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switch.

or 왘 Press button Œ or ‹ on the

SmartKey.

With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Pull an outside door handle.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.

or 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button (컄 page 38). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle.

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Seats

Memory function

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Control system

Automatic transmission

Good visibility

Dual-zone automatic climate control (USA only)

4-zone automatic climate control*

Power windows

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

Driving systems

Loading

Useful features

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In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed on your vehi- cle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba- sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.

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For more information on locking and un- locking, see “Getting started” (컄 page 34) and (컄 page 59).

SmartKey

Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each key unit. The SmartKey provides an extended oper- ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it. The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the tailgate 앫 the fuel filler flap

SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for the tailgate 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button (컄 page 90)

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a looked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.

USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The electrohydraulic brake system is activated (컄 page 96).

You can also open and close the power windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* us- ing the SmartKey (컄 page 234).

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Factory setting

Your vehicle may be equipped with an acoustic lock and unlock confirmation signal feature. If your vehicle is equipped with this feature and the fea- ture is activated, an acoustic signal will sound when the vehicle is locked or un- locked using the SmartKey. To determine whether or not your vehi- cle is equipped with this feature, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If equipped and you wish to ac- tivate or deactivate the feature, or ad- just its signal volume, also contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ.

Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds three

times (if equipped and feature acti- vated).

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once

(if equipped and feature activated).

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if: 앫 neither a door nor the tailgate is

opened

앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the

starter switch

앫 the central locking switch is not acti-

vated

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 5 seconds un- til battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 106) flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as fol- lows:

Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once (if

equipped and feature activated). For more information, see “Factory setting” (컄 page 108).

앫 The locking knob in the driver’s

door moves up.

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앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

armed.

Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 6 seconds un- til battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 106) flashes twice.

Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once

(if equipped and feature activated).

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds three

times (if equipped and feature acti- vated).

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move down.

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If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis- charged, the SmartKey is malfunction- ing or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey (컄 page 117) and re- place them if necessary (컄 page 429).

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the driver’s door (컄 page 424).

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the

driver’s door (컄 page 425).

앫 Have the vehicle battery and the

battery connections checked.

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 106) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.

If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 429). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the batteries are checked within sig- nal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

Unlocking and opening the tailgate You can unlock and open the tailgate sep- arately. A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft (2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate. 왘 Press and hold button Š until tail-

gate unlocks and begins to open.

The tailgate swings open upwards auto- matically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: To stop the opening proce- dure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops moving.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automati- cally when closed. To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times.

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Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the

mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company.

왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock

replaced.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace- ment.

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two Smart- Keys with KEYLESS-GO are a different col- or to help distinguish each SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO unit. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is checked every time you pull an outside door handle. If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, your vehicle unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the tailgate 앫 the fuel filler flap

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SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for the tailgate 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button (컄 page 90)

When any outside door handle other than the driver’s outside door handle is pulled, the vehicle is centrally un- locked.

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i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Warning!

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. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high levels of electro- magnetic radiation.

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You can also open and close the power windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* us- ing the SmartKey (컄 page 234).

When you unlock the vehicle, the elec- trohydraulic brake system is activated (컄 page 96).

Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO 앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (컄 page 106).

앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-

tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with button ‹).

앫 Always carry the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you.

앫 Never store the SmartKey with

앫 If you have started the engine with the

KEYLESS-GO together with: 앫 Electronic items such as a cellular

phone or another SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

앫 Metallic objects such as coins or

metal foil

Doing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system.

앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within ap- proximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the tailgate.

앫 In order to start the engine with the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

must be located in the vehicle. 앫 All the doors must be closed. 앫 The brake pedal must be firmly de- pressed. Do not depress the accel- erator.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (컄 page 38), you can only turn it off again with this button, even if you have put the SmartKey in the starter switch in the meantime.

앫 This does not apply if, after starting, the selector lever is still in position P and then the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch. The SmartKey will then have priority over the KEYLESS-GO function and the vehicle’s electrical system will operate according to the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch, even stopping the engine.

앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is positioned farther away from the vehi- cle, the system may no longer recog- nize the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. The vehicle cannot be locked or the en- gine started via the KEYLESS-GO sys- tem.

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앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re- moved from the vehicle while the igni- tion is switched on (e.g. if passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO), the message Key not recognized will appear in the mul- tifunction display while driving off. Find the SmartKey or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

앫 Remember that the engine can be started by anyone with a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the vehicle. If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, the message Key still in vehicle will appear in the multifunction display.

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Factory setting

Your vehicle may be equipped with an acoustic lock and unlock confirmation signal feature. If your vehicle is equipped with this feature and the fea- ture is activated, an acoustic signal will sound when the vehicle is locked or un- locked using the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. To determine whether or not your vehi- cle is equipped with this feature, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If equipped and you wish to ac- tivate or deactivate the feature, or ad- just its signal volume, also contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Global unlocking 왘 Pull an outside door handle.

앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once (if

equipped and feature activated). 앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds if: 앫 neither a door nor the tailgate is

opened

앫 the central locking switch is not acti-

vated

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Global locking 왘 Press lock button on an outside door

handle (컄 page 63) or tailgate (컄 page 118). 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds three

times (if equipped and feature acti- vated).

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO so when you pull the driver’s outside door handle, only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 5 seconds un- til battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 111) flashes twice. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows:

Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Pull the driver’s outside door handle. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once (if

equipped and feature activated). For more information, see “Factory setting” (컄 page 114).

앫 The locking knob in the driver’s

door moves up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

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Global unlocking 왘 Pull any outside door handle other than

the driver’s outside door handle. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once

(if equipped and feature activated).

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move up.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis-

armed.

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Global locking 왘 Press lock button on an outside door

handle (컄 page 63) or tailgate (컄 page 118). 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 An acoustic signal sounds three

times (if equipped and feature acti- vated).

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 6 seconds un- til battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 111) flashes twice.

If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, then the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is mal- functioning or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO (컄 page 117) and replace them if necessary (컄 page 429).

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the driver’s door (컄 page 424).

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the

driver’s door (컄 page 425).

앫 Have the vehicle battery checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 111) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.

If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 429). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the batteries are checked within sig- nal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

Unlocking and opening the tailgate You can unlock and open the tailgate sep- arately. A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft (2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate. The handle is located in the rear license plate recess.

왘 Pull on the handle.

or

왘 Press and hold button Š until the

tailgate unlocks and opens.

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The tailgate swings open upwards auto- matically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: to stop the opening proce- dure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops moving.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automati- cally when closed (컄 page 122). To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times.

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Global locking using the lock button on the tailgate

1 Lock button 왘 Press lock button 1 on the tailgate. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three times. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds three times

(if equipped and feature activated). For more information, see “Factory set- ting” (컄 page 114).

앫 The locking knobs in the doors move

down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

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Loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO If you lose your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Report the loss immediately to your car

insurance company.

왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if

necessary.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace- ment.

To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with KEYLESS-GO, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times.

You can also lock the vehicle using the lock button on an outside door handle (컄 page 63) or KEYLESS-GO locking/ closing switch (컄 page 126).

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

Rear doors 왘 Pull up locking knob 1 on the

respective rear door to unlock door.

왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the

respective rear door to open door.

If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the fol- lowing: 앫 Press button Œ or ‹ on the

SmartKey.

앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle

Front doors 왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the

respective front door to open door. If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

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In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 앫 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button (컄 page 38). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle. 앫 Pull an outside door handle.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the ve- hicle.

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Opening the tailgate

Opening the tailgate from the outside A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft (2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.

In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The ve- hicle must be unlocked. 왘 Pull on the handle. The tailgate opens.

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The tailgate swings open upwards auto- matically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: to stop the opening proce- dure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops moving.

Opening the tailgate from the inside with handle You can open the tailgate from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft (2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate. The handle is located on the inside of the tailgate.

The tailgate can also be opened using button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automati- cally after closing it (컄 page 122). To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times.

1 Handle 2 Catch 왘 To unlock the tailgate, move the

catch 2 to the right.

왘 Pull handle 1 down and swing tailgate

upward.

! Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

To lock the tailgate, move the catch 2 to the left.

Opening the tailgate from the inside au- tomatically* In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* you can open the tailgate from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft (2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate. The switch is located on the driver’s door.

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. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children could open the tailgate from the in- side, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

1 Remote tailgate release switch with in-

dicator lamp

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왘 Pull and hold remote tailgate release

switch 1 until 앫 the tailgate is completely open

(opened to its full extent),

or 앫 the tailgate has reached the desired

opening angle.

The tailgate stops moving as soon as you release the switch. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. It re- mains lit until the tailgate is closed again.

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The tailgate swings open upwards as long as you pull and hold the remote tailgate release switch. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clear- ance. To stop the opening procedure, release the remote tailgate release switch.

The tailgate can also be opened using button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

Limiting opening height of tailgate* Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: The tailgate opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g. presence of an optional MB sport lug- gage container). When activated, the tail- gate opens to approximately the height of the roof edge. 왘 Activate the limiting opening height of

tailgate using the control system (컄 page 176).

Closing the tailgate

1 Handle 왘 Lower tailgate using handle 1. 왘 Close tailgate with hands placed flat on

the tailgate.

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Warning!

Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visi- bility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Closing the tailgate from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* you can close the tailgate sepa- rately from the outside using the tailgate closing switch.

To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is rec- ognized inside the vehicle.

1 Strap in vehicles with folding bench

seat

왘 Pull the tailgate down from the inside of

the vehicle using strap 1.

Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tail- gate. Be especially careful when small chil- dren are around.

1 Tailgate closing switch 왘 Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly.

The tailgate closes.

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You can also close the tailgate by hand.

Warning!

Warning!

If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly.

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in- jured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos- ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the clos- ing procedure, do one of the following: 앫 press the tailgate closing switch 1

(컄 page 123)

앫 press button Š on the SmartKey 앫 pull the remote tailgate switch (on the

driver’s door) (컄 page 121)

Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visi- bility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Do not place the SmartKey in the open cargo compartment. You may lock yourself out.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automati- cally after closing it. To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times.

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You can also close the tailgate by hand.

Warning!

If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly.

To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is rec- ognized inside the vehicle.

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in- jured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos- ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the clos- ing procedure, do one of the following: 앫 press KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch 1 (컄 page 126)

앫 press the tailgate closing switch 1

(컄 page 125)

앫 press button Š on the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO (컄 page 111)

앫 pull the remote tailgate switch (on the

driver’s door) (컄 page 121)

컄컄

Closing the tailgate from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* you can close the tailgate sepa- rately from the outside using the tailgate closing switch.

1 Tailgate closing switch 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you.

왘 Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly.

The tailgate closes.

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컄컄

Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the vehicle, the tailgate clos- ing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Closing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* and KEYLESS-GO, you can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle simulta- neously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch.

Warning!

Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visi- bility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automati- cally after closing it. To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times.

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1 KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch 왘 Make sure you have SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you.

왘 Press switch 1 briefly. 앫 The tailgate closes. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three

times.

앫 The locking knobs in the doors

move down.

앫 The anti-theft alarm system is

armed.

You can also close the tailgate by hand.

If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly.

To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is rec- ognized inside the vehicle.

Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in- jured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos- ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the clos- ing procedure, do one of the following: 앫 press KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch 1

앫 press tailgate closing switch 1

(컄 page 125)

앫 press button Š on the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO (컄 page 111)

앫 pull the remote tailgate switch (on the

driver’s door) (컄 page 121)

Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the vehicle, the locking/clos- ing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning!

Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visi- bility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Automatic central locking

The doors and the tailgate automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

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The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact ex- ceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle 앫 is pushed or towed 앫 is on a test stand

For more information on towing the vehi- cle, see “Towing the vehicle” (컄 page 458). You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system (컄 page 176).

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Locking and unlocking from the inside

The switch is located in the center console.

You can lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate from inside using the central lock- ing switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before start- ing to drive. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un- locked with the central locking switch.

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. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Central locking switch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central locking switch.

If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 앫 while in the selective remote con-

trol mode, only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked. 앫 while in the global remote control mode, the vehicle is unlocked com- pletely when a front door is opened from the inside.

Locking 왘 Press lower half 1 of the central lock-

ing switch. If all doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

Unlocking 왘 Press upper half 2 of the central lock-

ing switch. The vehicle unlocks.

For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble.

For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” (컄 page 42). For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraints” (컄 page 76).

Controls in detail Seats

Rear seat head restraints

Folding head restraints back The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility.

Warning!

For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied.

Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.

왔 Seats For more information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 41).

Front seat active head restraints

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

You cannot remove the active head re- straint on the driver’s and passenger’s seats.

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Controls in detail Seats

Folding head restraints back with switch in the center console

Folding head restraints back manually (rear outer seats only)

Placing head restraints upright

1 Head restraint release switch 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Press the symbol-side on switch 1 to

release the head restraints. The head restraints will fold backward.

1 Release button 왘 Push release button 1 and fold the

head restraints backward.

왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it

locks into position.

Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright. Otherwise their protective function cannot be as- sured.

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Head restraint height (rear outer seats only)

Lowering: 왘 To lower the head restraint, push

release button 1 and push down on the head restraint.

Head restraint tilt (rear outer seats only) Two different head restraint angle positions are available.

Controls in detail Seats

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential 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.

1 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward. If the head restraint is fully retracted, push release button 1 and pull the head restraint out.

1 Release button 왘 Press the release button 1 and tilt the head restraint to the desired position.

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Controls in detail Seats

Removing and installing rear seat head restraints

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

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Installing rear seat head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down

until it engages.

왘 Push button 1 and adjust head

restraint to desired position.

When installing the head restraints, make sure that: 앫 The proper head restraint for each

seat is installed. The bars of the head restraint designed for the mid- dle rear seat are of even length and shorter than those designed for use on the outer rear seats.

앫 The head restraints engage fully.

1 Release button

Removing rear seat head restraints 왘 Fold back head restraint (컄 page 129). 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest

position.

왘 Push release button 1 and pull out

head restraint.

Lumbar support

The curvature of the driver’s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back sup- port and seating comfort.

1 Adjustment lever 왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in direction of the arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position.

Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicon- tour features

The Drive-Dynamic seat automatically ad- justs the lateral support provided by the backrest to your driving style. The Drive-Dynamic seat electronically controls the air pressure in the air cham- bers of the backrest side bolsters. This function improves driving comfort and pleasure. In addition, the Drive-Dynamic seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat cushion movement, backrest cushion height and curvature can be con- tinuously varied with switches on the right side of the seat on the driver side, or the left side of the seat on the passenger side after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or pressing the KEY- LESS-GO* start/stop button twice.

Controls in detail Seats

1 Backrest center 2 Backrest bottom 3 Seat cushion depth 4 Activate drive dynamic function 5 Backrest side bolsters 6 Massage function 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).

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Controls in detail Seats

Multicontour features

Drive-dynamic features

Seat cushion depth 왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the

Activating 왘 Press button 4 (컄 page 133).

length of your upper leg using switch 3.

Backrest contour 왘 Move the backrest support to the bot- tom by using button 2 or to the center by using button 1.

왘 Adjust the contour of the backrest to

the desired position using æ or ç.

Backrest side bolsters 왘 Adjust the side bolsters so that they

provide good lateral support using switch 5.

The indicator lamp on the button comes on and the following display ap- pears in the multifunction display for about 5 seconds.

You can adjust the characteristics of the Drive-Dynamic seat using the con- trol system (컄 page 179).

Deactivating 왘 Press button 4 (컄 page 133) again.

The indicator lamp on the button goes out.

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When the engine is turned off, the last cushion setting is retained in memory. The cushion is automatically adjusted to this setting when the engine is re- started.

Massage function (PULSE) The massage function can help prevent muscle tension during long drives. 왘 Press button 6 (컄 page 133).

The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air cushions in the lum- bar area pulsate.

The massage function turns off auto- matically after approximately 5 minutes.

Seat heating*

Both switches for the front seats are locat- ed in the center console. The red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected.

Level

off

Three indicator lamps on (highest level) The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approxi- mately 5 minutes. Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically switches to level 1 after approxi- mately 10 minutes. One indicator lamp on (lowest level) The seat heating automatically switches off after approximately 20 minutes. No indicator lamp on

1 Seat heating switch 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).

Switching seat heating on 왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until the

desired heating level is set. One or more red indicator lamps on the switch show the selected heating level.

Controls in detail Seats

Switching seat heating off 왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until all in-

dicator lamps go out.

If one or more of the lamps on the seat heating switch are flashing, there is in- sufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off auto- matically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi- cient voltage is available.

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Controls in detail Seats

Seat ventilation*

The switch is located on the center con- sole. Seat ventilation can be activated manually with the ignition on, or by the summer opening feature (컄 page 234). The blue indicator lamps on the switch show the ventilation level selected:

Level

off

Three indicator lamps on (highest level) Two indicator lamps on One indicator lamp on (lowest level) No indicator lamp on

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Switching seat ventilation off 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until all in-

dicator lamps go out.

If one or more of the lamps on the seat ventilation switch are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat ventilation switches off au- tomatically. The seat ventilation will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi- cient voltage is available.

1 Seat ventilation switch 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).

Switching seat ventilation on 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until the

desired ventilation level is set.

The seat ventilation is automatically set to the highest level if activated via sum- mer opening feature (컄 page 234).

Folding bench seat in cargo compart- ment

Warning!

Folding out the folding bench seat

Controls in detail Seats

Make sure that the seat belt is positioned correctly on the body and is engaged in the seat belt buckle.

Damaged covers should be replaced with original covers only.

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, even when they are secured in a child restraint system.

Make sure that luggage and other objects are adequately secured. The load could oth- erwise injure someone in the event of an ac- cident, during hard braking or steering maneuvers.

The folding bench seat in the cargo compartment is approved only for per- sons up to a height of 4.6 ft (1.40 m) and a maximum weight of 110 lbs (50 kg). The twin roller blind must be installed when the folding bench seat is in use.

Warning!

When using the folding bench seat in the cargo compartment, the seats in front of it must be in the driving position.

Only drive when the head restraints for the folding bench seat have been properly ad- justed. The head restraints should be adjust- ed so that the back of the head is supported at approximately eye level. This can reduce a child’s risk of injury in the event of an ac- cident.

1 Release handle for seat backrest 2 Release handle for seat cushion Before folding out the seat backrest, you must: 앫 fold the rear seat backrests into an up- right position and lock them into place

앫 move the handle for the twin roller

blind into the upper position

The rear seat backrests can be adjust- ed to a more reclined position to make the folding bench seat more comfort- able (컄 page 262).

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Controls in detail Seats

왘 Pull release handle 1 and fold seat

backrest for the folding bench seat up- ward.

3 Mountings for seat belts 왘 Hook seat belts into mountings 3. 왘 Pull release handle 2 and fold seat

cushion for the folding bench seat into sitting position.

왘 Press seat cushion as far down as it will

go. The backrest will then also engage properly.

왘 Fold head restraints into upright posi-

tion.

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Removing and installing seat cushions

Installing

You must remove the seat cushion when you want to raise the loading floor, e.g. in the event of a flat tire.

Removing

왘 Insert seat cushion 2 into seat guides

1 from behind 3 at a slight angle.

왘 Fold seat cushion 2 back into original

position 4 until it engages.

1 Seat guides 2 Seat cushion 왘 Fold seat cushion 2 upward and re-

move it from seat guides 1.

Folding back folding bench seat

Controls in detail Seats

1 Tab 2 Backrest 왘 Pull seat cushion upward using tab 1 and fold it back into original position until it engages.

1 Release knob 왘 Press release knob 1 and fold head

restraints down.

To avoid damage, insert the head re- straints completely into their guides and engage the seat belt buckles in their guides.

1 Release catch 왘 Press release catch 1 and push head

restraints as far in as they will go.

왘 Fold seat backrest of folding bench

seat back into original position until it engages.

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Controls in detail Memory function

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head re- straint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags (컄 page 67) for more information on prop- er seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the interior and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil- dren should be seated in a properly se- cured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

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The following settings are stored when using the buttons on the driver’s door: 앫 Driver’s seat, backrest and head restraint position and settings for multicontour seat

앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Exterior rear view mirror positions The following settings are stored when us- ing the buttons on the front passenger door: 앫 Front passenger seat, backrest and

head restraint position and settings for multicontour seat

Warning!

Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

The memory button and memory position buttons are located on the door.

Memory button Memory position button

1, 2, 3
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). or 왘 Open the respective door.

Storing positions into memory

Recalling positions from memory

왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the de- sired position (컄 page 40).

왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Release memory button M and press memory position button 1, 2 or 3 with- in 3 seconds. All the settings are stored at the select- ed position.

Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats.

왘 Press and hold memory position

button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions.

Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored posi- tions immediately.

Controls in detail Memory function

Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position

For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 198).

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왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror

with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. 왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Within 3 seconds, press bottom of ad-

justment button 2. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.

If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the mirror again.

Controls in detail Memory function

1 Passenger side, exterior rear view mir-

ror

2 Adjustment button 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Press button 1.

The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

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왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 54) and see “Turn signals” (컄 page 54).

Exterior lamp switch

The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis- tered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon* headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps moni- tor your steering angle and driving speed, then automatically shift their beams to either side to better follow the curvature of the road ahead, in- creasing usable illumination over con- ventional headlamps.

Exterior lamp switch M Off

Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 144)

U Automatic headlamp mode

Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 144)

C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,

license plate lamps, side marker lamps, instrument panel lamps)

Controls in detail Lighting

B Low beam headlamps (or high

beam headlamps when the combi- nation switch is pushed forward) and parking lamps

ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one

stop)

‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two

stops)

¥ Indicator lamp for front fog lamps ¨ Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp

With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the engine turned off with KEYLESS-GO* and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on. The message Switch off lamps ap- pears in the multifunction display.

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Controls in detail Lighting

Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch.

Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: 앫 Low beam headlamps 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps

Warning!

If the exterior lamp switch is set to U, 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect- edly when the system senses bright am- bient light, for example light from oncoming traffic.

앫 the headlamps will not be automatically

switched on under foggy conditions.

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To minimize risk to you and to others, acti- vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so.

In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.

The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.

왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position U. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button pressed once, only the parking lamps will switch on and off automatically.

When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the licence plate lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically.

Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the fol- lowing lamps will switch on additional- ly: 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps

For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head- lamps.

i With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M, the high beam head- lamps cannot be switched on. The high beam flasher is available at all times.

Canada only The daytime running lamp mode is manda-