2012 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

X Front doors: pull door handle ;.

If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.

X Rear doors: pull locking knob : upwards.

The door is unlocked. X Pull door handle ;.

Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. This feature may be useful if, for example, you wish to unlock the front- passenger door from the inside or lock the vehicle before you pull away. The central locking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap. i You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally

from the inside if the vehicle has been locked from the outside using the SmartKey.

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i It is only possible to lock the vehicle

centrally if all doors are closed.

Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key) If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked centrally with the SmartKey: X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 61).

X To unlock: press button :. X To lock: press button ;. You can open a front door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. Only open the door when the traffic situation permits. If the vehicle has been locked with the central locking button: Rand the SmartKey is restored to the factory settings, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a front door is opened from inside the vehicle.

Rand the SmartKey is set to an individual

setting, only the front door that is opened from inside the vehicle is unlocked.

If the vehicle has been locked centrally with the SmartKey, it does not unlock if you use the central locking button.

Automatic locking feature The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels of the vehicle are moving at a speed of more than 9 mph (15 km/h). There is therefore a risk of being locked out when the vehicle is being pushed, towed or tested on a dynamometer. You can switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board computer (Y page 161).

X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

the driver's door as far as it will go.

X Turn mechanical key ; counter-clockwise

to position 1. The door is unlocked.

X Turn mechanical key ; back and remove

it.

Locking the vehicle If the vehicle can no longer be locked centrally with the SmartKey: X Close the front-passenger door, the rear

doors and the tailgate.

X Press the locking button (Y page 65). X Make sure that the locking knobs on the

doors are still visible. Press down the locking knobs by hand, if necessary.

X Close the driver's door from the outside.

X Take mechanical key ; out of the

SmartKey (Y page 61).

X Insert mechanical key ; into the lock of

the driver's door as far as it will go.

X Turn mechanical key ; clockwise as far as

it will go to position 1.

X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate

are locked.

i If you lock the vehicle as described above,

the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti- theft alarm system is not armed.

Cargo compartment Important safety notes Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. Otherwise, you could lock yourself out.

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G WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could: Rinjure themselves on vehicle parts Rbe seriously or fatally injured by extreme

heat or cold

Rinjure themselves or have an accident with

vehicle equipment that may still be in operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment or memory function.

If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these parts. G WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident

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G WARNING The tailgate swings open to one side. Always make sure there is sufficient clearance for the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! The tailgate swings out to the side when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance.

Opening You can only open the rear door after unlocking it first. X Press the % button on the SmartKey.

Side windows Important safety notes G WARNING When closing the door windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. 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 window opening. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or by releasing button & on the SmartKey. 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.

Opening and closing the side windows

X Press release button : and pull door

handle ;.

X Open the rear door.

Closing G WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around.

: Override feature for rear door windows ; Front left = Front right ? Rear right A Rear left

The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window. i The side windows cannot be operated

from the rear when the override feature for the side windows is activated.

X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X To open: press the corresponding switch. X To close: pull the corresponding switch. i If you press the switch beyond the point of resistance while opening, an automatic opening/closing process is started. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.

Convenience opening feature You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, you can use the SmartKey to simultaneously: Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the sliding sunroof i The convenience opening feature can

only be operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.

X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's

door handle.

X Press and hold the % button until the

side windows and the sliding sunroof are in the desired position.

Convenience closing When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: Rclose the side windows Rclose the sliding sunroof

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G WARNING When closing the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button & to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold button %. 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 &.

i The SmartKey must be close to the

driver's door handle.

X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's

door handle.

X Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

sliding sunroof are closed.

X To interrupt convenience closing:

release the & button.

Problems with the side windows Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects are trapped between the side window and the door frame. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects in the guide rail are preventing the window from being raised. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window.

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Sliding sunroof

Sliding sunroof Important safety notes G WARNING Children could injure themselves if they operate the sliding sunroof. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Always take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time. G WARNING When closing the sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. The opening procedure of the sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the sunroof switch in any direction. The closing procedure of the sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sliding sunroof switch. The closing procedure of the sliding sunroof can be immediately reversed by moving the sliding sunroof switch toward : or ?. If you are not wearing a seat belt, or are not wearing it correctly, there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the event of the vehicle overturning. An opening of this kind poses a risk of injury even to passengers who are wearing their seat belts correctly, as parts of the body could protrude from the vehicle interior.

! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.

! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be

opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

! The weather can change abruptly. It could

start to rain or snow. Make sure that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.

i Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.

Opening and closing the sliding sunroof

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To lower = To close ? To open X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Press or pull the 2 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 2 switch beyond the

point of resistance while opening, an automatic opening process is started. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.

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X Reconnect the electrical connections. X Re-install rear wall trim =.

When doing so, hook lugs B of rear wall trim = into vehicle side wall C.

X Re-install edge protection :. X Close the rear door.

Operating the sliding sunroof manually The actuator is located in the cargo compartment, on the left-hand side behind the rear wall trim.

X Open the rear door. X Pull off edge protection : from the door

pillar in the direction of arrow ;.

X Pull off rear wall trim = in the direction of

arrow ? until the electrical connections can be reached.

X Disconnect the electrical connections. X Remove rear wall trim = completely.

X Take lug wrench A out of the vehicle tool

X Place lug wrench A onto the hexagonal nut

kit (Y page 224).

of the actuator.

clockwise.

X To open: turn lug wrench A counter-

X To close: turn lug wrench A clockwise.

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Useful information .............................. 74
Correct driver's seat position ............ 74
Seats .................................................... 75
Steering wheel .................................... 81
Mirrors ................................................. 84
Memory functions ............................... 85

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Useful information

i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Please read the information on qualified

specialist workshops (Y page 20).

Correct driver's seat position

Observe the safety guidelines on (Y page 75). X Check whether you have adjusted seat =

properly. Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 76). When adjusting the seat, make sure: Ryou are as far away from the driver's air

bag as possible.

Ryou are sitting in a normal upright

position.

Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly. Ryou have moved the backrest to an

almost vertical position.

Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported. Ryou can depress the pedals properly.

X Check whether the head restraint is

adjusted properly (Y page 77). When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint. Observe the safety guidelines on (Y page 75). X Check whether steering wheel : is

adjusted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 82). When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure: Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent.

Ryou can move your legs freely. Ryou can see all the displays in the

instrument cluster clearly.

Observe the safety guidelines on (Y page 41). X Check whether you have fastened seat

belt ; properly (Y page 43). The seat belt should: Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your

shoulder

Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the

hip joints

X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view

mirror and the exterior mirrors (Y page 84) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions. X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 85).

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Seats Important safety notes G WARNING In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before setting the vehicle in motion. G WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. G WARNING Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: Radjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Radjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly.

Radjust the head restraint so that it is as

close to the head as possible and the center

of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

Rnever place hands under the seat or near

any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING The electrically adjustable seats 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. G WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle" section. A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G WARNING For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Rdo not spill any liquids on the seats. If

liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.

Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not

switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not to be used to dry the seats.

Rclean the seat covers as recommended;

see the "Interior care" section.

Rdo not transport heavy loads on the

seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.

Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do

not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats. ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when resetting the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.

! When the rear bench seat is folded

forwards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost position. You could otherwise damage the seats and the rear bench seat.

! Make sure that the sun visor is folded up

before adjusting the backrest and head restraint height. The head restraint and sun visor could otherwise collide when the head restraint is fully extended.

i If the front door is open, the seats can be

adjusted for up 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

i The head restraints in the front and rear

seats can be removed (Y page 78).

Please contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for more information.

i You can find further information about

enlarging the cargo compartment (folding the rear bench seat forwards) on (Y page 190).

Adjusting the seats electrically General notes The buttons are located on the door control panel.

: Head restraint height ; Backrest angle = Seat fore-and-aft adjustment ? Seat cushion angle A Seat height X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

Seat fore-and-aft adjustment ! Before moving the front passenger seat forward, make sure that the cup holder on the center console is folded down and that the cup holder on the armrest has been removed. Otherwise, the front passenger seat or the cup holders may be damaged.

X Slide the button forwards or back in the

direction of arrow =.

Backrest angle X Slide the button forwards or back in the

direction of arrow ;.

Seat height X Slide the button up or down in the direction

of arrow A.

Seat cushion angle Adjust the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are lightly supported. X Slide the button up or down in the direction

of arrow ?.

Head restraint height X Slide the button up or down in the direction

of arrow :.

i For further information on head

restraints, see (Y page 77).

i You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (Y page 85).

Adjusting the head restraints Important safety notes 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 so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for

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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.

Adjusting the front seat head restraint height The button is located on the door control panel.

X Slide head restraint adjustment button : up or down in the direction of the arrow.

Adjusting the front seat head restraint angle G WARNING Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment System: When adjusting the head restraint, make sure your fingers do not become caught between the head restraint cushion and the monitor. Failing to do so may lead to injury.

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X Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in the direction of the arrow.

Resetting the front seat head restraints It is necessary to reset the front seat head restraints after the voltage supply has been interrupted, e.g. if the battery has been completely discharged or disconnected. X Make sure that the cup holder on the center

console is folded down (Y page 193).

X Move the seat as far forward as possible

and the head restraint in as far as possible.

Rear seat head restraints Important safety notes 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 intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. G WARNING Make sure the rear seat head restraints engage when placing them upright manually.

Otherwise their protective function cannot be ensured. The back of the head will not be supported in the event of a collision. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat occupants can be seriously injured or killed.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height

X If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is

necessary to press release catch :.

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : and push

the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle The angle of the rear head restraints is adjusted in the same way as for the front head restraints (Y page 77). Installing/removing the rear seat head restraints X To remove: pull the head restraint up to

the stop.

X Press release catch : and pull the head

restraint out of the guides.

X To re-install: place the head restraint in

the guides of the backrest.

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: To adjust the thigh cushion ; To adjust the backrest contour in the

lumbar region

= To adjust the backrest contour in the

upper back region

? To adjust the side bolsters of the seat

backrest

Adjusting the four-way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.

i The notches on the guide rod must be on

the left-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel.

X Push the head restraint down until you hear

it engage in position.

Adjusting the luxury head restraints G WARNING When folding back the head restraint side bolsters, do not put your hands between the side bolster and the cushion holder. There is a danger of becoming trapped.

X To adjust the side bolsters of the head

restraint: push or pull right and/or left- hand side bolster : into the desired position.

X To adjust the angle of the head

restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.

Adjusting the multicontour seat You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in

position 1 in the ignition lock.

: To raise the backrest contour ; To soften the backrest contour = To lower the backrest contour ? To harden the backrest contour

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Switching the seat heating on/off General notes The red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

heating may switch off. One or more of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 in the ignition lock.

Front-seat heating

i The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Rear-seat heating

: Level 1 (normal heating) ; Level 2 (rapid heating) i The system automatically switches down

from level 2 (rapid heating) to level 1
(normal heating) after approximately five minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 30 minutes after it is set to level 1.

X To select level 1: press the upper section

of button :. An indicator lamp lights up.

X To deactivate level 1: press the upper

section of button :. The indicator lamp goes out.

X To select level 2: press the lower section

of button ;. Both indicator lamps light up.

X To deactivate level 2: press the lower

section of button ;. Both indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat heating If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing, the seat heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch back on automatically.

Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off Seat ventilation is only available for the front seats. The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

ventilation may switch off.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 in the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired ventilation level is set. i If you open the side windows and the

sliding sunroof using the SmartKey (Y page 69), the driver's seat ventilation automatically switches to the highest level.

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X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat ventilation If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing, the seat ventilation has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do

not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will switch back on automatically.

Steering wheel Important safety notes You can adjust the steering wheel electrically. 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.

When you adjust the steering wheel, make sure that: Rthe steering wheel can be reached with

your arms slightly bent.

Ryou can move your legs freely. Ryou can see all the displays in the

instrument cluster clearly.

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Adjusting the steering wheel

: To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

; To adjust the steering wheel height X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

i If the driver's door is open, the steering wheel can be adjusted for up to 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

X Press the lever in the direction of

arrow : or ; until the steering wheel is in the desired position.

You can find more information under: REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 83) RStoring settings (Y page 85)

Steering wheel heating Switching on/off The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel.

: To switch on the steering-wheel heating ; Indicator lamp = To switch off the steering-wheel heating X To switch on/off: make sure that the

SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Turn the lever in the direction of arrow :

or =. Indicator lamp ; lights up or goes out.

i The steering wheel heating does not

switch off automatically.

i The steering wheel heating may switch off

temporarily if: Rthe temperature of the vehicle interior is

above 86 ‡ (30 †).

Rthe temperature of the steering wheel is

above 95 ‡ (35 †).

Indicator lamp ; remains on.

i The steering wheel heating is deactivated

if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

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Problems with the steering wheel heating If steering wheel heating indicator lamp ; is flashing, the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel heating will switch back on automatically.

Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature General notes The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer (Y page 161).

Important safety notes 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 maneuver do one of the following: Rpress the steering column adjustment

switch.

Rpress one of the memory function position

buttons.

Rpress the memory button. 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. This could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 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.

! Do not activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT

feature, if the seat backrest is reclined too far backwards. This can damage the front or rear seats. You must first move the backrest to a vertical position.

Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel moves upwards and towards the dashboard if: Ryou remove the SmartKey from the ignition

lock or

Ryou open the driver's door with the

SmartKey in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.

i The steering wheel only moves upwards

and towards the dashboard if it has not already reached the upper end stop.

Position of the steering wheel for driving The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: Rthe driver's door is closed. Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition

lock

The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 85).

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mirror is set to a position that provides you with a good overview of traffic conditions.

You will find further information in the "Storing settings" section (Y page 85).

Exterior mirror out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: X Move the exterior mirror into the correct

position manually. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 84).

Automatic anti-glare mirrors G WARNING The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at 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, when transporting cargo which covers the rear window. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident.

The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti- glare mode if the ignition is switched on and incident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear-view mirror. The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting is switched on.

Mirrors Rear-view mirror X Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you

have a good overview of the traffic conditions.

Exterior mirrors Important safety notes 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.

At low outside temperatures, the exterior mirrors are heated automatically.

Adjusting the exterior mirrors The switches are located on the dashboard on the left-hand side.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Press button ; for the right-hand exterior

mirror or button = for the left-hand exterior mirror.

X Press adjustment button : up, down, to

the right or to the left until the exterior

Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side General notes To make it easier to park, you can store the front-passenger side exterior mirror position in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear R. Using the memory buttons on the driver's side, you can store three parking positions per key.

Setting and storing the parking position

: Adjustment button ; Right-hand exterior mirror = Left-hand exterior mirror ? Memory button X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Press button ; for the exterior mirror on

the front-passenger side.

X Engage reverse gear R.

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the preset parking position.

X Use adjustment button : to adjust the exterior mirror to a position which allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb.

X Press memory button ? and adjustment

button : within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move.

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i If the mirror moves out of position, repeat

the steps.

i If you shift the transmission to another position, the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side returns to the driving position.

Calling up a stored parking position setting X With the SmartKey in position 2 in the

ignition lock and the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side activated, engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: Ras soon as you exceed a speed of

10 km/h

Rabout ten seconds after you have

disengaged reverse gear R

Rif you press button = for the exterior

mirror on the driver's side

Memory functions Storing settings With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people. The following settings are stored as a single memory preset: Rposition of the seat, backrest and head

restraint

Rdriver's side: steering wheel position Rdriver's side: position of the exterior

mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides 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.

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The buttons are located on the door control panel.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 or that the respective door is open. X Adjust the seat (Y page 76) and head

restraint (Y page 77).

X On the driver's side, adjust the steering

wheel (Y page 82) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 84).

X Press memory button ;. X Press one of memory buttons :1, 2 or 3

within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected storage position.

Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant memory button

1, 2 or 3, until the seat, head restraints, steering wheel and mirrors are in the stored position.

i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the memory button.

! If you want to move the seat from the fully reclined position to a stored seat position, first raise the backrest using the seat switch. The seat could otherwise be damaged.

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Interior lighting ................................... 92
Replacing bulbs ................................... 94
Windshield wipers .............................. 99

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Useful information

i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Please read the information on qualified

specialist workshops (Y page 20).

Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations. In these countries, the daytime running lamps are automatically switched on when the engine is started.

Information about driving abroad To convert to symmetrical low beam when driving abroad: switch the headlamps to symmetrical low beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road from the country where the vehicle is registered. This prevents glare to oncoming traffic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the road. Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries. To convert to asymmetrical low beam after returning: have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossing the border and returning to the original country.

Light switch Operation

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3$ Lights off/daytime running lamps 4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

6L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps 7N Front fog lamps 8R Rear fog lamp The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch (Y page 91). ! Switch off the standing lamps, parking

lamps and low-beam headlamps when you leave the vehicle. This prevents the battery from discharging.

The exterior lighting (except the parking lamps) switches off automatically if you: Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey

in position 0

If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on. The Switch off lights message appears in the multifunction display. X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã. X If you see the Switch off lights or remove key message in the multifunction

display, remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

or X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.

Low-beam headlamps X To switch on: turn the SmartKey to

position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to L.

The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

X To switch off: turn the light switch to

$.

Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada The "daytime running lamps" function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated. X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.

When the engine is running: depending on the ambient light, the low-beam headlamps or the parking lamps are switched on. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

If the light switch is set to $ or Ã, you cannot activate the high-beam headlamps. However, the high-beam flasher can always be used. Turn the light switch to L when driving at night. You can switch on the high- beam headlamps in this position. When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a driving position to N or P, the low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes. When the engine is running: if you turn the light switch to T, you turn on the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps. When the engine is running: if you turn the light switch to L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.

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Daytime running lamps in the USA In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory. X To switch on: activate the daytime

running lamps function in the on-board computer (Y page 160).

X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã. When the engine is on: the low-beam headlamps are switched on. The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

If the light switch is set to $ or Ã, you cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps in bright conditions. Turn the light switch to L. You can switch on the high-beam headlamps in this position. If the light switch is set to $, Ã or L, you can switch on the high-beam headlamps in less bright conditions. However, the high-beam flasher can always be used. Turn the light switch to L when driving at night. When the engine is running: if you turn the light switch to T or L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.

Automatic headlamp mode G WARNING