2009 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

G Warning! When the ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non- operating status of the ESP®.

! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Switching on the ESP® X Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on.

Off-road ESP® With the off-road driving program switched on (Y page 169), the ESP® designed for off-road

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Anti-theft systems use is automatically activated. At speeds below 27 mph (45 km/h), the ESP® assists in over-/understeering, thus improving vehicle traction.

ESP® trailer stabilization If the trailer you are towing should begin to sway, the rig can only be stabilized by immediately applying the brakes hard. Steering during this maneuver will not help to stabilize the rig. The ESP® will assist you in such situations. The ESP® recognizes when the trailer starts swaying and will apply the brakes to reduce the vehicle speed to a non-critical speed that allows the vehicle-trailer combination to stabilize. The ESP® trailer stabilization is functional at vehicle speeds above approximately 40 mph (65 km/h) when the ESP® is switched on. G Warning! The system will not be able to assist when the trailer jackknifes Rif the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

Ron wet or icy roads

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Ron roads with slippery surface Rin sand or gravel Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip over before the system recognizes swaying of the trailer.

Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.

Activating X With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey

from the starter switch.

X With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and

open the driver’s door.

Deactivating X Switch on the ignition.

i Starting the engine will also deactivate

the immobilizer. In the event that the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens: Ra door Rthe tailgate Rthe hood The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed. The alarm system will also be triggered when Rthe vehicle is opened with the mechanical

key

Ra door is opened from the inside To cancel the alarm after it has been triggered, see “Canceling the alarm” (Y page 81). i If the alarm stays on for more than

30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided that you have subscribed to the Tele Aid service and that it has been activated properly, and that the necessary mobile phone, power supply and GPS coverage are available.

1 Indicator lamp X Arming: Lock the vehicle with the

SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator lamp 1 flashes to indicate that the alarm system is armed.

i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three

times, a door or the tailgate may not be properly closed. Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.

X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle with the

SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO. The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed.

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Anti-theft systems i The vehicle will lock and the alarm system

will rearm automatically again after approximately 40 seconds unless you open a door or the tailgate.

Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: X Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. X Press button k or j on the

SmartKey.

In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: X Grasp an outside door handle.

The SmartKey must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.

X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle.

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Vehicle equipment .............................. 84
Locking and unlocking ....................... 84
Starter switch positions ..................... 94
Seats .................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel .......... 103
Mirrors ............................................... 105
Memory function .............................. 108
Lighting .............................................. 109
Wipers ................................................ 116
Power windows ................................. 119
Driving and parking .......................... 122
Automatic transmission ................... 129

Transfer case .................................... 138
Instrument cluster ............................ 138
Control system .................................. 140
Driving systems ................................ 163
Overview of climate control sys- tem functions and air vents ............. 180
Climate control ................................. 183
3-zone automatic climate control ... 191
Rear window defroster ..................... 204
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ............... 205
Loading and storing .......................... 208
Useful features ................................. 218

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Locking and unlocking Vehicle equipment

i This Operator’s Manual describes all

features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.

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Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes, see When unlocking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps flash once, the locking knobs in the doors move up, and the anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. When locking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps flash three times, the locking knobs in the doors move down, and the anti-theft alarm system is armed. All doors and the tailgate must be closed. ! If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle

with the SmartKey, the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is drained. RCheck the batteries in the SmartKey and

replace them if necessary.

RUse the mechanical key to lock the

vehicle.

RHave the vehicle battery and the vehicle

battery connections checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks: Rthe doors Rthe tailgate Rthe fuel filler flap

RUse the mechanical key to unlock the

driver’s door.

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i Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,

and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

2.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Factory setting X Global unlocking: Press button k. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor tailgate is opened.

X Global locking: Press button j.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogramm the SmartKey so that pressing

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Locking and unlocking button k only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. X Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons

k and j simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds until battery check lamp 4 (Y page 85) flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as follows: X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler

flap: Press button k once.

X Global unlocking: Press button k

twice.

X Global locking: Press button j.

KEYLESS-GO Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. The validity of the SmartKey is checked every time you grasp an outside door handle.

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1 j Lock button 2 i Unlock button for tailgate 3 k Unlock button

Battery check lamp

i USA only:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful

2.

interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Locking and unlocking When the SmartKey is valid, your vehicle unlocks Rthe doors Rthe fuel filler flap Rthe tailgate

i USA only:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful

2.

interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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i Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,

and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

2.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO RYou can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (Y page 84).

RYou can combine KEYLESS-GO functions

with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with button j).

RAlways carry the SmartKey with you. RNever store the SmartKey together with:

- Electronic items such as a mobile phone

or another SmartKey

- Metallic objects such as coins or metal

foil

Doing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system.

RTo lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the tailgate.

RIf the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function.

RIf the SmartKey is positioned farther away from the vehicle, the system may no longer recognize the SmartKey. The vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system.

RIf the SmartKey is removed from the vehicle

(e.g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey) - when pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button or trying to lock the vehicle with the lock button on an outside door handle the message Key Not

Detected appears in the multifunction display

- with the engine running, the message

Key Not Detected appears in the multifunction display while driving off Find the SmartKey or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

RIf you have started the engine with the

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, you can turn it off again by - pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button inserting the SmartKey into the starter switch when the vehicle is at a standstill and the automatic transmission is in park position P

RThe vehicle could be inadvertently

unlocked if the SmartKey is within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle and - an outside door handle is splashed with

water

or

- you attempt to clean an outside door

handle

RRemember that the engine can be started

by anyone with a SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle. Possibility 1 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, one SmartKey outside the vehicle): If you leave the SmartKey behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, no message appears in the multifunction display. Possibility 2 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, no SmartKey outside the vehicle): When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle, the message Key Detected In Vehicle appears in the multifunction display. The vehicle will not be locked.

Factory setting X Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door

handle. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds if neither door nor tailgate is opened.

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Locking and unlocking

1 Lock button on the outside door handle X Global locking: Press lock button 1 on an

outside door handle.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so when you grasp the driver’s outside door handle, only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap unlock. X Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons

k and j simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds until battery check lamp 4 (Y page 85) flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as follows:

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Locking and unlocking X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler

flap: Grasp the driver’s outside door handle.

X Global unlocking: Grasp any outside door handle other than the driver’s outside door handle.

X Global locking: Press lock button 1 on an

outside door handle.

Checking SmartKey batteries X Press button j or k on the

SmartKey. Battery check lamp 4 (Y page 85) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.

If the battery check lamp does not come on briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries are discharged. X Replace the batteries (Y page 353). i You can obtain the required batteries at

any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i If the batteries are checked within signal

range of the vehicle, pressing button j or k will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

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Loss of the SmartKey If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: X Have the SmartKey deactivated by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

X Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately.

X Have the mechanical lock replaced if

necessary.

Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti- theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, see (Y page 81). X Front doors: Pull on inside door handle 2 on the respective front door to open door. If the door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

X Rear doors: Pull up locking knob 1 on the

respective rear door to unlock door. X Pull on inside door handle 2 on the

respective rear door to open door.

Automatic central locking The doors and the tailgate lock automatically when the vehicle is set into motion. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. The doors are designed to unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is on a test stand. You can deactivate the automatic central locking using the control system (Y page 158).

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Locking and unlocking from the inside G Observe Safety notes, see You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The central locking switches do not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap. The switches are located in each front door.

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Locking and unlocking X Locking: Press central locking switch 2. If all doors and the tailgate are closed, the vehicle locks.

X Unlocking: Press central unlocking switch

1.

You can open a locked door from inside at any time. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch: Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings,

the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is opened from the inside Rand the SmartKey is set to selective

settings, only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked

If the vehicle was previously locked centrally with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch.

1 Central unlocking switch 2 Central locking switch

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Locking and unlocking Tailgate G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. A minimum height clearance of 7.20 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.

Opening the tailgate from the outside

X Pull on handle 1.

In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked.

X Pull tailgate upwards to open.

Closing the tailgate from the outside G Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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1 Handles X Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handles

1.

X Close tailgate with hands placed flat on it.

Once the tailgate touches the latch, the tailgate will pull itself shut automatically.

Power tailgate G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! The tailgate swings open upwards

automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

A minimum height clearance of 7.20 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. In vehicles with power tailgate, you can Ropen and close the tailgate from the inside

and the outside electrically

Rlimit the opening height of the tailgate Rinterrupt the opening/closing procedure at

any time by - pressing or pulling the door-mounted

remote tailgate switch

- pressing button i on the SmartKey - pressing the tailgate closing switch - pressing the KEYLESS-GO locking/

closing switch

Depending on production date, an acoustic warning sounds when opening or closing the tailgate.

Opening the tailgate from the outside You can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside when the vehicle is stationary. X Press and hold button i on the

SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and begins to open. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic warning sounds.

or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Pull on the

handle (Y page 90). The tailgate is unlocked and opens. Depending on production date, an acoustic warning sounds while the tailgate opens.

Closing the tailgate from the outside G Observe Safety notes, see page 68. G Warning! Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being

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Locking and unlocking

injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: RPress button i on the SmartKey. RPress or pull the remote tailgate

opening/closing switch on the driver’s door.

RPress the tailgate closing switch. RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch.

In vehicles with power tailgate you can close the tailgate separately from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or button i on the SmartKey. Do not leave the SmartKey in the vehicle. You may lock yourself out. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking.

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Locking and unlocking

Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO 1 Tailgate closing switch

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO 1 Tailgate closing switch

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X Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly or

press and hold button i on the SmartKey. The tailgate closes. Depending on production date, an acoustic warning sounds when the tailgate closes.

If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens.

Closing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) G Observe Safety notes, see page 68. G Warning! Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following:

RPress button i on the SmartKey. RPress or pull the remote tailgate

opening/closing switch on the driver’s door.

RPress the tailgate closing switch. RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch.

In vehicles with power tailgate and KEYLESS- GO, you can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle simultaneously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch.

1 KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch

X Make sure you have the SmartKey with you. X Press KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch

1 briefly. The tailgate closes automatically. Depending on production date, an acoustic warning sounds. Once the tailgate and all doors are closed: RThe vehicle locks. RThe turn signals flash three times to

confirm locking.

RThe locking knobs in the doors move

down.

RThe anti-theft alarm system is armed. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens. The closing process is stopped if the system cannot recognize a SmartKey with KEYLESS- GO anymore. In this case, make sure the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate and repeat the closing procedure if necessary. The tailgate remains unlocked when a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle to prevent a possible inadvertent lockout. In this case, the turn

signals will not flash and the anti-theft alarm will be triggered when the tailgate is opened.

Opening/closing the tailgate from the inside Opening G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or with button i on the SmartKey. Monitor the opening procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To interrupt the opening procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or press button i on the SmartKey. In vehicles with power tailgate you can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the driver’s seat when the vehicle is stationary.

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1 Remote tailgate opening/closing switch X Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until tailgate

begins to open. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic warning sounds.

Closing G Observe Safety notes, see page 68. G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured.

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Starter switch positions To interrupt the closing procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or press button i on the SmartKey. In vehicles with power tailgate you can close the tailgate from the inside using the remote tailgate switch. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens. X Switch on the ignition. X Press remote tailgate switch 1 until the

tailgate begins to close. The tailgate closes. While the tailgate is closing an acoustic warning sounds.

To interrupt the closing procedure: X Press or pull remote tailgate switch 1.

Limiting opening height of tailgate You can limit the opening height of the tailgate in the upper opening range. This can be useful, for example, when the space above the tailgate is not sufficient.

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Activating X Open tailgate: Pull on handle (Y page 90)

or press and hold button i on the SmartKey until the tailgate opens.

X Stop opening procedure: When the

tailgate is in the desired position, press tailgate closing switch (Y page 92) or press button i on the SmartKey once more.

i You can also press or pull the remote tailgate switch (Y page 93) to stop the opening procedure.

X Press and hold the tailgate closing switch in the tailgate (Y page 92) until you hear a short acoustic signal. The opening height of the tailgate is limited. The tailgate will now stop at the stored position when opened.

Deactivating X Press and hold the tailgate closing switch

in the tailgate until you hear two short, consecutive acoustic signals.

Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see

page 68.

Starter switch } For removing SmartKey $ Power supply for some electrical

consumers, e.g. radio

% Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position

& Starting position When you switch on the ignition, all lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on,

have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 337). ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. RCheck the vehicle battery and charge it

if necessary.

RGet a jump start. To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

i If the SmartKey does not belong to the

vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the starter switch. However, the ignition does not switch on and the engine does not start.

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KEYLESS-GO G Observe Safety notes, see Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted in the starter switch and the SmartKey present in the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Rwithout the brake pedal depressed

corresponds to the various starter switch positions (Y page 94)

Rwith the brake pedal firmly depressed will

start the engine (Y page 122)

If you wish or should there be the need to insert the SmartKey in the starter switch, the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch. i The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does

not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or

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Starter switch positions

the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.

1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch X Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1

into starter switch 2 (if not inserted already).

X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P.

X Do not depress the brake pedal.

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Seats

i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/

stop button Ronce more, the ignition (position 2) is

switched on

Rtwice more the power supply is again

switched off

Ignition (or position 2) X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 337).

i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button once, the power supply is again switched off.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada only

Position 0
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).

Position 1
X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as radio functions.

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Seats Safety notes G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control all seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. G Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body.

G Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: RAdjust the seat backrest until your arms

are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

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

RAdjust the head restraint so that it is as

close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

RNever place hands under the seat or near

any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! The power seats can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to

an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle”. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center

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Seats of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Seat adjustment ! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats.

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Seats Power seat

1 Head restraint height (vehicles with

memory function) 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat height 4 Seat backrest tilt 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment

! When the rear seats are folded forward, e. g. for cargo volume expansion, the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and rear seats.

! When adjusting the seat backrest tilt and

head restraint height, make sure the sun visor is folded up. If the head restraint is in

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the uppermost position, it could hit and damage the sun visor.

i Vehicles without memory function:

The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutes after either front door has been opened. The counter resets each time Ryou open or close a front door Ryou insert the SmartKey into the starter

switch

Ryou remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

Ryou switch the ignition on or off Just like in vehicles with memory function, the power seats can be operated at any time when the ignition is switched on.

i The memory function (Y page 108) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel (electrical) and exterior rear view mirrors.

X Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5.

X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch

forward or backward in direction of arrow 4.

X Seat height: Press the switch up or down

in direction of arrow 3.

X Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

X Head restraint height: Press the switch

up or down in direction of arrow 1.

Head restraint height adjustment, manual This feature is only available in vehicles without memory function. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly.

! Do not attempt to remove front seat head

restraints. They can only be removed by qualified technicians. We recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

X Raising: Adjust the height of head restraint

1 manually by pulling it upward. If head restraint 1 is fully retracted, push release button 2 in direction of arrow and pull head restraint 1 upward.

X Lowering: Push release button 2 in

direction of arrow and press down on head restraint 1.

Head restraint fore and aft adjustment G Warning! Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment System: When adjusting the head restraint, make sure your fingers do not become caught between the head restraint cushion and the monitor. Failing to do so may lead to injury.

1 Head restraint 2 Release button

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Seats X While seated, reach behind you with both

hands and find lower edge of the head restraint.

X Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position by pushing or pulling on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion.

Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the driver’s seat lumbar support to help enhance support to your spine.

1 Curvature up 2 Less curvature 3 Curvature down 4 Greater curvature

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Seats X Curvature position: Use button 1 to move the curvature up and button 3 to move it down.

X Degree of curvature: Use button 2 to

lessen the curvature and button 4 to increase it.

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

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X Raising: Pull head restraint 1 upward to

the desired position.

X Lowering: Press release button 2 and

push down on head restraint 1.

Head restraint fore and aft adjustment

intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. G Warning! Make sure the rear seat head restraints engage when placing them upright manually. Otherwise their protective function cannot be ensured. The back of the head will not be supported in the event of a collision. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat occupants can be seriously injured or killed.

Head restraint height

X While seated, reach behind you with both

hands and find lower edge of the head restraint.

X Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position by pushing or pulling on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion.

1 Head restraint 2 Release button

Head restraints, removing and installing

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

1 Head restraint 2 Release button X Removing: Pull head restraint 1 to its

uppermost position.

X Press release button 2 and pull out head

restraint.

X Installing: Insert head restraint 1 into

openings on the seat backrest.

X Push head restraint 1 down until it audibly

engages.

X Press release button 2 and adjust head

restraint 1 to the desired position.

1 Seat cushion depth 2 Seat backrest side bolster 3 Seat backrest center 4 Seat backrest bottom X Switch on the ignition. X Seat cushion depth: Adjust the seat

cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch 1.

X Seat backrest contour: Adjust the

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

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Seats X Move the seat backrest support cushion to the bottom with button 4 or to the center with button 3.

X Seat backrest side bolsters: Adjust the

side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch 2.

Seat ventilation (Canada only)

1 Seat ventilation switch 2 Indicator lamps The blue indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which ventilation level you have selected. i The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat can be activated using summer opening feature (Y page 121).

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X Continue pressing switch 1 until desired

seat heating level is reached.

X Switching off: Press switch 1 repeatedly

until all indicator lamps 2 go out.

If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 in the seat heating switch 1 are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

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Seats X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press switch 1.

Three blue indicator lamps 2 in the switch come on.

X Press switch 1 repeatedly until the

desired ventilation level is set.

X Switching off: Press switch 1 repeatedly

until all indicator lamps 2 go out.

Seat heating

1 Front seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps The switches for the outboard rear seat heating are located in the rear center console.

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1 Rear seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps The red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected. The seat heating switches from level 3 (high) to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heating switches from level 2 to level 1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes. The seat heating automatically switches off after approximately 20 minutes. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press switch 1.

Three red indicator lamps 2 in the switch come on.

Multifunction steering wheel Safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Make sure Ryou can reach the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent at the elbows

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

indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible

Steering wheel adjustment, manual

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Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment, electrical

1 Release handle X Unlocking: Pull release handle 1 out to

its stop limit.

X Move steering wheel to the desired

position.

X Locking: Push release handle 1 back to

its original position.

X Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down as well as in and out before driving off.

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

stalk in direction of arrows 1.

X Adjusting steering wheel up or down:

Move stalk in direction of arrows 2.

i The memory function (Y page 108) lets

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

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Multifunction steering wheel Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows the driver an easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Comfort submenu of the control system (Y page 158). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement do one of the following: RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk. RPress one of the memory position

buttons.

RPress memory button M. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy- entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on. The steering wheel will also return to its last set position when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once with the driver’s door closed. i The last set steering wheel position is

stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 108).

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

G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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

1 Switching on 2 Switching off 3 Indicator lamp

X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the

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

i The steering wheel heating may be

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

X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of

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

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

i The steering wheel heating switches off

automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you

Controls in detail

Mirrors

switch off the ignition and open the driver’s door.

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

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

Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror

manually.

For more information, see “Auto-dimming rear view mirrors” (Y page 106).

Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position

1 Lever

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Mirrors X Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position by moving lever 1 towards the windshield. The interior rear view mirror is dimmed.

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

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Adjustment button

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3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror

button

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

exterior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp in the respective button comes on for approximately 15 seconds. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated.

X Press adjustment button 2 up, down, left

or right according to the desired setting.

! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly

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

! Vehicle with power folding exterior rear

view mirrors:

If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from front), press fold button to fold mirrors in, then press fold button again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner.

i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior

rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror. The rear view mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on.

G Warning! The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, when transporting cargo which covers the rear window. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident.

Power folding exterior rear view mirrors ! Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear view mirrors. Otherwise they may get damaged.

Folding in and out automatically When the corresponding function in the control system is activated (Y page 158):

RThe exterior rear view mirrors fold in

automatically as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside.

RThe exterior rear view mirrors fold out automatically as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver’s or front passenger door are subsequently opened.

Synchronizing The power folding rear view mirrors may have to be synchronized after the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the exterior rear view mirrors do not fold properly upon locking or unlocking the vehicle although the corresponding function in the control system is activated (Y page 158), do the following: X Fold each exterior rear view mirror in

completely (Y page 107).

X Fold each exterior rear view mirror out

completely (Y page 107).

When the exterior rear view mirrors fold properly upon locking the vehicle, the exterior mirrors are synchronized. Otherwise repeat the above steps.

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Mirrors

Folding in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely.

1 Button for folding exterior rear view

mirrors in and out

X Switch on the ignition. X Folding in: Briefly press button 1.

Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in.

i If you are driving at more than

approximately 30 mph (47 km/h), you will not be able to fold the exterior mirrors in.

X Folding out: Briefly press button 1.

Both exterior rear view mirrors fold out.

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Memory function ! If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), press button 1 to fold mirrors in, then press button 1 again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner. Please make sure both rear view mirrors are folded out before driving off.

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Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat. Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved setting RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Each memory position button on the front passenger side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved setting

Memory button

1, 2, 3 Memory position button

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

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

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

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

Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position

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

i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately.

Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries where vehicles

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

i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon

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

Controls in detail

Lighting

Exterior lamp switch

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

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

) C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,

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

headlamps

, ¥ Front fog lamps . † Rear fog lamp

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

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Lighting

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

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

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

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

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

lamp switch

X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position M.

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

traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.

X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

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

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

Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (Y page 155). X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

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

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

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

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

Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position

B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 109).

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Lighting

USA only With the exterior lamp switch in position M, you cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 109).

Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U. To switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.

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High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

B (Y page 109).

X Switching on: Push the combination

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

in direction of arrow 2 to its original position.

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

briefly in direction of arrow 2.

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Lighting Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

C or B (Y page 109).

X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the

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

X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the

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

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

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Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Setting locator lighting” (Y page 156) and “Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature)” (Y page 156).

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High-beam flasher

Turn signals

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

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

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

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

as changing lanes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times.