2009 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

strongly at a speed of more than 50 mph (70 km/h) and bring it to a complete stop.

1 Hazard warning flasher switch

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i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.

X Switching off: Press hazard warning

flasher switch 1 again.

i If the hazard warning flasher has been

activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch 1 once to switch off.

Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps will be cleaned with a high- pressure water jet automatically when the engine is running and you have Rswitched on the headlamps

and

Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the windshield with washer fluid five times

The counter resets when you switch off the ignition.

Corner-illuminating lamps The corner-illuminating lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating lamps will only operate in low ambient lighting conditions. If you are driving faster than 43 mph (70 km/h) the corner-illuminating function is not available.

Switching on X Make sure the engine is running. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

B or * (Y page 316).

or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode

(Y page 318).

X Switch on the left or right turn signal,

depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective corner-illuminating lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering

wheel in the other direction, the corner- illuminating lamp comes on on the side of the turn signal.

or X Turn steering wheel in desired direction. Driving forward: The corner-illuminating lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on. Driving in reverse: The corner-illuminating lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on.

The corner-illuminating lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating lamp may remain lit for a short time. The corner-illuminating lamp comes on for no more than 20 seconds with the vehicle standing still. It then goes out even if the turn signal is still switched on or if

you have turned the steering wheel to full lock.

The interior lighting controls are located in the overhead control panel.

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Lighting

Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead.

The corner-illuminating lamp goes out. i There may be a brief delay before the

corner-illuminating lamps go out.

Interior lighting i Even with the SmartKey being removed from the starter switch you can still use the lighting for the storage compartment, glove box and vanity mirrors, when you open a door or press one of the interior lighting buttons. If a lamp is switched on and you do not lock the vehicle, it will be switched off automatically after 30 minutes. When you lock the vehicle from the outside, the interior lighting is switched off.

1 X Left front reading lamp on/off 2 _ Rear interior lighting on/off 3 ð Front interior lighting on/off 4 ] Automatic control on/off 5 X Right front reading lamp on/off

Automatic control X Activating: Press button ].

The OFF indicator lamp next to the button goes out. The interior lighting comes on, when you:

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Emergency lighting The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. X Switching off: Press hazard warning

flasher switch (Y page 320).

or X Press switch ]. or X Unlock the vehicle.

Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the

windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/ or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid.

! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the car has been driven through an automatic car wash, then wax or other residue is on the windshield. Shortly after washing the car in an automatic car wash, clean the windshield with washer fluid.

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Wipers

Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter

switch

Ropen a door

X Deactivating: Press button ].

The OFF indicator lamp next to the button comes on.

The interior lighting goes out after a preset time (Y page 220). i If a door remains open, the interior lamps

go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes.

Manual control X Switching on/off front interior

lighting: Press button ð.

X Switching on/off rear interior lighting:

Press button _.

X Switching on/off front reading lamps:

Press respective button X.

i The brightness of the ambient lighting is

adjusted via COMAND (Y page 220).

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Combination switch 1 Switching on windshield wipers 2 Single wipe

Wiping with washer fluid

X Switch on the ignition.

Windshield wipers Switching on/off

M Windshield wipers off U Slow intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity.

V Fast intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

u Slow continuous wiping t Fast continuous wiping

X Turn the combination switch in direction of

arrow 1 to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain.

i When the windshield wipers are switched on and you brake the vehicle to a stop, the wipers operate more slowly.

Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation.

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Wipers When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface automatically. ! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result.

! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on

the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry.

X Turn the combination switch to position

U or V. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically.

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed.

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If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position U or V, Rset the combination switch to the next

higher wiper speed

Rhave the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

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Wipers Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and Rthe automatic transmission is in drive

position D or reverse gear R or

Rthe wiper setting is changed using the

combination switch

Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 2 to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow 2 past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.

i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 428). 324

For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 320).

Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers

(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe location, and R-

remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch)

- engage the parking brake before attempting to remove any blockage.

RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again.

Power windows Opening and closing The windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all windows are located on the driver’s door. The switches for the respective windows are located on the passenger door and the rear side trim panels. i Operating the rear side windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 63).

Vehicles equipped with the PRE-SAFE® system: If the vehicle is in a critical dynamic driving situation, the front side windows close until only a small gap remains. G Warning! When opening or closing the windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly.

The door windows operate differently when the switch is pressed and held. See the “Closing when a window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. The closing of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening. G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. G Warning! Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window.

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Power windows i You can also open or close the windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 327) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 327).

i After switching off the ignition or

removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the windows until you open a door. If no door was opened you can operate the windows for up to 5 minutes.

1 Left door window 2 Right door window 3 Right rear side window 4 Left rear side window

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Power windows X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/Closing: Press or pull and hold switch 1 to 4 to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move downwards or upwards until you release the switch.

X Express operation: Press or pull switch 1 or 2 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely.

X Express opening of rear side windows: Press switch 3 or 4 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding side window opens completely.

X Stopping during express operation:

Press or pull the respective switch again.

Closing when a window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing a window with greater force or without automatic reversal function.

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If the upward movement of a window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop and open slightly. However, the door window will exert greater force before reversing than when the door window is closed in express operation. Please exercise caution! X Immediately after the window has stopped because it was blocked, pull the respective switch upwards until the window is fully closed.

If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the window was blocked, pull the respective switch upwards until the window is fully closed. G Warning! Pressing and holding the switch to close the window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the window to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the switch.

Synchronizing power windows The windows must be synchronized if they cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch 1, 2, 3 or 4

(Y page 325) until the respective window is closed. The window opens again slightly.

X Pull and hold the respective switch once

more immediately until the window is completely closed.

X Hold the respective switch for

approximately 1 second. The window is synchronized.

Summer opening feature If the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously: Ropening the windows Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof Rswitching on the seat ventilation for the

driver’s seat

The summer opening feature can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the

driver’s outside door handle.

X Press and hold button k on the

SmartKey until the windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof have reached the desired position. The vehicle unlocks.

X Release button k on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure.

Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof. G Warning! When closing the windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button j to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold button k. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold button j.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the sensor surface on the

outside door handle to stop the closing procedure.

RImmediately pull on the same outside

door handle and hold firmly. The windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof will open for

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Power windows as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened.

With SmartKey The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the

driver’s outside door handle.

X Press and hold button j on the

SmartKey until the windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof are completely closed. The vehicle locks.

X Release button j on the SmartKey to

interrupt the closing procedure.

With KEYLESS-GO

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Driving and parking The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Touch and hold sensor surface 1 on an

outside door handle until the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof are completely closed.

i Make sure you are only touching the

sensor surface.

X Release the sensor surface to interrupt the

closing procedure.

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Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times.

Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

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Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 1 Button for selecting park position P Á Park position  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 335). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P (Y page 338).

With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 3 (Y page 301) and release it. The engine starts automatically.

With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the starter switch. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.

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Driving and parking

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch. i If you wish to start the engine with the

SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button from the starter switch and proceed as described in “With SmartKey” (Y page 329).

X Depress the brake pedal during the starting

procedure.

X Do not depress the accelerator pedal.

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Driving and parking X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once. The engine starts automatically.

Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting

attempts can drain the battery.

The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the

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

X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS- GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey.

or X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

X Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio

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

X Repeat the starting procedure.

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If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be sufficiently charged. X Get a jump start (Y page 554). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The starter has been exposed to excessive temperatures. X Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

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

! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. CL 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine’s maximum speed is restricted in order to protect it from damage. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort.

! You have forgotten to release the

electronic parking brake when driving off if Ran acoustic warning sounds Rthe message Please Release Parking

Brake appears in the multifunction display

Rthe red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster flashes

Release the electronic parking brake.

! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may

cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Simultaneously depressing the

accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i Once the vehicle is in motion, the

automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down.

The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated (Y page 218).

Automatic transmission G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

X Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever can now be used. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive

position D or reverse gear R.

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Driving and parking i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved up or down, but the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur.

X Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.

The electronic parking brake releases automatically. The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 454).

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Driving and parking Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires

RAn ignition cable may be damaged. RThe engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

RUnburned gasoline may have entered the

catalytic converter and damaged it.

X Give very little gas. X Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon

as possible.

X Turn off the engine immediately. X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if

necessary (Y page 427).

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In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any

circumstances.

X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the

roadway.

X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance. If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner.

Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain, as a result of vehicle movement, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the electronic parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into

park position P.

RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey

from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the

vehicle when leaving.

Electronic parking brake G 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. Children could release the electronic parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Driving and parking automatic transmission in reverse gear R the trunk lid must be closed.

RThe hood is closed. RYou have fastened your seat belt. RYou press on the accelerator pedal. i If you have not fastened your seat belt, the following conditions must be met in order for the electronic parking brake to release automatically: RThe driver’s door is closed and you shift the automatic transmission out of park position P. or

RThe driver’s door is closed and you drive

faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).

Engaging electronic parking brake manually X Press handle 1.

The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

i You can also engage the electronic parking brake when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

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1 Handle for electronic parking brake Releasing electronic parking brake manually X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X Pull handle 1.

The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

Releasing electronic parking brake automatically Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake releases automatically when: RThe engine is running. RThe automatic transmission is in drive position D or reverse gear R. With the

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Driving and parking Engaging electronic parking brake automatically Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake engages automatically when DISTRONIC Plus (Y page 350) brings your vehicle to a standstill, and at least one of the following conditions is met: RThe engine is turned off. RThe driver’s door is opened and the seat

belt is not inserted in the seat belt buckle.

RThe hood lock is released. RThe trunk lid is opened while the automatic

transmission is in reverse gear R.

RThe vehicle is stationary for an extended

period of time.

The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. i In addition to engaging the electronic

parking brake, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically.

Emergency braking with electronic parking brake In an emergency situation, you can also brake your vehicle while driving by using the electronic parking brake.

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X While driving, press the handle for the electronic parking brake (Y page 333).

i Your vehicle will be braked for as long as

you press and hold the handle for the electronic parking brake. The longer you keep the handle for the electronic parking brake pressed, the more strongly your vehicle will be braked. This method occurs on all four wheels, not just the rear wheels.

During the braking procedure Ran acoustic warning sounds Rthe message Please Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display

Rthe red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster flashes

Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the electronic parking brake will engage automatically.

Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

i If the engine cannot be turned off as

described, see “Emergency engine shutdown” (Y page 561).

X Shift the automatic transmission into park

position P.

i When parked on an incline, also turn the

front wheels towards the road curb.

i Observe instructions if you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, see “Remaining in neutral position N” (Y page 337).

With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 0.

X Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. The immobilizer is activated.

If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

With KEYLESS-GO X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 301).

If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS- GO start/stop button and open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

i In an emergency you can turn off the

engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds.

If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above: X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 (Y page 301).

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Automatic transmission

Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 328). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not

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Automatic transmission

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i During the brief warm-up, transmission

upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.

Gear selector lever

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 1 Button for selecting park position P Á Park position  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position

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G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

! The vehicle must be stopped when you

shift the automatic transmission Rdirectly between drive position D and

reverse gear R

Rdirectly between reverse gear R and

drive position D

Rdirectly into park position P Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

When trying to free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow, see “Rocking the vehicle” (Y page 339). i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved up or down, but the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur.

i The gear selector lever always returns to

its original position. The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display (Y page 338).

Shifting into park position P X With the vehicle at a standstill, press button 1 on the gear selector lever to select park position P.

SmartKey: When you turn off the engine using the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. KEYLESS-GO: When you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and

open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

i Moving the gear selector lever up or down

shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P. DISTRONIC Plus: The automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically when DISTRONIC Plus brings your vehicle to a standstill, and at least one of the following conditions is met: RThe engine is turned off. RThe driver’s door is opened and the seat

belt is not inserted in the seat belt buckle.

RThe hood lock is released.

RThe trunk lid is opened while the automatic

transmission is in reverse gear R.

RThe vehicle is stationary for an extended

period of time.

In addition to shifting into park position P, the electronic parking brake will engage automatically.

Shifting into neutral position N X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and move the gear selector lever up or down to the resistance point to select neutral position N.

When you turn off the engine, the automatic transmission will shift into neutral position N automatically. SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch or opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. KEYLESS-GO: Opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically.

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Remaining in neutral position N If you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor- type car wash, observe the following instructions: G Warning! When leaving the SmartKey in the starter switch, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

With SmartKey: X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and keep it pressed.

X Shift the automatic transmission into

neutral position N.

X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, manually release the electronic

parking brake.

X Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

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Automatic transmission With KEYLESS-GO: X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and keep it pressed.

X Shift the automatic transmission into park

position P.

X Release the brake pedal. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Depress the brake pedal and keep it

pressed.

X Shift the automatic transmission into

neutral position N.

X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, manually release the electronic

parking brake.

X Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

Shifting into reverse gear R X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and move the gear selector lever up past the resistance point to select reverse gear R.

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Shifting into drive position D X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and move the gear selector lever down past the resistance point to select drive position D.

Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display.

Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on: Rthe selected gear range (Y page 340) Rthe selected program mode:

C/S (Y page 340) or M (AMG vehicles only) (Y page 342) Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe vehicle speed With drive position D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by: Rlimiting the gear range Rextending the gear range Rchanging the gears manually (AMG vehicles

only)

1 Transmission position indicator If the current transmission position does not appear in the multifunction display due to a malfunction, for example, make sure that the automatic transmission is in the desired position: X Shift the automatic transmission into drive

position D.

X Select automatic program mode S. X Do not limit the gear range. X Drive off carefully.

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ì Park position

Effect

ë Neutral position

Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the electronic parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle. If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the automatic transmission could remain locked in park position P. X Have the vehicle’s electrical

system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

í Reverse gear

Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.

No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). To avoid damage to the transmission, never shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving. Exception: If the ESP® is deactivated or malfunctioning, shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding. ! Coasting the vehicle, or

driving for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

ê Drive position

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Effect The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available.

Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. X Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.

Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles only: X Depress the accelerator pedal past the point of resistance to use the kickdown.

Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by shifting the automatic transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. The engine control system of this vehicle electronically limits directly shifting the automatic transmission between drive position D and reverse gear R to very low speeds, i.e. approximately 5 mph 339

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Automatic transmission (9 km/h). To shift the automatic transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R, move the gear selector lever past the resistance point up or down.

Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the electronic parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range, see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 341).

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The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.

Effect

è With this selection you can use the

braking effect of the engine.

ç Allows the use of engine’s braking

power when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin mountainous regions Runder extreme operating

conditions

1 Gear range indicator

æ For maximum use of engine’s braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.

Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is used to adjust Rthe shift program Rthe suspension tuning of the AIRMATIC or

the ABC system

Rthe engine control

C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting (Y page 342)

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.

Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport

For comfort driving For standard driving

Program mode selector switch on AMG vehicles

1 Program mode indicator You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P. i The last selected automatic program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted.

X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired

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Automatic transmission program mode appears in the multifunction display.

Selecting program mode C means: RThe vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle.

RTraction and driving stability are improved

on icy roads.

RUpshifts occur earlier even when you give

more gas. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are less likely to spin.

Selecting program mode S means that upshifts occur later.

One-touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the steering wheel gearshift contol. AMG vehicles: For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 342).

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Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) 1 Limiting gear range

Downshift (in manual program mode M)

2 Extending gear range

Upshift (in manual program mode M)

i You cannot shift with the steering wheel

gearshift control when the automatic transmission is in park position P, neutral position N, or reverse gear R.

Limiting gear range G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced

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vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

X Briefly pull left gearshift control 1.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i To avoid overrevving the engine when

downshifting, the automatic transmission will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s maximum speed would be exceeded.

Extending gear range X Briefly pull right gearshift control 2.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i If you press on the accelerator pedal

when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear range, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.

Canceling gear range limit X Pull and hold right gearshift control 2 until the gear range indicator disappears from the multifunction display. The automatic transmission will shift from the current gear range directly into drive position D.

Shifting into optimal gear range X Pull and hold left gearshift control 1.

The automatic transmission will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration automatically. This will involve shifting down one or more gears.

Manual shift program The manual shift program is available on AMG vehicles only. Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program mode S. In manual program mode M, system- controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off. You need to change the gears by manually upshifting or downshifting using the steering wheel gearshift control.

Activating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch

repeatedly until M appears in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission switches to manual program mode M. Automatic shifting is switched off. The gear range is not limited.

You can change the gears manually with drive position D selected. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession. i Manual program mode M will not be

stored. When the engine is turned off with manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode (C or S) when the engine is restarted.

Upshifting ! In manual program mode M, the

automatic transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. Shift up into the next gear before the engine has reached its overrevving range. Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer. Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not

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covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

X Briefly pull right gearshift control 2

(Y page 342). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear.

Upshift indicator

1 Current gear 2 Upshift indicator In manual program mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the engine reaches the overspeed range. Thus you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving the engine.

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Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display (Y page 341). For information on automatic program mode (C or S), see “Automatic shift program” (Y page 340) and “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 341).

X Turn off the engine. X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. X Restart the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear R.

X Have the automatic transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

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current gear 1 into the next higher gear. The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving.

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

X Briefly pull left gearshift control 1

(Y page 342). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear.

i For maximum acceleration, pull and hold the left gearshift control. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission selects the optimal gear for maximum acceleration.

i When you brake or stop, the automatic transmission shifts down into a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off.

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Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in manual program mode M is not possible.

Deactivating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch

repeatedly until C or S appears in the multifunction display.

or X Restart the engine.

The automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode (C or S).

Manual program mode M is not stored.

Emergency operation (limp-home mode) If vehicle acceleration becomes less responsive or sluggish or the automatic transmission no longer shifts, the automatic transmission is most likely operating in limp- home (emergency operation) mode. In this mode only second gear and reverse gear R can be selected. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location. X Shift the automatic transmission into park

position P.

Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (Y page 30). G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. As a result, you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions, such as speed or outside temperature, warning/indicator lamps, malfunction/ warning messages or the failure of any systems. Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The language setting for the multifunction display can be changed via COMAND (Y page 94).

Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you Ropen a door Rswitch on the ignition Rswitch on the exterior lamps

Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination

1 Knob

i 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.

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Instrument cluster X To brighten illumination: Turn knob 1

clockwise.

X To dim illumination: Turn knob 1

counterclockwise.

Coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature gauge is located on the left side in the instrument cluster (Y page 30). G Warning! Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop- and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248‡ (120†), i.e close to the red zone of the temperature gauge.

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Driving systems ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a

warning in the multifunction display. The engine should not be operated with a coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†), i.e. in the red zone of the coolant temperature gauge. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer (Y page 30) denotes excessive engine speed. ! 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.

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Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature indicator is on the bottom left-hand side of the instrument cluster (Y page 30). G Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

Fuel gauge The fuel gauge is on the left-hand side of the instrument cluster (Y page 30). Once the fuel level has fallen below the reserve mark, the yellow segment indicator for the fuel reserve comes on.

Driving systems Introduction This section describes the following driving systems of your vehicle: RCruise control and DISTRONIC Plus RHill start assist system RAIRMATIC RActive Body Control (ABC) RAll-wheel drive (4MATIC) RParktronic system RPark Assist RAdvanced Parking Guidance RRear View Camera RNight View Assist RBlind Spot Assist The ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, BAS Plus, EBP, ESP® and PRE-SAFE® Brake driving safety systems are described in the “Safety and security” section (Y page 65).

Cruise control The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle. The use of the cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time. The currently set speed or last set speed (“Resume” function) appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. The set speed is shown by a triangle in the speedometer and the corresponding speedometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed in the multifunction display are illuminated. G Warning! The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation. Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic, and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. RThe use of the cruise control can be

dangerous on winding roads or in heavy

traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.

RThe use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

RDeactivate the cruise control when

driving in fog.

The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal depresses automatically when the cruise control engages the brakes. Keep the driver’s footwell clear at all times, including the area under the brake pedal. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the cruise control system. Do not place your foot under the brake pedal – your foot could become caught.

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1 Setting current or higher speed 2 Setting current or lower speed 3 Canceling the cruise control 4 Activating the cruise control or resuming

to last set speed

Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control at a vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). You cannot activate the cruise control: Rwhen you brake Rwhen you have engaged the electronic

parking brake

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position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N

Rthe ESP® is switched off or has switched off

due to a malfunction

The vehicle speed displayed in the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.

Setting current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 1 or press in direction of arrow 2.

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s brake system. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will downshift automatically.

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Canceling cruise control X Depress the brake pedal. or X Briefly push the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 3. The last set speed is stored for later use. The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off. The cruise control switches off automatically when you depress the brake pedal or you engage the electronic parking brake. In this case, the speedometer segments in the multifunction display will go out. The cruise control also switches off automatically when Rthe vehicle speed falls below 20 mph

(30 km/h)

Rthe ESP® is in operation Rthe ESP® is switched off with the ESP®

switch

Rthe ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

Ryou shift the automatic transmission into

neutral position N while driving The speedometer segments in the multifunction display goes out and an

acoustic warning will sound. Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed.

Changing the set speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. You can increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments. When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will brake the vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or

decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down to the resistance point.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 to increase or press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 to decrease.

X Release the cruise control lever.

The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate.

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or

decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down past the resistance point.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 to increase or press the cruise control

lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 to decrease.

X Release the cruise control lever.

The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Resume last stored speed G Warning! The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/ or serious injury to you and others.

X Briefly pull the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 4. If no speed is stored, the current speed is set and stored.

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off.

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Hill start assist system G Warning! The hill start assist system is not designed to function as a parking brake and does not prevent the vehicle from moving when parked on an incline. Always engage the electronic parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P. On uphill grades with a gradient angle of more than 5°, the hill start assist system maintains the pressure in the brake system for approximately 1 second after you have released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can start off smoothly without the vehicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal. X Depress the brake pedal. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive

position D or reverse gear R.