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cannot be adjusted.

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

Rear seat head restraints G 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. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are

1 Head restraint release switch X Switch on the ignition. X Press the symbol-side on switch 1 to

release the head restraints.

Placing rear seat head restraints upright

X Pull the head restraint forward until it locks

into position.

Removing and installing rear seat head restraints (vehicles with split rear seat bench only)

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Seats

with the letter “M” on the outside of the metal bars.

X Make sure the head restraints engage fully.

Wagon Folding rear seat head restraints back (rear outer seats only)

1 Release catch X Removing: Fold the seat backrest forward

(Y page 205).

X Fold back head restraint (Y page 98). X Press head restraint release catch 1 and pull the head restraints out of the guides. X Fold the seat backrest back to its original

position.

X Installing: Insert head restraint and push

it down until it engages.

X Make sure you place the correct head

restraint on the middle seat. It is marked

1 Release button X Press release button 1 and fold the head

restraints backward.

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Seats Placing rear seat head restraints upright

Removing and installing rear seat head restraints

X Raising: Adjust the height of the head restraint manually by pulling it upward. If the head restraint is fully retracted, press release button 1 and pull the head restraint out.

X Lowering: To lower the head restraint,

press release button 1 and push down on the head restraint.

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

X Pull the head restraint forward until it locks

into position.

Rear seat head restraint height (rear outer seats only)

1 Release button X Removing: Placing head restraints upright

(Y page 100).

X Pull head restraint to its highest position. X Press release button 1 and pull out head

restraint.

X Installing: Insert head restraint and push

it down until it engages.

1 Release button X Press release button 1 and tilt the head

restraint to the desired position.

X Make sure the proper head restraint for

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

1 Release button

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X Make sure the head restraints engage fully. X Press release button 1 and adjust head

restraint to desired position.

Multicontour seat The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support.

X Switch on the ignition. X Seat cushion depth: Adjust the seat

cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch 4.

X Seat backrest contour: Adjust the

contour of the seat backrest to the desired position using + or -.

X Move the seat backrest support cushion to the bottom with button 3 or to the center with button 2.

X Seat backrest side bolsters: Adjust the

side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch 1.

i If, after a period of time, the seat no longer provides the desired contour, then repeat the adjustment procedure.

1 Seat backrest side bolster 2 Seat backrest center 3 Seat backrest bottom 4 Seat cushion depth

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Seats

Seat ventilation

1 Seat ventilation switch The blue indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which ventilation level you have selected. i The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat can be activated using summer opening feature (Y page 122). X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press switch 1.

Three blue indicator lamps in the switch come on.

X Press switch 1 repeatedly until the

desired ventilation level is set.

X Switching off: Press switch 1 repeatedly

until all indicator lamps go out.

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Seats If one or more of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation switch 1 are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat ventilation switches off automatically. The seat ventilation will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

Seat heating

1 Front seat heating switch

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X Continue pressing switch 1 until desired

seat heating level is reached.

X Switching off: Press switch 1 repeatedly

until all indicator lamps go out.

1 Rear seat heating switch (Canada only) Depending on production date, your vehicle may not be equipped with rear seat heating. The red indicator lamps in switch 1 come on to show which heating level you have selected. The seat heating switches from level 3 (high) to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heating switches from level 2 to level 1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes. The seat heating automatically switches off from level 1 after approximately 20 minutes. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press switch 1.

Three red indicator lamps in switch 1
come on.

If one or more of the indicator lamps in seat heating switch 1 are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

Third-row seat in cargo compartment (wagon) The third-row seat in the cargo compartment is approved only for persons up to a height of 4.6 ft (1.40 m) and a maximum weight of 110 lb (50 kg). The twin roller blind must be installed when the third-row seat is in use. G Warning! When using the third-row 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 third-row seat have been properly adjusted.

The head restraints should be adjusted 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 accident. G Warning! Make sure 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 vehicle, even when they are secured in a child restraint system. Make sure luggage and other objects are adequately secured. The load could otherwise injure someone in the event of an accident, during hard braking or steering maneuvers.

Folding out the third-row seat

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Seats

1 Release handle for seat backrest 2 Release handle for seat cushion Before folding out the seat backrest, you must: Rfold the rear seat backrests into an upright

position and lock them into place

Rmove the handle for the twin roller blind

into the upper position

i The rear seat backrests can be adjusted

to a more reclined position to make the third-row seat more comfortable (Y page 209).

X Pull release handle 1 and fold seat

backrest for the third-row seat upward.

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

cushion for the third-row seat into sitting position.

X Press seat cushion as far down as it will go.

The seat backrest will then also engage properly.

X Fold head restraints into upright position.

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

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Seats

1 Seat guides 2 Seat cushion X Removing: Fold seat cushion 2 upward

and remove it from seat guides 1.

X Installing: Insert seat cushion 2 into seat guides 1 from behind 3 at a slight angle.

X Fold seat cushion 2 back into original

position 4 until it engages.

Folding back third-row seat

1 Tab 2 Seat backrest X Pull seat cushion upward using tab 1 and

fold it back into original position until it engages.

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1 Release knob X Press release knob 1 and fold head

restraints down.

! To avoid damage, insert the head

restraints completely into their guides and engage the seat belt buckles in their guides.

1 Release catch 2 Seat backrest X Press release catch 1 and push head

restraints as far in as they will go.

X Fold seat backrest 2 of third-row seat

back into original position until it engages.

Multifunction steering wheel Safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Make sure Ryou can reach the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent at the elbows

Ryou can move your legs freely Rall displays (including malfunction and

indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible

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Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel adjustment

1 Adjusting steering wheel, in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down X Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move

stalk in direction of arrows 1.

X Adjusting steering wheel up or down:

Move stalk in direction of arrows 2.

i The memory function (Y page 109) lets

you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors.

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Multifunction steering wheel Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows the driver an easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system (Y page 156). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy- entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on. The steering wheel will also return to its last set position when you insert the SmartKey into the starter 106

switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once with the driver’s door closed. i The last set steering wheel position is

stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 109).

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The steering wheel also tilts upwards when you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 1. i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel

still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Heated steering wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel.

1 Switching on 2 Switching off 3 Indicator lamp X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the

stalk in direction of arrow 1. Indicator lamp 3 comes on.

i The steering wheel heating may be

suspended temporarily. However, indicator

lamp 3 remains on. The steering wheel heating is suspended when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†). It is also suspended when the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95‡ (35†). When these conditions do not apply anymore, steering wheel heating continues.

X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of

stalk in direction of arrow 2. Indicator lamp 3 goes out.

i Indicator lamp 3 flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or if the steering wheel heating malfunctions.

i The steering wheel heating switches off

automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you switch off the ignition and open the driver’s door.

For more information on the steering wheel, see “Multifunction steering wheel” (Y page 140).

Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions.

Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror

manually.

Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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Mirrors

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror

button

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button 1 for the driver’s side

exterior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.

X Press adjustment button 2 up, down, left

or right according to the desired setting.

! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly

hit from the front, manually snap it back into place.

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Mirrors i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior

rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror. The rear view mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on. G Warning! The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at the sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, Rif the rear window sunshade is in raised

position (sedan)

Rwhen transporting cargo which covers

the rear window (wagon)

Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result,

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you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident.

Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.

X Press button 2 for the passenger-side

exterior rear view mirror.

X Shift the automatic transmission into

reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.

The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position: R10 seconds after you have put the gear

selector lever out of position reverse gear

Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button 1 for

driver’s side exterior rear view mirror.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror

button

X Make sure you have stored a parking

position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror (Y page 109).

X Switch on the ignition.

Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat. Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved setting RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G 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. Each memory position button on the front passenger side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved setting

Memory button

1, 2, 3 Memory position button

Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the

steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions.

X Press memory button M. X Release memory button M and press

memory position button 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds. When the settings are stored to the selected position, an acknowledgement signal sounds.

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Memory function

Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position

button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has completely moved to the stored position. On the driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately.

Storing exterior rear view mirror parking 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 (Y page 108).

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X Press memory button M 4. X Within 3 seconds, press bottom of

adjustment button 3. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.

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

Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries where vehicles

drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is registered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon

headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor the vehicle’s steering angle and speed, then automatically shift their beams to either side to better follow the curvature of the road ahead, increasing usable illumination over conventional headlamps.

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Lighting

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror

button

3 Adjustment button 4 Memory button M X Stop the vehicle. X Switch on the ignition. X Press button 2.

The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear

view mirror with adjustment button 3 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.

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Exterior lamp switch

$ a Standing lamps, left % g Standing lamps, right & M Off

Daytime running lamp mode ( U Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode

) C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,

license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) * B Low-beam headlamps or high-beam

headlamps

, ¥ Front fog lamps . † Rear fog lamp

i The exterior lamps go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch or open the driver’s door with the ignition switched off. When the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp are switched on and you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and open the driver’s door, an acoustic signal sounds. In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp manually.

! Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery.

Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position B. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps

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RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp B in the

instrument cluster

X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position M.

Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to U, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when

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Lighting 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.

X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position U. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the engine is running the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light.

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Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available with the exterior lamp switch in position B.

Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (Y page 153). X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

M or U. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps

With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually.

Canada only With the exterior lamp switch in position M or U, you cannot switch on the high- beam headlamps. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you Rshift from a driving position to park position P with the vehicle at a standstill, the low- beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3 minutes

Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position C, the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps come on

Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position

B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 111).

USA only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. The high-beam flasher is available at all times.

When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 111).

Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U. To switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy 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. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation.

X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

C or B (Y page 111).

X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp ¥ in the exterior lamp switch comes on.

X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps and the yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch come on.

X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop.

Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Setting locator lighting” (Y page 154) and “Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature)” (Y page 154).

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Lighting

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High-beam flasher

High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

B (Y page 111).

X Switching on: Push the combination

switch in direction of arrow 1. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch

in direction of arrow 2 to its original position.

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Lighting High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch

briefly in direction of arrow 2.

Turn signals

switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times.

Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when an air bag deploys.

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes.

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. i To signal minor directional changes such

as changing lanes, press combination

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1 Hazard warning flasher switch X Switching on: Press hazard warning

flasher switch 1. All turn signal lamps are flashing.

i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either

left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.

X Switching off: Press hazard warning

flasher switch 1 again.

i If the hazard warning flasher has been

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

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

and

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

The counter resets when you switch off the ignition. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 246).

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps The corner-illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will only operate Rin low ambient lighting conditions Rat vehicle speeds below 25 mph

(40 km/h)

Rwith the front fog lamps switched off Rwith the engine is running

Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

B or U.

or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode

(Y page 112).

X Switch on the left or right turn signal,

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

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Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. i There may be a brief delay before the

corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out.

front fog lamp comes on on the side of the turn signal.

or X Turn steering wheel in the desired

direction. Driving forward: The front fog lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on. Driving in reverse: The front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on.

The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating front fog lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for a maximum of 3 minutes. Afterward, it goes out even if the turn signal is still switched on.

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Lighting Interior lighting in the front

1 X Left front reading lamp on/off 2 ò Rear interior lighting on/off 3 ¡ Automatic control on/off 4 ð Front interior lighting on/off 5 X Right front reading lamp on/off 6 Interior lighting 7 Ambient lighting 8 Front reading lamps

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X Switching on/off front interior

lighting: Press switch ð.

X Switching on/off rear interior lighting:

Press switch ò.

X Switching on/off front reading lamps:

Press respective switch X.

Ambient lighting The brightness of the ambient lighting 7 is adjusted via the “Control system” (Y page 154).

Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ON position for extended periods of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

Automatic control X Activating: Press switch ¡.

The interior lighting comes on in darkness, when you: Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter

switch

Ropen a door Ropen the tailgate (wagon)

X Deactivating: Press switch ¡. The interior lighting goes out after a preset time (Y page 155). i If a door remains open, the interior lamps

go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes when the SmartKey is removed or in starter switch position 0.

Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ON position for extended periods of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

Vehicles with power tilt/sliding sunroof The overhead control panel is located above the rear seat bench.

Sedan: Vehicles with panorama roof

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Lighting ambient lighting 1 and 6 has reached the desired intensity.

You can switch the ambient lighting on and off, using the “Control system” (Y page 154).

1 X Left rear reading lamp on/off 2 Left rear reading lamp 3 Right rear reading lamp 4 X Right rear reading lamp on/off 5 Right rear interior lamp 6 Left rear interior lamp X Switching on/off rear reading lamps:

Press respective reading lamp switch X.

1 Left ambient lighting 2 Left rear interior lamp 3 Ambient lighting switch, to brighten 4 Ambient lighting switch, to dim 5 Right rear interior lamp 6 Right ambient lighting 7 Right rear reading lamp 8 X Right rear reading lamp on/off 9 X Left rear reading lamp on/off a Left rear reading lamp X Switching on/off rear reading lamps:

Press respective reading lamp switch X.

X Dim or brighten rear ambient lighting: Press ambient lighting switch 3 or 4 until

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Wipers Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the

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

Combination switch 1 Switching on windshield wipers 2 Single wipe

Wiping with washer fluid

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X Switch on the ignition.

Windshield wipers Switching on/off

M Windshield wipers off U Slow intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity.

V Fast intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

u Slow continuous wiping t Fast continuous wiping

X Turn the combination switch in direction of

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

Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a

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

! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on

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

X Turn the combination switch to position

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

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and

Rthe automatic transmission is in drive

position D or reverse gear R or

Rthe wiper setting is changed using the

combination switch

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

Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction

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

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

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 246).

For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 114).

Rear window wiper/washer

Combination switch 1 Rear window wiper switch % Wiping rear window with washer fluid & Intermittent wiping ( Rear window wiper off ) Wiping rear window with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition. The rear window wiper engages automatically when the automatic transmission is shifted into reverse gear R with the windshield wipers switched on.

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Wipers X Activating intermittent wiping: Turn rear

window wiper switch 1 to position &. X Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position (.

X Wiping with washer fluid: Turn and hold

rear window wiper switch 1 in position % or ) until the rear window is clean.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 246).

Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers

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

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

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Power windows

position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch)

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

RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again. If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position U or V, Rset the combination switch to the next

higher wiper speed

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

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Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows are located on the driver’s door control panel. The switches for the respective door windows are located on the front passenger door and on the rear doors. i Operating the rear door windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 69).

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

function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pressed and held. See the “Closing when a door window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the door windows by pressing and holding button j on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window opening.

G Observe Safety notes, see page 62. G Warning! Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window.

i You can also open or close the door

windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 122) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 123).

i After switching off the ignition or

removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the door windows until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the door windows for up to 5 minutes.

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Power windows X Express operation: Press or pull switch

1 to 4 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely.

X Stopping during express operation:

Press or pull the respective switch again.

1 Left front door window 2 Right front door window 3 Right rear door window 4 Left rear door window X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/Closing: Press or pull and hold switch 1 to 4 to the resistance point. The corresponding door window will move downwards or upwards until you release the switch.

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

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

stopped because it was blocked, pull the respective switch upwards until the door window is fully closed.

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Power windows If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the door window was

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

Synchronizing door windows The door windows must be synchronized after the battery has been disconnected or if the door windows cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each door window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch 1, 2, 3 or 4
(Y page 121) until the respective door window is closed. The door window opens again slightly.

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X Pull and hold the respective switch once

more immediately until the door window is completely closed.

X Hold the respective switch for

approximately 1 second. The door window is synchronized.

Summer opening feature If the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously: Ropening the door windows Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof Ropening the panorama roof and roller

sunblinds

Rswitching on the seat ventilation for the

driver’s seat

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

driver’s outside door handle.

Vehicles with tilt/sliding sunroof X Press and hold button k on the

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

X Release button k on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure.

Vehicles with panorama roof (sedan) When roller sunblinds are extended: X Press and hold button k on the

SmartKey. The vehicle unlocks. The door windows open and the roller sunblinds begin to retract after approximately 1 second.

X With the door windows opened and the

roller sunblinds fully retracted, press and hold button k on the SmartKey again. The tilt/sliding panel opens.

X Release button k on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure. When roller sunblinds are retracted: X Press and hold button k on the

SmartKey. The vehicle unlocks.

The door windows and the tilt/sliding panel opens after approximately 1 second.

X Release button k on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure.

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

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

closing procedure, press and hold button j.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the lock button on the outside

door handle to stop the closing procedure.

RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened.

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

driver’s outside door handle.

X Press and hold button j on the

SmartKey until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof are completely closed.

X Release button j on the SmartKey to

interrupt the closing procedure.

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Power windows X Vehicles with panorama roof (sedan):

Press and hold button j on the SmartKey once more. The roller sunblinds extend.

X Release button j on the SmartKey to

interrupt the extending procedure.

With KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Press and hold the lock button on an

outside door handle (Y page 83) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof are completely closed.

X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure. X Vehicles with panorama roof (sedan):

Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle once more. The roller sunblinds extend.

X Release the sensor surface to interrupt the

extending procedure.

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

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

Automatic transmission

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with gear selector lever lock  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 130). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P.

With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal.

X Gasoline engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 94) and release it. The engine starts automatically.

X Diesel engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 (Y page 94). Preglow indicator lamp q in the instrument cluster comes on.

X As soon as preglow indicator lamp q goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and release it. The engine starts automatically.

i If the engine is at operating temperature, preglow indicator lamp q may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing.

With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the

vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only X Depress the brake pedal during the starting

procedure.

X Do not depress the accelerator pedal.

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Driving and parking X Gasoline engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO

start/stop button once. The engine starts automatically.

X Diesel engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO

start/stop button once. The engine preglows and starts automatically.

i If the engine is at operating temperature,

the time the engine needs to preglow is reduced.

Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting

attempts can drain the battery.

If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. In this case, the steering is locked. X To unlock, remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch and reinsert.

The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system.

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Driving and parking Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the

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

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

or X Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio

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

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

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be sufficiently charged. X Get a jump start (Y page 369). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

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

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

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

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

premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort.

! If an acoustic warning sounds and the

message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.

! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may

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

! Simultaneously depressing the

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

i Once the vehicle is in motion, the

automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down. The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated (Y page 155).

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Driving and parking

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

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

X Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

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

X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to reach its operating temperature earlier. For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 274).

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

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

as possible.

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

necessary (Y page 245).

Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires RGasoline engine: An ignition cable may

be damaged.

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

circumstances.

X Shift the automatic transmission into drive

position D or reverse gear R.

RThe engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock.

RGasoline engine: Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.

X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the

roadway.

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

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

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Driving and parking If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner.

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

park position P.

RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

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RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the

vehicle when leaving. G Warning! Vehicles with AIRMATIC: If you have selected the Comfort suspension tuning, the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approximately 60 seconds after turning off the engine. You should therefore make sure that no one is standing near the wheel arches or lying underneath the vehicle when it is being locked. Otherwise, personal injury could result. Also, make sure your vehicle cannot come into contact with objects, such as a road curb, while lowering. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged.

Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of

the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal

X Releasing: Pull on release handle 1. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step firmly on parking brake

pedal 2. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

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

X Shift the automatic transmission into park

position P.

X Engage the parking brake.

i Always engage the parking brake in

addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P. When parked on an incline, also turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 0.

X Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. The immobilizer is activated.

The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the automatic transmission in park position P.

With KEYLESS-GO X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 94).

If an acoustic warning sounds, you have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button while the automatic transmission was not in park position P.

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Driving and parking Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 307).

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Automatic transmission Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 124). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

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

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covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i During the brief warm-up, transmission

upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.

Gear selector lever

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission