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앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your- self from the seat by using the handle over the door as this may cause the OCS to be unable to correctly approximate the occupant weight category.

앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced

by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Read and observe all warnings in this

chapter.

The 56 indicator lamp is located in the center console.

1 Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp

The 56 indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0.

Warning!

If the 1 indicator lamp and the 56 indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case.

Self-test Occupant Classification System After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2, the 56 indicator lamp 1 located in the center console illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the front passenger seat and the system senses the occupant as being an adult, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approximately six sec- onds. If the seat is not occupied and the system senses the front passenger seat as being empty, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out.

Warning!

If the 56 indicator lamp should not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.

For more information, see “Lamp in center console” (컄 page 345).

Warning!

Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the Occupant Classifi- cation 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 increasing protec- tion for the child.

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

Safety and Security Occupant safety

Installation of infant and child restraint systems This vehicle is equipped with tether an- chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.

1 Anchorage rings 왘 Release rear seat backrest

(컄 page 251).

왘 Fold rear seat backrest slightly for-

ward.

왘 Guide tether strap between head restraint and top of the seat back.

컄컄

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컄컄

Head restraint must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of the seat back. Make sure the tether strap is not twist- ed.

2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring 왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the

anchorage ring 3.

For safety, make sure the hook 2 has attached to the ring 1 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated.

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왘 Swing rear seat backrest to the rear

Child seat anchors - LATCH type

To fold anchors out This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the installation of a “LATCH” child seat with the matching mounting fittings. The foldable LATCH type anchors are located between the seat cushion and the backrest.

until it engages.

왘 Check the rear seat backrest to be

locked in its upright position (컄 page 251).

Warning!

Always lock backrest in nearly upright posi- tion when rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, or the extended cargo area is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.

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 manufac- turer's instructions.

1 Anchors 2 Release button

왘 Grip inner side of anchor 1 and fold

forward until they lock in place.

왘 Install child seat according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1.

To fold anchors back 왘 Press down button 2 on each anchor and return the anchors 1 to its catch.

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.

Safety and Security Occupant safety

Before installing the child seat, make sure anchors 1 are folded out and locked in place.

Install child seat according to manufactur- er’s instructions.

The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1. An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child.

Warning!

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

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

Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi- tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul- der, 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 proper- ly without a booster.

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Safety and Security Panic alarm*

An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21/2 minutes.

1 Â button

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 1.

Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least

one second.

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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 interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert SmartKey in starter switch.

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 interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

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

왔 Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

In winter operation, the maximum ef- fectiveness of the ABS and ESP is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires), or snow chains as required.

Warning!

ABS

The following factors increase the risk of ac- cidents: 앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely The ABS, BAS and ESP cannot reduce this risk.

Always adjust your driving style to the pre- vailing road and weather conditions.

Warning!

Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump- ing 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 ap- proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions.

Safety and Security Driving safety systems

On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will re- spond even to light brake pressure. The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (컄 page 24) comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running.

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 pul- sation.

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 indica- tion of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

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Emergency brake maneuver 왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the

brake pedal.

Warning!

The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. 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 ca- pabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 340).

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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 poten- tially reducing the braking distance. 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!

If the BAS 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!

The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that af- forded 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, fol- lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabili- ties 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” (컄 page 354).

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Warning!

Warning!

Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer dial. 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.

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 ca- pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others.

The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size (컄 page 419).

ESP

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is operational as soon as the engine is run- ning 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 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 warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes when the ESP is engaged. The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running.

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Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch 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 axle raised

Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the rear axle brake system. The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 343).

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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 warning lamp v in the speed- ometer flashes. However, the ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle.

Switching off the ESP

Warning!

The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum- stances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in stan- dard driving maneuvers.

To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have drive 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 sand or gravel

Turn on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore.

The switch is located on the center console.

Warning!

Switching on the ESP 왘 Press switch 1 again

Safety and Security Driving safety systems

The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on.

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

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- ing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP.

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

1 ESP switch (off/on) 왘 Press ESP switch 1.

The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on. The ESP is deactivated.

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Safety and Security Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

Anti-theft alarm system*

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating 앫 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

Deactivating 앫 Switch on the ignition.

Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer. 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).

Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the hood. The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle

(컄 page 87).

앫 opening the vehicle with the

mechanical key.

The alarm system will rearm automati- cally after approximately 40 seconds if a door or the trunk lid is not opened.

If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system* (컄 page 261) provid- ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that neces- sary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

Arming the alarm system The indicator lamp is in the switch for the tow-away alarm* in the center console.

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1 Indicator lamp

왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.

The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. Indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately 30 seconds after arming the alarm system.

If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times one of the following ele- ments may not be properly closed: 앫 a door 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the hood Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.

Disarming the alarm system 왘 Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.

The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is deac- tivated.

The alarm system will rearm automati- cally after approximately 40 seconds if a door or the trunk lid is not opened.

Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

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* (컄 page 261) provid- ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that neces- sary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

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Arming tow-away alarm 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds.

When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. The tow away alarm remains disarmed until you lock the vehicle again.

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 switch is located on the center con- sole.

1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp

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왘 Switch off the ignition.

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

왘 Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 in switch comes on briefly.

왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the

SmartKey.

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

Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

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Seats

Memory function*

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Control system

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission*

Good visibility

Climate control

Automatic climate control*

Audio system

Power windows

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

Driving systems

Loading

Useful features

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed on your vehi- cle. 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 ba- sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are giv- en at the beginning of each segment.

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For more information on locking and unlocking, “Getting started” (컄 page 32) and (컄 page 56).

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 keys are a different color to help dis- tinguish each key unit. The SmartKey provides an extended oper- ating 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 lid 앫 the fuel filler flap

SmartKey with remote controls 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Mechanical key locking tab 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Battery check lamp 5  Panic button* (컄 page 80)

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 5.

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Warning!

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. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious 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

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-

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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

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 (컄 page 239) and panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* (컄 page 244) using the SmartKey.

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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 sys- tem* within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if: 앫 neither door nor trunk lid is opened 앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the

starter switch

앫 the central locking switch is not

activated

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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* 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 hood, trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm sys- tem* 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 4 flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as follows:

Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.

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

Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 4 flashes twice.

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If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis- charged, the SmartKey is malfunction- ing or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey and replace them if necessary (컄 page 383).

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the driver’s door (컄 page 377).

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the

driver’s door (컄 page 379).

앫 Have the vehicle battery and the

battery connections checked (컄 page 401).

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

Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 4 comes on brief- ly to indicate that the SmartKey batter- ies are in order.

If battery check lamp 4 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 383). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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

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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.

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

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Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey, opening a door from the in- side will trigger the alarm. To cancel the alarm, do one of the fol- lowing: 앫 Press button Œ or‹ on the

SmartKey.

앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle 왘 Pull on door handle 2.

If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

Opening the trunk lid

A minimum height clearance of 7.1 ft. (2.16 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The handle is located above the rear li- cense plate recess.

The vehicle must be unlocked. 왘 Pull on handle 1.

The trunk lid unlocks.

왘 Lift the trunk lid.

Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

The trunk can also be opened from its in- side in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emer- gency release” (컄 page 96).

1 Handle

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Closing the trunk lid

1 Handle 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on

grip 1.

왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat

on the trunk lid.

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Warning!

Warning!

Trunk lid emergency release

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk. Be espe- cially careful when small children are around.

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. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally after closing it. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking.

The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid.

1 Emergency release button 왘 Briefly press emergency release

button 1. The trunk lid unlocks.

Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

왘 Lift the trunk lid.

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Illumination of the emergency release button: 앫 The button will flash for 30 minutes

after opening the trunk.

앫 The button will flash for 60 minutes

after closing the trunk.

The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion.

The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle bat- tery is discharged or disconnected.

If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked from the outside using the SmartKey, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: 앫 Press button Œ or ‹ on the

SmartKey.

앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

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Automatic central locking

The doors and the trunk lid automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic cen- tral locking when the vehicle 앫 is pushed or towed 앫 is on a test stand

You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system (컄 page 148).

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Depending on production date, your vehicle is equipped with either switch de- sign A or B. The switches are located in the center console.

Switch design B 1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch

Switch design A 1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch

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Locking and unlocking from the inside

You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk lid from inside using the central lock- ing switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before start- ing to drive. You cannot lock or unlock the fuel filler flap with the central locking switch.

Warning!

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. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Locking 왘 Press central locking switch 1.

If all doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

Unlocking 왘 Press central unlocking switch 2.

The vehicle unlocks.

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 2. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 1
앫 while in the selective remote con- trol mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.

앫 while in the global remote control

mode, the vehicle is unlocked completely when a door is opened from the inside.

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When exiting the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated and depending on your selection, the steering wheel tilts upwards and/or the driver’s seat moves a few inches to the rear when you: 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch, or

앫 open the driver’s door with the

SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1.

Controls in detail Seats

For information on seat adjustment, see “Seats” (컄 page 35).

Warning!

Easy-entry/exit feature*

This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system (컄 page 148).

You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-en- try/exit feature is activated.

To cancel seat/steering wheel movement, do one of the following: 앫 Press seat adjustment switch*

(컄 page 38).

앫 Move steering column stalk*

(컄 page 41).

앫 Press the memory position switch*

(컄 page 108).

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. If the current seat position falls into a factory-set position range and the sys- tem recognizes the current seat posi- tion to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit, the driver’s seat will not move to the rear when the easy-entry/ exit feature is activated.

When entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel or, depending on your selection, the steering wheel and driver’s seat will return to their last set position or a factory-set maximum forward position when you: 앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition

switched on

앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter switch with the driver’s door closed.

Controls in detail Seats

For safety reasons, the driver’s seat will not return to its last set position with the easy-entry/exit feature activated if the system recognizes the last set posi- tion as an extreme forward position. In- stead, the driver’s seat will remain at or move to a factory-set maximum for- ward position. To again fully return the driver’s seat to your last set position or to memory position, adjust the seat to the desired position or press and hold the respective memory position but- ton* (컄 page 108).

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Removing and installing front seat head restraints

Warning!

Front seat head restraints, manual seat

For more information on head restraint adjustment, see “Seats” (컄 page 35).

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble.

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 poten- tial 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 intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

Tilt the backrest to the rear for easier removal and installation of the head re- straints.

1 Release button

Removing front seat head restraints 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest posi-

tion.

왘 Press release button 1 and pull out

head restraint.

Installing front seat head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down

to the stop.

왘 Press release button 1 and adjust

head restraint to desired position.

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Front seat head restraints, power seat* The head restraint height switch is located in each door.

Removing front seat head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until

the head restraint is fully extended.

Rear seat head restraints

Head restraint height

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왘 Pull out head restraint.

Installing front seat head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for

about five seconds.

왘 Push the head restraint down until it

engages.

왘 Adjust head restraint to desired posi-

tion.

Warning!

For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied.

Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.

1 Head restraint switch 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33).

1 Release button

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Controls in detail Seats

Raising 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward. If the head restraint is fully retracted, press release button 1 and pull the head restraint out.

Lowering 왘 To lower the head restraint, press

release button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble.

Warning!

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 poten- tial 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 intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Folding head restraints back The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility.

1 Release button 왘 Press release button 1.

The head restraints will fold backward.

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Placing head restraints upright

왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it

locks into position.

Warning!

Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright. Otherwise their pro- tective function cannot be assured.

Head restraint tilt Two different head restraint angle posi- tions are available. 왘 Press the release button and tilt the head restraint to the desired position.

Removing and installing rear seat head restraints

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble.

Warning!

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 poten- tial 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 intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

Controls in detail Seats

1 Release button

Removing rear seat head restraints 왘 Fold back head restraint (컄 page 104). 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest posi-

tion.

왘 Press release button 1 and pull out

head restraint.

Installing rear seat head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down

until it engages.

왘 Press release button 1 and adjust

head restraint to desired position.

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Controls in detail Seats

Seat heating*

The switches for the front seats are locat- ed in the center console.

1 Seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps

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The red indicator lamps 2 on the switch show the heating level selected:

Switching on seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 twice.

Level

off

Three indicator lamps on. After approximately 5 minutes, seat heating is automatically switched to level 2. Two indicator lamps on. After approximately 10 minutes, seat heating is automatically switched to level 1. One indicator lamp on. After approximately 20 minutes, seat heating is automatically switched off. No indicator lamp on.

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33).

Three red indicator lamps 2 in the switch come on.

왘 Continue pressing switch 1 until

desired seat heating level is reached.

Switching off seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until all

indicator lamps 2 go out.

If one or all of the indicator lamps 2 on the seat heating switch are flashing, there is insufficient voltage due to too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

Controls in detail Memory function*

You can store up to three different settings per SmartKey. The following settings are saved for each stored position: 앫 Driver’s seat, backrest and head

restraint position

앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Exterior rear view mirror positions These key-dependent memory settings can be deactivated if desired. For informa- tion on key-dependent memory settings, see “Setting key-dependency” (컄 page 149).

The following settings are not key-dependent. They are stored when using the buttons on the passenger door: 앫 Front passenger seat, backrest and

head restraint position.

Warning!

Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

왔 Memory function*

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv- er should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to en- sure adequate control, reach and com- fort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags (컄 page 61) for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, opera- tion and comfort. Both the interior and exterior rear view mirrors should be ad- justed for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint 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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Controls in detail Memory function*

The memory button and memory position switch are located on the door.

1 Memory button 2 Memory position switch 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the respective door and insert

the SmartKey in the starter switch.

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Storing positions into memory

Recalling positions from memory

왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and

exterior rear view mirrors to the desired position (컄 page 35).

왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to

selected memory position. 왘 Press memory button 1. 왘 Release memory button 1 and press

memory position switch 2 within three seconds. All settings are stored at the selected position.

Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats.

왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to

selected memory position.

왘 Press and hold memory position

switch 2 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions.

Releasing the memory position switch stops movement to the stored posi- tions immediately.

Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position

For easier parking, you can adjust the pas- senger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 169).

You can store a parking position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror for each SmartKey.

1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror button

3 Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press button 2.

The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

Controls in detail Memory function*

왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror

with button 1 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.

왘 Press memory button 3 on the door. 왘 Within three seconds, press bottom of

adjustment button 1. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.

If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored you can move the mirror again.

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Controls in detail Lighting

For more information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 51) and “Turn signals”(컄 page 52).

Exterior lamp switch

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

If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis- tered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Exterior lamp switch M Off

Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 144)

U Automatic headlamp mode

Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 144)

C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When engine is run- ning, the low beam is also switched on.

B Low beam headlamps (or high

beam headlamps when the combi- nation switch pushed forward) and parking lamps.

ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one

stop)

‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two

stops)

‡ Indicator lamp for front fog lamps † Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp

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i With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the driver’s door open, while the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on, 앫 a warning sounds 앫 $ appears in the multifunction

display

앫 the message Switch off lights. appears in the multifunction display

Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch.

Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: 앫 Low beam headlamps 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps

Warning!

If the exterior lamp switch is set to U, 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect- edly when the system senses bright am- bient light, for example light from oncoming traffic.

앫 the headlamps will not be automatically

switched on under foggy conditions.

To minimize risk to you and to others, acti- vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so.

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In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the head- lamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an acci- dent.

The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle's lights at all times.

왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position U. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1, only the parking lamps will switch on and off automatically. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically.

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Controls in detail Lighting

Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the fol- lowing lamps will switch on additional- ly. 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps

For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head- lamps.

With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M, the high beam head- lamps cannot be switched on.

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Canada only The daytime running lamp mode is manda- tory and therefore in a constant mode. Vehicles with automatic transmission*: When the engine is running, and you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam headlamps will switch off with a three-minute time delay. When the engine is running, and you 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to position C, the parking lamps switch on additionally.

앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to

position B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running. The corresponding exterior lamps switch on (컄 page 110).

USA only By default, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated. Activate the daytime run- ning lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (컄 page 144). When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps switch on (컄 page 110).

Locator lighting and night security illumination The locator lighting and night security illu- mination are described in the control sys- tem section, see “Setting locator lighting” (컄 page 145) and “Headlamps delayed shut off” (컄 page 146).

Fog lamps

Warning!

In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the head- lamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an acci- dent.

Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permis- sible lamp operation.

The fog lamps cannot be switched on with exterior lamp switch in position U. For switching the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch to position B first.

Front fog lamps 왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps

(컄 page 110).

왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to first

stop. The front fog lamps are switched on The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch comes on. 왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch.

The front fog lamps are switched off. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch goes out.

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Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) 왘 Switch on the front fog lamps

(컄 page 113).

왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to second

stop. The rear fog lamps are switched on. The yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch comes on.

왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first

stop. The rear fog lamp switches off. The yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch goes out. The front fog lamps remain lit.

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Controls in detail Lighting

Combination switch

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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High beam 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position B or U (컄 page 110). 왘 Push the combination switch in direc- tion of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on (컄 page 24).

왘 Pull the combination switch in direction

of arrow 2 to its original position to switch off the high beam. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster goes out.

High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in

direction of arrow 2.

Cornering fog lamps*

The cornering fog lamps improve illumina- tion of the road into which you are turning. Cornering fog lamps will operate with the engine running and with 앫 the exterior lamp switch in position B (컄 page 110) or

앫 the exterior lamp switch in position U (컄 page 110) or

앫 the daytime running lamp mode

activated (컄 page 112)

Cornering fog lamps will only come on in low ambient lighting conditions. The cornering fog lamps function is not available at a vehicle speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Switching off cornering fog lamps The combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. This will switch off the cornering fog lamps if they were activated by switching on the left or right turn signal. If the turn signal should stay on after mak- ing the turn, the turn signal and cornering fog lamp can be switched off by returning the combination switch to its original posi- tion.

Driving forward

Switching on cornering fog lamps 왘 Depending on whether you are turning left or right, switch on the left or right turn signal (컄 page 52). The respective front fog lamp comes on and illuminates the road into which you are turning.

The cornering fog lamps will come on automatically depending on the steer- ing angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the cornering fog lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle.

Controls in detail Lighting

Driving rearward

Switching on cornering fog lamps 왘 Place the gear selector lever (manual

transmission: gearshift lever) in position R. The inverse front fog lamp comes on automatically depending on the steering direction and steering angle.

Switching off cornering fog lamps 왘 Place the gear selector lever (manual

transmission: gearshift lever) out of position R. The respective front fog lamp goes out.

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Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher

switch 1. All turn signal lamps are flashing.

With the hazard warning flasher acti- vated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the re- spective turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on (컄 page 33).

Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher

switch 1 again.

If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch 1 once to switch it off.

Controls in detail Lighting

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher can be switched on all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys. The hazard warning flasher switch is locat- ed on the upper part of the center console.

1 Hazard warning flasher switch

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Interior lighting

The controls are located in the overhead control panel.

1 Rear interior lights 2 Right front reading lamp 3 Rocker switch for automatic control

system

4 Left front reading lamp

Controls in detail Lighting

Activating automatic control 왘 Press the rocker switch 3 to center

Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the = symbol on rocker

switch 3. The interior lighting remains switched off, even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

position. Interior lamps are switched on in dark- ness, when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from starter