No. 6515 2190 13 Part No. 220 584 27 97 USA Edition B 2006

Operator’s Manual S-Class

S350 S430 S 430 4MATIC S500 S 500 4MATIC S55AMG S600 S65AMG

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

앫 Please read this manual carefully, then

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

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

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

앫 Please follow the recommendations

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

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

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

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

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Change of address or ownership.... 12

Operating your vehicle outside

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information regarding electronic

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

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

Cockpit................................................. 22

Instrument cluster ................................ 24

Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26

Center console ..................................... 27

Upper part ...................................... 27

Lower part ...................................... 28

Overhead control panel ........................ 29

Door control panel................................ 30

Getting started................................... 31

Unlocking ............................................. 32

Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33

Starter switch positions .................. 34

Adjusting .............................................. 37

Seats .............................................. 37

Steering wheel ................................ 40

Mirrors............................................ 41

Driving.................................................. 43

Fastening the seat belts ................. 43

Starting the engine ......................... 46

Parking brake ................................. 48

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

Switching on headlamps ................. 50

Turn signals .................................... 51

Windshield wipers........................... 52

Problems while driving.................... 54

Parking and locking .............................. 55

Parking brake ................................. 56

Switching off headlamps................. 57

Turning off the engine..................... 57

Locking ........................................... 58

Contents

Safety and Security........................... 59

Occupant safety................................... 60

Air bags .......................................... 61

Seat belts ....................................... 67

Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE

Children in the vehicle .................... 71

Override switch for rear

passenger compartment ................ 77

Panic alarm .......................................... 78

Activating ....................................... 78

Deactivating ................................... 78

Driving safety systems......................... 79

ABS ................................................ 79

BAS ................................................ 80

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

Anti-theft systems................................ 85

Immobilizer..................................... 85

Anti-theft alarm system.................. 86

Tow-away alarm ............................. 88

)................................... 70

.............................................. 81

..... 84

Controls in detail............................... 91

Locking and unlocking......................... 92

SmartKey ....................................... 92

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 96

Opening the doors

from the inside ............................. 102

Opening the trunk ........................ 103

Closing the trunk.......................... 105

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 111

Power closing assist for doors

and trunk lid................................. 112

Automatic central locking ............ 112

Locking and unlocking

from the inside ............................. 113

Seats ................................................. 114

Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 114

Removing and installing front

seat head restraints ..................... 116

Rear seats .................................... 117

Rear seat head restraints ............. 120

Lumbar support............................ 122

Multicontour backrest* ................ 122

Drive-dynamic seat* .................... 124

Seat heating* ............................... 125

Seat ventilation* .......................... 127

Memory function ............................... 128

Storing positions into memory ..... 129

Recalling positions from memory. 129 Storing exterior rear view

mirror parking position ................ 130

Lighting ............................................. 131

Exterior lamp switch .................... 131

Combination switch ..................... 135

Hazard warning flasher ................ 136

Interior lighting ............................ 137

Courtesy lighting .......................... 139

Door entry lamps ......................... 139

Trunk lighting ............................... 139

Instrument cluster ............................. 140

Instrument cluster illumination .... 140

Coolant temperature gauge ......... 141

Trip odometer .............................. 141

Tachometer.................................. 142

Outside temperature indicator ..... 142

Clock............................................ 142

Control system .................................. 143

Multifunction display.................... 143

Multifunction steering wheel........ 144

Menus .......................................... 146

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

AUDIO menu ................................ 148

Contents

CD changer* operating mode ...... 151

TEL menu* ................................... 153

NAVI menu ................................... 155

Distronic* menu........................... 156

Trip computer menu..................... 157

Vehicle status message

memory menu .............................. 159

Settings menu .............................. 160

Automatic transmission..................... 173

Gear selector lever position ......... 175

Driving tips................................... 177

Gear ranges ................................. 178

Automatic shift program .............. 179

Gear selector lever one-touch

gearshifting .................................. 180

Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting S 55 AMG

and S 65 AMG.............................. 181

Manual shift program S 55 AMG

and S 65 AMG.............................. 183

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 185

Good visibility ..................................... 186

Headlamp cleaning system*

(Standard on S 500, S 600,

S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG)............. 186

Rear view mirrors.......................... 186

Power folding exterior rear

view mirrors .................................. 188

Sun visors ..................................... 190

Rear window sunshade ................. 191

Rear side window sunshade*........ 191

Automatic climate control .................. 192

Deactivating the climate

control system .............................. 195

Setting the temperature................ 195

Adjusting air distribution............... 196

Adjusting air volume ..................... 197

Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 197

Defrosting ..................................... 197

Air recirculation mode .................. 198

Charcoal filter ............................... 200

Rear window defroster.................. 201

Air conditioning............................. 202

Residual heat and ventilation ........ 202

Ventilated storage compartment.. 203 Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents ...................... 204

Rear passenger compartment

climate control*............................ 205

Power windows .................................. 208

Opening and closing the power

windows........................................ 208

Synchronizing the power

windows........................................ 210

Summer opening feature .............. 210

Convenience closing feature......... 211

Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 212

Opening and closing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 212

Synchronizing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 214

Driving systems.................................. 215

Cruise control ............................... 215

Distronic* ..................................... 218

Airmatic ........................................ 229

Active Body Control (ABC)* .......... 232

Parktronic system*

(Parking assist) ............................. 235

Contents

Loading .............................................. 239

Roof rack*.................................... 239

Loading instructions ..................... 240

Cargo tie-down hooks .................. 240

Useful features .................................. 241

Vanity mirrors............................... 241

Storage compartments................. 242

Cup holders .................................. 248

Ashtrays ....................................... 249

Cigarette lighters.......................... 250

Heated steering wheel* (except S 55 AMG and

S 65 AMG).................................... 252

Telephone*................................... 253

Tele Aid ........................................ 254

Garage door opener ..................... 263

Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 269

Operation ......................................... 271

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 272

Driving instructions............................ 273

Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 273

Drinking and driving ..................... 273

Pedals .......................................... 273

Power assistance ......................... 273

Brakes .......................................... 274

Driving off .................................... 276

Parking......................................... 276

Tires ............................................. 277

Hydroplaning................................ 277

Tire traction.................................. 278

Tire speed rating .......................... 278

Winter driving instructions ........... 279

Standing water ............................. 280

Passenger compartment .............. 281

Driving abroad.............................. 281

Control and operation of

radio transmitters ........................ 281

Catalytic converter ....................... 282

Emission control .......................... 282

Coolant temperature .................... 283

At the gas station .............................. 284

Refueling...................................... 284

Check regularly and before

a long trip..................................... 285

Engine compartment ......................... 287

Hood ............................................ 287

Engine oil ..................................... 288

Transmission fluid level ................ 293

Active Body Control* (ABC*)

fluid level ..................................... 293

Coolant level ................................ 294

Battery ......................................... 295

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*......... 296

Tires and wheels................................ 297

Important guidelines .................... 297

Tire care and maintenance........... 298

Direction of rotation..................... 300

Loading the vehicle ...................... 300

Recommended tire

inflation pressure ......................... 306

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 308

Tire labeling ................................. 313

Load identification ....................... 317

Contents

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................. 318

Maximum tire load ....................... 319

Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320 Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 320

Tire ply material ........................... 322

Tire and loading terminology ........ 323

Rotating tires ............................... 326

Winter driving .................................... 327

Winter tires .................................. 327

Block heater (Canada only) .......... 328

Snow chains................................. 328

Maintenance...................................... 329

Clearing the maintenance

service indicator........................... 330

Maintenance service

term exceeded ............................. 330

Calling up the maintenance

service indicator........................... 330

Resetting the maintenance

service indicator........................... 331

Vehicle care....................................... 332

Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 332

Practical hints .................................. 339

What to do if …? ................................. 340

Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 340

Lamp in center console................. 348

Vehicle status messages

in the multifunction display ........... 349

Where will I find ...? ............................ 384

First aid kit.................................... 384

Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,

luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 384

Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 388

Unlocking the vehicle.................... 388

Locking the vehicle ....................... 389

Fuel filler flap ................................ 390

Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 391

Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 391

Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 392

SmartKey ...................................... 392

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 393

Replacing bulbs .................................. 394

Bulbs............................................. 395

Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 397

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 399

Replacing wiper blades ...................... 401

Removing wiper blades ................. 401

Installing wiper blades .................. 402

Flat tire............................................... 403

Preparing the vehicle .................... 403

Mounting the spare wheel ............ 403

Battery ............................................... 408

Disconnecting the battery ............ 409

Removing the battery ................... 409

Charging and reinstalling

the battery .................................... 409

Reconnecting the battery ............. 410

Jump starting...................................... 411

Towing the vehicle.............................. 413

Installing towing eye bolt .............. 415

Fuses.................................................. 416

Aids for replacing fuses ................ 416

Fuse boxes in passenger

compartment ................................ 417

Fuse boxes in engine

compartment ................................ 418

Contents

Technical data.................................. 419

Parts service ...................................... 420

Warranty coverage ............................. 421

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet...................... 421

Identification labels............................ 422

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 423

S 350/S 430/S 430 4MATIC/

S 500/ S 500 4MATIC ................. 423

S 55 AMG ..................................... 423

S 600 and S 65 AMG.................... 423

Engine................................................ 424

Rims and tires .................................... 426

Same size tires ............................. 428

Mixed size tires ............................ 430

Spare wheel ................................. 431

Electrical system................................ 432

Main dimensions and weights............ 433

Main dimensions .......................... 433

Weights ........................................ 433

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 434

Capacities .................................... 434

Engine oils.................................... 437

Engine oil additives ...................... 437

Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 437

Brake fluid.................................... 437

Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 438

Fuel requirements ........................ 438

Gasoline additives ........................ 439

Coolants....................................... 439

Windshield and headlamp

washer system ............................. 442

Technical terms............................... 443

Index................................................. 451

왔

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

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

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

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

Introduction

Product information

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

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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

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

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

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

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

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Ce nter w ill be glad to info r m you of correc t care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

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

앫 New Car Limited Warranty

앫 Emission System Warranty

앫 Emission Performance Warranty

앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

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

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws)

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approx. 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 mal-

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

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

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

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

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Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

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

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

Roadside Assistance

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

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

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

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

Change of address or ownership

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

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

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

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

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

앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-

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

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-

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

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

In the USA:

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

In Canada:

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

Introduction

Where to find it

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

At a glance

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

Getting started

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

Safety and Security

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

Controls in detail

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

Operation

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

Practical hints

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

Technical data

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

Indexes

The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.

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

The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:

앫 this Operator’s Manual

앫 the Maintenance Booklet

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

왔 Symbols

Registered trademarks®:

ESP

and PRE-SAFE® are registered trade-

marks of DaimlerChrysler.

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

* Optional equipment is identified

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

Warning! G

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

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

Introduction

Symbols

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing

in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

컄 Page This symbol tells you where to

look for further information on a topic.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.

-> In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions.

DISPLAY

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

Introduction

Operating safety

Warning! G

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

See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

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

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

Warning! G

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

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

Proper use of the vehicle

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

앫 the safety precautions in this manual

앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations

앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning! G

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

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Problems with your vehicle

왔 Problems with your vehicle

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

In the USA:

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

In Canada:

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

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Reporting safety defects

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

Reporting safety defects

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Vehicle data recording

왔 Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)

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

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

앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee

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

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

앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.

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

At a glance

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

At a glance

Cockpit

At a glance

Cockpit

Item Page

1 Combination switch

앫 Turn signals

앫 Windshield wipers

앫 High beam

2 Cruise control lever

앫 Cruise control

앫 Distronic*

135

222

215

218

3 Instrument cluster 24

4 Multifunction steering

wheel

5 Steering wheel gearshift

181 control (S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG only)

Item Page

6 Lever for voice control sys-

tem*, see separate operating instructions

7 Front Parktronic* warning

235

indicator for right front area

8 Overhead control panel 29

9 Glove box lock 242

a Glove box lid release 242

b Glove box 242

c Center console 27, 28

d Starter switch 34

e Horn

Item Page

f Steering wheel adjustment

stalk

Heated steering wheel*

252

g Parking brake pedal 48

h Hood lock release 287

j Parking brake release 48

k Door control panel 30

l Exterior lamp switch 131

m Headlamp washer button* 186

n Front Parktronic* warning

235

indicator for left front area

At a glance

Instrument cluster

At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

1 Coolant temperature gauge 141

2 Fuel gauge with fuel tank

343

reserve warning lamp

3 L Left turn signal

indicator lamp

K Right turn signal

indicator lamp

4 Speedometer with:

v Electronic Stability

Program (ESP

)

345

warning lamp

l Distance warning

344

lamp

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

5 Tachometer 142

Item Page

6 Right display with:

< Seat belt telltale 345

A High beam headlamp

indicator lamp

- Antilock Brake

340 System (ABS) indicator lamp

7 J Reset button 140

8 Display with:

앫 Gear selector lever

174

position

앫 Program mode 174

앫 Digital clock

(see COMAND operating instructions)

9 Multifunction display with:

앫 Trip odometer 141

앫 Main odometer 141

Item Page

a Outside temperature

indicator

b Left display with:

1 Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp

; Brake warning lamp,

USA only

3 Brake warning lamp,

Canada only

? Engine malfunction in-

dicator lamp, USA only

± Engine malfunction in-

dicator lamp, Canada only

H Tire inflation pressure

warning lamp

c Knob for instrument cluster il-

lumination

142

347

341

342

346

140

At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Item Page

1 Multifunction display 143

Operating control system 143

2 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume: Press button

æ up/to increase

ç down/to decrease

3 Telephone*:

Press button

s to take a call

to dial a call

t to end a call

to reject an incoming call

144

153

Item Page

4 Menu systems:

Press button

è for next menu

ÿ for previous menu

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button

j for next display

k for previous display

144

왔 Center console

Upper part

Item Page

1 Switch for rear window sun-

191

shade

2 Parktronic* deactivation

238

button

3 Airmatic or Active Body

232

Control (ABC)* button

4 Level control button 234

5 Central locking switch 113

Anti-theft alarm system indi-

cator lamp

6 Hazard warning flasher

136

on/off switch

At a glance

Center console

Item Page

7 Central unlocking switch 113

8 Electronic Stability Program

(ESP

) control switch

9 Rear seat head restraints,

switch for folding down

a Tow-away alarm switch 88

b COMAND system (see

separate operating instructions)

c Automatic climate control 205

d Cover of:

앫 Ashtray

120

249

앫 Lighter

250

At a glance

Center console

Lower part

Item Page

1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button

2 Gear selector lever for

automatic transmission

3 Front passenger front

air bag off indicator lamp

4 Thumbwheel for setting dis-

tance in Distronic*

5 Distance warning function*

on/off button

6 Lower storage compart-

ments

7 Program mode selector for

automatic transmission

225

179

왔 Overhead control panel

Item Page

1 Left reading lamp on/off 138

2 Rear interior lighting on/off 138

3 Right reading lamp on/off 138

4 Interior lighting control 137

5 Tilt/sliding sunroof 212

6 Hands-free microphone for

Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone*, and voice control system* (see separate operating instructions)

7 Garage door opener 263

8 Rear view mirror 41

9 Tele Aid (emergency call

system) button

254

256

At a glance

Overhead control panel

At a glance

Door control panel

Item Page

1 Door handle 102

2 Memory function (for stor-

ing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings)

3 Seat heating*

Seat ventilation*

4 Seat adjustment 38

128

125

127

Item Page

5 Exterior mirror adjustment

Mirror folding function

6 Switches for opening/clos-

ing front door windows

7 Override switch for rear pas-

senger compartment

8 Switches for opening/clos-

ing rear windows

9 Remote trunk lid switch 104

41,

186

189

208

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Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

Getting started

Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here.

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

Unlocking with the SmartKey

SmartKey with remote control

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

컄 page 78)

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the

SmartKey.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

For more information, see “SmartKey” (

컄 page 92).

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Unlocking

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*

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

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

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Grasp an outside door handle.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function.

왘 Get in the vehicle.

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

컄 page 96).

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Starter switch positions

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

SmartKey

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

sumers, such as seat adjustment

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

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

컄 page 340).

3 Starting position

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

The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

Starter switch

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Unlocking

If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged.

앫 Check the battery and charge it if

necessary (

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 411).

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

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

컄 page 408).

컄 page 46).

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions.

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

The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

1 USA only 2 Canada only

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

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress the brake pedal.

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Position 0

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

Position 1

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once.

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

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

앫 once again, the ignition (position 2)

is switched on

앫 twice, the power supply is again

switched off

Ignition (or position 2)

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

twice.

This supplies power for all electrical consumers.

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

컄 page 340).

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off.

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

컄 page 47).

왔 Adjusting

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Adjusting

Warning! G

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

Seats

Warning! G

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

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back 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 belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body.

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

Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

컄 page 43).

Warning! G

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

Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

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

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

system installed in the ve-

TM1

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

Seat adjustment

The seat adjustment switches are located on the front doors.

1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat cushion depth 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment 6 Seat backrest tilt

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).

왘 Open the respective door.

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in the direction of arrow 5.

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

When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.

The memory function ( you store the setting for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.

컄 page 128) lets

Seat cushion tilt

왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat cushion depth

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in the direction of arrow 4 until your legs are supported comfortably.

Seat backrest tilt

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in the direction of arrow 6 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height

왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 2.

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Head restraint height

왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 1.

Warning! G

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

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

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

Head restraint tilt

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint.

왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the

head restraint cushion.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

For more information, see “Seats” (

컄 page 114).

The feature below is deactivated at the factory for U.S. vehicles. If you wish to have it activated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The front passenger seat head restraint automatically lowers after a few seconds when the front passenger seat is not occupied. This improves the driver’s outward view as well as the forward view from the rear passenger compartment.

When the front passenger seat is occupied again, the front passenger head restraint returns to the last set position within a few seconds.

If the front passenger seat was moved fore or aft while not being occupied, the front passenger seat head restraint returns to a position that corresponds best with the seat’s axial position when the seat is occupied again.

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Adjusting

Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment

The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is

Warning! G

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

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

Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

located on the steering column (lower left).

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

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).

왘 Open the driver’s door.

Adjusting steering column in or out

왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc-

tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow.

Adjusting steering column up or down

왘 Move the stalk up or down in the direc-

tion of arrow 2.

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

The memory function (컄 page 128) lets you store settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position.

For more information, see “Heated steering wheel* (except S 55 AMG and S65AMG)” (

컄 page 252).

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Mirrors

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

Warning! G

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

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

Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.

Interior rear view mirror

왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 186).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning! G

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

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Adjusting

The buttons are located on the driver’s door.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-

ror button

3 Adjustment button

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).

왘 Press button 1 for the left mirror or

button 2 for the right mirror.

왘 Push adjustment button 3 up, down,

left, or right according to the desired setting.

For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), see “Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out manually” (

컄 page 189).

The memory function (컄 page 128) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the setting for the steering wheel and the seat position.

At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically.

For more information, see “Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically” (

컄 page 188).

왔 Driving

Warning! G

Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.

Fastening the seat belts

Warning! G

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

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

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

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

컄 page 60).

Warning! G

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

system installed in the ve-

TM1

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

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

컄 page 64).

1 Release button 2 Buckle 3 Latch plate

왘 Pull the seat belt smoothly from the

seat belt outlet.

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왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt

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

왘 Push latch plate 3 into buckle 2 until

it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Proper use of seat belts

앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening.

앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder

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

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

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

앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-

right position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-

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

앫 Check your seat belt during travel to

make sure that it is properly positioned.

앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted

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

Warning! G

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

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

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

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

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

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Driving

Starting the engine Automatic transmission

Warning! G

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

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

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission

P Park position with gear selector lever

lock

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position

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

컄 page 173).

Starting with the SmartKey

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress accelerator.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (

컄 page 34).

You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically.

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

컄 page 57).

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Starting with KEYLESS-GO*

Warning! G

As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in y our vehi cle , th e veh icl e ca n be s tar ted . Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine.

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

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

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

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

1 USA only

2 Canada only

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Depress the brake pedal during the

starting procedure. Do not depress accelerator.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once.

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

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

컄 page 57).

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Starting difficulties

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

왘 If you are starting the engine with the

SmartKey: Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure.

왘 If you are starting the engine with

KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.

왘 Start the engine with the SmartKey as

radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.

왘 Repeat the starting procedure

(

컄 page 46). Remember that extended

starting attempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 411).

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

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

Parking brake

1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle

Warning! G

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

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling

handle 2.

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

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왘 Depress the brake pedal.

왘 Move gear selector lever to position D

or R.

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

In order to avoid damaging the transmission,

앫 wait for the gear selection process

to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

앫 place the gear selector lever in

position P or R only when the vehicle is stopped.

왘 Release the brake pedal.

왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal.

Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.

If you hear a warning signal and the message:

RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake.

Release the parking brake.

After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier.

Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine.

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Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

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

You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system (

컄 page 168).

For more information, see “Driving instructions” (

컄 page 273).

Switching on headlamps

Low beam headlamps

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

Exterior lamp switch

1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on

왘 Turn the switch to B.

The green indicator lamp C in the exterior lamp switch comes on.

For more information, see “Exterior lamp switch” (

컄 page 131).

High beam

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

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

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Driving

왘 Push combination switch in the direc-

tion of arrow 1.

The high beam headlamps are switched on. The high beam headlamp indicator A in the tachometer comes on.

For more information, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 131).

Turn signals

The combination switch is located on the

left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 Turn signals, right

2 Turn signals, left

왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or

down 2.

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

컄 page 24).

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements.

To signal minor directional changes, e.g. passing or changing lanes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal flashes three times.

Getting started

Driving

Windshield wipers

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

Combination switch

1 Single wipe

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

2 Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).

Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with windshield washer fluid (

Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Turn the combination switch to the de-

sired position depending on the intensity of the rain.

0 Windshield wipers off

I Intermittent wiping (interval depen-

dent on wetness of windshield)

II Normal wiper speed

III Fast wiper speed

컄 page 53).

Intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield. Pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor.

Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result.

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Intermittent wiping

왘 Set the wiper switch to position I.

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened.

Single wipe

왘 Press the combination switch briefly in

the direction of arrow 1.

The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Press switch in the direction of

arrow 1 past the resistance point.

The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid.

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

컄 page 296).

If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately.

앫 For safety reasons, stop the vehicle

in a safe location,

앫 turn off the engine by turning

the SmartKey to position 0 and withdraw SmartKey from starter switch

앫 turn off the engine by pressing

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

컄 page 35) and open

before attempting to remove any blockage.

앫 Remove blockage.

앫 Turn the windshield wipers on

again.

If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I,

앫 set the combination switch to the

next highest wiper speed

앫 have the windshield wipers

checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

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Driving

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires

앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.

앫 The engine electronics may not be op-

erating properly.

앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered

the catalytic converter and damaged it.

왘 Give very little gas.

왘 Have the problem repaired by an au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

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

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

왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible

and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.

왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-

ant if necessary (

컄 page 294).

Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a warning message in the multifunction display (

컄 page 363).

In case of accident

If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:

왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-

cumstances.

왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-

ties.

If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

If no damage can be determined on the

앫 major assemblies

앫 fuel system

앫 engine mount:

왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.

왔 Parking and locking

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

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With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably hi ghe r de gre e of e ffo rt i s ne ces sar y to bra ke and steer the vehicle.

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

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

앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal.

앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

앫 Move the gear selector lever to

position P.

앫 Slowly release brake pedal.

앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheel towards the road curb.

Getting started

Parking and locking

앫 Turn the SmartKey to starter switch

position 0 and remove, or press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button

컄 page 35).

(

앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock vehicle when leaving.

Getting started

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Parking brake

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1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle

왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.

When the engine is running, the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster illuminates.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the

SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

from the starter switch, take it with you, and

lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-

tended in the vehicle, or with access to an

unlocked vehicle. Children could release the

parking brake and/or move the gear selec-

tor lever from position P, either of which

could result in an accident and/or serious

injury.

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

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

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

컄 page 46).

Getting started

Parking and locking

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M.

For more information, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 131).

Turning off the engine

왘 Place the gear selector lever in

position P.

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

On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the curb.

Turning off with the SmartKey

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

(

컄 page 34) to position 0 and remove

it. The immobilizer is activated.

The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(

컄 page 44).

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

With the SmartKey removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off.

Turning off the engine with

KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Place the gear selector lever in

position P.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button ( gine.

컄 page 35) to shut off the en-

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

컄 page 34).

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(

컄 page 44).

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

If you hear a warning signal, you have either

앫 forgotten to turn off the lights be-

fore opening the driver’s door

앫 tried to turn off the engine while the

gear selector lever is not in P.

Turn off the lights or place the gear selector lever in P.

Getting started

Parking and locking

Locking Locking with the SmartKey

왘 After exiting the vehicle, press the lock

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

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

button ‹ on the SmartKey (

컄 page 32).

With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

For more information, see “SmartKey” (

컄 page 92).

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Locking with KEYLESS-GO*

1 Lock button

왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock

button 1 on an outside door handle or on the trunk lid (

컄 page 101).

With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

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

컄 page 96).

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Panic alarm

Driving safety systems

Anti-theft systems

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Occupant safety

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

The restraint systems are:

앫 Seat belts

앫 Emergency tensioning device

앫 Air bags

앫 Child seats

앫 Child seat recognition

앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children

(LATCH)

앫 Preventive occupant safety

(PRE-SAFE

)

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

For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 71).

The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on

앫 for about four seconds when you turn

the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( then goes out briefly, comes on again and remains lit until you start the engine.

앫 for about four seconds when you start

the engine by turning the SmartKey or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.

컄 page 35) once. It

The 1 indicator lamp remains lit if the SmartKey is turned to position 2 and left there or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is pressed twice. The indicator lamp will go out when you start the engine.

The restraint systems are fully operational if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running.

A malfunction in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp:

앫 fails to extinguish after approximately

four seconds

앫 does not come on at all

앫 comes on after the engine was started

or while driving

For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked.

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For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 347).

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

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

Air bags

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

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

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To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and passenger front to always be in a properly seated position and to wear your seat belts.

For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the seat backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body.

Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye:

앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright

position with your back against the seat backrest.

컄컄

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컄컄

앫 Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possi-

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

앫 Do not lean with your head or chest

close to the steering wheel or dashboard.

앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering

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

앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as

possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

앫 Occupants, especially children, should

never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side air bag inflates.

This could result in serious injuries or death should the air bag be triggered. Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant or child restraint system.

앫 Children 12 years old and under must

never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart

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compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

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.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmart turn off the passenger front air bag. BabySmart side impact air bag.

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

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

(1) Occupants, especially children, should

never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side air bag inflates. This could result in

child restraint which will

will not, however, turn off any

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serious injuries or death should the side air bag be activated.

(2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use

the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under.

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.

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

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

Air bags are designed to activate only in certain frontal (front air bags) impacts, side impacts (side impact and head protection window curtain air bags) which exceed preset thresholds, and in certain rollovers (head protection window curtain air bags). Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection.

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

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

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

Your vehicle was originally equipped with air bags that are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential and severity of injury. It is important for your safety and that of your passengers that you replace deployed air bags and repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants.

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

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앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were

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

앫 Air bags and pyrotechnic emergency

tensioning devices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that was activated must be replaced. PRE-SAFE operated reversible pre-tensioners in addition to the pyrotechnic ETDs.

앫 No modifications of any kind may be

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

has electrically

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

앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

앫 Do not make any modification that could

change the effectiveness of the belts.

앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this

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

앫 Do no t ha ng ite ms such as coat hang ers

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

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

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

앫 Air bag system components will be hot

after the air bag has inflated. Do not touch.

앫 In addition, improper repair work on the

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

앫 For your protection and the protection

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

앫 Given the considerable deployment

speed and the textile structure of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from air bag deployment.

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

Front air bags

1 Driver’s front air bag 2 Passenger front air bag

Driver’s and passenger front air bags are deployed:

앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts

앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact

air bags

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

The passenger front air bag will only be deployed if:

앫 the front passenger seat is occupied

앫 the 58 indicator lamp in the

lower part of the front center console is not lit (

컄 page 73)

앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-

ment threshold

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

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Side impact air bags

1 Side impact air bags

The side impact air bags are deployed:

앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle

앫 independently of the front air bags

The side impact air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.

The front passenger side impact air bag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied.

Window curtain air bags

1 Window curtain air bag

The side window curtain air bags are deployed:

앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle

앫 independently of the front air bags

앫 in certain vehicle rollovers

The side window curtain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.

The window curtain air bags fill up the area indicated by the arrows.

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Seat belts

When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately six seconds when the engine is started.

Always wear your seat belt. All vehicle occupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly.

In addition, applicable motor vehicle safety laws require you to wear seat belts. Even where this is not the case, we strongly recommend that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly.

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

컄 page 43).

For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 71).

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

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more

likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

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

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

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

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

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

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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

앫 Seat belts can only work when used

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

앫 Each occupant should wear their seat

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

occupants in certain frontal (front air bags and ETD) and side (side impact, window curtain air bags and ETD) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in certain rollovers (window curtain air bags and ETD).

앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your

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

앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable

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

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

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

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앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

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

앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a

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

앫 Pregnant women should also use a

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

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

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

Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter

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

The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases:

앫 in frontal or rear-end impact exceeding

a preset severity level

앫 in certain vehicle rollovers

앫 if the restraint systems are operational

and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp (

컄 page 60)

The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the respective front seat belt is fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle).

The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate with or without the respective seat belt fastened.

In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash.

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

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

PRE-SAFE ible pre-tensioners that do not require replacement after activation.

has electrically operated revers-

Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side impact air bag on the front passenger side and, with the seat belt fastened to secure the object, the ETD to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system’s deployment threshold.

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Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt

An automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats and for the rear outer seats (only for vehicles with electrically adjustable rear bench seat* or with individual seats* in the rear) reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use.

Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)

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

system in your car, the

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

앫 You execute an emergency braking ma-

neuver and the Brake Assist System (

컄 page 80) is activated.

앫 The PRE-SAFE

system detects a criti-

cal driving dynamics situation.

In such cases, the following systems are automatically activated:

앫 A front seat belt with the seat belt

buckled is pre-tensioned electrically.

앫 If the occupied front passenger seat or

rear seats are in an unfavorable position, they are adjusted to a better position. Rear seat adjustment occurs only in ve hicles with in dividual s eats* i n the rear.

앫 The tilt/sliding sunroof closes if the ve-

hicle is in a severe skid or is spinning.

The PRE-SAFE® systems are activated in the previously described circumstances only at speeds exceeding 22 mph (35 km/h).

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

You can then adjust the seats and the tilt/sliding sunroof to their previous position.

If the seat belts do not release:

왘 Adjust the backrest or seat slightly to

the rear until the seat belt tension is diminished.

The locking mechanism releases.

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Children in the vehicle

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

앫 Secure the child using an infant or child

restraint appropriate for the age and size of the child.

앫 Make sure the infant or child is proper-

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

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

Infant and child restraint systems

Use only a BabySmart

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

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

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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

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

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

For more information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages, see “Installation of infant and child restraint systems” (

컄 page 74).

For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts (

컄 page 75).

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

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

Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a child restraint lower anchorage system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

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

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

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

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system installed in the ve-

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Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

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 child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until

they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.

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

When the child restraint is not in use, remo ve i t from th e ve hic le o r secure it w ith the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.

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

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BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system

The 58 indicator lamp is located on the lower part of the center console.

1 Indicator lamp

Special BabySmart

compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmart

air bag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front air bag will not deploy.

The 58 indicator lamp 1 located on the lower part of the front center console will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0.

The system does not deactivate the side impact air bag or the emergency tensioning device.

Self-test BabySmart child seat installed

After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (

컄 page 35) once or twice, the 58

indicator lamp comes on for approximately six seconds and then goes out.

If the 58 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an

without special

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 348).

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

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

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

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When using a BabySmart child seat on the front passenger seat, the passenger front air bag will not deploy only if the

58 indicator lamp remains il-

luminated.

Make sure to check the 58 indicator lamp every time you use the special system child seat. Should the indicator lamp go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the

TM1

compatible

58 indicator lamp remains out, do

not use the BabySmart port children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

restraint to trans-

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

58 indicator

Installation of infant and child restraint systems

This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.

1 Cover of top anchorage ring

왘 Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring.

왘 Store cover 1 in a convenient place

(e.g. glove box).

왘 Guide tether strap between head re-

straint and top of seat back.

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

왘 Make sure the tether strap is not twist-

ed.

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Occupant safety

2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring

왘 Securely fasten hook 2, which is part

of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 3.

For safety reasons, make sure hook 2 has attached to ring 3 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated.

Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

왘 Reinstall cover after removing the

tether strap.

Warning! G

Vehicles with adjustable rear seats/bench*: Never adjust the rear seat position after installing the child restraint. Adjusting the rear seat position after installing the child restraint could damage the child restraint and/or introduce undesirable slack into the webbing and loosen or misposition the child restraint, lessening the effectiveness of the child restraint and thus increasing the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

Child seat anchors – LATCH type

This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (L

ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH child seat with the matching anchor fittings.

If you have not installed a child seat, the LATCH anchor are covered with an upholstery blend.

1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors 3 Upholstery blend 4 Installation device

컄컄

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

왘 Move rear power seats*/bench* to the

컄컄

rearmost position (

컄 page 117).

Warning! G

왘 Fold upholstery blend 3 upward.

왘 Turn installation device 4 to a vertical

position so that upholstery blend 3 does not fold down.

왘 Install child seat according to the man-

ufacturer’s instructions.

A solid connection is established between the child seat and the body of the vehicle.

Do not adjust rear power seat*/bench* position after installing child restraint.

The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchor fittings.

Make sure the seat belt for the center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed.

Non-LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions.

The child seat must be firmly attached in right and left side anchors 2.

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

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

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

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Override switch for rear passenger compartment

You can disable select functions in the rear passenger compartment for added safety (for instance when you have children riding in the rear passenger compartment).

You can disable the following functions in the rear passenger compartment:

앫 rear door window operation

(

컄 page 208)

앫 adjustment of front passenger seat

from the rear* (

앫 cigarette lighter in rear (컄 page 251)

컄 page 118)

The override switch is located on the driver’s door.

1 Override switch

Activating override switch

왘 Slide override switch 1 to the right.

A dot becomes visible. The functions in the rear are disabled.

Warning! G

Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle.

The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Operation of the rear door windows with the switches located in the driver’s door is still possible.

Deactivating override switch

왘 Slide override switch 1 to the left.

The functions in the rear are enabled again.

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Panic alarm

An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately

/2minutes.

1 Â button

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

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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

(1) This device may not cause interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference 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.

Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least

one second.

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again.

왘 Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button (

컄 page 35).

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

왔 Driving safety systems

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

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

ABS

Warning! G

앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System)

앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)

앫 ESP

앫 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic Trac-

(Electronic Stability Program)

tion System)

In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, ESP 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (

컄 page 327), or snow chains as

required.

, BAS and

The following factors increase the risk of accidents:

앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns

앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces

앫 Following another vehicle too closely

The ABS, BAS, ESP duce this risk.

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

, and 4MATIC cannot re-

Warning! G

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

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

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

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

The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster ( switch on the ignition (

컄 page 24) comes on when you

컄 page 34). It goes

out when the engine is running.

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

Braking

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

왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the

brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.

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

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

Emergency brake maneuver

왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the

brake pedal.

Warning! G

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

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 340).

BAS

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

왘 Apply continuous full braking pressure

until the emergency braking situation is over.

The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.

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

Warning! G

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

Warning! G

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

For more information, see “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 340).

ESP

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is operational as soon as the engine is running and monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling.

The ESP

recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting the engine output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP

is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP

also stabilizes the vehicle during braking maneuvers.

The ESP ment cluster flashes when the ESP

warning lamp v in the instru-

is en-

gaged.

The ESP

warning lamp v in the instru-

ment cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition (

컄 page 34). It goes out when

the engine is running.

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Driving safety systems

Warning! G

Never switch off the ESP® when you see the

ESP

warning lamp v flashing in the in-

strument cluster. In this case proceed as follows:

앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible.

앫 While driving ease up on the accelera-

tor.

앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.

The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

Warning! G

The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

equipped vehicle must

Distronic* is switched off when the

ESP

engages.

The ESP® will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size (

컄 page 426).

Because of the ESP’s® automatic operation, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position 0 or 1) when

앫 the parking brake is being tested on

a brake test dynamometer

앫 the vehicle is being towed with the

front/rear axle raised

Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 344).

Switching off the ESP

Warning! G

The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers.

To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off the ESP

would be advantageous to have the drive

in driving situations where it

wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as:

앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in

deep snow in conjunction with snow chains

앫 in sand or gravel

Distronic* cannot be activated when the ESP

has been switched off.

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Driving safety systems

When you switch off the ESP

앫

the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle

앫 the engine output is not limited, which

allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip

앫 the traction control will still brake a

spinning wheel

앫 the ESP

continues to operate when

you are braking

When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP strument cluster flashes. However, the ESP hicle.

warning lamp v in the in-

will then not stabilize the ve-

The switch is located on the upper part of the center console.

1 ESP

왘 Press ESP

off/on

switch 1 until the ESP®

warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on.

The ESP

is switched off.

Warning! G

When the ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP off.

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP

is switched

Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Switching on the ESP

왘

Press ESP® switch 1.

The ESP

warning lamp v in the in-

strument cluster goes out.

You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP

switched on.

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

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

Models with all-wheel drive only:

The 4MATIC improves the vehicle’s ability to use available traction, e.g. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all four wheels.

Warning! G

If you see the ESP® warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer dial, proceed as follows:

앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible.

앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-

tor.

앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.

The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

Do not tow with one axle raised.

Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Performance testing must only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.

Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Because of the ESP’s® automatic operation, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer.

Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or rear axle brake system.

Operational tests with the engine running can only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.

컄 page 35) in

왔 Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

Deactivating

Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

With KEYLESS-GO*

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating

With the SmartKey

왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

The immobilizer is activated.

With KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Turn off the engine by means of the

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (

컄 page 35).

왘 Open the driver’s door.

The immobilizer is activated.

With the SmartKey

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

The immobilizer is deactivated.

왘 Start the engine by means of the

start/stop button (

컄 page 35) on the

gear selector lever.

The immobilizer is deactivated.

In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

Anti-theft alarm system

Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens:

앫 a door

앫 the trunk

앫 the hood

The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed.

The alarm system will also be triggered when

앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle

앫 the vehicle is opened with the

mechanical key

앫 someone opens a door from the inside

앫 someone opens the trunk lid with the

emergency release button

If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system ( Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

Arming the alarm system

The indicator lamp located in the central locking switch in on the upper part of the front center console.

컄 page 254) provided

왘 Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or

KEYLESS-GO*.

The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The indicator lamp 1 flashes to indicate that the alarm system is armed.

If the turn signal lamps does not flash three times one of the following elements may not be properly closed:

앫 a door

앫 the trunk

Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.

1 Indicator lamp

Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

Disarming the alarm system

왘 Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey

or KEYLESS-GO*.

The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed.

The alarm system will rearm automatically again after approximately 40 seconds if no door was opened.

Canceling the alarm

To cancel the alarm:

With the SmartKey

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

The alarm is canceled.

With KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Grasp an outside door handle.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-

ton (

컄 page 35).

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

The alarm is canceled.

Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

Tow-away alarm

Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle.

The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side.

If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system ( Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

컄 page 254) provided

Arming tow-away alarm

왘 Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or

KEYLESS-GO*.

The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds.

Disarming tow-away alarm

To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train.

The button is located on the upper part of the front center console.

1 Indicator lamp 2 Tow-away alarm off button

왘 Switch off the ignition and remove the

SmartKey from the starter switch.

You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is switched on.

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Anti-theft systems

왘 Press button 2.

The indicator lamp 1 in the button comes on briefly.

왘 Exit the vehicle and lock it with the

SmartKey or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) with the lock button on each outside door handle or trunk lid.

When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically.

The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again.

Canceling the alarm

To cancel the alarm:

With the SmartKey

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

The alarm is canceled.

With KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Grasp an outside door handle.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-

ton (

컄 page 35).

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

The alarm is canceled.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Seats

Memory function

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Control system

Automatic transmission

Good visibility

Automatic climate control

Power windows

Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Driving systems

Useful features

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.

For more information on locking and unlocking, see “Getting started” ( and (

컄 page 58).

컄 page 32)

SmartKey

Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key.

The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit.

The SmartKey provides an extended operating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it.

The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:

앫 the doors

앫 the trunk

앫 the fuel filler flap

SmartKey with remote control

1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6 Â Panic button (

컄 page 78)

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Warning! G

When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.

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 inter-

ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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

(1) This device may not cause interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference 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.

You can also open and close the power windows ( sunroof ( SmartKey.

컄 page 210) and tilt/sliding

컄 page 210) using the

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Factory setting

Global unlocking

왘 Press button Œ.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if:

앫 neither a door nor the trunk is opened

앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the

starter switch

앫 the central locking switch is not acti-

vated

Global locking

왘 Press button ‹.

With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Selective setting

If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.

왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice.

The SmartKey will then function as follows:

Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap

왘 Press button Œ once.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knob in the driver’s door moves up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

Global unlocking

왘 Press button Œ twice.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

Global locking

왘 Press button ‹.

With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Restoring to factory setting

왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice.

If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then either the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained.

앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey and replace them if necessary (

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the driver’s door ( trunk (

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the

driver’s door (

앫 Have the vehicle battery and the

battery connections checked (

컄 page 392).

컄 page 388) and

컄 page 389).

컄 page 388).

컄 page 408).

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Checking the batteries

왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.

If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged.

Replace the batteries (

컄 page 392).

You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the ‹ or Œ button will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

Unlocking and opening the trunk

You can unlock and open the trunk separately.

A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

왘 Press and hold button Š until trunk

unlocks and begins to open.

The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

Vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing system*: To stop the opening procedure, press button Š. The trunk lid stops moving.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key

If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following:

왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the

mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company.

왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock

replaced.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key.

The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO unit.

The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function.

The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is checked every time you grasp an outside door handle.

If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, your vehicle unlocks:

앫 the doors

앫 the trunk

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk 3 Locking tab for mechanical key 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6 Â Panic button (

컄 page 78)

When any outside door handle other than the driver’s outside door handle is grasped, the vehicle is centrally unlocked.

앫 the fuel filler flap

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Warning! G

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.

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 inter-

ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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

(1) This device may not cause interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference 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.

You can also open and close the power windows ( sunroof ( SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.

컄 page 210) and tilt/sliding

컄 page 210) using the

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO

앫 You can also use the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (

앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-

컄 page 92).

tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with the ‹ button).

앫 Always carry the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you.

앫 Never store the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO together with:

앫 Electronic items such as a cellular

phone or another SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

앫 Metallic objects such as coins or

metal foil

Doing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system.

앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of a door or the trunk lid.

앫 In order to start the engine with the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:

앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

must be located in the vehicle.

앫 All doors must be closed.

앫 The brake pedal must be firmly de-

pressed. Do not depress the accelerator.

앫 If you have started the engine with the

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (

컄 page 35), you can only turn it off

again with this button, even if you have put the SmartKey in the starter switch in the meantime.

This does not apply if, after starting, the gear selector lever is still in position P and the SmartKey is then inserted in the starter switch. The SmartKey will then have priority over the KEYLESS-GO function and the vehicle’s electrical system will operate according to the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch, even stopping the engine.

앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is

positioned farther away from the vehicle, the system may no longer recognize the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. The vehicle then cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system.

Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re-

moved from the vehicle while the ignition is switched on (e.g. if passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO), the message:

KEY NOT RECOGNIZED

will appear in the multifunction display while driving off.

Find the SmartKey or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

앫 Remember that the engine can be

started by anyone with a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the vehicle. If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, the message:

KEY STILL IN VEHICLE

will appear in the multifunction display.

Factory setting

Global unlocking

왘 Grasp an outside door handle.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if:

앫 neither a door nor the trunk is opened

앫 the central locking switch is not acti-

vated

The vehicle could inadvertently be unlocked if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is within 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle and:

앫 an outside door handle is splashed

with water, or

앫 you attempt to clean an outside

door handle.

Global locking

왘 Press lock button on an outside door

handle ( (

With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

컄 page 58) or trunk lid

컄 page 101).

Mercedes Benz S350 2006, S430 4MATIC 2006, S500 2006, S500 4MATIC 2006, S55 AMG 2006 Owner Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Product information

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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

Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

Change of address or ownership

Operating safety

Proper use of the vehicle

Reporting safety defects

Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

At a glance

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

Getting started

Unlocking

Starter switch positions

Adjusting

Starting the engine Automatic transmission

Driving

Safety and Security

Seat belts

Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)

Activating

Deactivating

Anti-theft systems

Tow-away alarm

Controls in detail

SmartKey