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RACETIMER ........................................ 114
Radio
Selecting stations .......................... 116
Radio transmitters ............................ 213
Rain sensor
see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 297
Rear door ashtray
see Ashtrays
Rear doors
Child safety locks ............................ 56
Rear door window
Override switch ................................ 56
see Fog lamps
Rear fog lamp
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Rear window defroster ..................... 151
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 183, 207
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 298
Refueling ............................................ 176
Regular checks .................................. 177
Reminder, Seat belt
see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 168
Replacing
Key .................................................. 70
Replacing bulbs ................................. 266
Reporting safety defects .................... 22
Research Octane Number
see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 246
Reset button ................................ 29, 109
Reset tool (NECK-PRO active front
head restraints) ................................. 264
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Retaining hook .................................. 157
Rims ........................................... 207, 291
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Roadside Assistance ................... 20, 166
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 299
Roof rack ............................................ 155
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 220
Run-flat tires
see MOExtended tires
Safety
Driving safety systems ..................... 57
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects ............................ 22
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 49
Seat belts ............................................. 45
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 49
Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
Cleaning ......................................... 221
Fastening ......................................... 47
Height adjustment ........................... 48
Proper use of ................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 45
Telltale ..................................... 28, 253
Seat heating ......................................... 81
Seating capacity ................................ 194
Seats ..................................................... 77
Adjustment ...................................... 77
Easy-entry/exit feature .................... 83
Heating ............................................ 81
Memory function .............................. 85
Multicontour seat ............................ 80
Ventilation ....................................... 81
Securing cargo
Selective setting
Selector lever
Self-test
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 157
see Key, SmartKey
see Gear selector lever
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid .......................................... 165
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 288
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Service and warranty information ..... 19
Service intervals
see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 198
Settings
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) ......... 69
Factory setting (SmartKey) .............. 67
Memory function .............................. 85
Menu ............................................. 118
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ....... 69
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............ 67
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 221
Side impact air bags ........................... 41
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 248
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 207
Ski bag ............................................... 155
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 208
Snow tires
see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 291
Mounting ....................................... 272
Storage location ............................ 226
Speedometer ............................... 28, 131
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 128
Distronic ........................................ 133
Resume function ................... 129, 134
Indicator lamp .................................. 28
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 254
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 240
Standing water, driving through ...... 213
Starter switch positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 76
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Starting difficulties (engine) .............. 98
Starting the engine ............................. 97
SRS
Steering column
see Multifunction steering wheel, Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control ..... 106
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 169
Storage compartments ..................... 158
Storing tires ....................................... 199
Sunroof
see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear window .................................. 162
Sun visors .................................. 161, 162
Suspension tuning
see AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)
Tachometer .................................. 28, 110
Overspeed range ........................... 110
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Tar stains ........................................... 217
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 298
Brake fluid ..................................... 298
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 296
Coolant .......................................... 300
Engine oil additives ........................ 298
Engine oils ..................................... 298
Fuel requirements .......................... 299
Gasoline additives .......................... 299
Identification labels ....................... 288
Premium unleaded gasoline ........... 299
Rims and tires ................................ 291
Spare wheel ................................... 296
Vehicle specification CLS 550 ....... 290
Vehicle specification CLS 63 AMG . 290
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 297, 302
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
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Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 164
Emergency calls ............................. 165
Information button ......................... 167
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 166
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 240
Remote door unlock ...................... 168
Roadside Assistance button .......... 166
Search & Send ............................... 168
SOS button .................................... 166
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 169
System self-test ............................. 165
Telephone ............................................. 29
Answering/ending a call ................ 126
Hands-free microphone ................... 33
Menu ............................................. 125
Operation ....................................... 125
Phone book .................................... 126
Redialing ........................................ 127
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 109
Interior temperature ...................... 147
Outside .................................. 113, 120
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tie-down hooks ................................. 157
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 277
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 207
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 193
Tire and loading terminology ........... 205
Tire Identification Number
see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 185
Important notes on ........................ 184
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 185
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 193
Tire labeling ....................................... 201
Tire load rating .................................. 206
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 207
Tire pressure loss warning system . 186
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ................................................ 188
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 236, 250
Tires ........................................... 182, 291
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 190
Air pressure ................................... 183
Care and maintenance ................... 198
Cleaning ......................................... 199
Direction of rotation, spinning ....... 197
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 184
Inflation pressure ........................... 185
Information placard ....................... 193
Inspection ...................................... 198
Labeling ......................................... 201
Load index ............................. 202, 206
Load rating .................................... 206
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 235, 250
MOExtended .................................. 292
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 207
Problems under-/overinflation ...... 185
Retreads ........................................ 182
Rims and tires (technical data) ...... 291
Rotation ......................................... 200
Service life ..................................... 198
Sizes .............................................. 291
Snow chains .................................. 208
Speed rating .......................... 203, 207
Storing ........................................... 199
Temperature .......................... 184, 200
Terminology ................................... 205
Tire Identification Number ............. 207
Tire pressure loss warning system . 186
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................... 188
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................ 259
Traction ................................. 199, 207
Tread ............................................. 207
Tread depth ........................... 198, 208
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Treadwear ...................................... 199
Treadwear indicators ............. 198, 208
Vehicle maximum load on .............. 208
Wear pattern .................................. 200
Winter tires ............................ 208, 291
Tire speed rating ....................... 203, 207
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 207
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 282
Vehicle ........................................... 281
Towing eye bolt ................................. 282
Traction ...................................... 199, 207
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 180
Transmission gear selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions .................... 103
Traveling abroad ............................... 213
Tread (tires) ....................................... 207
Tread depth (tires) .................... 198, 208
Treadwear .......................................... 199
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 198, 208
Trip computer menu ......................... 124
Trip odometer, resetting ................... 110
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 72
Fuse box ........................................ 285
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Opening ........................................... 72
Opening/closing system .................. 73
Tie-down hooks .............................. 157
Trunk lid emergency release ............ 74
Unlocking manually ....................... 262
Valet locking .................................... 75
Turning off the engine ...................... 101
Turn signals ......................................... 89
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Indicator lamps ................................ 28
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 250
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 199, 208
Units
Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 120
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 299
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 261
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 221
Useful features .................................. 160
Valet locking ........................................ 75
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 278
Care ............................................... 215
Control system .............................. 110
Identification Number (VIN) ........... 288
Locking/unlocking ........................... 66
Lowering (wheel change) ............... 276
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 21
Towing ........................................... 281
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 261
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 288
Vehicle jack
see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)
Vehicle lighting .................................... 86
Vehicle loading
Instructions .................................... 154
Load limit ....................................... 194
Roof rack ....................................... 155
Ski bag ........................................... 155
Terminology ................................... 205
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 208
Vehicle specification
CLS 550 ......................................... 290
CLS 63 AMG .................................. 290
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Vehicle status message memory .... 117
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 224
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
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Instructions .................................... 209
Snow chains .................................. 208
Tires ............................................... 208
Winter tires ................................ 208, 291
Wood trims, cleaning ........................ 221
Warning lamps
Warning sounds
see Lamps, Indicator and warning
Distance warning function ............. 137
Distronic ........................................ 131
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt ..... 48
Parking brake ................................ 239
Parktronic system .......................... 142
Seat belt telltale ............................ 253
Warranty coverage ............................ 288
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 302
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 242
Mixing ratio .................................... 302
Refilling .......................................... 181
Washing the vehicle .......................... 215
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 200
Weights (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 271
Removing ....................................... 274
Spare ............................................. 271
Tightening torque ........................... 277
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 291
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 182
Window curtain air bags ..................... 41
Windows
see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 219
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades .................... 219
Defogging ...................................... 150
Washer fluid ................................... 302
Wipers ............................................. 92
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 270
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Product Information
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 suitability 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 individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and pre- approved conversion parts and accessories are available at any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. In addition, you will receive comprehensive information on permissible technical modifications and expert installations.
Operator’s Manual Notes 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 instructions and warnings contained in this Operator’s Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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, information, illustrations, and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Vehicle equipment 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 operating particular equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions 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 Operator’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: RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission System Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
RState Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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 after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 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: (1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect 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
malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial 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
Maintenance 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.
Roadside Assistance 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 (1-800-367-6372) (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 Program brochure (in the USA) or the Roadside Assistance section of the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (in Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or ownership 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 (1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
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contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available 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 Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: RService facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
RUnleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts.
RGasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe under our European
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
Operating safety
G Warning! 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 seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Contact an 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 never turn off the engine while driving. G Warning! Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle as occurred: Rturn on your hazard warning flashers Rslow down carefully Rdrive 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 facility for further inspection or repairs.
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Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: Rthe safety precautions in this manual Rthe “Technical data” section in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards G Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. Do not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removing warning labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.
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
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately 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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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 call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
www.safercar.gov.
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.
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This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. Daimler may access the information and share it with others Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
Rin response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
Rfor use in dispute resolution involving Daimler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
Ras 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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Cockpit ................................................. 27
Instrument cluster .............................. 28
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29
Center console .................................... 31
Door control panel .............................. 32
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
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Exterior view
Exterior view
i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Function
: Trunk:
Locking and unlocking Opening and closing
Valet locking
; Rear lamps = Rear window defroster ? Fuel filler flap A Doors:
Locking and unlocking
B Towing eyes C Tires and wheels
Page
66
71,
72
75
267
151
176
66,
261
282
182
Function Rims and tires
D Front lamps E Hood F Wipers
Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning
G Windshield:
Wiping with washer fluid Cleaning
H Power tilt/sliding sunroof I Exterior rear view mirrors
Page
291
266
178
92
270
219
92
219
152
84
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Function
Page
Function
: Combination switch:
Turn signals Wipers High beam
; Cruise control lever:
Cruise control Distronic
= Steering wheel gearshift
control
? Multifunction steering
wheel
A Instrument cluster
B Horn C Lever for Voice Control
System1
D Front Parktronic warning
indicator
1 See separate operating instructions.
89
92
90
127
133
105
29,
110
28,
108
E Climate control panel
F Overhead control panel
G Glove box
H COMAND system1
I Center console
J Starter switch
K Steering wheel adjustment
stalk Heated steering wheel
L Parking brake pedal M Parking brake release N Exterior lamp switch O Door control panel P On-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
Page
143
33
158
31
76
82
83
100
100
87
32
139
Q Hood lock release lever
178
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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
Function
Page
: # Left turn signal
indicator lamp
; d ESP® warning lamp = Speedometer ? Multifunction display A · Distance warning
lamp2
B ! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
C Coolant temperature
indicator ? Coolant temperature warning lamp
D Tachometer with: + Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp
255
111
256
109
257
254
Function ! Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp 7 Seat belt telltale K High-beam headlamp indicator lamp L Low-beam headlamp indicator lamp
E Main odometer with: Transmission position indicator Program mode
F Clock with:
$ Brake warning lamp, USA only J Brake warning lamp, Canada only = Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only
Page
252
253
89
87
103
105
252
252
257
2 Vehicles without Distronic: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should
go out when the engine is running.
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function ; Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only h Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only h Low tire pressure telltale, Canada only
G Fuel display with:
6 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp
H Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer Adjusting instrument cluster illumination
Page
257
188,
259
190,
259
256
110
109
Function
: Multifunction display ; Press button 6:
to answer a call
to dial3
to redial3
Press button ~:
to end a call
to reject an incoming call
Press button W or X:
to select submenus in the
Settings menu
to set values
to operate the RACETIMER4
to set the volume
= Press button V or U
to select next/previous menu
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3 Function only available in telephone menu. 4 AMG vehicles only.
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Function Press button & or * briefly: to move within a menu to select previous or next track, scene or stored station within Audio/DVD menu to switch to the phone book and select a name or number within Telephone menu Press and hold button & or *: to select previous or next track with quick search or to select previous or next station in station list or wave band within Audio/ DVD menu to start the quick search in the phone book within Telephone menu
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Center console Upper part
Function
: Seat heating, driver’s side ; Rear window sunshade
switch
= Rear seat head restraints
switch, folding down
? Hazard warning flasher
switch
A Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
B Central unlocking switch C Alarm system indicator
lamp
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162
80
90
41
71
62
Center console
31
Function
Page
D Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) control switch
E Seat heating, front
passenger side
F Seat ventilation, front
passenger side
G Central locking switch H Seat ventilation, driver’s
side
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81
71
81
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Lower part
Door control panel
Function
: Ashtray ; KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
= Gear selector lever ? Parktronic system deactivation switch
A Adaptive Damping System
(ADS) switch
B Vehicle level control switch C Thumbwheel for setting
distance for Distronic
D Distance warning function
on/off switch
E Program mode selector
switch
Page
162
76
102
139
137
138
135
135
105
Function
: Inside door handle ; Seat adjustment = Memory function (for
storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings)
? Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
A Switches for opening/
closing front and rear side windows
B Trunk opening switch, trunk
opening/closing system
Page
70
78
85
84
94
71
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Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
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Function
G Interior lighting H Left front reading lamp on/
off
I Ambient lighting
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91
91
122
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91
91
91
152
166
91
84
91
169
Function
: Rear interior lighting on/off ; Automatic interior lighting = Front interior lighting on/
off
? Power tilt/sliding sunroof
switch
A SOS button (Tele Aid
system)
B Right front reading lamp
on/off
C Interior rear view mirror D Front reading lamps E Garage door opener F Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone, and Voice Control System, see separate operating instructions
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Vehicle equipment .............................. 36
Occupant safety .................................. 36
Panic alarm .......................................... 57
Driving safety systems ....................... 57
Anti-theft systems .............................. 62
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Occupant safety Introduction In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. The restraint systems are: RSeat belts RChild restraints RLower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) also known as ISOFIX
Additional protection potential is provided by: RSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) with
- Air bags - Air bag control unit (with crash sensors) - Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
- Seat belt force limiter
RNECK-PRO active front head restraints RPreventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®) RAir bag system components with
- Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
- Front passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
Although the systems are independent, their protective functions work in conjunction with each other.
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G Warning! Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint system components or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs), for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the restraint systems. Do not tamper with electronic components or their software.
i See “Children in the vehicle” (Y page 52) for information on Rinfants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle
Rrestraint systems for infants and children
SRS indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates detection of system malfunctions. The SRS indicator lamp + in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started. The SRS components are in operational readiness when the SRS indicator lamp + is not lit while the engine is running.
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G Warning! The SRS self-check has detected a malfunction when the SRS indicator lamp Rdoes not come on at all Rfails to go out after approximately
4 seconds after the engine was started
Rcomes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury. The SRS might also deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury as well. In addition, improper work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. USA only: Call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.
Air bags G Warning! Air bags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain Rfrontal impacts (front air bags and driver’s
side knee bag)
Rside impacts (side impact air bags and
window curtain air bags)
Rrollovers (window curtain air bags)
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However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities. Deployment of the air bags temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the air bags. This dust, however, is neither harmful to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. G Warning! To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear their respective seat belt. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the seat backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body. Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating position and correct positioning of the hands on the steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are not wearing their seat belt, are not seated properly or are too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates with great force instantaneously: RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest. RMove the driver’s seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s chest to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by
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adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If you have any difficulties, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RDo not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
RKeep hands on the outside of the steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when the driver front air bag inflates.
RAdjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.
ROccupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants. If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual. G Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in a rear seat. There is a possibility for a side impact air bag- related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job. To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:
(1)
Occupants, especially children, should never place their bodies or
lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. and for children 12 years old and under, use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Always wear seat belts properly.
(2)
(3)
If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mounted side impact air bags deactivated, then deactivation can be carried out upon your written request at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100 for details. Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain Rfrontal impacts (front air bags and driver’s
side knee bag)
Rside impacts (side impact and window
curtain air bags) if the system determines the need for air bag deployment
Rrollovers (window curtain air bags) Only in the event of such a situation will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for the air bags to provide their supplemental protection.
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In case of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will not deploy. The driver and passengers will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover. Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts. Always wear your seat belt, regardless of whether or not your vehicle is equipped with air bags. It is important to your safety and that of your passengers to have deployed air bags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants.
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and air bag G Warning! RDamaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced. Their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RAir bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check with your local government’s disposal guidelines. California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm.
RAir bags and ETDs are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that has deployed must be replaced.
RDo not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
RDo not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts. RDo not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. RNo modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
RDo no change or remove any component or
part of the SRS.
RDo not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims.
RDo not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring.
RKeep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).
RDo not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may be thrown around in the vehicle and cause head and other injuries when the window curtain air bag is deployed.
RAir bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
RNever place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.
RImproper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RFor your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or ETD, our safety instructions must be
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followed. These instructions are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RGiven the considerable deployment speed, required inflation volume, and the material of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other, potentially more serious injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, we strongly recommend that you inform the subsequent owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS. Also refer them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.
Front air bags G Observe Safety notes, see page 37.
Driver’s front air bag : and front passenger front air bag ; are designed to provide increased protection for the driver and front passenger against the risk of injuries to the head and thorax. Driver and front passenger front air bag and driver’s side knee bag are deployed Rin the event of certain frontal impacts Rif the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt
Rdepending on whether the respective seat
belt is in use
Rindependently of the side impact air bags
and/or the window curtain air bags
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The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bags to have different rates of inflation. The rate of inflation is based on the vehicle deceleration rate as assessed by the air bag control unit. The front passenger front air bag deployment is additionally influenced by the passenger’s weight category as identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) (Y page 41). The lighter the front passenger-side occupant, the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required for second stage inflation of the front passenger front air bag. The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s preset deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts. The front air bags will not deploy in the event of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of longitudinal deceleration or acceleration exceeds the preset deployment threshold for the front air bags.