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times (if equipped and feature activat- ed), to indicate that the alarm system is activated. Indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately 30 seconds after arming the alarm system.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems
If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, one of the following elements may not be properly closed: 앫 a door 앫 the trunk Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.
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Safety and Security Anti-theft systems
Disarming the alarm system 왘 Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn signal lamps flash once and an acoustic signal sounds once (if equipped and feature activated), to indicate that the alarm system is dis- armed.
The alarm system will rearm automati- cally after approximately 40 seconds if neither a door nor the trunk lid was opened.
Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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Tow-away alarm*
Depending on vehicle production date, your vehicle may not be equipped with the tow-away alarm. Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system* (컄 page 264) provid- ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that neces- sary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.
Arming the tow-away alarm 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds.
When you unlock the vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock the vehicle again.
Disarming the tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems
Canceling the tow-away alarm To cancel the alarm: 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm while the ignition is switched on.
왘 Press tow-away alarm off switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 in the tow-away alarm off switch comes on briefly.
왘 Exit the vehicle. 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock the vehicle again.
The switch is located on the center console.
1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
Seats
Memory function
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Control system
Automatic transmission
Good visibility
Climate control
Automatic climate control* (Canada only)
Audio system
Power windows
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Driving systems
Loading
Useful features
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed on your vehi- cle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba- sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are giv- en at the beginning of each segment. For more information on locking and unlocking, see “Getting started” (컄 page 32) and (컄 page 54).
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit. The SmartKey provides an extended oper- ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it. The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks: 앫 the doors 앫 the trunk 앫 the fuel filler flap
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SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button* (컄 page 81).
Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 6.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
Warning!
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. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.
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
interference, and
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 interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.
ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
You can also open or close the power windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (컄 page 241) and “Convenience closing feature” (컄 page 241).
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
Factory setting
Your vehicle may be equipped with an acoustic lock and unlock confirmation signal feature. If your vehicle is equipped with this feature and the fea- ture is activated, an acoustic signal will sound when the vehicle is locked or un- locked using the SmartKey. To determine whether or not your vehi- cle is equipped with this feature, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If equipped and you wish to ac- tivate or deactivate the feature, or ad- just its signal volume, also contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ.
Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is dis-
armed.
The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system* within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if: 앫 neither a door nor the trunk is opened 앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch
앫 the central locking switch is not
activated
앫 All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
앫 An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti- vated).
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
move down.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is
armed.
Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds. Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 94) flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as follows:
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
앫 The locking knob in the driver’s
door moves up.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is dis-
armed.
Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is dis-
armed.
Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
앫 An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti- vated).
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
move down.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is
armed.
Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 6 seconds un- til battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 94) flashes twice. The SmartKey is set to factory setting again.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis- charged, the SmartKey is malfunction- ing or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Try second SmartKey. 앫 Check the batteries in the
SmartKey (컄 page 98) and replace them if necessary (컄 page 393).
앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door (컄 page 386) and the trunk (컄 page 387).
앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver’s door (컄 page 387) and the trunk (컄 page 103).
앫 Have the vehicle battery and the
battery connections checked (컄 page 411).
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Unlocking and opening the trunk You can unlock and open the trunk separately. A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft (1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 왘 Press button Š until trunk lid
unlocks and begins to open.
The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.
If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately (컄 page 103).
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company.
왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace- ment.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.
Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 94) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.
If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 393). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the ‹ or Œ button will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.
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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, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system*.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: 앫 Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.
앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Front doors 왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the
respective front door to open door. If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.
Rear doors 왘 Pull up locking knob 1 on the
respective rear door to unlock door.
왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the
respective rear door to open door.
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Opening the trunk
Opening the trunk from the outside A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft (1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.
1 Handle
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
The vehicle must be unlocked. 왘 Pull on handle 1. The trunk opens.
The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.
If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately (컄 page 103).
The trunk can also be opened using button Š on the SmartKey or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk emer- gency release” (컄 page 102).
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Opening the trunk from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft (1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The remote trunk opening switch is locat- ed on the driver’s door.
1 Remote trunk opening switch with indi-
cator lamp
왘 Press switch 1 until the trunk begins
to open. The indicator lamp in the switch remains lit as long as the trunk is open.
The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.
If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately (컄 page 103).
The trunk can also be opened using button Š on the SmartKey or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk emer- gency release” (컄 page 102).
Closing the trunk
1 Handle 2 Handles 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
handle 1 or handles 2.
왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat
on trunk lid.
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk. Be espe- cially 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. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Warning!
Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, ex- haust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk will lock automatical- ly after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.
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Illumination of the emergency release button: 앫 The button flashes 30 minutes after
opening the trunk.
앫 The button flashes 60 minutes after
closing the trunk.
The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion.
The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.
If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey, opening the trunk from the inside using the emer- gency release button will trigger the anti-theft alarm system*. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: 앫 Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.
앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
Trunk emergency release
With the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
1 Emergency release button 왘 Briefly press emergency release
button 1. The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens.
The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically.
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Valet locking
To deny any unauthorized person ac- cess to the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the SmartKey less its mechanical key with the vehicle.
The lock is located next to the handle above the rear license plate recess.
1 Neutral position 2 Locked 왘 Close the trunk (컄 page 101).
왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (컄 page 386).
왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock.
왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 2 and remove the mechani- cal key in that position to lock the trunk.
The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked.
You can only cancel the separate trunk locking mode by means of the mechanical key.
왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock.
왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock- wise to neutral position 1 and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the trunk. You can now open the trunk (컄 page 99).
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
Automatic central locking
The doors and the trunk automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.
The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking when the vehicle 앫 is pushed or towed 앫 is on a test stand
You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system, see “Set automatic locking” (컄 page 147).
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking from the inside
You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. You cannot lock or unlock the fuel filler flap with the central locking or unlocking switch.
Warning!
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. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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The switches are located in the center console.
1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch
You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 2. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 1
앫 while in the selective remote con- trol mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.앫 while in the global remote control
mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside.
Locking 왘 Press central locking switch 1.
If all doors are closed, the vehicle locks.
Unlocking 왘 Press central unlocking switch 2.
The vehicle unlocks.
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You cannot remove the active head re- straints on the driver’s and passenger’s seat. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.
For information on head restraint adjustment, see “Seats” (컄 page 35). For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraint” (컄 page 71).
Rear seat head restraints
Warning!
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.
Controls in detail Seats
For information on seat adjustment, see “Adjusting” (컄 page 35).
Front seat active head restraints
Warning!
For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint 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 ac- cident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
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Head restraint height (rear outer seats)
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.
Folding head restraints back with release button The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility.
Controls in detail Seats
Warning!
For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint 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 ac- cident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
1 Release button
Raising 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head
restraint by pulling it upward. If the head restraint is fully retracted, push release button 1 and pull the head restraint out.
Lowering 왘 To lower the head restraint, push
release button 1 and push down on the head restraint.
1 Release button 왘 Push release button 1.
The head restraint will fold backward.
You can also fold the rear outer seat head restraints back using the switch in the center console (컄 page 108).
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Controls in detail Seats
Folding head restraints back with switch in the center console
Placing head restraints upright
1 Switch for rear seat head restraints 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 45). 왘 Press switch 1.
The rear seat head restraints will fold backward.
왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it
locks into position.
Warning!
Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright. Otherwise their protective function cannot be assured.
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Head restraint tilt (rear outer seats) Two different head restraint angle positions are available: 왘 Press the release button (컄 page 107)
and tilt the head restraint to the desired position.
Removing and installing rear seat head restraints (rear outer seats)
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.
The rear center seat head restraint cannot be removed.
Warning!
For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint 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 ac- cident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.
Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.
Controls in detail Seats
Lumbar support*
The curvature of the driver’s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back sup- port and seating comfort.
1 Release button
Removing rear seat head restraints 왘 Fold back head restraint (컄 page 107). 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest
position.
왘 Push release button 1 and pull out
head restraint.
Installing rear seat head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down
until it engages.
왘 Push button 1 and adjust head
restraint to desired position.
1 Adjustment lever 왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in direction
of arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position.
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Controls in detail Seats
Seat heating
Both switches for the front seats are locat- ed in the center console. The red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show heat- ing level you have selected.
1 Seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33).
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Level
off
Three indicator lamps on (highest level). After approximately 5 minutes, seat heating is automatically switched to level 2. Two indicator lamps on. After approximately 10 minutes, seat heating is automatically switched to level 1. One indicator lamp on (lowest level). After approximately 20 minutes, seat heating is automatically switched off. No indicator lamp on.
Switching on seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 once.
Three red indicator lamps 2 in the switch come on.
왘 Continue pressing switch 1 until
desired seat heating level is reached.
Switching off seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until all
indicator lamps 2 go out.
If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 on the seat heating switch are flashing, there is insufficient volt- age due to too many electrical consum- ers 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.
With the memory function you can store up to three different settings. The following settings are stored for the driver’s seat when using the buttons on the driver’s door: 앫 Driver’s seat, backrest and head
restraint position
앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Exterior rear view mirrors
Controls in detail Memory function
The following settings are stored for the front passenger seat when using the but- tons (if so equipped depending on vehicle equipment configuration) on the passen- ger door: 앫 Front passenger seat, backrest and
head restraint position
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.
왔 Memory function Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head re- straint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags (컄 page 61) for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the interior and exterior rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil- dren should be seated in a properly se- cured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.
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Controls in detail Memory function
The memory button and memory position switch are located on the door.
1 Memory button 2 Memory position switch 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the respective door.
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Storing positions into memory
Recalling positions from memory
왘 Adjust the seat, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the desired position (컄 page 35).
왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to the
desired memory position. 왘 Press memory button 1. 왘 Release memory button 1 and press
memory position switch 2 within 3 seconds. All settings are stored to the selected position.
Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats.
왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to the
desired memory position.
왘 Press and hold memory position
switch 2 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions.
Releasing the memory position switch stops movement to the stored positions immediately.
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position
For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position feature, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 170).
1 Memory button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror button
왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33).
Controls in detail Memory function
왘 Press button 3.
The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.
왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror
with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. 왘 Press memory button 1. 왘 Within 3 seconds, press bottom of ad-
justment button 2. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.
If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the mirror again.
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Controls in detail Lighting
For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 48) and “Turn signals” (컄 page 49).
If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis- tered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Exterior lamp switch
M Off
The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior lamp switch
Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 116)
U Automatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 116)
C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker lamps, instrument panel lamps) B Low beam headlamps (or high
beam headlamps when the combination switch is pushed forward) and parking lamps
ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one
stop)
‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two
stops)
‡ Indicator lamp for front fog lamps † Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp
i With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on. The message Switch off lights. appears in the multifunction display
Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch.
Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: 앫 Low beam headlamps 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps
Warning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to U, 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect-
edly when the system senses bright ambient light, for example light from oncoming traffic.
앫 the headlamps will not be automatically
switched 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.
Controls in detail Lighting
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.
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position U. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1, only the parking lamps will switch on and off automatically. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps, and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically.
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Controls in detail Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position M or U.
When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the following lamps will switch on additionally: 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head- lamps.
With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M, the high beam head- lamps cannot be switched on. The high beam flasher is available at all times.
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USA only: By default, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Set daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (컄 page 144). 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 switch on (컄 page 114).
Canada only: The daytime running lamp mode is manda- tory and therefore in a constant mode. When the engine is running, and you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam headlamps will switch off with a three-minute delay. When the engine is running, and you 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to position C, the parking lamps switch on additionally.
앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps switch on (컄 page 114).
Locator lighting and night security illumination The locator lighting and the night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Set locator lighting” (컄 page 145) and “Setting night security illumination” (컄 page 146).
Fog lamps
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. 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 permis- sible lamp operation.
Controls in detail Lighting
Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U. For switching on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first.
Front fog lamps 왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps
(컄 page 114).
왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first
stop. The front fog lamps switch on. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch comes on (컄 page 114).
왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch.
The front fog lamps switch off. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch goes out.
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Controls in detail Lighting
Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) 왘 Switch on the front fog lamps
(컄 page 117).
왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to
second stop. The rear fog lamp is switched on. The yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch comes on (컄 page 114).
왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first
stop. The rear fog lamp switches off. The yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch goes out. The front fog lamps remain lit.
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Combination switch
The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.
Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher
High beam 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B or U (컄 page 114).
왘 Push the combination switch in
direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on (컄 page 24).
왘 Pull the combination switch in direction
of arrow 2 to its original position to switch off the high beam. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster goes out.
High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow 2.
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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 switches on automatically when an air bag deploys. The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the upper part of the center console.
Switching on hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher
Switching off hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1
switch 1. All turn signals are flashing.
With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective turn signals will operate when the SmartKey is in the starter switch position 1 or 2.
again.
If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch 1 once to switch it off.
1 Hazard warning flasher switch
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Interior lighting
The controls are located in the overhead control panel.
1 Rear interior lights on/off 2 Right front reading lamp on/off 3 Rocker switch for automatic control
system
4 Left front reading lamp on/off
Leaving an interior light switch in the ON position for extended periods of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.
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Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the = symbol on rocker
Activating automatic control 왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center
switch 3. The interior lighting remains switched off in darkness, even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
position. The interior lighting switches on in darkness, when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
The interior lighting switches off after a preset time (컄 page 147).
If the door remains open, the interior lamps switch off automatically after approximately 5 minutes, when the SmartKey is removed or in starter switch position 0. An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically.
Manual control
Door entry lamps
Trunk lamp
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The trunk lamp switches on if the trunk is opened. If the trunk remains open, the trunk light- ing switches off automatically after ap- proximately 10 minutes.
For better orientation in the dark, the cor- responding front door entry lamps will switch on in darkness when you open a front door and the automatic control is ac- tivated. The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding door is closed.
If you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and switch off the exterior headlamps, the door entry lamps will remain lit for approximately 5 minutes.
Switching front/rear interior lights on and off 왘 Press the W symbol on rocker switch 3 or the rear interior light switch 1 to switch on the desired interior light.
왘 Press the rocker switch 3 to center
position or the rear interior light switch 1 again to switch off the respective interior light.
Switching front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press front reading lamp switch 2 or 4 to switch on the desired front reading lamp.
왘 Press front reading lamp switch 2
or 4 again to switch off the respective front reading lamp.
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Controls in detail Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “At a glance” (컄 page 24).
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis- play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor- mation about your driving conditions, such as speed or outside temperature, warning/ indicator lamps, malfunction/warning mes- sages or the failure of any systems. Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition (컄 page 33) 앫 press reset button 1
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Instrument cluster illumination
Use reset button 1 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster.
The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.
To brighten illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will brighten.
To dim illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 counterclock-
wise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim.
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Trip odometer
왘 Make sure you are viewing the trip
odometer and main odometer in the multifunction display (컄 page 125).
왘 If it is not displayed, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel (컄 page 126) until the trip odometer appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster (컄 page 122) until the trip odometer is reset.
Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display (컄 page 368). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is on the left side in the instrument cluster (컄 page 24).
Warning!
앫 Driving when your engine is badly
overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam com- ing from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
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Tachometer
Outside temperature indicator
The red marking on the tachometer (컄 page 24) denotes excessive engine speed.
Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.
Warning!
The outside temperature indicator is not de- signed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez- ing point do not guarantee that the road sur- face is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
The outside temperature is indicated in the multifunction display (컄 page 125).
The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. There- fore, the accuracy of the displayed temper- ature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs, etc.). When moving the vehicle into colder ambi- ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed. A delay also occurs when ambient temper- atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem- perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving.
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왔 Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1. The control system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more.
The displays for the audio systems (radio, CD player) will appear in English, regardless of the language selected.
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Warning!
Multifunction display
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.
The control system relays information to the multifunction display.
1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Current program mode (automatic transmission)
4 Current gear selector lever
position/gear range (automatic transmission)
5 Digital clock 6 Status indicator (outside tempera-
ture/digital speedometer)
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Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel.
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Depending on the selected menu (컄 page 129), pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunc- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus. The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD op- erations under Audio, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant informa- tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle.
1 Multifunction display
Operating the control system
2 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call
to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting
the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease
4 Menu systems:
Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu
5 Moving within a menu:
Press button j for next display k for previous display
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It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. 앫 If you press button è or ÿ
repeatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other.
앫 If you press button k or j
repeatedly, you will pass through each function display, one after the other, in the current menu.
In the Settings menu, instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings. For instructions on using these submenus, see “Submenus in the Settings menu” (컄 page 136). The number of menus available in the sys- tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.
The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces- sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.
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Menus
This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus.
The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.
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Menus, submenus and functions
Menu 2
AUDIOMenu 3
NAV*(컄 page 134) Show route guid- ance instructions, current direction traveled
(컄 page 131) Select radio station
Select satellite radio station* (USA only) Operate CD player*
Menu 1
Standard display (컄 page 130) Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only)Digital speed- ometer or out- side temperature Call up main- tenance service display Check engine oil level
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Menu 4
Vehicle status message memory (컄 page 134) Call up vehicle mal- function, warning and system status messag- es stored in memory1Menu 5
SettingsMenu 6
Trip computerMenu 7
Telephone*(컄 page 135) Reset to factory settings
(컄 page 150) Fuel consumption statistics after start
(컄 page 152) Load phone book
Instrument cluster sub- menu Time/Date submenu
Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Distance to emp- ty
Search for name in phone book
Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Convenience submenu
1 The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
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Standard display menu
The following functions are available:
In the standard display, the main odometer and the trip odometer are shown in the multifunction display.
Function Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only) Call up digital speedometer or outside temperature Call up maintenance service display Check engine oil level
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Display digital speedometer or outside temperature 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the digital speedometer. The current vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display.
1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer If another display is shown instead of the standard display: 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until you see the standard display.
왘 Press button k or j to select the functions in the standard display menu.
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1 Digital speedometer
Select either the display of the digital speedometer or the outside tempera- ture indicator (컄 page 139).
Select radio station 왘 Turn on the radio (컄 page 200).
Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display.
AUDIO menu
The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message Audio off appears in the multifunction display. The following functions are available:
Function Select radio station Select satellite radio station* (USA only) Operate CD player*
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1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency
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왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
until the desired station is found.
You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the radio (컄 page 208). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions. You can also operate the radio in the usual manner.
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Select satellite radio station* (USA only) The satellite radio is treated as a radio application. 왘 Select satellite radio with the
corresponding soft key (SAT) in the radio menu.
1 SAT mode and preset number 2 Channel name or number 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
until the desired channel is found.
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For more information on satellite radio operation, see “Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)” (컄 page 209). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.
Operate the CD player*
The COMAND* system and the CD changer* can play audio CDs as well as CDs with MP3 files.
Selecting CD track 왘 Turn on the radio and select CD or
CD changer* (컄 page 219). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the multifunction display.
1 Current CD (for CD changer*) 2 Current track 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
To select a CD from the CD changer* magazine, press a number on the audio system or the COMAND* system key pad located in the center dashboard.
For more information on CD operation, see “CD mode” (컄 page 214) and for the CD changer*, see (컄 page 218).
Selecting CD MP3-track (vehicles with COMAND* and/or CD changer*) 왘 Turn on the radio and select the
CD changer* (컄 page 219) or turn on COMAND* and select CD or
