2008 Mercedes-benz C Class 4matic Owners Manual

When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof with the obstruction sensor function deactivated, make sure no one can become trapped, as this could result in serious or fatal injuries.

The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately halt- ed by releasing the switch or, if the switch was moved past the resistance point and re- leased, by moving the switch in any direc- tion.

The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof.

In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment.

Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac- cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

! To avoid damaging the seals, do not trans- port any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt/sliding sunroof. Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there is snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in malfunctions.

! Please keep in mind that weather conditions can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroof when leaving the vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehi- cle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof

i When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open, reso- nance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises. They are caused by minimal pres- sure changes in the passenger compartment. To reduce or eliminate these noises, change the po- sition of the tilt/sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly.

i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey, see “Summer open- ing feature” (컄 page 123) and “Convenience closing feature” (컄 page 124).

i With the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or removed from the starter switch, the tilt/sliding sunroof can be operated 앫 until you open the driver’s or passenger door 앫 for up to approximately 5 minutes

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1 Push up to raise sunroof at rear 2 Push back to slide sunroof open 3 Pull down to close the sunroof With the sunroof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid into the roof opening to help provide shade. When sliding the sun- roof open, the screen will also retract.

Screen 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 To open, close, raise or lower, move the

switch to resistance point in the re- quired direction 1 to 3 until the tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the de- sired position.

왘 Express-operation: To open, close, raise or lower, move the switch past the resistance point in the required direction 1 to 3 and release. The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes completely.

왘 Stopping during Express-opening/ closing: Move the switch in any direc- tion.

i If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the sun- roof will stop and reopen slightly.

Synchronizing

The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchro- nized 앫 after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been

closed manually

앫 if the tilt/sliding sunroof can only be

opened with a jerking motion

앫 after a malfunction

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! Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof com- pletely if it is not aligned. Otherwise you could damage the tilt/sliding sunroof. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 82). 왘 Press and hold the sunroof switch in

the direction of arrow 1 until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear.

왘 Keep holding the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 1 for approximately 1 second.

왘 Check the Express-operation feature

(컄 page 275). If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens com- pletely, the sunroof is synchronized. Otherwise repeat the above steps.

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Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

Roller sunblinds

Operating roller sunblinds

왘 Express-extending: Move the roof

panel switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 or 2 and re- lease. The roller sunblinds extends completely.

왘 Stopping during Express-extending:

Move the roof panel switch in any di- rection.

The roller sunblinds are designed to pro- tect you from excessive sunlight streaming in through the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. The front roller sunblind only operates with the tilt/sliding panel closed. The front and rear roller sunblind cannot be operated in- dividually.

Warning!

When extending/retracting the roller sun- blinds, make sure no one is in danger of be- ing injured by the closing procedure. The extending/retracting of the roller sunblinds can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pressed past the resistance point and released, by pressing the switch in any direction.

Roof panel switch 1 Extend front roller sunblinds 2 Extend front roller sunblinds 3 Retract front roller sunblinds 왘 Extending or retracting: Move the roof panel switch to the resistance point in the required direction of arrow 1, 2 or 3 until the roller sun- blinds have reached their desired posi- tion.

왘 Switch on the ignition.

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Opening and closing panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

Warning!

When opening or closing the tilt/sliding pan- el, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing pro- cedure.

The opening procedure of the tilt/sliding panel can be immediately halted by releas- ing the switch or, if the switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the switch in any direction.

The closing procedure of the tilt/sliding panel can be immediately halted by releas- ing the switch.

The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may re- sult in an opening in the roof.

In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening.

Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or por- tions of them may protrude from the pas- senger compartment.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 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 acci- dent and/or serious personal injury.

! To avoid damaging the seals, do not trans- port any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt/sliding panel. Do not open the tilt/sliding panel if there is snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in malfunc- tions.

! Please keep in mind that weather conditions can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to close the tilt/sliding panel when leaving the ve- hicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i When the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is open, resonance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises. They are caused by minimal pressure changes in the passenger compartment. To reduce or eliminate these noises, change the position of the panora- ma roof with power tilt/sliding panel or open a side window slightly.

i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding panel using the SmartKey, see “Summer open- ing feature” (컄 page 123) and “Convenience closing feature” (컄 page 124). The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the roller sunblinds extended.

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Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

Synchronizing

The tilt/sliding panel and front roller sun- blinds must be synchronized 앫 after the tilt/sliding panel has been

closed manually

앫 after a malfunction 앫 if the panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel can only be opened with a jerking motion

i If the front roller sunblind is retracted while being raised, it will extend first. 왘 Express-opening: Move the roof panel switch past the resistance point in di- rection of arrow 1 and release. The tilt/sliding panel opens completely.

왘 Express-raising: Move the roof panel switch past the resistance point in di- rection of arrow 3 and release. The tilt/sliding panel raises completely.

왘 Stopping during Express-operation:

Move the roof panel switch in any di- rection.

i You cannot automatically close and lower the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.

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Roof panel switch 1 Push up to raise at the rear 2 Push back to open 3 Pull down to close 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 To open, close, raise, or lower the

tilt/sliding panel, move the roof panel switch to resistance point in the re- quired direction of arrows 1 to 3. Release the roof panel switch when the tilt/sliding panel has reached the de- sired position.

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Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

Tilt/sliding panel and roller sunblind 왘 Switch on the ignition.

왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in

direction of arrow 2 until the roller sunblinds are fully extended.

왘 Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second.

왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 2 until the tilt/slid- ing panel is opened approximately 4 inch (10 cm).

왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 until the tilt/slid- ing panel is fully closed.

왘 Check the Express-open feature of the

tilt/sliding panel (컄 page 278). If the tilt/sliding panel opens com- pletely, the roof is synchronized. Other- wise repeat the above steps.

1 Push up to raise at the rear 2 Push back to open 3 Pull down to close 왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in

direction of arrow 3 until the roller sunblinds are fully retracted.

왘 Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second.

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! Load the roof rack in such a way that the ve- hicle cannot be damaged while driving. Make sure 앫 you can fully raise tilt/sliding sunroof or the

panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel*

앫 you can fully open the trunk

왘 Flip the covers 1 upward in direction

of arrow. Vehicles with panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel*: Open the cover 1 carefully in the opposite direction to that indicated by the arrow.

왘 Only attach the roof-rack system to the

anchorage points under the covers. Observe manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

1 Covers

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Roof rack*

Warning!

Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle.

Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle.

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

Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack loaded.

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Split rear bench seat*

To expand the cargo area, you can fold down the left and right rear seat backrests. The two sections can be folded down separately.

Warning!

When expanding the luggage compartment, always fold the seat cushions fully forward.

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 cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

Folding the backrest forward The release handles 1 is located in the trunk.

1 Release handle 왘 Open the trunk. 왘 Pull on left and/or right release

handle 1.

왘 Fully retract the head restraints

(컄 page 89).

왘 If necessary, pull the driver's and/or

front-passenger seat forward.

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2 Rear seat backrests 왘 Fold rear seat backrests 2 forward.

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Setting up rear seat backrest

Warning!

Loading instructions

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

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

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo.

i To prevent unauthorized persons from ac- cess to the trunk, always lock backrest in its up- right position.

The total load weight including vehicle occupants and luggage/cargo should not exceed the load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the corresponding placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 334). 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.

1 Rear seat backrests 왘 Fold backrest 1 rearward until it en-

gages.

왘 Check for secure locking by pushing

and pulling on the backrest.

! Take care not to clamp the seat belt.

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Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. The heaviest portion of the cargo should al- ways be kept as low as possible since it in- fluences the handling characteristics of the vehicle.

Warning!

Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible using cargo tie-down hooks 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, exercise care when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car- go in the trunk if possible.

Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the rear-window shelf.

Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve- hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

i The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob- jects. The enlarged cargo area should only be used for items which do not fit in the trunk alone.

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Storage compartments

Warning!

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 trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.

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 or 앫 an accident.

i An overview of the storage compartments can be found on (컄 page 22).

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Storage compartments in the front pas- senger compartment

Glove box

Storage compartments in the front armrest

1 Unlocking glove box 2 Locking glove box

1 Glove box lid release The glove box can be unlocked and locked with the mechanical key (컄 page 424). 왘 Opening: Pull glove box lid release 1. 왘 Closing: Push the lid up until it

engaged.

왘 Locking: Insert the mechanical key

into the glove box lock and turn it clockwise to position 2.

왘 Unlocking: Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it coun- terclockwise to position 1.

1 Right button for storage compartments 2 Left button for large storage compart-

ments

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왘 Opening small and large storage

Parcel net in front passenger footwell

compartment: Press button 1 or 2 the armrests opens automatically to the left and right side.

Warning!

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

i There is a small and a large storage compart- ment located underneath the left armrest. The small storage compartment can be removed for the purpose of emptying. 왘 Closing small or large storage com- partment: Swing the left or right arm- rest backward until it engage.

The parcel net is intended for storing light-weight items only.

Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak- ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be in- jury to vehicle occupants.

The parcel net cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident.

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Storage compartments in rear passen- ger compartment

Storage pockets

Armrest with integrated storage compartment

! Before storing the armrest in the backrest, close the storage compartment cover.

! Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it.

Storage pockets 1 are located on the back of the front seats.

Warning!

The storage pocket is intended for storing light-weight items only.

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

The storage pocket cannot protect trans- ported goods in the event of an accident.

1 Release catch 왘 Opening: Pull down the armrest. 왘 Pull release catch 1 and swing the cover upward in direction of arrow.

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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 in 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 the cup holders closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.

Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking, vehi- cle maneuvers, or in 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 center console

1 Cup holder

Controls in detail Loading and storing

Cup holder in rear center armrest

1 Release button 2 Cup holder 왘 Opening: Pull down the armrest. 왘 Pull the release catch and swing the armrest storage compartment cover upward.

왘 Press release button 1. 왘 Cup holder 2 swing out and open au-

tomaticaly.

i You can now close the armrest storage compartment.

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왘 Closing: Open the armrest storage

Trunk

compartment.

왘 Swing cup holder 2 backward until it

engaged.

Retaining hooks Two hooks are located on the upper edge of the trunk and can be used to attach car- go items such as bags.

Parcel net in trunk There is a parcel net on the left trunk side walls to secure loads. The parcel net is intended for storing light-weight items only. The parcel net can- not protect transported goods in the event of an accident.

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

! Do not use the retaining hooks to tie down cargo.

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왔 Useful features Sun visors

Glare from front 왘 Swing sun visor down when you

Vanity mirror in sun visor 왘 To use the illuminated vanity mirror, lift

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Warning!

experience glare.

Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.

Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others.

Glare from front and sides

! Close vanity mirror cover 5 (if open) before you disengage sun visor from the mounting 2 and pivot it to the side.

up vanity mirror cover 5. Vanity mirror lamp 1 comes on.

i If you disengage the sun visor from mounting 2 with vanity mirror cover 5 open, vanity mirror lamp 1 will switch off.

Document holder You can use the plastic tab of document holder 3 to hold admission tickets, park- ing passes, or similar items in place.

1 Vanity mirror lamp 2 Mounting 3 Document holder 4 Vanity mirror 5 Vanity mirror cover

왘 Disengage sun visor from the

mounting 2.

왘 Pivot sun visor to the side.

The sun visors are extendable.

왘 Adjust the sun visor by pushing or pull-

ing in direction of arrow.

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Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 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. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Controls in detail Useful features

Rear window sunshade*

왘 Stopping the raising procedure:

Press switch 1 again. The sunshade stops.

왘 Lowering: Press switch 1 briefly.

The sunshade is lowered completely. 왘 Stopping the lowering procedure:

Press switch 1 again. The sunshade stops.

Warning!

When operating the rear window sunshade, make sure there is no danger of anyone be- ing harmed by the raising or lowering procedure.

The raising or lowering procedure can be immediately halted by briefly pressing the switch 1. Briefly press switch 1 again to raise or low- er the rear window sunshade completely.

The switch is located in the center console.

1 Rear window sunshade switch

! Make sure the movement of the rear win- dow sunshade is not restricted by objects on the rear window shelf. Otherwise, the sunshade or the objects could be damaged. 왘 Switch on the ignition. Always raise the sunshade fully for its sup- port against the window frame. 왘 Raising: Press switch 1 briefly.

The sunshade is raised completely.

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Ashtrays

Center console ashtray

Warning!

Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Depress the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position P (man- ual transmission: second gear). With the au- tomatic transmission* set to P (manual transmission: second gear), turn off the engine.

1 Cover plate 2 Remove insert 3 Ashtray 왘 Opening: Press cover plate 1 forward

until it engaged.

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왘 Removing the insert: Grab the insert on the grooved side and pull it up and out in the direction indicated by the arrow 2.

왘 Reinstalling ashtray insert: Install the insert by pushing it back into the frame until it engages.

왘 Closing: Tap the front of the cover

plate 1. The cover will retract and the ashtray will close.

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Controls in detail Useful features

Rear seat ashtray

Cigarette lighter

Warning!

Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only.

Make sure any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 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.

왘 Switch on the ignition.

1 Cover 2 Cigarette lighter 왘 Press cover plate 1 forward until it en-

gaged.

왘 Push in cigarette lighter 2.

The cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when hot.

1 Ashtray insert 2 Cover 3 Button 왘 Opening: Pull at top of cover 2. 왘 Removing ashtray insert: Push button 3 to disengage ashtray insert 1 and remove it.

왘 Reinstalling ashtray insert: Push the ashtray insert 1 down into the retain- er until it engages.

왘 Push at top of cover 2 to close

ashtray.

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왘 Tap the front of the cover plate 1.

Power outlet in the glove box

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Power outlet in the rear passenger compartment

The cover will retract and the ashtray will close.

! The lighter socket can accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum of 85 W) designed for use with the standard “ciga- rette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, however, that connecting accessories to the lighter socket (for example extensive connecting and discon- necting, or using plugs that do not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket. With the socket damaged, the lighter may no longer be able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in) position, or the lighter may pop out too early with the lighter not hot enough. To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec- trical accessories designed for use with the stan- dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V power outlet (컄 page 293) in your vehicle when- ever possible.

1 Power outlet 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Open the glove box (컄 page 284). 왘 Flip cover from power outlet 1 to the

right and insert electrical plug (ciga- rette lighter type).

i The power outlet 1 can be used to accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W.

1 Power outlet 2 Cover 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Pull at top of cover 2. 왘 Flip cover from power outlet 1 to the left and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type).

i The power outlet 1 can be used to accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W.

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Removing 왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pins 2. 왘 Remove the floormat.

Installing 왘 Lay down the floormat in the respective

footwell.

왘 Press the floormat eyelets 1 onto re-

tainer pins 2.

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Floormats*

Warning!

Whenever you are using floormats, make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened.

Floormats should always be securely fas- tened using the eyelets and the retainer pins.

Before driving off, check that the floormats are securely in place and adjust them if nec- essary. A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper functioning of the pedals.

Do not place several floormats on top of each other as this may impair pedal move- ment.

i To install or remove the floormat more easi- ly, move the driver’s seat or front passenger seat as far to the rear as possible (컄 page 85).

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1 Eyelet 2 Retainer pin

lTele Aid*

! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the sub- scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the Information button* }. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).

The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on De- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: 앫 automatic and manual emergency 앫 Roadside Assistance, and 앫 information

The Tele Aid system is operational provid- ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged and telephone phone and GPS coverage are available.

i The Tele Aid system utilizes the telephone network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle loca- tion. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this oc- curs, assistance must be summoned by other means.

The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. To raise, press button æ and to lower, press button ç or use the audio system rotary control button (컄 page 189).

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왘 To activate, press the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button* b or the Information button* }, depend- ing on the type of response required.

i The SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button* b, and the Information button* } are located in the overhead con- trol panel (컄 page 31). Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock and more.

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Controls in detail Useful features

System self-check Initially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated. If a malfunction is detected, the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside As- sistance button* b and the Information button* } stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not come on. The mes- sage Tele Aid not activated or Tele Aid inoperative appears in the multifunction display.

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Warning!

If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in the Roadside Assistance button* b and/or in the Information button* }do not come on during the system self-check, or if any of these indicators remain illuminat- ed continuously in red and/or the message Tele Aid not activated or Tele Aid inoperative is displayed in the multifunc- tion display after the system self-check, a malfunction in the system has been detect- ed.

If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as ex- pected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) or air bags deploy. An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then briefly pressing the button located under the cover. For instructions on initiating an emergency call manually (컄 page 298). Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash. The message: 앫 Connecting call appears in the multi-

function display

and the audio system is muted. When the connection is established, the message: 앫 Call connected appears in the multi-

function display

The Tele Aid system is available if 앫 it has been activated and is operation- al. Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services, connection, and cellular air time

앫 the relevant cellular phone network

and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the Response Center

앫 there is sufficient voltage in the vehicle

batteries

i Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos- sible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the informa- tion on to the Response Center.

All information relevant to the emergency, such as the location of the vehicle (deter- mined by the GPS satellite location sys- tem), vehicle model, identification number and color are generated.

i During the emergency call message Emer- gency Call Activated is displayed, opera- tion from audio system or COMAND* is not possible. The automatic climate control can be still adjusted using the switches on the climate control panel.

A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af- ter the emergency call has been initiated. The Response Center will attempt to deter- mine more precisely the nature of the acci- dent provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.

i If no vehicle occupant responds, an ambu- lance will be sent to the vehicle immediately.

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Warning!

If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele- vant telephone network is not available). The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 10 seconds.

Should this occur, assistance must be sum- moned by other means.

i During the emergency call the telephone is switched off automatically and must be switched back on to make a call.

i The “911” emergency call system is a public service. Using it without due cause is a criminal offense.

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Initiating an emergency call manually

왘 Briefly press button on cover 1 to

open. Cover 1 will open.

왘 Press SOS button 2 (for longer than

2 seconds). The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded.

왘 Wait for a voice connection to the

Response Center.

왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency

call is concluded.

Warning!

If you feel in any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, ve- hicle in a dangerous road location), please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca- tion. The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle’s approximate location if they receive an automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle occupants.

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Roadside Assistance button* b The Roadside Assistance button b is located in the overhead control panel.

When the connection is established, the message: 앫 Call connected appears in the multi-

function display

The Tele Aid system will transmit data gen- erating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to avail- ability of cellular and GPS signals). A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. 왘 Describe the nature of the need for as-

sistance.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may ap- ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man- ual for more information. These programs are only available in the USA:

1 Roadside Assistance button b 왘 Press and hold Roadside Assistance

button b (for longer than 2 seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As- sistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message: 앫 Connecting call appears in the

multifunction display

and the audio system is muted.

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앫 Sign and Drive services: Services such as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable.

i The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assis- tance button b remains illuminated in red for approximately 10 seconds during the system self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth- er with the SOS button and the Information button* }). See system self-check (컄 page 296) if the indi- cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds. If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button b is flashing continuously and no voice connection to the Response Center was established, the Tele Aid system could not ini- tiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant telephone network is not available). The mes- sage: 앫 Call failed appears in the multifunction

display for approximately 10 seconds

Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated us- ing the t button on the multifunction steer- ing wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the audio system or the COMAND* head unit.

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Information button* } The Information button } is located in the overhead control panel.

When the connection is established, the message: 앫 Call connected appears in the multi-

function display

The Tele Aid system will transmit data gen- erating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to avail- ability of cellular and GPS signals). A voice connection between the Customer Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be estab- lished. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and use your ID and password (sent to you sep- arately) to learn more (USA only).

1 Information button } 왘 Press and hold Information button } (for longer than 2 seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Cen- ter will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message: 앫 Connecting call appears in the

multifunction display

and the audio system is muted.

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i The indicator lamp on the Information button } remains illuminated in red for ap- proximately 10 seconds during the system self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth- er with the SOS button and the Roadside Assis- tance button* b). See system self-check (컄 page 296) if the indi- cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds. If the indicator lamp in the Information button } is flashing continuously and no voice connection to the Response Center was established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant tele- phone network is not available). The message: 앫 Call failed appears in the multifunction

display for approximately 10 seconds

Information calls can be terminated using the t button on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the audio system or the COMAND* head unit.

! If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illu- minated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not current- ly activated, and may not initiate a call. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possi- ble.

Call priority If other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are ac- tive, an emergency call is still possible. In this case, the emergency call will take pri- ority and override all other active calls.

i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Custom- er Assistance Center representative except Roadside Assistance and Information calls, which can also be terminated by using the t button on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the audio system or the COMAND* head unit.

! If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not terminate the call at all, contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer Ser- vice at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.

i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the audio system is muted. The optional cellular phone (if installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the vehicle must be parked. Unplug the telephone, switch it on and place the call. The COMAND* navigation system (if engaged) will continue to run. The multifunction display in the instrument cluster is available for use, but spoken commands are not available.

Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).

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You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement.

or 왘 Contact the Tele Aid web page via In-

ternet using the ID and password sent to you shortly after the completion of your acquaintance call.

왘 Then return to your vehicle and pull the

trunk lid handle for a minimum of 20 seconds until the SOS button is flashing. The message: Call connecting ap- pears in the multifunction display. The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door un- locking feature.

i The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant telephone network is available and data connection is possible. The SOS button will flash and the message: Call connecting appears in the multifunction dis- play to indicate receipt of the door unlock com- mand.

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Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center specialist might attempt to establish voice con- tact with the vehicle occupants. If the trunk lid handle was pulled for more than 20 seconds before door unlock authorization was received by the Response Center, you must wait 15 minutes before pulling the trunk lid han- dle again.

Remote door lock If you have forgotten to lock your vehicle and are no longer near it, you can have it locked remotely through the Response Center. The vehicle can be remotely locked within 4 days after the ignition has been switched off. 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement.

When you are inside your vehicle the next time and switch on the ignition, the mes- sage Tele Aid Doors locked by remote control will appear on the multifunction display.

i The remote door lock feature is available if the relevant telephone network is available and data connection is possible.

Automatic Maintenance Call The C-Class is equipped with a feature that considerably enhances vehicle care. Just prior to reaching a vehicle maintenance milestone, Tele Aid transmits important ve- hicle maintenance information that alerts your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center of required service. This is automatic and does not require driver intervention. This feature allows your preferred Mercedes-Benz Center to significantly im- prove the process of arranging your ser- vice appointment and ensures that your vehicle receives the best possible care.

i The Automatic Maintenance Call feature is available if the relevant telephone network is available and data connection is possible.

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report.

왘 Pass this number on to the

Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service. The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is located, the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you. The vehicle’s location will only be provided to law enforcement.

i When the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call is initiated automatically to the Response Cen- ter, see “Anti-theft alarm system” (컄 page 66).

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Garage door opener*

The integrated remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices. It provides a convenient way to re- place up to three hand-held remote con- trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers, gate openers, or oth- er devices compatible with HomeLink® or some other systems. Before the integrated remote control can be used, it must be programmed to the ga- rage door opener, gate operator or other device you wish to operate. See the follow- ing instructions for programming informa- tion.

Indicator lamp

Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control 2 3 4 Signal transmitter button Needed for programming (not part of vehi- cle equipment):

Hand-held remote control of ga- rage door opener, gate operator or other device Hand-held remote control button

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Warning!

Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po- tential harm or damage. When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When programming a gate operator, the gate opens or closes.

Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object – signaling the door to stop and reverse – does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards.

When programming a garage door opener, park the vehicle outside the garage.

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Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death.

Programming integrated remote con- trol Step 1: 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 82). Step 2: 왘 If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. If you are programming the integrated remote control for the first time, press and hold the two outer signal transmit- ter buttons 2 and 4 and release them only when indicator lamp 1 be- gins to flash after approximately 20 seconds (do not hold the button for

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longer than 30 seconds). This proce- dure erases any previous settings for all three channels and initializes the memory. If you later wish to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, do not repeat this step and be- gin directly with step 3.

Step 3: 왘 Hold the end of hand-held remote

control 5 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in (5 to12 cm) away from the signal trans- mitter button (2, 3 or 4) to be pro- grammed, while keeping indicator lamp 1 in view.

Step 4: 왘 Using both hands, simultaneously

press hand-held remote control button 6 and the desired signal trans- mitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release the buttons until step 5 is com- pleted.

Indicator lamp 1 will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.

i Indicator lamp 1 flashes immediately the first time the signal transmitter button is pro- grammed. If this button has already been pro- grammed, the indicator lamp will only start flashing after 20 seconds.

Step 5: 왘 After indicator lamp 1 changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing light, release the hand-held remote control button and the signal transmitter button.

Step 6: 왘 Press and hold the just-trained signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) and observe indicator lamp 1. If indicator lamp 1 stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the respective signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) is pressed and re- leased.

i If indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with programming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature.

Step 7: 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.

Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming” portion (steps 1 through 6) of this text. (A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier.) Step 8: 왘 Locate “training” button on the garage

door opener motor head unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. Depending on manufacturer, the

“training” button may also be referred to as “learn”or “smart” button. If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button, refer to the garage door opener operator’s manual.

Step 9: 왘 Press the “training” button on the ga-

rage door opener motor head unit. The “training light” is activated.

You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow- ing two steps. Step 10: 왘 Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for 2 seconds and release the pro- grammed signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4).

Step 11: 왘 Press, hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec- ond time to complete the training pro- cess.

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i Some garage door openers (or other rolling code equipped devices) may require you to press, hold for 2 seconds and release the same signal transmitter button a third time to com- plete the training process.

Step 12: 왘 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed signal trans- mitter button (2, 3 or 4).

Step 13: 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.

Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the integrated signal transmitter to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner.

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If you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of where you live) by using the programming procedures, replace step 4 with the following: Step 4: 왘 Press and hold the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release this button until it has been successful- ly trained.

왘 While still holding down the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4), “cycle” your hand-held remote control button 6 as follows: Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds, then release it for 2 seconds, and again press and hold it for 2 seconds. Repeat this se- quence on the hand-held remote con- trol until the frequency signal has been learned. Upon successful training, indi- cator lamp 1 will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds.

왘 Proceed with programming step 5 and

step 6 to complete.

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i Upon completion of programming the inte- grated remote control, make sure you retain the hand-held remote control that came with the ga- rage door opener, gate operator or other device. You may need it for use in other vehicles, for fu- ture programming of an integrated remote con- trol, or simply for continued use as a hand-held remote control to operate the respective device in other situations.

Reprogramming a single signal trans- mitter button To program a device using a signal trans- mitter button previously trained, follow these steps: 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 82). 왘 Press and hold the desired signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release the button.

왘 Indicator lamp 1 will begin to flash af- ter 20 seconds. Without releasing the signal transmitter button, proceed with programming starting with step 3.

Operation of integrated remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 82). 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte- grated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) to activate the remote con- trolled device. The integrated remote control trans- mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed – up to 20 seconds.

Erasing integrated remote control memory 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 82). 왘 Simultaneously press and hold outer signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4, for approximately 20 seconds, until indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. The codes of all three channels are erased.

i If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of all three channels.

Programming tips If you are having difficulty programming the integrated remote control, here are some helpful tips: 앫 Check the frequency of hand-held re- mote control 5 (typically located on the reverse side of the remote). The in- tegrated remote control is compatible with radio-frequency devices operating between 280-390 MHz.

앫 Put a new battery in hand-held remote control 5. This will increase the likeli- hood of the hand-held remote control sending a faster and more accurate sig- nal to the integrated remote control.

앫 While performing step 3, hold

hand-held remote control 5 at differ- ent lengths and angles from the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) you are programming. Attempt varying an- gles at the distance of 2 to 5 in (5 to 12 cm) away or the same angle at varying distances.

앫 If another hand-held remote control is available for the same device, try the programming steps again using that other hand-held remote control. Make sure new batteries are in the hand-held remote control before beginning the procedure.

앫 Straighten the antenna wire from the

garage door opener assembly. This may help improve transmitting and/or receiving signals.

i Certain types of garage door openers are in- compatible with the integrated remote control. If you should experience further difficulties with programming the integrated remote control, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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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 interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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 (2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care

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Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintain- ing and caring for your vehicle.

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After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may grad- ually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum. All of the above instructions, as may apply to your vehicle type, also apply when driv- ing the first 1000 miles (1500 km) after the engine or the rear differential has been replaced.

i Always obey applicable speed limits.

The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive your vehicle during the first

1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds. 앫 During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive en- gine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maxi- mum rpm in each gear).

앫 Avoid accelerating by kick-down. 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle

down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever.

앫 Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 only when

driving at moderate speeds (for hill driving).

앫 Select C as the preferred shift program (컄 page 144) for the first 1000 miles (1500 km).

왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel

Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended tire

inflation pressures.

앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Remove roof rack when not in use. 앫 Allow engine to warm up under low

load use.

앫 Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-

eration.

앫 Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Mainte- nance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance System. Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Fuel consumption is also increased by driv- ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips, and in hilly area.

Operation Driving instructions

Drinking and driving

Pedals

Warning!

Warning!

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina- tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgment.

The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac- cident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive.

Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or taking drugs.

Make sure absolutely no objects are ob- structing the pedals’ range of movement.

Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. Otherwise this could lead to accidents or injury.

Power assistance

Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- hicle.

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Brakes

Warning!

After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa- ter deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking effect. Maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads.

It can also result in the brakes overheating, thereby significantly reducing their effec- tiveness. It may not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an accident.

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! Vehicles without 4MATIC: Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO (Canada only) start/stop button* in position 0 or 1) when 앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake

test dynamometer

앫 the vehicle is being towed with the front axle

raised

Active braking action through the ESP® may oth- erwise seriously damage the brake system. For information on vehicles with 4MATIC, see “Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP®” (컄 page 65). To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generated serves to dry the brakes. If your brake system is normally only sub- jected to moderate loads, you should occa- sionally test the effectiveness of the

brakes by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. This will also enhance the grip of the brake pads.

Warning!

Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking ma- neuvers.

Refer to the description of the Brake Assist System (BAS) (컄 page 60). Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the reason for low brake fluid level in the reservoir. The brake fluid level in the reservoir may be too low if the red brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on while the engine is running and an acoustic warning sounds (컄 page 376). Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear (컄 page 387).

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! When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine’s braking power. This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear. When using the engine’s braking power, a drive wheel may not spin for an extended period of time, e.g. on slippery road surfaces.

This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately park, so that the air stream can cool down the brakes faster.

Have the brake system inspected immediately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz.

Warning!

If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. This could result in an accident.

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앫 Slowly release brake pedal. 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheels towards the road curb.

앫 Turn the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) to starter switch position 0 and remove, or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop but- ton.

앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle when leaving.

Operation Driving instructions

Driving off

Apply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic. Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place full load on the engine until the oper- ating temperature has been reached.

! When driving off on a slippery surface, do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War- ranty.

! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

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Parking

Warning!

Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be