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speedometer comes on. The ESP is deactivated.

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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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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 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.

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

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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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.

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.

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

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

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

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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Controls in detail Seats

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

Controls in detail Seats

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.

Controls in detail Lighting

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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

switch

The interior lamps are switched off follow- ing a preset time, see “Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off” (컄 page 147).

If the door remains open, the interior lamps switch off automatically after approximately five minutes, when the SmartKey is removed or in the starter switch position 0. An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically.

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i The setting selected for the interior lighting is used for the trunk lighting as well. If you leave the trunk lid open for an ex- tended period of time, the trunk light- ing will switch off automatically after approximately ten minutes.

Switching right front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press right button X.

The right reading lamp comes on.

왘 Press right button X again.

The right reading lamp goes out.

Switching left front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press left button X.

The left reading lamp comes on.

왘 Press left button X again.

The left reading lamp goes out.

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Manual control

Switching all front interior lights on and off 왘 Press the W symbol on rocker

switch 3. The front interior lights come on. 왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center position to activate the automatic control.

Switching rear interior lights on and off 왘 Press button V.

The lights in the rear passenger compartment come on.

왘 Press button V again.

The lights in the rear passenger compartment go out.

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To brighten illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 clockwise.

The instrument cluster illumination will brighten.

To dim illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 counterclock-

wise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim.

Instrument cluster illumination

Use reset button 1 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster.

The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.

왔 Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “At a glance” (컄 page 24).

1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition (컄 page 33) 앫 press reset button 1
앫 switch on the exterior lamps You can change the instrument cluster settings in the instrument cluster submenu of the control system (컄 page 137).

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Coolant temperature gauge

The coolant temperature gauge is on the left side in the instrument cluster (컄 page 25).

During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tempera- ture may rise close to 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Warning!

앫 Driving when your engine is badly

overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.

앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam com- ing from it.

Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.

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Trip odometer

Tachometer

Outside temperature indicator

왘 Make sure you are viewing the trip

odometer and main odometer in the multifunction display (컄 page 123).

The red marking on the tachometer (컄 page 24) denotes excessive engine speed.

왘 If it is not displayed, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the trip odometer appears (컄 page 124).

왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster (컄 page 119) until the trip odometer is reset.

Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.

Warning!

The outside temperature indicator is not de- signed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

Indicated temperatures just above the freez- ing point do not guarantee that the road sur- face is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

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When moving the vehicle into colder ambi- ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed. A delay also occurs when ambient temper- atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem- perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving.

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The outside temperature is indicated in the multifunction display (컄 page 123). For information on how to select the unit of the indicated temperature, i.e. degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F), see “Selecting temperature display mode” (컄 page 137). The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com- parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs, etc.).

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왔 Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1. The control system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more.

The displays for the audio systems (radio and CD player) will appear in English, regardless of the language selected.

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Warning!

Multifunction display

A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving.

For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely.

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.

The control system relays information to the multifunction display.

1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Current program mode (automatic

transmission*)

4 Current gear selector lever

position/gear range (automatic trans- mission*)

5 Digital clock 6 Status indicator (outside tempera-

ture/digital speedometer)

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Multifunction steering wheel

The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel.

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Pressing any of the buttons on the multi- function steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunc- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus. The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD operations under AUDIO, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle.

1 Multifunction display in the

speedometer Operating the control system

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 t to end a call

4 Moving within a menu:

Press button j for next display k for previous display

5 Menu systems:

Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu

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In the Settings menu, instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings. For instructions on using these submenus, see “Submenus in the Settings menu” (컄 page 134).

The number of menus available in the sys- tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle. The menus are described on the following pages.

It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. 앫 If you press button è or ÿ

repeatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other.

앫 If you press button k or j

repeatedly, you will pass through each function display, one after the other, in the current menu.

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Menus

This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus.

The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.

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Menus, submenus and functions

Menu 1
Standard display (컄 page 128) Digital speedometer or outside tempera- ture

Menu 2
AUDIO

Menu 3
NAV*

(컄 page 129) Select radio sta- tion

(컄 page 131) Activate route guidance

Call up mainte- nance service display

Select satellite radio station* (USA only)

Check engine oil level

Operate the CD player*

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Menu 4
Vehicle status message memory (컄 page 132) Call up vehicle mal- function, warning and system status messages stored in memory

Menu 5
Settings

Menu 6
Trip computer Telephone*

Menu 7

(컄 page 133) Reset to factory settings

(컄 page 151) Fuel consump- tion statistics af- ter start

(컄 page 153) Load phone book

Search for name in phone book

Fuel consump- tion statistics since the last reset Call up range

Instrument clus- ter submenu

Time/Date submenu Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Convenience submenu

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The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces- sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.

Standard display menu

In the standard display, the main odometer and the trip odometer are shown in the multifunction display.

1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer

If you see another display, press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the standard display appears. You can select the functions in the standard display menu with button k or j. The following functions are available:

Function Display digital speedometer or outside temperature Call up maintenance service display Check engine oil level

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Display digital speedometer or outside temperature 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the digital speedometer appears in the multifunction display. The current vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display.

You can have the outside temperature displayed instead of the digital speed- ometer. You can select the setting in the submenu Instr.Cl. via the function Status line display (컄 page 138).

1 Digital speedometer

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AUDIO menu

The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message AUDIO OFF appears in the multifunction display. The following functions are available:

Function Select radio station Select satellite radio station* (USA only) Operate CD player*

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Select radio station 왘 Turn on the radio (컄 page 198).

Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.

왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly

until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display.

왘 Press button k or j repeatedly

until the desired station is found.

You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the radio (컄 page 206). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions. You can also operate the radio in the usual manner.

Select satellite radio station* (USA only) The satellite radio is treated as a radio application. 왘 Select satellite radio with the