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have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at the following addresses:
In the USA:
In Canada:
Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
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For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Instruments and controls ............... 18
Center console ..............................20
Overhead control panel ............... 21Contents – Instruments and controls
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For more detailed descriptions see index on page 313. For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate control, see page 122.
1 Side air outlet, adjustable 2 Air volume control for side air outlet 3 Exterior lamp switch, see page 116
4 Parking brake release, see page 202
5 Parking brake pedal, see page 202
6 Hood lock release, see page 251
7 Combination switch, see page 119
8 Cruise control switch, see page 212
9 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 90
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock position 1 or 2)10 Instrument cluster, see page 84
11 Voice recognition system switch, see separateoperating instructions
12 Steering lock with ignition/starter
switch, see page 190
13 Center air outlets, adjustable 14 Air volume control for center air outlets 15 Left front seat heater switch, see page 56
16 Headlamp washer switch, see page 118
17 Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page 52
18 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 121
19 Central locking switch, see page 35
20 Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 44Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see page 43
21 Right front seat heater switch, see page 56
22 Automatic climate control, see page 122Rear window defroster switch, see page 126
23 Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2), see page 154
24 Audio system, see page 129
25 Storage compartment 26 Ashtray with lighter, see page 157Instruments and controls
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1 ESP control switch, see page 220
2 Program mode selector switch, see page 200
3 Switch for rear window sunshade, see page 152
4 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 231
5 Left power window switch, see page 147
6 Trunk lid release switch, see page 40
7 Mirror adjustment switch, see page 81
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1 Interior lighting, see page 151
2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 149
3 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 180
4 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone andvoice recognition system.
5 Rear view mirror, see page 80
6 Garage door opener, see page 166Instruments and controls
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Operation
Vehicle keys ......................................24
Start lock-out ....................................26
General notes on thecentral locking system ...............26
Central locking system ...................27Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...............27
Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside .......................... 31
Panic button ..................................32
Mechanical keys ...........................32
Doors ..................................................33
Central locking switch ....................35
Automatic central locking ..........36Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ...........................36
Trunk .................................................37
Trunk lamp .......................................39
Trunk lid release switch .................4022
Trunk lid emergency release .........41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Rear head restraints .................... 52
Backrest ............................................ 54
Multicontour seat ............................ 55
Heated seats ..................................... 56
Seat belts and integratedrestraint system .......................... 58
Seat belts .......................................... 58Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................ 59
BabySmartTM airbag
deactivation system ................... 65
Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed ......... 66Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ............................... 66
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 67
Airbags ..............................................68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ..................... 74
Infant and child restraint systems .......................... 76Adjusting telescoping
steering column ..........................79
Inside rear view mirror ..................80
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 81
Instrument cluster ...........................84
Indicator lamps in theinstrument cluster ......................86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display .................90
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ..............................94
Audio systems ..................................95
Radio ..............................................95
CD player .......................................96
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Telephone ..........................................98
Telephone book ............................98
Redialing ..................................... 100
Incoming call .............................. 102
Navigation system ..........................103
Trip computer .................................104
Malfunction message memory .... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume ...............110
Flexible service system (FSS) .......111
Engine oil level indicator ...............114
Engine oil consumption .................115
Exterior lamp switch ......................116
Night security illumination ..........117
Headlamp cleaning system ...........118
Combination switch .......................119
Hazard warning flasherswitch .......................................... 121
Automatic climate control ............ 122
Display and controls ................. 124
Basic setting - automatic mode ......................... 124
Economy ...................................... 125
Special settings .......................... 125
Rear window defroster .............. 126
Air recirculation ........................ 127
Residual engine heat utilization ........................... 127
Dust filter .................................... 128Audio and telephone,
operation .................................... 129
Power windows .............................. 147
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 149
Interior lighting ..............................151
Rear window sunshade .................152
Sun visors ........................................152Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153
Interior ............................................ 153
Storage compartments,armrest and cup holder ........... 153
Glove box ..................................... 154
Ashtrays .......................................... 157
Lighter ............................................. 159
Enlarged cargo area – split foldingrear seat backrest ..................... 160
Loading instructions ..................... 162
Cargo tie down rings ..................... 163
Parcel net in frontpassenger footwell .................... 164
Telephone, general ........................ 164
Cellular telephone ......................... 165
Garage door opener ....................... 166
Ski sack ...........................................170Contents – Operation
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Vehicle keys Included with your vehicle are 2 electronic keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two electronic keys are a different color to help distinguish it.
Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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Electronic key
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The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical key. The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle. The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door, trunk, and glove box lock.
When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations, it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4). The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic key. The infrared receivers are located in the door handles.
Notes: Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key when using valet parking service. To prevent access to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately and retain the mechanical key. See page 37 for separate locking of trunk and page 154 for locking of glove box.
Obtaining replacement keys Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Important! Removing the electronic key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out.
Note: In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is in order), 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).
General notes on the central locking system If the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked: • Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door
handle. Check the batteries of the electronic key, see page 283 or to synchronize the remote control, see page 285.
• Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. To start the engine, insert the electronic key in the steering lock. There could be a slight delay until the electronic key can be turned in the steering lock.
Important! When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key.
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Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared remote control The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control. Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are in order. See page 283 for checking batteries. The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked via remote control. Opening and closing the windows and sliding/pop-up roof remotely can only be done with the infrared portion of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye at a receiver (6 or 7), press and hold transmit button Œ or ‹. With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked, and the trunk lid cannot be opened with the remote control.
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1 Transmit button
‹ Locking Œ Unlocking Š Opening trunk (if not separately locked)
2 Lamp for battery check (see page 283 for changing
batteries if it does not light up briefly)
3 PANIC button 4 Transmitter eye 5 Locking tab for mechanical key
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6 Infrared receiver in driver’s door handle
7 Infrared receiver in passenger door handle
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Locking and unlocking with remote control
Unlocking: Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked. The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below): Selective unlocking mode – Press transmit button Œ once to unlock driver’s door and fuel filler flap. Press transmit button Œ twice to unlock both doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk. Global unlocking mode – Press transmit button Œ once to unlock both doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk.
Notes: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 37. The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the remote control (see below for changing mode).
If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door or trunk is opened, the electronic key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will automatically lock.
Locking: Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. If they do not blink three times, a door or trunk is not properly closed.
Note: If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the electronic key (if ok, battery check lamp in electronic key will light briefly when pressing transmit button) or to synchronize the remote control, see page 283 and 285.
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Choosing global or selective mode on remote control Press and hold transmit buttons ‹ and Œ simultaneously for approx. 6 seconds to reprogram the remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.
Opening the trunk The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance. A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Press transmit button Š until trunk lid is open.
Important! Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally locked.
Note: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 37.
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Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.
To open: Continue to press transmit button Πafter unlocking the vehicle. The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to open after approx. 1 second. To interrupt opening procedure, release transmit button.
To close: Continue to press transmit button ‹ after locking the vehicle. The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to close after approx. 1 second. To interrupt closing procedure, release transmit button.
Warning! Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure. In case the procedure causes potential danger, the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing the remote control button. To reverse direction of movement press Œ for opening or ‹ for closing.
Note: If the windows and sliding/pop-up roof cannot be operated automatically by pressing the transmit button of the remote control then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the electronic key (if ok, battery check lamp in electronic key will light briefly when pressing transmit button), or to synchronize the remote control, see page 283 and 285.
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To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 3 minutes. To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic key in steering lock.
Note: For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void to the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Mechanical keys The mechanical keys work only in the driver’s door, trunk, and storage compartment locks.
Notes: The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key.
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Doors
1 Opening – pull handle 2 Unlocking driver’s door 3 Locking driver’s door 4 Individual door from inside:
• Push lock button down to lock. • Pull inside door handle to unlock.
Important! The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system.
When you lock the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the door lock button should move down. The passenger door must be locked with the door lock button – the driver’s door can only be locked when it is closed.
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To unlock, pull inside door handle and turn mechanical key in driver’s door lock to position 2. When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. When opening a door while the central locking system is in the: • selective unlocking mode, only that individual door is unlocked. The remaining door, the trunk and fuel filler flap remain locked,
• global unlocking mode, both doors, the trunk and
fuel filler flap are unlocked.
Notes: When opening a door, the door window lowers slightly. After closing the door, the window closes again. In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors can be locked and unlocked individually. To lock, push down lock button and turn mechanical key in driver’s door lock to position 3. In addition lock the trunk.
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Central locking switch
1 Locking 2 Unlocking The central locking switch is located in the center console. The doors and trunk can only be locked with the central locking switch, if both doors are closed. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the selective remote control mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.
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If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside.
Notes: If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch. If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door with the inside door handle will trigger the alarm. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch.
Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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Automatic central locking The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
To activate: With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold upper portion of switch (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
To deactivate: With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold lower portion of switch (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
Notes: If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch after activating the automatic central locking, and neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central locking activated, the door will again be automatically locked at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Important! When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a dynamometer test stand, please, note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking.
Emergency unlocking in case of accident The doors unlock automatically a short time after a strong deceleration is detected, such as in a collision (this is intended to aid rescue and exit). Driving on rough roads may cause the vehicle to unlock. If necessary, the vehicle can be locked again with the central locking switch, see page 35.
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Trunk When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked when centrally unlocking the vehicle. To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the electronic key less its mechanical key with the vehicle.
Notes: The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system. When unlocking the trunk with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key.
0 Neutral position – push to open (arrow) 1 Unlocking 2 Separate locking of trunk – remove mechanical key
in this position (only vehicles built prior 09/01). The vehicle production date (e.g. 09/01) can be found on the certification label, which is located on the driver’s door pillar, see page 299.
The trunk lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid release switch or the electronic key when previously locked separately with the mechanical key.
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Notes: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the trunk can be unlocked individually. To unlock and open the trunk lid, turn mechanical key to position 1, hold and push to open. If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 287.
Important! Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle has been previously centrally locked.
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Trunk lamp
If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time, the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger in the switch (arrow). This prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged. When the trunk lid is closed, the switch will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened.
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Trunk lid release switch
The switch is located on the center console.
A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open. The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk lid open.
Notes: The trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. Press Š button. The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the remote control when previously locked separately with the mechanical key. To open, see page 37. The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch when the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control. To unlock vehicle with the remote control, see page 27.
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Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built prior to September 2001)
The emergency release button (1) is located in the trunk lid. Briefly press emergency release button (1). All doors, the fuel filler flap, and the trunk unlock; and the trunk lid opens. The vehicle production date (e.g. 09/01) can be found on the certification label, which is located on the driver’s door pillar, see page 299.
Note: The emergency release button (1) only unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is not in motion.
Important! The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not open the trunk lid, if the trunk has been locked using the mechanical key or if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.
Illumination of the emergency release button (1): The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the trunk.
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Important! The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not open the trunk lid, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.
Illumination of the emergency release button (1): The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the trunk.
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Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built September 2001 and later)
The emergency release button (1) is located in the trunk lid. Briefly press emergency release button (1). The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. The vehicle production date (e.g. 09/01) can be found on the certification label, which is located on the driver’s door pillar, see page 299.
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Antitheft alarm system
1 Indicator lamp in switch located in center console
The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control by locking or unlocking the vehicle. The antitheft alarm is armed within approx. 10 seconds after locking the vehicle. A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.
Operation: Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone: • opens a door, • opens the trunk, • opens the hood, • attempts to raise the vehicle. The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed. The antitheft alarm system is switched off automatically if the vehicle is unlocked with the electronic key. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 180. Notes: When you unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To interrupt the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key.
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Tow-away alarm
The switch is located in the center console.
1 Press to switch off 2 Indicator lamp
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
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The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered. The tow-away alarm system is switched off automatically if the vehicle is unlocked with the electronic key. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 180. To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 0, or remove electronic key from steering lock. Press tow-away alarm switch (1). The indicator lamp (2) illuminates briefly. Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with the remote control. The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the vehicle is locked again with mechanical key or remote control, at which time it is automatically reactivated.
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Power seats, front
Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.
To operate the front power seat adjustment switches, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 (with the driver’s or passenger’s door open, the power seats can also be operated with the electronic key removed or in steering lock position 0).
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safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. Note: Do not move the front passenger seat completely forward if objects are stored in the parcel net in the front passenger side footwell. Items in the net may be damaged.
3 Seat cushion tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until your legs are lightly supported.
The slide switches are located in each door. We recommend to adjust the power seat in the following order:
1 Seat, up/down
Press the switch (up/down direction) until comfortable seating position with still sufficient headroom is reached.
2 Seat, fore/aft
Press the switch (fore/aft direction) until a comfortable seating position is reached that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal
4 Backrest tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. 5 Head restraint
During seat adjustment, the head restraint is automatically adjusted based on seat (fore/aft) position to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Please check the position of the head restraint to assure that it supports the back of the head approximately at ear level. The head restraint angle can also be adjusted manually.
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Notes: Your vehicle is equipped with power head restraints, do not try to raise or lower them manually. Only minor personal adjustments, as described below, should then be required. For steering wheel adjustment, see page 79; inside rear view mirror, see page 80; exterior rear view mirrors, see page 81.
Caution! Do not remove head restraints except when mounting seat covers. For removal see page 51. Whenever restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them before driving.
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6 Memory button 7 Position buttons
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Storing Three sets of seat/head restraint positions may be programmed into memory. Together with the driver’s seat position you can store the exterior rear view mirror positions. After the seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirrors are positioned, push memory button (6), release, and within 3 seconds push position button “1”. A second and third set of positions for the same seat/ head restraint and exterior rear view mirrors can be programmed into memory by pushing first memory button (6) and then “2”, respectively “3”.
Note: See page 81 for instructions on adjustment of mirrors.
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Recalling To recall a seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold position button “1”, “2” or “3” until seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror movement has stopped. The seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the position button is released.
Caution! 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. First move the backrest to an upright position.
Synchronizing power seats and head restraints If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or empty), the power seats and head restraints are no longer adjusted automatically. To resynchronize the adjustment feature, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move the seat completely forward and the head restraint fully down, and hold respective buttons for approx. 2 seconds.
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Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft placement and backrest angle to insure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section on page 68 for proper seat positioning. In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rearward 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 Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
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Front head restraints
Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
Removal: Tilt the backrest rearward for easier removal of the front head restraints. Push button (1) up to bring the power adjustable head restraint to its highest position. Pull out head restraint completely with both hands.
Installation: Push button (1) of the power adjustable head restraint up for approximately 5 seconds. Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop. Adjust head restraint to the desired position. For positioning of head restraints see also power seats, front on page 45, and head restraints, rear on page 52.
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Folding head restraints backward (with engine running): Press symbol-side of rocker switch to release the head restraints. The head restraints will then fold backward for increased visibility. Placing head restraints upright: Pull head restraint forward until it locks in position.
Angle of head restraints: The head restraint angle can be adjusted manually.
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Important! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.
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Backrest
1 Release lever Folding forward: Lift release lever (1) and fold backrest forward. The seat will automatically slide forward and the head restraint will move down. Folding back: Lift release lever (1) and fold backrest back. The seat and head restraint return to their previous positions. To interrupt the procedure, activate the power seat switch.
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Notes: The automatic seat slide is provided with a safety feature. The automatic process is interrupted, if the backrest of the sliding seat is pushed against an occupant or object. The seat will slide forward, stop, and make 3 attempts sliding backward. To halt the automatic process, activate the power seat switch. Investigate and correct the cause of interruption. Now use memory button or power seat switch to bring seat into desired position.
Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury. Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts during a seat adjustment procedure.
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Multicontour seat (optional CLK 430, Standard CLK 55 AMG))
We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the following order:
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This vehicle may be equipped with multicontour seats. These seats have movable seat cushions, and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support.
1 Seat cushion depth
Slide the switch fore or aft until your legs are supported comfortably.
2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment
Adjust the side bolster to provide good lateral support.
The seat cushion movement and amount of backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators (1, 2 and 3) after turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2. The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with rocker switch (4): • press to the right – increase side support, • press to the left – decrease side support. If the engine is turned off, the last cushion setting is retained in memory, and automatically adjusts the cushion to this setting when the engine is restarted.
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Heated seats (front) (optional on model CLK 430)
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The front seat heater switches are located in the center console. The front seat heaters can be switched on with the electronic key in steering lock positions 1 or 2.
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Press switch to turn on seat heater:
1 Normal seat heating mode. One indicator lamp in
the switch lights up.
2 Rapid seat heating mode. Both indicator lamps in
the switch light up. After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode, the seat heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on.
Turning off seat heater: If one indicator lamp is on, press upper half of switch. If both indicator lamps are on, press lower half of switch. If left on, the seat heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation.
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Notes: When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary. The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the same time, or if the battery charge is low. When this occurs, the indicator lamp in the switch will blink (both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating mode). The seat heaters will switch on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available. If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to you, the seat heaters can be switched off.
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Seat belts and integrated restraint system Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, emergency tensioning retractors for the front seat belts, dual front airbags, door mounted side impact airbags and knee bolsters for driver and front passenger. Their protective functions are designed to complement one another.
Seat belts
Important! Laws in most states and all Canadian provinces require seat belt use. All states and provinces require use of child restraints that comply with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap- shoulder belt. For your safety and that of your passengers we strongly recommend their use.
Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
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Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Note: For cleaning and care of the seat belts, see page 296.
Seat belt nonusage warning system With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, a warning sounds for a short time if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. See also seat belt warning lamp on page 230.
Warning! Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility for injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt.
Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate
