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Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine starts.
ü Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts. In addition, a warning tone sounds for up to six seconds.
ü The red seat belt warn- ing lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed.
ü The red seat belt warn- ing lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 47).
The driver's seat belt is not fastened. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 47).
The warning tone ceases.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 47).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place. The warning lamp goes out.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km/h. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 47).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. At the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km/h. X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place. The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
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Safety systems
Problem
The yellow brake sys- tem warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is run- ning. A warning tone also sounds.
The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is run- ning. A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G WARNING The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteris- tics may be affected. There is a risk of an accident. X If the multifunction display shows a display message, please
observe this.
X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking char- acteristics may be affected. There is a risk of an accident. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 181). X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir. G WARNING The braking efficiency may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 181). X Do not top up the brake fluid. Topping up will not rectify the
fault.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
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Problem
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) has been deactivated due to a fault. For this reason, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, the HOLD function, hill start assist, cross- wind driving assistance, adaptive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisation, for example, are also deactivated. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilise the vehicle. The danger of skidding and having an accident increases. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic trans- mission, will not be available.
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Problem
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP®, EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, the HOLD function, hill start assist, crosswind driving assistance, the adap- tive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisation, for example, are also deactivated. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. Possible causes: Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete. Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilise the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-
ing movements at a speed above 20 km/h. The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on: X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Problem
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.
J÷å! The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP®, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, the HOLD function, hill start assist, crosswind driving assistance, the adap- tive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisation, for example, are also not available. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilise the vehicle. The danger of skidding and having an accident increases. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
ABS and ESP® are malfunctioning. For this reason, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, the HOLD function, hill start assist, crosswind driving assistance, the adaptive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisation, for exam- ple, are also not available. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilise the vehicle. The danger of skidding and having an accident increases. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Problem
÷ The yellow ESP® warn- ing lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
å The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
÷å The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ESP® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion. X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. X Do not deactivate ESP®. Exceptions: (Y page 66)
ESP® is deactivated. G WARNING If ESP® is switched off, ESP® is unable to stabilise the vehicle. The danger of skidding and having an accident increases. X Reactivate ESP®.
Exceptions: (Y page 66)
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. If ESP® cannot be activated: X Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
ESP®, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, COLLISION PRE- VENTION ASSIST, the HOLD function, hill start assist, crosswind driving assistance, the adaptive brake lights and ESP® trailer sta- bilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilise the vehicle. The danger of skidding and having an accident increases. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Problem
÷å The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function, hill start assist, cross- wind driving assistance and ESP® trailer stabilisation are tempo- rarily not available. The adaptive brake lights, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. Self-diagnosis is not yet complete. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilise the vehicle. The danger of skidding and having an accident increases. X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steer-
ing movements at a speed above 20 km/h. The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on: X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Problem
The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or lights up and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake lights up.
The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem). G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. This poses an increased risk of injury. X Drive on carefully. X Have SRS checked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
For further information about the Supplemental Restraint System, see (Y page 41).
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Engine Problem
The yellow engine diag- nostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is run- ning.
The red coolant warn- ing lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant tem- perature gauge is at the start of the scale.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: Rin the engine management Rin the fuel injection system Rin the exhaust system Rin the ignition system (for vehicles with petrol engines) Rin the fuel system The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency mode. X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry (Y page 177). X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emer- gency running mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be checked.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated when the fuel level drops into the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest filling station.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty. The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high. X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 181). X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Problem
The red coolant warn- ing lamp comes on while the engine is run- ning.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- functioning. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 181). X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the
X If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine
warning notes (Y page 363).
cooling system checked.
The red coolant warn- ing lamp comes on while the engine is run- ning. A warning tone also sounds.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is
under 120 †. The engine may otherwise be damaged.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 120 †. The airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low. G WARNING The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged. Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the bonnet. This poses a risk of injury. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 181).
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the
X If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine
warning notes (Y page 363).
cooling system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.
X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
Driving systems Problem
· The red distance warn- ing function warning lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving.
· The red distance warn- ing function warning lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving. A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. X Increase the distance.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed. X Be prepared to brake immediately. X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
Further information on DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 198). Further information on PRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 68). Further information on the distance warning function (Y page 63).
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Tyres Problem
The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning lamp is on.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres. G WARNING With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards: Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tyre traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 181). X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X If there is a flat tyre, inspect the tyres (Y page 378). X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 402). X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 25).
Stowage areas Loading guidelines G WARNING Secure and position the load as described in the loading guidelines. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by the load being thrown around in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident. You will find further information in the "Secur- ing a load" section. Even if you follow all the loading guidelines, the load will increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. G WARNING Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is running. Otherwise, you could be poisoned by exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi- cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. For this reason, you should observe the following notes when transporting a load: Rwhen transporting a load, never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
Rposition heavy loads as far forwards as pos- sible and as low down in the load compart- ment as possible.
Rthe load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
Ralways place the load against the rear or front seat backrests. Make sure that the seat backrests are securely locked into place.
Rhook in the safety net when loading. Ralways place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
Rsecure the load with sufficiently strong and wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any quali- fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre.
Stowage compartments Important safety notes G WARNING The stowage compartments must be closed when items are stored in them. Luggage nets are not designed to secure heavy items of luggage. You or other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you: Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be placed in the luggage net.
Glove compartment
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A partition : for stowing flat objects is loca- ted in the upper section of the glove com- partment. It can be removed to increase the stowage space in the glove compartment. X To remove: pull partition : forwards and
out
X To install: insert partition : and push it
back until it engages.
Stowage compartment/telephone compartment under the armrest
X To open: pull handle : and open glove
compartment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages.
i The glove compartment can be cooled
and ventilated (Y page 154).
1 Glove compartment unlocked 2 Glove compartment locked The glove compartment can be locked and unlocked using the emergency key element.
X To open: pull handle : up.
The armrest folds out.
In the stowage compartment, there is a stow- age tray and a mobile phone bracket. i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB port and an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are installed in the stowage com- partment. Media Interface is a universal interface for mobile audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod® or MP3 Player.
i There is a removable stowage tray in the
storage compartment, in which objects such as an iPod® can be stored.
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Spectacles compartment
Stowage compartment in the rear centre console
X To open: press marking :.
The spectacles compartment opens down- wards.
X To close: press marking : again, the
spectacles compartment returns upwards and engages.
Make sure that the spectacles compartment is closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front centre console
X To open: briefly press the stowage com-
partment marking. The stowage compartment opens.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, there may be open stowage spaces above and below the stowage compartment.
Stowage nets G WARNING Only place lightweight items in the stowage net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event of an accident, the stowage net will not secure the transported goods sufficiently.
X To open: slide cover : forwards. Stowage compartment ; appears.
X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will
go.
: Stowage net in front-passenger footwell
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X Pull the centre head restraint on the rear bench seat into the uppermost position (Y page 102).
X Slide release catch : to the left and swing flap ; to the left until it is lying on the rear side of the rear bench seat.
: Stowage net on the back of the front seats
: Stowage net in luggage compartment
Through-loading facility in the rear compartment
The through-loading facility is opened from the luggage compartment. X Release the seat backrests in the second row of seats and tilt them in the cargo/load position (Y page 104).
X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Push cover = forward until it is lying on the
rear seat armrest.
Enlarging the luggage compartment Important safety notes G WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or in the luggage compartment unless they are secured. Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak- ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci- dent. When using the luggage compartment enlargement, you should always clip in the safety net, if at hand. G WARNING Always drive with the tailgate closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle inte- rior. G WARNING Do not fold the backrest onto the folded-down seat cushions. If the seat cushions are folded
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down, luggage can be thrown over the back- rest into the passenger compartment, e.g. during heavy braking, sudden changes of direction or in the event of an accident. You could cause an accident or cause injury to yourself and others.
! Release and fold the seat cushion
upwards before folding the rear bench seat forward. Otherwise, the backrests may be damaged. When the backrest is folded forwards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rear- most position. Otherwise, the front seats and the rear bench seat could be damaged. The left-hand and right-hand backrests in the 2nd row of seats can be folded forwards sep- arately to increase the luggage compartment capacity. On vehicles with a 3rd row of seats, you must fold down the 3rd row of seats beforehand (Y page 105) to obtain maximum luggage compartment enlargement.
Folding the rear bench seat forwards ! The backrest is heavy. Therefore, exer- cise care when folding it down. Make sure that the head restraints are pushed all the way in so that the backrests and seat cush- ions are not damaged.
i If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a larger person, it may not be pos- sible to fold the rear bench seat forwards. In this case, move the front seats as far forward as possible.
X Move the head restraints to the lowest
position (Y page 103).
X Pull release loop : of seat cushion ;. X Fold seat cushion ; upwards.
X Pull release handle = in the direction of
the arrow. The backrest is released.
X Fold the backrest forwards until it reaches
the luggage compartment position.
X Guide seat belts ; under respective
clips :.
Folding the rear bench seat back G WARNING Make sure that the seat backrest and the seat cushion are correctly engaged in position.
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Luggage compartment
X Fold seat backrest ; back until it engages. Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing so.
X Swing seat cushion : back. X Pull up and adjust the head restraints if
necessary (Y page 103).
Securing a load Lashing eyelets General notes G WARNING Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you: Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Please observe the loading guidelines.
Observe the following notes on securing loads: Rsecure the load using the lashing eyelets. Rdo not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
Rdo not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
There are four lashing eyelets : in the lug- gage compartment.
Bag hook G WARNING Only hang light loads on the bag holders. Do not use them to transport heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects. When braking sharply, changing direction quickly or in the event of an accident, the bag hooks will not secure the items sufficiently. This could result in injury to yourself or others.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.
There is a bag hook in the luggage compart- ment on the right-hand side. X Press bag hook marking :. X Turn bag hook : until it engages.
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X To extend: pull the luggage compartment cover back by grab handle : and clip it into retainers ; on the left and right.
X To retract: unhook the luggage compart- ment cover from left-hand and right-hand retainers ;.
X Guide luggage compartment cover for- wards by grab handle : until it is com- pletely rolled up.
Coat hooks on the tailgate G WARNING The tailgate may close if too great a load is placed on the coat hooks. This could cause you or others to be trapped and injured. If you use the coat hooks, only hang light clothing on them. Make sure that nobody can become trapped.
Luggage compartment cover Important safety notes G WARNING The luggage compartment cover is not a restraint system. Secure the load under the luggage compartment cover by suitable means. Make sure that the luggage compart- ment cover is engaged securely. If luggage is not sufficiently secured, it can be thrown over the backrest into the passenger compart- ment, for instance during heavy braking, sud- den changes of direction or in the event of an accident. You could cause an accident or cause injury to yourself and others.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the luggage compartment higher than the lower edge of the side windows. Do not place heavy objects on top of the luggage compartment cover.
The luggage compartment cover may be installed behind the 2nd or 3rd row of seats.
Extending and retracting the luggage compartment cover
: Coat hook
Stowage well underneath the luggage compartment floor G WARNING Never drive with the luggage compartment floor open. Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak- ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci- dent.
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The TIREFIT kit, tyre-change tool kit, etc. are located in the stowage compartment. X To open: holding the ribbing, press han-
dle : downwards ;. Handle : folds upwards.
X Swing the luggage compartment floor upwards using handle : until it rests against the luggage compartment cover.
X Fold out hook = on the underside of the luggage compartment floor in the direction of the arrow.
X Attach hook = to the luggage compart-
ment's upper seal ?.
X To close: detach hook = from the luggage
compartment's upper seal ?.
X Fasten hook = to the bracket on the underside of the luggage compartment floor.
X Fold the luggage compartment floor down. X Press the luggage compartment floor
down ; until it engages.
1 Luggage compartment floor unlocked 2 Luggage compartment floor locked The luggage compartment floor can be locked and unlocked using the emergency key ele- ment.
Roof carrier Important safety notes G WARNING An incorrectly secured roof carrier, ski rack or load could become detached from the vehi- cle. These objects might then be thrown around, and could injure you or others or cause an accident. Follow the roof carrier/ski rack manufacturer's installation instructions and special instructions for use. The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling. You must always observe the maximum roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road, traffic and weather
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conditions and drive with particular care if the roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehi- cle. Position the load on the roof carrier in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam- age even when it is in motion. Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure that when the roof carrier is fitted you can: Rraise the sliding sunroof fully Ropen the panorama sliding sunroof fully Ropen the tailgate fully
Attaching the roof carrier
Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Only use the cup holders for containers of a suitable size and which have lids. The drinks could otherwise spill. Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks. You may otherwise scald yourself. G WARNING Do not transport any heavy, sharp-edged or fragile bottles in the stowage compartments. In the event of an accident, the stowage com- partments cannot secure the bottles ade- quately. You and/or other vehicle occupants could be injured.
The stowage compartments in the doors pro- vide space for bottles with a capacity of up to 1.0 l. The bottles are not secured or prevented from tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open drink containers in the stowage compart- ments.
Cup holder in the front centre console
X Secure the roof carrier to roof rails :. In
doing so, observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Features Cup holders Important safety notes G WARNING Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:
: Cup holders ; Cover X To open: slide cover ; to its foremost
X To close: pull cover ; back as far as it will
position.
go.
You can remove the rubber mat of the cup holder to clean it. Clean it with clean, luke- warm water only.
Temperature-controlled cup holder in the front-compartment centre console G WARNING When you use the warming function, the metal insert of the cup holder is heated. Therefore, do not touch the cup holder insert. Otherwise, you might burn yourself.
: Cup holders ; Residual heat indicator lamp = Button The temperature-controlled cup holder can be used to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on the cooling function: press and hold button = until the blue indicator lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch on the heating function: press and hold button = until the red indicator lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press and hold button = until the indicator lamp on the button goes out.
When the heating function is used, residual heat indicator lamp ; lights up from a cer- tain temperature. This means that the metal insert of the cup holder is hot.
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Cup holder in the rear seat armrest ! Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it.
X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
Cup holder : is located in the rear seat armrest.
Cup holder in the third row of seats
: Cup holders The cup holders are located on the right-hand and left-hand side panels.
Sun visors Overview G WARNING Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors cov- ered while driving. You could otherwise be dazzled, which may impair your view of traffic conditions and as a result could cause an accident.
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X Fold down sun visor :. X Pull sun visor : out of retainer =. X Swing sun visor : to the side. X Slide sun visor : horizontally as required. X Fold down additional sun visor ; to the
windscreen.
Sunblinds on the rear side windows ! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly as this would damage the automatic roller mech- anism.
! Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sunblind hooked in and the side windows opened simultaneously. The roller sunblind can jump out of the retainers and spring back suddenly when driving at high speeds, e.g. when driving on the motorway. This could damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either close the side window or retract the roller sunblind before driving at high speeds.
X To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by tab : and hook it onto retainers ; at the back of the window.
: Mirror light ; Bracket = Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket ? Vanity mirror A Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover A has been folded up.
Glare from the side
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X Lift insert = up ; and out. X To refit the insert: place insert = into the holder and press it down on the right until it engages.
X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will
go.
Rear-compartment ashtray ! Close the ashtray when it is not in use and before you fold the rear seats forward. You can otherwise damage the ashtray.
X To open: briefly press cover ; at the top.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: push into recess
= from the right. Ashtray insert : slides out slightly to the right.
X Lift insert : up and out. X To refit the insert: place insert : into the holder and press down on the right until it engages.
Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment System have an ashtray in the centre console in the rear compartment.
Cigarette lighter G WARNING Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob. Otherwise, you might burn yourself.
The roller sunblind can be hooked back into place should it pop out from the top of the guide rail. X Tilt pull-out profile : as illustrated. X Slip guide bush ; into open area of guide
rail =.
X Straighten pull-out profile : again.
Ashtray Front ashtray ! The holder under the ashtray is not heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is prop- erly engaged. Otherwise, the holder could be damaged.
X To open: slide cover : to its foremost
position.
X Fold cover = of the insert upwards. X To remove the insert: push insert = to
the left ?. Insert = slides out slightly to the right.
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Make sure that children travelling in the vehi- cle are not able to injure themselves on the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it.
! The cigarette lighter in the centre console in the front compartment is not intended for operating the tyre inflation compressor.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X To open: slide cover : to its foremost
lock.
position.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati- cally when the heating element is red-hot. X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will
go.
12 V sockets General notes X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock.
With the exception of the socket in the front centre console, all sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum current draw of 240 W (20 A). The socket in the front centre console can be used for accessories with a maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories include such items as lamps or chargers for mobile phones. If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off, the battery may discharge.
i An emergency cut-off ensures that the on- board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is too low, the power to the sockets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine.
Socket in the front centre console ! The socket is not intended for operating
the tyre inflation compressor.
X To open: slide cover : to its foremost
position.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;. X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will
go.
Socket in the rear-compartment centre console
X Lift up the cover of socket :. On vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment System, there are two sockets in the rear- compartment centre console.
Socket in the luggage compartment
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
Mobile phone Important safety notes G WARNING Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving regarding operating mobile communications equipment in a vehicle. If it is permitted by law to operate communi- cations equipment while the vehicle is in motion, you must only do so if the traffic sit- uation permits. Otherwise, you could be dis- tracted from the traffic conditions, cause an accident and injure yourself and others. Two-way radios and fax equipment used with- out low-reflection exterior aerials can inter- fere with the vehicle's electronics and thereby jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle and your safety. Therefore, you must only use this equipment if it is correctly connected to a separate reflection-free exterior aerial. G WARNING Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation may cause damage to your health and the health of others. Using an exterior aerial takes into account current scientific discussions relating to the possible health risk posed by electromagnetic fields.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial. This ensures: Roptimal mobile phone reception quality in
the vehicle
Rmutual influences between the vehicle electronics and mobile phones are mini- mised
An exterior aerial has the following advan- tages: Rit conducts the electromagnetic fields gen- erated by a wireless device to the exterior. Rthe field strength in the vehicle interior is lower than in a vehicle that does not have an exterior aerial.
i There are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted in your vehicle; in some cases, these are country-specific.
i You can connect a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone with Audio 20 or COMAND Online via the Bluetooth® interface. This also applies if your vehicle is equipped with convenience telephony.
More information on suitable mobile phones, mobile phone brackets and on connecting Bluetooth®-capable mobile phones with Audio 20 or COMAND Online can be obtained: Rat your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Ron the Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect
i The functions and services available when you use the phone depend on your mobile phone model and service provider.
Using a mobile phone If the mobile phone is inserted in the mobile phone bracket, you can speak to the person you are calling using the hands-free system. X Open the telephone compartment
(Y page 339).
X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket (see the separate installa- tion instructions for the mobile phone fit- ting).
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i On some mobile phone brackets, you first have to connect the mobile phone via Blue- tooth® to the mobile phone bracket (see the separate operating instructions for the mobile phone bracket). If this is the case, the mobile phone does not have to be inserted into the bracket for you to be able to use the telephone func- tions. However, the charging function and aerial function are not available.
Operating the mobile phone You can operate the telephone using the 6 and ~ buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. You can operate other mobile phone functions via the on-board computer (Y page 275). When you remove the key from the ignition lock, the mobile phone stays switched on. However, you can no longer use the hands- free system. If you have an active call and would like to take the key out of the ignition lock, first remove the mobile phone from the bracket. i When using a bracket connected to the mobile phone via Bluetooth® and you wish to proceed with a call: Switch to private mode before removing the key from the ignition lock. Otherwise, it may take up to 20 seconds before the mobile phone separates from the system. Only then can the telephone call continue. Information on the necessary steps for set- ting up "private mode" can be found in the separate mobile phone operating instruc- tions.
i Not all mobile phones support "private
mode".
Garage door opener Important safety notes The HomeLink® garage door opener integra- ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper- ate up to three different door and gate sys- tems. i The garage door opener is only available
for certain countries. Observe the legal requirements for each individual country. The HomeLink® garage door opener is compatible with most European garage and gate opener drives. More information on HomeLink® and/or compatible products is available from: Rat a qualified specialised workshop Rthe HomeLink® hotline
(0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or +49 (0) 6838 907 277 (charges apply)
Ron the Internet at:
http://www.homelink.com
Programming Programming buttons G WARNING Only press the button on the integrated garage door opener if there are no persons or objects present within the sweep of the garage door. Persons could otherwise be injured as the door moves.
Integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mir- ror
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Garage door remote control A is not part of the integrated garage door opener. X Before programming for the first time, clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener (Y page 354).
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Press and hold one of buttons ; to ? on
the integrated garage door opener. After a short time, indicator lamp : lights up yellow.
i Indicator lamp : lights up yellow as soon as button ;, = or ? is programmed for the first time. If the selected button has already been programmed, indicator lamp : will only light up yellow after ten seconds have elapsed.
X Release button ;, = or ?. Indicator
lamp : flashes yellow.
X Point garage door remote control A
towards buttons ; to ? on the rear-view mirror at a distance of 5to 20 cm.
i The required distance between remote
