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The driver's seat belt is not fastened. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 54).
The warning tone ceases.
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Problem
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 driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 54).
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 passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At the same time, the car is being driven faster than 25 km/h or has been briefly driven faster than 25 km/h. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 54).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. At the same time, the car is being driven faster than 25 km/h or has been 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 red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is run- ning. A warning tone also sounds.
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake 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 174). 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.
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, the HOLD func- tion, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisation are also deactivated, for example. 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, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisation, for example, are also deactivated. Possible causes: Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete. Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient. 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. 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 not available due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP®, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD func- tion, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisation, for example, are not available either. 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 not available due to a fault. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, EBD, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisa- tion, for example, are not available either. 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
÷ä 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.
÷äå 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 71)
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 71)
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. If ESP® cannot be activated: X Drive on carefully. X Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
ESP®, BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP® trailer stabilisation are not available 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.
The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP® trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavailable. The adaptive brake lights, 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. 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 45).
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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 173). 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 if 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 174). 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.
The red coolant warn- ing lamp comes on while the engine is run- ning. A warning tone also sounds.
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 174). X Wait until the engine has cooled down. X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.
X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant (Y page 331).
Observe the warning notes as you do so.
X If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine
cooling system checked.
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.
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. Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet. There is 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 174). X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.
X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant (Y page 331).
Observe the warning notes as you do so.
X If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine
cooling system checked.
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 lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
· The red distance warn- ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G WARNING The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. There is a risk of an accident. X Increase the distance. G WARNING You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed. There is a risk of an accident. X Be prepared to brake immediately. X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 188) and PRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 74).
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Tyres Problem
The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/ malfunction) is lit.
The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/ malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
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: Rthe tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthe tyres 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 174). X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre (Y page 342).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 364). X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. The tyre pressure monitor is faulty. G WARNING The system is possibly unable to recognise or register low tyre pressure. There is a risk of an accident. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Useful information ............................ 310
Loading guidelines ............................ 310
Stowage areas .................................. 310
Features ............................................. 319310 Stowage areas
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 28).
Loading guidelines
G WARNING If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions. Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey. G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu- larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the tail- gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
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).
Rthe luggage compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects.
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.
Ralways place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
Ruse the lashing eyelets and the luggage
nets to transport loads and luggage.
Ronly use lashing eyelets and fastening com- ponents that are suitable for the weight and size of the load.
Rhook in the safety net when carrying a load,
if available.
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 areas Stowage spaces Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not correctly store objects in the vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung around, thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
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X To lock: insert the emergency key element into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position 2.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment into the lock and turn it 90° anti- clockwise to position 1.
i The glove compartment can be ventilated
(Y page 151).
Stowage compartment in the centre con- sole
RAlways store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa- tions.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, lug- gage nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too large in the luggage compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 310).
Front stowage compartments Glove compartment
X To open: pull handle : and open glove
compartment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages.
The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the emergency key ele- ment.
X To open: slide cover : in the direction of
the arrow.
Stowage compartment/telephone com- partment under the armrest
X To open: press left-hand button ; or right-
hand button :. The stowage compartment opens.
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. A Media Interface is a universal interface for portable audio equipment, e.g.
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for an iPod® or MP3 player (see the sepa- rate Audio or COMAND Online operating instructions). Before using these connections, you must remove the mobile phone bracket (see the separate installation instructions) and fold up the preinstalled mobile phone holder (Y page 323).
Stowage compartment under the front seats G WARNING If you exceed the maximum permitted load of the stowage compartment, the cover is unable to restrain the objects. Objects may be thrown out of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direc- tion. Always observe the maximum load of the stowage compartment. Stow and secure heavy objects in the luggage compartment.
The maximum permissible load of the stow- age compartment is 1.5 kg.
X To open: pull handle : up and fold
cover ; forwards.
Rear stowage compartments Stowage compartment in the rear com- partment
X To open: fold down seat armrest ;. X Fold cover : of the armrest upwards.
Stowage net Stowage nets are located in the front- passenger footwell and on the left-hand side in the luggage compartment. Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 310) and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces (Y page 310).
Enlarging the luggage compartment Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for- wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident. RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in additional injury.
RObjects or loads in the boot/luggage com- partment cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat are engaged before every trip.
! Before folding the rear seat backrest for- wards, make sure that the head restraints are pushed in (lowest detent). Otherwise, the front seats, the armrests and the Rear Seat Entertainment System could be dam- aged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 310). The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr- ests can be folded forwards separately to increase the luggage compartment capacity.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
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Folding the rear seat backrest back
: Backrest ; Lock verification indicator = Backrest release handle X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam- aged.
X Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator ; is no longer visible.
X Fully insert the backrest head restraints
(Y page 105).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 105).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release han-
dle ; of the seat backrest forwards. Corresponding seat backrest : is released.
X Fold backrest : forwards. X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing a load Lashing eyelets G WARNING The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes in direction or in the event of an accident. The load could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby collide with vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury. Only use the lashing eyelets when securing a load.
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Observe the following notes on securing loads: RObserve the loading guidelines
(Y page 310).
RSecure the load using the lashing eyelets. RDistribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
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 luggage compartment and two in the rear-compart- ment footwells.
: Lashing eyelets in the load compartment
: Lashing eyelets in the rear-compartment
footwell
Bag hook G WARNING The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug- gage could be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly changing directions. There is a risk of injury. Only hang light objects on the bag hooks. Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 5 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.
There is one bag hook on the left side wall in the luggage compartment and there are two hooks on the right and left of the lower D-pillar trim.
Luggage compartment cover Important safety notes G WARNING On its own, the luggage compartment cover cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction, braking or in the event of an accident. There is an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using lashing material, even if you are using the luggage compartment cover.
! 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 is located behind the rear bench seat backrest. i You can fold up the solid section of the
luggage compartment cover approximately 45° to facilitate loading the luggage com- partment.
Extending and retracting the luggage compartment cover
X To extend: pull luggage compartment
cover : back and clip it into the retainers on the left and right.
X To retract: unhook luggage compartment cover : from the retainers on the left and right and guide it forwards by the grab han- dle until it is fully retracted.
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Fitting/removing the luggage compart- ment cover
X To remove: make sure that luggage com-
partment cover : is rolled up.
X Press handle ; on the right underside to
the left.
X Remove luggage compartment cover :. X To fit: attach luggage compartment
cover : to the opening on the left-hand side.
X Press handle ; to the left. X Allow luggage compartment cover : to
engage in the appropriate recess.
Safety net Important safety notes G WARNING On its own, the safety net cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction, braking or in the event of an accident. There is an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using lashing material, even if you are using the safety net.
It is important to use a safety net if you load the vehicle with small objects above the seat
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backrests. For safety reasons, always use a safety net when transporting a load.
Preparing the safety net The safety net can be used in two different positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar).
Attaching the safety net
RThe brackets behind B-pillar : are
required for the luggage compartment enlargement (Y page 312). The corresponding lashing eyelets to tighten the net are located in the footwell of the rear bench seat (Y page 313). RThe brackets behind C-pillar ; are
required for the luggage compartment behind the rear bench seat. The corresponding lashing eyelets to ten- sion the net are located in the luggage com- partment (Y page 313).
The safety net is located in the loading tray in the stowage well under the luggage compart- ment floor (Y page 317). X Open both Velcro fasteners and remove the
safety net.
X Unroll and unfold the safety net.
The upper and lower guide rods must engage audibly.
Safety net installed behind the C-pillar X Insert guide rod ; into retainer : in the
direction of the arrow.
X Slide guide rod ; forwards into
retainer : in the direction of the arrow.
Tightening the safety net
Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats X Insert belt hook : into lashing eyelet ;
in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull tensioning strap = by the loose end in the direction of the arrow until the safety net is tight.
X After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the safety net and retighten it if necessary.
Releasing the safety net
Coat hooks on the tailgate
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Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats X Pull belt adjuster : upwards in the direc- tion of the arrow to reduce the tension on the tensioning strap.
X Unhook belt hook ; from lashing eyelet
=.
Detaching and storing the safety net X Detach guide rod ; from bracket :
(Y page 316).
guide rods.
X Press the red button on the upper and lower
X Fold the safety net and roll it up. To prevent noise, roll the belt adjuster and belt hook into the safety net.
X Put the safety net in the loading tray in the stowage well under the luggage compart- ment floor.
: Coat hook
Stowage well underneath the luggage compartment floor G WARNING If you drive when the luggage compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions. Always close the luggage compartment floor before a journey.
The safety net, the ball coupling, the collaps- ible spare wheel, etc. are stowed beneath the luggage compartment floor.
X Pull both Velcro fasteners ; through slots = in loading tray : and fasten the safety net.
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X To open: open the tailgate. X Holding the ribbing, press handle : down-
wards ;. Handle : folds upwards.
X Swing the luggage compartment floor upwards using handle : until it rests against the luggage compartment cover.
X Release hook = from the bracket on the
underside of the luggage compartment floor.
X Engage hook = into rain trough ?. i Stowage compartments A and B can be used to stow small, light and flat objects. ! Before you close the tailgate, unhook the hook from the rain trough and fold the lug- gage compartment floor down.
X To close: unhook hook = from rain
trough ?.
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.
Roof carrier Important safety notes G WARNING When a load is transported on the roof, the vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han- dling changes. If you exceed the maximum roof load, the handling as well as steering and braking characteristics are severely affected. There is a risk of an accident. Always observe the maximum roof load and adapt your driving style.
! 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. Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's equipment, you can raise the panorama sliding sunroof fully and open the tailgate fully when the roof carrier is fitted.
The maximum roof load is 75 kg. An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load may become detached from the vehicle. You must therefore ensure that you observe the roof carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier X Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails. X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features Cup holders Important safety notes ! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the front centre console
: Cup holders
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. ! Close the cup holder before folding the rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder could be damaged.
X Fold down the rear seat armrest. X To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover. X Press release catch :.
Cup holder ; folds out forwards.
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X Fold the cover of the rear seat armrest back
down again if necessary.
X To close: lift the cover of the rear seat arm-
rest. Swing cup holder ; back until it engages.
Sun visors Overview
: 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 X Fold down the sun visor. X Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;. X Swing the sun visor to the side.
Ashtray Front ashtray ! The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant. Before placing lit ciga- rettes in the ashtray, make sure that the
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ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage space could be damaged. Vehicles with manual transmission
X To refit: press ashtray = into the holder
until engages.
X Close the lid of ashtray =. X To close: pull cover : back.
Rear-compartment ashtray
i You can remove the ashtray insert and use the resulting compartment for stow- age.
X To open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.
X To remove the insert: hold insert = by the ribbing at the sides and lift it up ; and out.
X To refit the insert: press insert = into the
holder until it engages.
X To close: briefly press cover : at the
front. The cover moves back.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
X To open: slide cover : forwards. X To remove: open the cover of ashtray =. X Hold ashtray = at the sides and lift it
up ; and out.
X To open: pull cover ; out by its top edge. X To remove the insert: press release but-
ton = and lift the insert up and out.
X To fit the insert: fit insert : from above
into the holder and press down into the holder until it engages.
Cigarette lighter G WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter. In addition, flammable materials can ignite if: Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury. Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob. Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is out of reach of children. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions per- mit.
Vehicles with manual transmission
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
X To open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati- cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: briefly press cover : at the
front. The cover moves back.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
X To open: slide cover : forwards. 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.
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12 V sockets General notes The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso- ries include such items as bulbs or chargers for mobile phones. If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off, the battery may discharge. X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
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 Vehicles with manual transmission
X To open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;. X To close: briefly press cover : at the
front. The cover retracts.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
X To open: slide cover : forwards. X Lift up the cover of socket ;. X To close: pull cover : back.
Socket in the rear-compartment centre console A socket is fitted in the centre console in the rear compartment in vehicles with an ashtray and a cigarette lighter.
X Pull cover ; out by its top edge. X Lift up the cover of socket :.
Mobile phone Important safety notes G WARNING Operating mobile communications equip- ment while driving distracts you from paying attention to traffic conditions. This could also
cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Use this device only when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
i You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating mobile communi- cations equipment in the vehicle. If it is permitted by law to operate commu- nications equipment while the vehicle is in motion, you may only do so if the traffic sit- uation permits. You may otherwise be dis- tracted from the traffic conditions, cause an accident and injure yourself and others. Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation may cause damage to your health and to the health of others. The use of an exterior aerial takes into consideration the scientific discus- sion surrounding the possible health risk posed by electromagnetic fields. Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial. This ensures: Roptimal mobile phone reception quality in
the vehicle.
Rmutual interference between the vehicle
electronics and mobile phones is 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.
Information on retrofitting two-way radios and mobile phones (RF transmitters) (Y page 380).
General notes There are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted in your vehicle; in some cases, these are country-specific.
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 con- venience 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, the mobile phone will be charged and connected with the exterior aer- ial. X Open the telephone compartment
(Y page 311).
X Place the mobile phone bracket into the
pre-installed fitting (see the separate installation instructions for the mobile phone fitting).
X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket (see the separate installa- tion instructions for the mobile phone fit- ting).
Operating the mobile phone You can operate the telephone using the 6 and ~ buttons on the luxury multi- function steering wheel. You can operate other mobile phone functions via the on- board computer (Y page 246). When you remove the key from the ignition lock, the mobile phone is disconnected from the hands-free system. Active calls will first be transferred to the mobile phone directly.
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Mobile phone bracket in the stowage compartment
You can fold the pre-installed bracket up to improve access to the stowage space beneath it. Depending on the vehicle's equip- ment, a USB connection and an AUX-IN con- nection/Media Interface are fitted in the stowage compartment. X To fold the bracket up: press button :. X To fold the bracket down: press the bracket down and allow it to engage.
Floormat on the driver's side G WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict the clearance around the pedals or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper- ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that they do not get into the driver's footwell. Always fit the floormats securely and as pre- scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor- mats on top of one another.
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X Slide the seat backwards. X To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell. X Press studs : onto retainers ;. X To remove: pull the floormat away from
retainers ;.
X Remove the floormats.
Retrofitted anti-glare film Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile telephone reception. This is particularly the case for conductive or metallic-coated films. You can obtain information about anti-glare film from a qualified specialist workshop.
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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 28).
Service ASSYST PLUS Service messages The ASSYST PLUS service interval display informs you of the next service due date. Information on the type of service and service intervals (see separate Service Booklet). You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the engine oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil level (Y page 329).
The multifunction display shows a service message for a few seconds, e.g.: RService A in .. days RService A due RService A overdue by ... days Depending on the operating conditions of the vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the next service due date is displayed. The letter indicates which service is due. A stands for a minor service and B for a major service. A number or another letter may be displayed after the letter. This figure indicates any necessary additional maintenance work to be performed.
If you notify a qualified specialist workshop of this display, you will receive a statement on the associated costs. The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not take into account any periods of time during which the battery is disconnec- ted. Maintaining the time-dependent service schedule: X Note down the service due date displayed in the multifunction display before discon- necting the battery.
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