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Operator’s Manual
CLS-Class
Order No. 6515 1429 13 Part No. 219 584 98 81 USA Edition A 2008
2 1 9 5 8 4 9 8 8 1
CLS 550
CLS 63 AMG
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:
앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.
앫 Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company
At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console ..................................... 29
Upper part ...................................... 29
Lower part ...................................... 30
Overhead control panel ........................ 31
Storage compartments......................... 32
Door control panel................................ 34
Introduction .......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle.................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19
Contents
Getting started................................... 35
Unlocking ............................................. 36
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 37
Starter switch positions.................. 38
Adjusting.............................................. 41
Seats .............................................. 41
Steering wheel................................ 44
Mirrors............................................ 47
Driving.................................................. 48
Fastening the seat belts ................. 48
Starting the engine ......................... 51
Parking brake ................................. 53
Driving off ....................................... 53
Switching on headlamps................. 55
Turn signals .................................... 55
Windshield wipers........................... 56
Problems while driving.................... 58
Parking and locking.............................. 59
Parking brake ................................. 59
Switching off headlamps................. 60
Turning off engine........................... 60
Releasing seat belts........................ 61
Locking........................................... 61
Contents
Safety and Security ........................... 63
Occupant safety................................... 64
Air bags .......................................... 66
Occupant Classification System..... 71
Seat belts ....................................... 76
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE®) ................................... 80
Active head restraints .................... 81
Children in the vehicle.................... 82
Blocking of
rear door window operation ........... 87
Panic alarm.......................................... 88
Activating ....................................... 88
Deactivating ................................... 88
Driving safety systems......................... 89
ABS ................................................ 89
BAS ................................................ 90
Adaptive Brake ............................... 91
EBP................................................. 92
ESP®............................................... 92
Anti-theft systems................................ 97
Immobilizer..................................... 97
Anti-theft alarm system.................. 97
Controls in detail............................... 99
Locking and unlocking....................... 100
SmartKey ..................................... 100
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 103
Checking batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 108
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 108
Opening the doors
from the inside............................. 108
Opening the trunk ........................ 109
Closing the trunk.......................... 111
Trunk emergency release............. 114
Valet locking ................................ 115
Automatic central locking ............ 116
Locking and unlocking
from the inside............................. 116
Seats ................................................ 118
Front seat active head restraints . 118
Rear seat head restraints............. 118
Lumbar support............................ 119
Multicontour seat*....................... 120
Seat heating*............................... 121
Seat ventilation* .......................... 122
Memory function ............................... 123
Storing positions into memory..... 124
Recalling positions from memory. 124
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 125
Lighting ............................................. 126
Exterior lamp switch .................... 126
Combination switch ..................... 130
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps* (CLS 550 with
Bi-Xenon* headlamps only).......... 130
Hazard warning flasher ................ 132
Interior lighting in the front.......... 133
Interior lighting in the rear ........... 134
Door entry lamps ......................... 135
Trunk lamp................................... 135
Instrument cluster ............................. 136
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination .................................. 136
Coolant temperature indicator..... 137
Resetting trip odometer............... 137
Tachometer.................................. 138
Outside temperature indicator..... 138
Control system .................................. 139
Multifunction display.................... 139
Multifunction steering wheel........ 140
Contents
Menus .......................................... 142
Standard display menu ................ 145
AMG menu ................................... 145
AUDIO menu ................................ 148
NAV* menu.................................. 150
Distronic* menu........................... 151
Vehicle status message
memory menu.............................. 151
Settings menu.............................. 152
Trip computer menu..................... 164
TEL* menu ................................... 166
Automatic transmission..................... 169
Gear selector lever....................... 169
Shifting procedure ....................... 170
Gear selector lever positions ....... 171
Driving tips................................... 173
Gear ranges ................................. 174
Automatic shift program .............. 175
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting .................................. 176
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* ............... 177
Manual shift program
CLS 63 AMG ................................ 179
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 182
Good visibility..................................... 183
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 183
Rear view mirrors.......................... 183
Sun visors ..................................... 184
Rear window sunshade* ............... 185
Rear window defroster.................. 186
4-zone automatic climate control....... 188
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 193
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 194
Setting the temperature................ 195
Adjusting air distribution............... 195
Adjusting air volume ..................... 196
Front defroster.............................. 197
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
(USA only)..................................... 198
Air recirculation mode .................. 198
Air conditioning............................. 201
Residual heat and ventilation
(Canada only)................................ 201
Rear climate control ..................... 202
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation............... 204
Power windows .................................. 205
Opening and closing
the windows ................................. 205
Synchronizing power windows...... 207
Summer opening feature .............. 208
Convenience closing feature......... 208
Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 210
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 210
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 212
Driving systems.................................. 213
Cruise control ............................... 213
Distronic* ..................................... 217
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) ........... 230
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)* ........................... 234
Loading .............................................. 238
Roof rack* .................................... 238
Loading instructions ..................... 238
Ski bag* (Canada only) ................. 239
Cargo tie-down hooks................... 242
Retaining hook.............................. 242
Contents
Useful features .................................. 243
Storage compartments................. 243
Cup holders.................................. 246
Ashtrays ....................................... 248
Cigarette lighter ........................... 249
Power outlets ............................... 250
Heated steering wheel
(Canada only) ............................... 251
Floormats ..................................... 252
Telephone*................................... 253
Tele Aid ........................................ 256
Garage door opener ..................... 262
Operation ......................................... 269
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 270
Driving instructions............................ 271
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 271
Drinking and driving ..................... 271
Pedals .......................................... 271
Power assistance ......................... 272
Brakes.......................................... 272
Driving off .................................... 274
Parking......................................... 275
Tires ............................................. 275
Hydroplaning................................ 276
Tire traction.................................. 276
Tire speed rating .......................... 277
Winter driving instructions ........... 278
Standing water............................. 279
Passenger compartment .............. 280
Driving abroad.............................. 280
Control and operation of
radio transmitter .......................... 280
Catalytic converter....................... 281
Emission control .......................... 281
Coolant temperature.................... 282
At the gas station .............................. 283
Refueling...................................... 283
Check regularly and before a
long trip ....................................... 285
Engine compartment ......................... 286
Hood ............................................ 286
Engine oil ..................................... 287
Transmission fluid level................ 289
Coolant level ................................ 290
Battery ......................................... 291
Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system* ......................... 292
Tires and wheels................................ 293
Important guidelines .................... 293
Tire care and maintenance........... 294
Direction of rotation..................... 295
Loading the vehicle...................... 296
Recommended tire inflation
pressure....................................... 301
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 303
MOExtended system*.................. 313
Tire labeling ................................. 314
Load identification ....................... 318
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 318
Maximum tire load ....................... 320
Contents
Flat tire............................................... 412
Preparing the vehicle .................... 412
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 412
MOExtended system*................... 419
Battery ............................................... 420
Disconnecting the battery ............ 421
Removing the battery ................... 421
Charging and reinstalling the
battery .......................................... 422
Reconnecting the battery ............. 422
Jump starting...................................... 423
Towing the vehicle.............................. 425
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 426
Fuses.................................................. 428
Fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 429
Fuse box in trunk.......................... 429
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 321
Tire ply material ........................... 323
Tire and loading terminology........ 323
Rotating tires ............................... 326
Winter driving .................................... 328
Winter tires .................................. 328
Block heater* (Canada only) ........ 329
Snow chains................................. 329
Maintenance...................................... 330
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 330
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator........................... 331
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 332
Vehicle care....................................... 333
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 333
Practical hints .................................. 343
What to do if … ................................... 344
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 344
Lamp in center console................. 356
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 358
Where will I find...? ............................. 393
First aid kit.................................... 393
Spare wheel .................................. 393
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 395
Luggage box ................................. 397
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 398
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 398
Locking the vehicle ....................... 399
Fuel filler flap emergency release . 400
Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever ................................ 400
Resetting activated head restraints.... 401
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 402
Replacing bulbs .................................. 404
Bulbs............................................. 404
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 407
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 409
Replacing wiper blades....................... 410
Wiper blades ................................. 410
Contents
Technical data.................................. 431
Parts service ...................................... 432
Warranty coverage............................. 433
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 433
Identification labels............................ 434
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 436
CLS 550 ....................................... 436
CLS 63 AMG................................. 436
Engine................................................ 437
Rims and tires.................................... 438
Same size tires............................. 439
Mixed size tires ............................ 441
MOExtended tires*....................... 444
Spare wheel ................................. 445
Electrical system................................ 446
Main dimensions and weights............ 447
Main dimensions .......................... 447
Weights ........................................ 447
Index................................................. 457
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 448
Capacities .................................... 448
Engine oils.................................... 450
Engine oil additives ...................... 450
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 450
Brake fluid.................................... 450
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 451
Fuel requirements ........................ 451
Gasoline additives........................ 452
Coolants....................................... 452
Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system* ......................... 455
Introduction Product information
Product information
왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa- tion, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed.
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This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures.
We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.The Opera- tor’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
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(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ07645-0350
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Maintenance
Roadside Assistance
Change of address or ownership
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.
If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail-
able for delivery in Europe under our Euro-
pean Delivery Program. For details, consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Introduction Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color.
At a glance Here you will find an overview of your vehi- cle’s interior and exterior main features.
Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.
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Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle.
Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section.
Indexes The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle.
왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered
trademarks of DaimlerChrysler.
앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:
Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle.
Introduction Symbols
Warning!
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.
! Highlights hazards that may result in dam- age to your vehicle.
i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.
컄 page
컄컄
컄컄
->
This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page. This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page. This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini- tions.
Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here.
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Introduction Operating safety
Warning!
Warning!
Proper use of the vehicle
Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your ve- hicle.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.
Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving.
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage to and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden strong vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your haz- ard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility for further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning!
Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.
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Introduction Problems with your vehicle
왔 Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Introduction Reporting safety defects
For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Introduction Vehicle data recording
왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.
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At a glance
Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel
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At a glance Exterior view
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Item 1 Trunk
앫 Unlocking 앫 Opening and closing 앫 Spare wheel 앫 Vehicle tool kit
2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap
앫 Fuel requirements
5 Doors
앫 Locking and unlocking 앫 Opening and closing
Page
Item
100
109
393
395
404
191
283
451
100
108
6 Towing eye bolt
앫 Installing towing eye bolt
7 Rims and tires
앫 Checking tire inflation
pressure 앫 Flat tire 8 Front lamps 9 Hood, opening 앫 Engine oil 앫 Coolant
a Windshield wipers
앫 Wiper blades, replacing 앫 Wiper blades, cleaning
Page
395
425
303
412
404
286
287
290
56
410
338
At a glance Exterior view
Item
b Window, cleaning c Power tilt/sliding sunroof d Exterior rear view mirrors
앫 Adjusting 앫 Auto-dimming 앫 Parking position e Side marker lamps
Page
338
210
47
183
184
404
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At a glance Cockpit
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At a glance Cockpit
Item
Page
Item
Page
Item
f Parking brake pedal g Hood lock release h Parking brake release j Exterior lamp switch k Door control panel
1 Combination switch
앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam
2 Steering wheel gearshift
control*
3 Cruise control lever
앫 Cruise control 앫 Distronic*
4 Multifunction steering
wheel
5 Instrument cluster
6 Horn
55
56
55
177
213
217
28,
140
26,
136
7 Lever for Voice Control Sys-
tem*, see separate operating instructions
8 Front Parktronic* warning
indicator
9 Overhead control panel a Glove box lid release, glove
box lock b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment
stalk Heated steering wheel (Canada only)
234
31
243
243
29
38
45
251
Page
53, 59
286
53
55,126
34
25
At a glance Instrument cluster
26
Page
345
139
351
Item
1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp
2 v ESP® warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates with the ignition on. It should go out when the engine is running.
6 K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
7 Coolant temperature indica-
tor with: • Coolant temperature
350
warning lamp 8 Tachometer with:
< Seat belt telltale
351
Item 1 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) indicator lamp
B Low beam headlamp
55
indicator lamp, de- pending on vehicle production date
A High beam headlamp
130
indicator lamp 9 Main odometer with:
앫 Selector lever position 앫 Program mode
a Clock with:
; Brake warning lamp,
USA only
51
175
157
347
3 Brake warning lamp,
347
Canada only
At a glance Instrument cluster
Page
353
Item ú Engine malfunction in-
Page
348
dicator lamp, USA only
344
± Engine malfunction
348
indicator lamp, Cana- da only
H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale, USA only Low tire pressure telltale, Canada only
354
354
b Fuel display with:
A Fuel tank reserve
351
warning lamp
c Reset button for:
앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
앫 Confirming new time
settings
137
136
157
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At a glance Multifunction steering wheel
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Page
Page
139
140
Item
4 Menu systems:
Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu
5 Moving within a menu:
Press button j for next display k for previous display
Item
1 Multifunction display in
speedometer Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease
3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call
to dial to redial
t to end a call
to reject an incoming call
왔 Center console Upper part
Item
1 4-zone automatic climate
control
2 COMAND system, see sepa- rate operating instructions 3 Seat heating*, front passen-
ger side Seat ventilation*, front pas- senger side
Page
188
121
122
4 Electronic Stability Program
94
(ESP®) control switch 5 Central locking switch
116
At a glance Center console
Item
Page
6 Opening/closing button for
CD changer, see separate COMAND operating instruc- tions
7 Rear seat head restraints
switch, folding down
8 Rear window sunshade*
switch
9 Seat heating*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side
a Hazard warning flasher
switch
b Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
119
185
121
122
132
75
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Item
1 Ashtray 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button
3 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission
4 Parking assist (Parktronic
system)* deactivation switch
Page
248
39
51,
171
234
5 Adaptive Damping System
230
(ADS) switch
Item
6 Vehicle level control button 7 Thumbwheel for setting dis-
tance in Distronic*
Page
231
226
8 Distance warning function*
226
on/off switch
9 Program mode selector
175
switch for automatic trans- mission
At a glance Center console
Lower part
30
왔 Overhead control panel
At a glance Overhead control panel
Item
1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Automatic interior lighting 3 Front interior lighting on/off 4 Right front reading lamp
on/off
5 Power tilt/sliding sunroof
switch
6 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button 7 Rear view mirror 8 Front reading lamps
Page
133
133
133
133
210
256
183
133
Item
9 Garage door opener a Hands-free microphones for
Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone*, and Voice Control System* (see separate operating instruc- tions)
b Ambient lighting c Interior lighting d Left front reading lamp
on/off
Page
262
161
133
133
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At a glance Storage compartments
32
Item
1 Glove box 2 Front passenger seat storage compartment with first aid kit
3 Door pocket 4 Ashtray 5 Ruffled storage bag 6 Door pocket 7 Side storage pocket in trunk 8 Luggage box under the trunk
floor
9 Door pocket a Ruffled storage bag b Ashtray c Door pocket d Driver’s seat storage compart-
ment
Page
243
393
249
245
397
245
249
244
Item
e Sun visor card clip f CD changer, see separate COMAND operating instruc- tions
Page
184
g Parcel net in front passenger
245
footwell
h Ashtray with cigarette lighter j Cup holders k Storage compartment/tele- phone* compartment under the center armrest
248
246
243
l Cup holder in the rear center
247
console
m Rear storage compartment in
244
the rear center console
n Cup holder in the rear armrest o Storage compartment in the
248
244
rear armrest
At a glance Storage compartments
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Item
1 Inside door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings)
Page
108
42
123
4 Exterior rear view mirror ad-
47
justment
5 Switches for opening/clos- ing front and rear side win- dows, rear window override switch
205
6 Remote trunk release
110
switch, trunk opening/clos- ing system*
At a glance Door control panel
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Getting started
Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking
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Getting started Unlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page refer- ences are located at the end of each seg- ment.
Unlocking with the SmartKey
SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk 3 Œ Unlock button 4  Panic button
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Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s un- supervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
왘 Press unlock button Œ on the
SmartKey. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once. 앫 The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
i Opening a door causes the window on that door to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed.
! The side windows will not open or close if the battery is discharged or the windows are cov- ered with ice. As a result, you may no longer be able to properly close the door. Do not attempt to force the door shut. Doing so may damage the door or the side window. Correct the condition that prevents the windows from operating before attempting to close the door.
For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 100).
Getting started Unlocking
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*
왘 Pull an outside door handle.
With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in- serting the SmartKey in the starter switch.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once. 앫 The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
Warning!
armed.
왘 Get in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac- cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
i To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no fur- ther than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door.
i Opening a door causes the window on that door to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed.
! The side windows will not open or close if the battery is discharged or the windows are cov- ered with ice. As a result, you may no longer be able to properly close the door. Do not attempt to force the door shut. Doing so may damage the door or the side window. Correct the condition that prevents the windows from operating before attempting to close the door.
For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 103).
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Getting started Unlocking
Starter switch positions
SmartKey
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac- cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con-
sumers
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, see “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 344).
3 Starting position
i When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica- tor lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This in- dicates that the respective systems are opera- tional.
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SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is inside the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector le- ver corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions. If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur- ing pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the engine starts automatically.
i The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function.
i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.
i If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi- tion 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert.
! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficient- ly charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary
(컄 page 420).
앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 423). To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery, al- ways remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.
For information on starting the engine with the SmartKey, see “SmartKey” (컄 page 100).
Getting started Unlocking
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
왘 Do not depress the brake pedal.
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Getting started Unlocking
Position 0
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/
stop button, the vehicle’s on-board elec-
tronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey re-
moved).
Position 1
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers.
i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once again, the ignition (position 2) is
switched on
Ignition (or position 2) 왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, see “Lamps in instrument clus- ter” (컄 page 344).
앫 twice, the power supply is again switched off i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off.
i When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica- tor lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This in- dicates that the respective systems are opera- tional.
For information on starting the engine us- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (컄 page 39).
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왔 Adjusting
Warning!
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Seats
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 seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belts are properly po- sitioned on the body.
Getting started Adjusting
Warning!
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 48). Observe the following points: 앫 Adjust the backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steer- ing wheel.
앫 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The po- sition should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly.
앫 Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.
앫 Never place hands under the seat or
near any moving parts while a seat is be- ing adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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Getting started Adjusting
Warning!
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could re- sult in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional informa- tion, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 82). 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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Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located on the front doors.
1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Backrest tilt 3 Head restraint height 4 Seat height 5 Seat cushion tilt i The memory function (컄 page 123) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.
! When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats, oth- erwise you could damage the seats.
Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in direction of arrow 1.
i Depending on the set height of the head re- straint, the seat fore and aft position is automat- ically pre-set.
Backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward
in direction of arrow 2.
Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in
direction of arrow 3.
Getting started Adjusting
Warning!
Head restraint adjusting
For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the po- tential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in
direction of arrow 4.
Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in
direction of arrow 5 until your upper legs are lightly supported.
Manually adjust the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the
head restraint cushion.
i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.
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Getting started Adjusting
Comfort head restraint* adjusting
You can individually adjust side cushions 1 of the comfort head re- straints. Adjusting side cushions 왘 Pull or push sides 1 into desired posi-
tion.
Adjusting forward or backward 왘 Pull or push head restraint in direction
of arrow 2.
1 Head restraint side adjustment 2 Head restraint fore and aft adjustment
i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.
Warning!
For more information on seats, see “Seats” (컄 page 118).
When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the mounting post. You could otherwise be trapped.
Steering wheel
Warning!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock your vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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Getting started Adjusting
Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk in direction of arrows 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible.
i The memory function (컄 page 123) lets you store the setting for the seat position together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.
Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activat- ed or deactivated in the Convenience sub- menu of the control system (컄 page 163).
Warning!
You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, do one of the following: 앫 Move steering wheel adjustment stalk
(컄 page 45).
앫 Press one of the memory position but-
tons or the memory button M (컄 page 124).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left).
1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down
Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk in direction of arrows 1
until a comfortable steering wheel posi- tion is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow.
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Getting started Adjusting
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you 앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition
switched on
or 앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (컄 page 39) once with the driver’s door closed
i The last set steering wheel position is stored when 앫 the ignition is switched off 앫 the position is stored in memory
(컄 page 123)
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch
or 앫 open the driver’s door with the
SmartKey in starter switch position 0
or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (컄 page 39) in position 1
i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started.
Warning!
Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in mo- tion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in mo- tion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose con- trol of the vehicle.
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Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions.
Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view
mirror.
For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 183).
Exterior rear view mirrors
Warning!
Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The buttons are located on the driver’s door.
1 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
ror button
2 Adjustment button 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
button