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왘 Repeat the above steps.

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The driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control (컄 page 244), with

which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed.

앫 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) (컄 page 249), which supports you when you are driving downhill.

앫 Off-road driving program (컄 page 253), which supports you when you are driv- ing off-road.

앫 Air suspension program*

Cruise control

The system consists of two compo- nents. 앫 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*

(컄 page 255), which adjusts the vehicle suspension characteristics.

앫 Vehicle level control*

(컄 page 255), which controls the vehicle level.

앫 Parktronic* (컄 page 259) and rear view camera* (컄 page 264), which serve as a parking aid.

For information on the ABS, BAS, EBP, ESP®, and 4-ETS, see “Driving safety sys- tems” (컄 page 98).

The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle. The use of cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extend- ed periods of time. You can set or resume cruise control at any speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). The cruise control function is operated by means of the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left-hand side of the steering column (컄 page 24).

i The cruise control should not be activated during off-road driving.

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Warning!

The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. 앫 The use of the cruise control can be

dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.

앫 The use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

앫 Deactivate the cruise control when

driving in fog.

The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal depresses when the cruise con- trol engages the brakes.

Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times, including the area under the brake pedal. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the cruise control system.

Do not place your foot under the brake pedal – your foot could become caught.

Keep in mind that the cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

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1 Setting current or higher speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)

3 Canceling cruise control 4 Resume to last set speed

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Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h). In the following cases you cannot activate the cruise control: 앫 when you brake 앫 when you have set the parking brake 앫 when the automatic transmission is set

to position P, R, or N

앫 if the ESP® is switched off 앫 if the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

i The vehicle speed displayed in the speedom- eter can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.

Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2. The current speed is set.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal. The cruise control is activated.

The currently set speed appears in the status indicator of the multifunction display: 앫 USA only:

Cruise XXX Miles

앫 Canada only:

Ñ XXX km/h

i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s braking system. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will down- shift automatically.

Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control: 왘 Step on the brake pedal.

The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use.

or 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 3 (컄 page 245). The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use.

i The last stored set speed is canceled when the engine is turned off.

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i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief accel- eration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed.

Setting a higher speed

Warning!

If you increase the set vehicle speed, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Increase the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious in- jury to you and others.

You can increase the speed in two ways.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set value is increased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point. 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to

the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 245).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1km/h).

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

i The set value is increased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever past the resistance point.

i The cruise control switches off automatically when 앫 you step on the brake pedal 앫 you depress the parking brake pedal The cruise control switches off automatically and an acoustic warning will sound when 앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph

(30 km/h)

앫 the ESP® is in operation 앫 the ESP® is switched off with the ESP®

switch (컄 page 102)

앫 the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction (컄 page 405)

앫 you set the automatic transmission to N

while driving

Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear.

! Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels the cruise control. However, the automatic transmission should not be set to N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads).

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왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up

You can reduce the speed in two ways.

i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set value is decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down to the resis- tance point. 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 245).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 245).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Setting a lower speed

Warning!

If you decrease the set vehicle speed, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Decelerate the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious in- jury to you and others.

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Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

i The set value is decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point. 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever

down past the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 245).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

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Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)

Warning!

Warning!

The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or decelera- tion differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di-

rection of arrow 4 (컄 page 245). The cruise control resumes to the last set speed, or if no speed is stored, it will set and store the current speed.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

The last set speed appears in the multi- function display for approximately 5 seconds.

Downhill Speed Regulation is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The system must be set to be appropriate for the topographical and weather conditions encountered which can change quickly. The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehi- cle speed and for safe brake operation.

Depending on the programmed speed (컄 page 178), actual vehicle speed and gra- dient, switching on the DSR while driving can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly and you may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the vehicle’s brake sys- tem through the DSR. Sudden and unex- pected deceleration can result in loss of vehicle control, causing an accident and/or serious personal injury to you and others. Do not switch on the DSR in a circumstance where rapid deceleration could result in a loss of vehicle control.

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For more information, see “Off-road driv- ing” (컄 page 319). The DSR is an aid for driving downhill. DSR regulates your vehicle’s speed when driv- ing downhill to the value set in the control system (컄 page 178). The steeper the downhill gradient is, the greater the brake application. On flat road surfaces, DSR brakes only slightly or not at all. DSR regulates the vehicle’s speed in auto- matic transmission positions D, or R.

i In addition, make use of the engine’s braking effect by shifting the automatic transmission into a lower gear.

You can drive slower or faster than the set speed at any time by braking the vehicle or depressing the accelerator pedal.

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i Whenever DSR is switched on, DSR will use the programmed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s speed. The default speed programmed at the factory is 4 mph (Canada: 6 km/h). The default speed can be reprogrammed using the control system (컄 page 178). The next time DSR is switched on, DSR will use the newly pro- grammed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s speed. Once DSR is switched on, you can adjust the set speed using the cruise control lever (컄 page 245). Keep in mind that adjusting the set speed using the cruise control lever with DSR switched on will not change the programmed default speed. If DSR is switched off and then switched on again, DSR will use the programmed default speed. Depending on the road surface and level of downhill grade, the DSR may not be able to maintain the set speed. To maintain the set speed, apply the brakes if necessary.

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Switching the Downhill Speed Regulation on/off The switch is located on the upper part of the center console.

1 DSR on/off 2 Indicator lamp

Warning!

If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the Downhill Speed Regulation is activated, the vehicle can drive faster than the pro- grammed set speed. You should therefore drive downhill with particular caution as it could otherwise lead to an accident and/or serious injury to you or others. Keep in mind that as soon as you remove the foot from the accelerator pedal with the DSR switched on, the DSR will start regulating the vehicle’s speed including use of brakes if required. Depending on the programmed set speed, actual vehicle speed and gradient, the DSR can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly. Sudden and unexpected deceleration can result in loss of vehicle control, causing an accident and/or serious personal injury to you and others.

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i The DSR can only be switched on if the vehi- cle speed is below 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h). 왘 Press DSR switch 1 (컄 page 250).

The indicator lamp 2 comes on. The message DSR and the set speed ap- pear in the multifunction display.

Switching Downhill Speed Regulation off 왘 Press DSR switch 1 (컄 page 250).

The indicator lamp 2 goes out. The message DSR Off appears in the multifunction display.

i At a speed above approximately 21 mph (Canada approximately: 35 km/h), the DSR is automatically switched off. The message DSR Off appears in the multifunction display and an acoustic signal sounds. For information on how to switch DSR on again, see “Switching Downhill Speed Regulation on” (컄 page 251).

i If the DSR is switched on at a speed above 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h), the message DSR Max. Speed 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) ap- pears in the multifunction display.

For information on how to program the set speed while driving, see “Adjusting Down- hill Speed Regulation speed with DSR switched on” (컄 page 251).

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Adjusting Downhill Speed Regulation speed with DSR switched on With the DSR switched on (컄 page 250), the speed setting can be changed using the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left-hand side of the steering column.

Cruise control lever 1 Increase set speed 2 Reduce set speed You can change the set speed between 3-10 mph (Canada: 4-18 km/h).

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You can increase or reduce the set speed in two ways.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set value is increased or decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or depress the cruise control lever to the resistance point.

Increase set speed: 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to

the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 251).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

Reduce set speed: 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 251).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). Each time the set speed is changed, DSR will appear in the multifunction dis- play and the changed set speed is shown.

i The set speed is canceled when DSR is switched off. If DSR is switched on again, DSR will use the programmed default speed (컄 page 178).

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

i The set value is increased or decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or depress the cruise control lever past the resistance point.

Increase set speed: 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up

past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 251).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

Reduce set speed: 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever

down past the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 251).

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Off-road driving program

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). Each time the set speed is changed, DSR will appear in the multifunction dis- play and the newly set speed is shown.

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the new set speed.

i The set speed is canceled when DSR is switched off. If DSR is switched on again, DSR will use the programmed default speed (컄 page 178).

The off-road driving program is designed to assist the driver when driving off-road in terrain and crossing water. The off-road driving program adjusts the engine power and shifting of the automatic transmission to be more suitable for the off-road use of the vehicle. In addition, the ABS, ESP®, and 4-ETS designed for off-road use are automatically activated. In the following situations you should switch to the off-road driving program: 앫 during off-road driving 앫 when crossing water (컄 page 324) 앫 when towing up or down on steep

gradients

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The switch is located on the upper part of the center console.

i In the ML 63 AMG, the off-road driving program is switched on and off via the control system (컄 page 159).

1 Switch for off-road driving program 2 Indicator lamp

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Air suspension program*

The system consists of two components. The vehicle level control* regulates the ride height of the vehicle. The Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* optimizes your vehicle’s suspension tuning. 앫 Suspension tuning: Adaptive Damping

System (ADS)* (컄 page 255)

앫 Vehicle level control* (컄 page 255)

ML 63 AMG

i The Air suspension program is part of the standard equipment range. Due to the vehicle’s sportier suspension tuning, in comparison with standard vehicles, the level positions in the ADS settings as well as the speed thresholds for rais- ing and lowering the vehicle have been modified.

i From the Highway/High-speed level, the vehicle is lowered to the ADS Sport level approx- imately 20 seconds after it is locked. From the raised level, the vehicle is not lowered after it is locked. When the engine is started, the previously se- lected setting, e.g. ADS COMF, is selected again.

! Be sure to observe this vehicle’s differing values for ground clearance and vehicle height in comparison to standard vehicles. You could oth- erwise damage the vehicle. The values for 앫 opening the tailgate (컄 page 119) 앫 driving off-road (컄 page 319) 앫 the vehicle’s main dimensions can be found in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 520)

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Switching Off-road driving program on 왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 253).

Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The symbol y appears in the lower multifunction display.

Switching Off-road driving program off 왘 Press switch 1 again.

Indicator lamp 2 goes out. The symbol y disappears.

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Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*

The fine tuning of the damping and suspen- sion is dependent on: 앫 your driving style 앫 road surface conditions 앫 your personal ADS settings 앫 your personal vehicle level settings The ADS switch is located on the upper part of the center console.

1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting 3 Indicator lamp for COMF setting

The following settings are available: 앫 AUTO (for normal driving situations)

Indicator lamps 2 and 3 are off.

앫 SPORT (for sporty driving)

Indicator lamp 2 comes on. With the ADS SPORT setting, the vehi- cle is lowered approximately 0.6 in (15 mm). ML 63 AMG: The vehicle is lowered approximately 0.3 in (8 mm).

앫 COMF (for comfort driving)

Indicator lamp 3 comes on. ML 63 AMG: The vehicle is raised approximately 0.28 in (7 mm).

왘 Start the engine (컄 page 39). 왘 Press ADS switch 1 repeatedly until

the desired suspension tuning is reached.

i The setting is stored when you turn off the engine.

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Vehicle level control*

The vehicle level control automatically regulates the ride height to 앫 reduce fuel consumption 앫 improve driving stability by lowering

the center of gravity

The vehicle automatically regulates its ride height based on the set vehicle height and the current speed: 앫 As your driving speed increases, the ve- hicle is lowered by increments until it reaches high-speed level. Vehicles with ADS*: 앫 If you are driving with the ADS set- ting COMF or AUTO, the vehicle is raised back to highway level as your driving speed decreases.

앫 You can select the high-speed level via the ADS setting SPORT. In ADS Sport, the vehicle is lowered direct- ly to high-speed level as your driv- ing speed increases.

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Warning!

Please be aware that by raising the vehicle level, the center of gravity also rises. There- fore, always ensure that the vehicle level is as low as possible. With higher ride height the ESP® may activate earlier in certain situations.

Adapt your speed and driving to possible changed driving behavior of the vehicle after changing the vehicle level. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed. The ESP® cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle.

! Keep in mind that in rough or uneven ter- rain, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the ground and result in damage to the vehi- cle underbody. Always make sure the vehicle has sufficient ground clearance before adjusting it to a lower level.

! Before jacking up the vehicle with equip- ment that lifts one or more of the wheels com- pletely off of the ground, remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

! Please also note the information in the section on towing (컄 page 499). For information on off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” (컄 page 319).

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The parked vehicle begins adjusting to the set vehicle level as soon the doors and tail- gate are 앫 unlocked or 앫 opened or closed with the vehicle

unlocked

In order to operate the vehicle level control switch (컄 page 257), however, the engine must be running.

Warning!

Make sure that no one is near the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you lower the vehicle while it is standing still. Limbs could become wedged into or under the ve- hicle.

For safety reasons, the vehicle can only be lowered with all doors and the tailgate closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door or the tailgate is opened and will continue after the door is closed again.

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Setting the vehicle level The switch is located on the upper part of the center console.

1 Vehicle level switch 2 Indicator lamp

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Basic settings (all models, except ML 63 AMG) The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using the vehicle level switch in the center console:

Level Raised

Highway

Driving situation For off-road driving or driv- ing in rough terrain. The in- dicator lamp is on. For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition. The indicator lamp is off.

i The third available level is the high-speed level that is set automatically.

The following is the approximate change in ride height for each of the level settings:

Level Raised Highway High-speed

Ride height + 3.1 in (80 mm) +/- 0 in (0 mm) - 0.6 in (-15 mm)

i Vehicles with ADS*: Depending on the ADS setting (컄 page 255), the vehicle will be lowered to the high-speed level when traveling at higher speeds. At speeds be- low 40 mph (64 km/h) at the latest, it will be re- turned to the highway level.

i The high-speed level is not available if tow- ing a trailer. For more information on towing a trailer, see “Trailer towing” (컄 page 328).

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Basic settings (ML 63 AMG only) The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using the vehicle level switch in the center console:

Level Raised

Highway

Driving situation For off-road driving or driv- ing in rough terrain. The in- dicator lamp is on. For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition. The indicator lamp is off.

i The third available level is the high-speed level that is set automatically.

How much the vehicle is lowered or raised depends on the ADS setting selected. At the raised level, the vehicle is 2.9 in (73 mm) higher than at the Highway level with ADS AUTO.

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Raised level Only select the raised level if appropriate for the driving situation encountered. Otherwise: 앫 Fuel consumption may increase. 앫 Handling characteristics of the vehicle

may be unfavorable.

i You can select the raised level at speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h). At higher speeds, the message n Level Selection Not Permitted appears in the multifunction dis- play. 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 40). If indicator lamp 2 (컄 page 257) is off. 왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 257).

Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the raised level.

The following message appears in the mul- tifunction display while the level is being set:

i The message can be cleared by pressing the è ÿ k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel.

When the raised level is reached, indicator lamp 2 (컄 page 257) comes on continu- ously and the following message appears in the multifunction display for 5 seconds:

Highway level

! Keep in mind that in rough or uneven roads, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the road and result in damage to the vehicle un- derbody. Always make sure the vehicle has suffi- cient ground clearance before adjusting it to a lower level. 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 40). If indicator lamp 2 (컄 page 257) is on. 왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 257).

Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the highway level.

The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set:

i The message can be cleared by pressing the è ÿ k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel.

When the highway level is reached, indica- tor lamp 2 (컄 page 257) goes out. and the following message appears in the multifunction display for 5 seconds:

i The vehicle is lowered automatically to the highway level if: 앫 the vehicle speed is above 55 mph

(88 km/h)

앫 the speed stays between 40 mph (64 km/h)

and 55 mph (88 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds

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Parktronic system*

Warning!

Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always remains with the driver.

Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle.

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컄컄

The operational function of the Parktronic system can be affected by dirty sensors, especially at times of snow and ice. See “Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors” (컄 page 394). Interference caused by other ultrasonic signals (e.g. working jackhammers, car wash, or the air brakes of trucks) can cause the system to send erratic indications, and should be taken into consideration.

Warning!

Make sure no persons or animals are in the area in which you are maneuvering. You could otherwise injure them.

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The Parktronic system is an electronic parking aid and designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. It visually and audibly indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The Parktronic system is automatically activated when you 앫 switch on the ignition or start the

engine

and 앫 release the parking brake and 앫 set the automatic transmission to

position D, R, or N

The Parktronic system deactivates at vehicle speeds exceeding approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower vehicle speeds the Parktronic system turns on again.

The Parktronic system also deactivates when you set the automatic transmission to position P or depress the parking brake pedal. The Parktronic system monitors the sur- roundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.

1 Sensors in the front bumper

Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damaging the sensors, see “Cleaning the Parktronic* system sensors” (컄 page 394).

! During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. planters or trailer hitches). The Parktronic system will not detect such objects at close range and damage to your vehicle or the object may result. Ultrasonic signals from outside sources (e.g. working jackhammers, car wash or the air brakes of trucks) may impair the operation of the Parktronic system.

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Front sensors

Center Corners

approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 24 in (60 cm)

Rear sensors

Center Corners

approx. 48 in (120 cm) approx. 32 in (80 cm)

Minimum distance

Center Corners

approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm)

If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the system.

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Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicator for the front area is located above the center air vents in the dashboard. The warning indi- cator for the rear area is located in the rear passenger compartment under the roof.

Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is operational when the readiness indicators 3 are illuminated. The current transmission position deter- mines which warning indicator will be acti- vated.

Transmission position R or N

Warning indicator

Front area activated Front and rear area activated Neither activated

Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators

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As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the red distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance. 앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic

warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is set to position P, or the parking brake is set.

앫 Rear area: An intermittent acoustic

warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is set to position D, P, or the parking brake is set.

Switching the Parktronic system* on/off You can switch off the Parktronic system manually. The Parktronic switch is located in the upper part of the center console.

Switching off 왘 Press Parktronic switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 comes on.

Switching on 왘 Press Parktronic switch 1 once more.

Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

i The Parktronic system switches on automatically when you switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). Vehicles with original equipment Mercedes-Benz Trailer Hitch Kit: The rear Parktronic sensor will automatically disengage when towing a trailer.

1 Parktronic switch 2 Indicator lamp

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Parktronic system* malfunction If only the red distance segments illumi- nate and an acoustic warning sounds, there is a malfunction in the Parktronic system. The Parktronic system will auto- matically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on. 왘 Have the Parktronic system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.

If only the red distance segments illumi- nate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. slush, snow or ice) or there is an interfer- ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals (e.g. working jackhammers, car wash or the air brakes of trucks). The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on.

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왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Clean the Parktronic system sensors

(컄 page 394).

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). or 왘 Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interfer- ence from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.

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Rear view camera*

Warning!

The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles from a distorted perspec- tive or inaccurately, or may not display ob- stacles at all. The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cau- tious, take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are: 앫 very close to the rear bumper 앫 under the rear bumper 앫 above the tailgate handle You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. This includes the area behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. Otherwise you could endanger yourself or others.

Warning!

Make sure that no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.

Warning!

The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if: 앫 the tailgate is open 앫 it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy 앫 it is night or you are parking/maneuver-

ing your vehicle in an area where it is very dark

앫 the camera is exposed to a very bright

white light

앫 the immediate surroundings are illumi- nated with fluorescent light (the display may flicker)

The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows you the area behind the vehi- cle in the COMAND system display when reverse gear R is engaged, for example during parallel parking. The rear view camera is located near the tailgate handle.

앫 there is a sudden change in tempera- ture, e.g. if you drive into a heated ga- rage from the cold (lens condensation)

앫 the camera lens is dirty or covered 앫 the rear of your vehicle is damaged

In this case, have the position and set- ting of the camera checked by a quali- fied specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you visit a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for this purpose.

Do not use the rear view camera in these sit- uations. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/maneuvering.

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Switching the rear view camera on and off 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Shift the automatic transmission in

position R (컄 page 185). The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display.

i The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND system display as a mirror image, like in the rear view mirror.

i The image from the rear view camera will no longer be displayed if you select another function on the COMAND system while reverse gear R is engaged. To display the image again, disengage and reengage reverse gear R. 왘 Shift the automatic transmission

into P, N or D to switch off the rear view camera.

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Carriers*

Warning!

Only use carriers* when the basic carrier bars* have been completely mounted. The left and right roof rails are only stabilized by means of the basic carrier bars* mounted.

Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly at- tached carrier system or its load could be- come detached from the vehicle.

Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb (100 kg).

Take into consideration that when the roof is loaded, the handling characteristics are dif- ferent from those when operating the vehi- cles without a roof loaded.

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! Load the carriers* in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving. Make sure 앫 the tailgate can be completely opened 앫 the tilt/sliding sunroof can be completely

raised at the rear

Roof rails For further information, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Loading instructions

Warning!

Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible using cargo tie-down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and can cause in- jury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, always use tie down rings, and if so equipped, always use the cargo net* when transporting cargo.

Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon- sciousness and death.

cated on the certification label which can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 510). For more information, see “Tire and Load- ing Information” (컄 page 352). The handling characteristics of a fully load- ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis- tribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra- tions shown, with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo: 앫 Always place items being carried

against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possi- ble.

앫 The heaviest portion of the cargo

should always be kept as low as possi- ble against front or rear seat backrests.

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For additional safety when transporting cargo while the rear seats are unoccupied, fasten the outer seat belts crosswise into the opposite side buckles.

i The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. The expanded cargo com- partment (컄 page 269) should only be used for items which do not fit in the cargo compartment alone.

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Load distribution The gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, pas- sengers and luggage/cargo must never exceed the load limit and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 510). In addi- tion, the load must be distributed in such a way so that the weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are indi-

Cargo compartment Four cargo tie-down rings are located in the cargo compartment.

Behind front seats Two cargo tie-down rings are located in the footwell behind the driver’s and passenger seat.

1 Cargo tie-down ring

1 Cargo tie-down ring

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Cargo tie-down rings

Your vehicle is equipped with six cargo tie-down rings. Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. i While the cargo net* (컄 page 272) will help protect you from smaller objects, it cannot pre- vent the movement of large, heavier objects into the passenger compartment in an accident, dur- ing hard braking or sudden maneuvers. Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment floor.

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Hooks

Expanding cargo compartment

Four hooks are located on the rear com- partment trim panels, two on each side.

You can separately fold the left and right rear seat backrests to expand the cargo compartment.

1 Hook Use the hooks to secure light weight items only. The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lb (4 kg).

Warning!

When expanding the cargo compartment, always fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so equipped, always use the cargo net* (컄 page 272) when transporting cargo.

Unless you are transporting cargo, the back- rests must remain properly locked in the up- right position.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

Always use the cargo tie down rings (컄 page 268).

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Warning!

Never drive the vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in un- consciousness and death.

Folding the rear seat backrest forward

! Always release the seat cushion and fold it up before folding the seat backrest forward. The covering on the seat backrest may otherwise be damaged. When the seat backrest are folded forward, the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and second-row seats.

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A red indicator 5 will be visible and the seat backrest 4 is released.

1 Release loop 2 Seat cushion 왘 Pull release loop 1. 왘 Fold seat cushion 2 forward.

3 Release handle 4 Seat backrest 왘 Make sure the rear seat head restraints

are in the lowermost position (컄 page 127).

왘 Pull release handle 3.

5 Indicator 왘 Fold seat backrest 4 forward.

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Returning the rear seat backrest to original position

Warning!

If a red indicator is visible with the backrest up, then the backrest is not properly locked into position.

Always lock backrest in its upright position when the rear seats are occupied, or the ex- tended cargo compartment is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.

Cargo compartment cover blind

The cargo compartment cover blind can be installed behind the rear seats.

! With the cargo compartment cover blind in- stalled, do not pile luggage higher than the lower edges of the rear side windows.

1 Seat backrest 2 Seat cushion 왘 Fold seat backrest 1 rearward until it

engages. The red indicator 5 (컄 page 270) should no longer be visible.

왘 Fold seat cushion 2 rearward until it

locks into position.

왘 Check for secure locking by pushing

and pulling on the seat backrest.

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1 Handle 2 Mount

Rolling out blind 왘 Pull blind on handle 1 across the car-

go compartment.

왘 Guide blind into mounts 2 and re-

lease.

Rolling up blind 왘 Disengage blind and guide retraction

by its handle 1.

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Installing blind

Removing blind

i Before installing cargo compartment cover blind behind the front seats, fold the rear seats forward. 왘 Place left side of blind 2 in left mount. 왘 Position right side of blind 2 over right

mount.

왘 Press release button 1 and guide

cover 2 into mount.

왘 Make sure the cargo compartment

cover blind is securely fastened.

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1 Release button 2 Blind 왘 Roll the blind up (컄 page 271).

i Before removing cargo compartment cover blind behind the rear seats, fold the left or right rear seat forward. Afterwards, return the left or right rear seat into its original position. 왘 Push release button 1. 왘 Pull blind 2 to the left against the

spring pressure until the spring in the cover audibly engages.

왘 Remove the blind.

Cargo net*

Warning!

Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged at top and bottom position and the tighten- ing belts are securely fastened.

Never use a damaged cargo net.

To help avoid personal injury from smaller objects being thrown around in the occu- pant compartment during a collision or sud- den maneuver, always use cargo net when transporting cargo.

The cargo net cannot prevent the movement of large, heavier objects into the passenger compartment in an accident. Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie-down rings (컄 page 268) in the cargo compartment floor.

Passenger use of seats behind installed cargo net is restricted because of the footwell being taken up by the net.

Use of the cargo net is a particularly impor- tant safety factor when the vehicle is load- ed higher than the top of the seat backrests with smaller objects. For your safety, always use the cargo net when transporting cargo. The cargo net can be installed in two locations:

앫 Without the cargo compartment ex- panded (컄 page 269), use holders above C-pillars 2 and the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compart- ment (컄 page 268).

앫 With the cargo compartment expanded

(컄 page 269), use holders above B-pillars 1 and the cargo tie-down rings behind the front seats (컄 page 268).

왘 Open the hook and loop fasteners on

the cargo net package. 왘 Roll out the cargo net. 왘 Unfold the cargo net.

The cargo net bars must audibly engage.

1 Holder in B-pillar 2 Holder in C-pillar

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Installing the cargo net

Cargo net bar hung up behind the C-pillar 1 Holder 2 Cargo net bar 왘 Hang cargo net bar 2 on holder 1 as

indicated by the arrow.

왘 Push cargo net bar 2 forward into

holder 1 in direction of arrow.

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Removing and storing the cargo net 왘 Take cargo net bar 2 out of holder 1,

see “Installing the cargo net” (컄 page 273).

왘 Press the red button on the upper and

lower cargo net bar. 왘 Fold the cargo net. 왘 Roll up the cargo net. 왘 Close the hook and loop fasteners on

the cargo net package.

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Pulling the cargo net tight

Loosening the cargo net

Belt hook attached behind the front seats 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie-down ring 왘 Loosen the tightening belt by pulling

buckle 1 upward in direction of arrow.

왘 Remove belt hook 2 from cargo

tie-down ring 3.

Belt hook attached behind the front seats 1 Belt hook 2 Cargo tie-down ring 3 Tightening belt 왘 Hook belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down

ring 2 in direction of arrow.

왘 Pull tightening belt 3 by the loose end in direction of arrow until the cargo net is pulled tight.

왘 After driving a short distance, make sure the cargo net is still tight and, if necessary, pull it tight again.

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Inserting the mounting elements into the cargo rails

Cargo management system*

Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management system and accompanying accessories which enables you to utilize your cargo compartment in a variety of ways. You can store the cargo manage- ment system in the pouch that comes with the vehicle.

i The pouch and the telescoping rod are locat- ed under the cargo compartment floor.

1 Cargo rail 2 Mounting element You can move the mounting element 2 to various engaging points on the cargo rail 1 and fix it in place. These engaging points are located 2 inches apart from one another on the cargo rail and are indicated by markings.

1 Cargo rails

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i You can turn the mounting element in the cargo rail to four positions: ‹ To lock the mounting element. N To insert or remove the cargo tie-down ring, the belt reel or the telescoping rod.

L To insert or remove the mounting ele-

ment.

S To move the mounting element to the

next engaging point.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 to L. 왘 Insert mounting element 2 in cargo

rail 1.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 until it en-

gages in the ‹ position. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail.

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Inserting the cargo tie-down ring in the mounting element

왘 Insert cargo tie-down ring 1 into

mounting element 2.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 until it en-

gages in the ‹ position. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail.

Belt reel

1 Cargo tie-down ring 2 Mounting element

Warning!

The cargo tie-down rings should be subject to equal loads. Make sure to comply with the information provided in the loading instruc- tions (컄 page 266).

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo

rail to N.

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1 Belt reel 2 Mounting element 3 Locking button

i The belt reel can be used to tighten light-weight loads against the side wall of the cargo compartment, thus securing them from slipping. 왘 Insert two mounting elements 2 into a

cargo rail.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo

rail to N.

왘 Insert belt reel 1 into mounting

element 2.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo

rail until it engages in the ‹ posi- tion. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail.

왘 Press locking button 3 on the belt

reel 1 and pull cargo net out in direc- tion of arrow.

왘 Place load between the cargo net and

the side wall of the cargo compart- ment.

왘 Press locking button 3 on belt

reel 1. With the other hand, slowly pull net over load until it is taut.

Telescoping rod

i The telescoping rod can be used to tighten the load against the rear seats so as to secure it from slipping. 왘 Insert one mounting element 2 into

each cargo rail.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in cargo rail

to N.

왘 Insert telescoping rod 1 into mount-

ing element 2.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in cargo rail

until it engages in the ‹ position. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail.

1 Telescoping rod 2 Mounting element

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Removing rear seat cushions If your vehicle is equipped with the cargo management system* you can remove the rear seat cushions. Removing the rear seat cushions will pro- vide you with a larger cargo compartment. 왘 Fold the seat cushions forward

(컄 page 269).

Example illustration passenger-side 1 Release lever 2 Plug for seat heating*

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! Vehicles with rear seat heating*: Depending on vehicle production date your vehi- cle may equipped with a plug connection for the rear seat heating*. In this case, the electrical contact on the bottom of the seat cushion must be disconnected before removing the rear seat cushions. 왘 Press the plug connection on the

checkered surface and pull plug 2 for the seat heating out of the seat cush- ion.

i When placing the seat cushion back in, guide the plug connection back together until the plug engages. 왘 Pull seat cushion release lever 1 and remove the seat cushion by pulling it upward.

왘 Remove the head restraints

(컄 page 128).

! Leave the seat cushion hinge in this posi- tion. The upholstery could be damaged if you fold the hinge back.

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왘 Fold the seat backrest forward

(컄 page 270).

왔 Useful features Storage compartments

Warning!

Glove box/CD changer*

Releasing CD changer*

i Depending on vehicle equipment, a CD changer* and an AUX-socket are located in the glove box.

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To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.

If so equipped, always use the cargo net* when transporting cargo. The cargo net* cannot secure hard or heavy objects.

Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob- jects.

Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during 앫 braking 앫 vehicle maneuvers 앫 an accident

1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid

Opening the glove box 왘 Pull lid release 1 in direction of arrow.

Glove box lid 2 opens downward.

Closing the glove box 왘 Push glove box lid 2 up to close.

1 Release button 2 AUX-socket (Vehicles without Rear

Seat Entertainment System*)

3 CD changer 왘 Open the glove box (컄 page 279). 왘 Press release button 1.

CD changer 3 is released and swings down automatically.

For information on CD changer operation, see separate COMAND system operating instructions.

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Closing CD changer*

Locking and unlocking the glove box separately You can lock the glove box separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service. 왘 Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 455).

왘 Insert mechanical key into glove box

lock.

왘 Turn mechanical key to position 3 to

lock the glove box.

왘 Turn mechanical key to position 2 to

unlock the glove box.

i The glove box can only be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key (컄 page 455).

1 CD changer 왘 Gently push CD changer 1 up in direc-

tion of arrow until it engages.

For information on CD changer operation, see separate COMAND system operating instructions.

1 Unlocking glove box 2 Locking glove box

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Storage compartment in front center console

i Depending on vehicle configuration, the lower storage compartment contains an ashtray (컄 page 285).

i Depending on vehicle configuration your vehicle may not equipped with an upper storage compartment.

Storage/telephone* compartment un- der front center armrest

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왘 Briefly press the front of the cover.

compartment

1 Button to open storage/telephone*

왘 Briefly press the front of the cover.

The cover opens automatically.

The cover opens automatically.

i The mobile phone cradle* (컄 page 292), the Roadside Assistance button • (컄 page 298) and the Information button ¡ (컄 page 299) are located in the storage/telephone* compart- ment.

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Rear storage compartments Depending on the vehicle configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with three storage compartments in the front of the rear seats.

2 Storage/telephone* compartment 3 Coin holder

Opening the storage/telephone* com- partment 왘 Pull button 1 and lift up armrest.

The coin holders 3 are located in front of storage/telephone* compartment 2.

i Depending on vehicle equipment, the upper storage compartment may be replaced by a control panel, for example in vehicles with rear climate control* (컄 page 216) or rear automatic climate control* (컄 page 231).

1 Storage compartment cover 2 Release button 왘 Briefly press release button 2 on

storage compartment cover 1. The storage compartment opens automatically.

i Depending on vehicle configuration, the middle storage compartment contains an ashtray (컄 page 286).

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Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is intend- ed for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc.

Parcel nets on front seat backrests A small convenience parcel net is located on each of the front seat backrests. It is in- tended for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc.

1 Parcel net

1 Parcel net

Parcel nets

Warning!

Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into the parcel net on the back of the front passen- ger seat. Otherwise, the Occupant Classifi- cation System OCS (컄 page 79) may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category.

Parcel nets are intended for storing light-weight items only.

Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel nets. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants.

Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident.

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Cup holders

Warning!

In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip- ment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu- pants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

When not in use, keep rear cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci- dent.

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Keep in mind that objects placed in a cup holder may come loose during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interi- or may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Cup holder in front of armrest A cup holder and a card/ticket holder are located in the front center console.

1 Cup holder

i The front cup holder can be removed for cleaning purposes (컄 page 285).

Cup holder in rear armrest

1 Cup holder 왘 Pull the armrest down by its top.

! Close the cup holder before folding the arm- rest upwards.

Removing and reinstalling cup holder The front cup holder can be removed for cleaning purposes.

Ashtrays

Depending on vehicle configuration, your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray and a cigarette lighter (컄 page 287) located in the front center console and an ashtray lo- cated in front of the rear seats (컄 page 286).

i If your vehicle is not equipped with an ash- tray, it has a storage compartment (컄 page 281) with a power outlet (컄 page 288) instead.

Ashtray in the center console

1 Cup holder 2 Bridge with card, ticket holder