2011 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

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Opening and closing the side windows : Left ; Right The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch for the front-passenger side window on the front- passenger door. The switches on the driver's door take precedence. X Briefly press emergency release button :. The trunk lid unlocks and opens. The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened with the trunk lid emergency release when the vehicle is stationary or while driving. Trunk lid emergency release light: Remergency release button : flashes for 30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened. Remergency release button : flashes for 60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed. The trunk lid emergency release does not open the trunk lid if the battery is disconnected or discharged. Side windows Important safety notes G WARNING When opening or closing the door windows, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The front door windows are equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If in automatic mode a front door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the anti-entrapment feature will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled. See the "Problems with door windows" section for more details. 82 Side windows X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X To open: press the corresponding switch. X To close: pull the corresponding switch. i If you press the switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again. i You can continue to operate the side windows after you switch off the engine or remove the SmartKey. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or front-passenger door is opened. Convenience opening feature You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously: Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel and the roller sunblind Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the driver's seat i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle. X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle. X Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position. If the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed, the roller sunblind is opened first. X Press and hold the % button again until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is in the desired position. X To interrupt convenience opening: release the % button. Convenience closing General notes When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: Rclose the side windows Rclose the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel You can then close the roller sunblind. G WARNING When closing the windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button & to stop the closing procedure. To open, press and hold button %. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold button &. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the sensor surface on the outside door handle to stop the closing procedure. RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened. Using the SmartKey i The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle. X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle. X Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed. X Make sure that all the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed. X Press and hold the & button again until the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel closes. X To interrupt convenience closing: release the & button. Using KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the vehicle. All the doors must be closed. Side windows 83 Resetting the side windows You must reset each side window if a side window can no longer be closed fully. X Close all the doors. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed. (Y page 81) X Hold the switch for an additional second. If the side window opens again slightly: X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 81). X Hold the switch for an additional second. X If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again. X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed. i Make sure you only touch recessed sensor surface :. X Make sure that all the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed. X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle again until the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel closes. X To interrupt convenience closing: release recessed sensor surface : on the door handle. Problems with the side windows Problem: a side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. G WARNING Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows. releasing the sliding sunroof switch or, if the sliding sunroof switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the sliding sunroof switch in any direction. G WARNING The 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. ! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged. ! The weather can change abruptly. It could start to rain or snow. Make sure that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior. i Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises. 84 Sliding sunroof If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force. If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the anti- entrapment feature. G WARNING Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch. Sliding sunroof Important safety notes In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. G WARNING When opening or closing the sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The sliding sunroof is equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly. The sliding sunroof operates differently when the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held. See the "Problems with the sliding sunroof" section for more details. The opening/closing procedure of the sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by Operating the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Opening and closing Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close/lower The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can only be operated when the roller sunblind is open. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Push or pull the 3 switch in the corresponding direction. i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again. Operating the roller sunblind for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel General notes The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior from sunlight. The roller sunblind can only be opened and closed when the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed. Sliding sunroof 85 G WARNING When opening or closing the roller sunblind, make sure that no one can be injured. The roller sunblind has automatic operation and an anti-entrapment feature. If the roller sunblind is blocked during the closing procedure, the anti-entrapment feature stops the roller sunblind and it opens again slightly. The manual opening and closing of the roller sunblind can be terminated immediately by releasing the button. In automatic operation, press the button briefly in any direction to stop the roller sunblind. Opening and closing Overhead control panel : To open ; To open = To close X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Press or pull the 3 switch in the corresponding direction. i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again. entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof. If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 3 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force. If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 3 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment feature. G WARNING Pressing and holding the sliding sunroof switch to close the sliding sunroof immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the sliding sunroof to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch. ! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop. 86 Sliding sunroof Resetting the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblind Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel and the roller sunblind if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sunblind does not move smoothly. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel is fully closed. X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an additional second. X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the roller sunblind is fully closed. X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an additional second. X Make sure that the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel (Y page 85) and the roller sunblind (Y page 85) can be fully opened again. X If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again. ! If the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel and the roller sunblind cannot be fully opened or closed after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop. Problems with the sliding sunroof In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. G WARNING You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti- Useful information .............................. 88 Correct driver's seat position ............ 88 Seats .................................................... 89 Steering wheel .................................... 93 Mirrors ................................................. 95 Memory function ................................. 97 87 88 Correct driver's seat position Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 23). Correct driver's seat position Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment (Y page 89). X Check whether you have adjusted seat = properly. Manual and electrical seat adjustment (Y page 90) Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 90) When adjusting the seat, make sure: Ryou are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible. Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position. Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly. Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position. Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported. Ryou can depress the pedals properly. X Check whether the head restraint is adjusted properly (Y page 91). When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint. Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment (Y page 93). X Check whether steering wheel : is adjusted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel manually(Y page 93) Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 94) When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure: Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. Ryou can move your legs freely. Ryou can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly. Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts (Y page 48). X Check whether you have fastened seat belt ; properly (Y page 49). The seat belt should: Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your shoulder Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the hip joints X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors Seats 89 (Y page 95) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions. X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 97). Seats Important safety notes G WARNING In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before setting the vehicle in motion. G WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. G WARNING Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: Radjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Radjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly. Radjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. Rnever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING The electrically adjustable seats can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see "Children in the vehicle". A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G WARNING For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for 90 Seats injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. ! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible. Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats. Rclean the seat covers as recommended; see the "Interior care" section. Rdo not transport heavy loads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible. Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats. ! When you move the seats, make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats and the objects. i Vehicles without the through-loading feature: the head restraints cannot be removed from the rear compartment seats. Please contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for more information. i Other topics: RRear bench seat through-loading feature (Y page 243) : Backrest angle ; Seat height = Seat cushion angle ? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment i Adjust the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are lightly supported. Seat fore-and-aft adjustment X Lift handle ? and slide the seat forwards or backwards. X Release lever ? again. Make sure that you hear the seat engage in position. Seat cushion angle X Turn handwheel = in the desired direction. Adjusting the seats electrically Adjusting the seats manually and electrically You can only adjust the front-passenger seat manually and electrically. : Head restraint height ; Seat cushion angle = Seat height Seats 91 ? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment A Backrest angle Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraint height electrically X To adjust the head restraint height: slide the switch for head restraint adjustment (Y page 90) up or down in the direction of the arrow. Folding the front-seat backrests forward/back Important safety notes G WARNING The seat belts can only provide protection if the seat backrest is locked in the upright position. The seat backrest must therefore be locked in the upright position during the journey. Do not drive the vehicle if the seat backrest is not locked in the upright position. If the Lock Seat Backrest Front Right orLock Seat Backrest Front Left warning message is displayed in the multifunction display, then the corresponding seat backrest is not locked. Carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the seat backrest and fold the seat backrest back fully until it engages in the locking mechanism. The warning message is no longer displayed once the seat backrest engages in the locking mechanism. If both seat backrests are locked and the warning message continues to be displayed, have the system checked by a Mercedes-Benz Center without delay. G WARNING Always ensure that no-one can become trapped or injured by the movement of the seat. In a potentially hazardous situation, the procedure can be interrupted by moving the seat adjustment switch in the door control panel or by operating one of the position buttons of the Memory function. Folding the backrest forwards The seat moves forwards if you have folded the backrest forwards and the seat is in the rear half of the range. This makes it easier for passengers to get into and out of the rear compartment. The head restraint is lowered simultaneously. X Pull seat release handle : forwards and fold the backrest forwards as far as it will go. The seat automatically moves to the foremost position and the head restraint is lowered. Folding back the backrest X Swing back the seat backrest. The seat moves automatically to the stored position. Adjusting the four-way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back. 92 Seats : To raise the backrest contour ; To soften the backrest contour = To lower the backrest contour ? To harden the backrest contour Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off G WARNING Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures. The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly. The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off. Driver's and front-passenger seat The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. X To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out. Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat ventilation may switch off. Steering wheel 93 The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Adjusting the steering wheel manually X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set. i You can open the front side windows and the sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature (Y page 82). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level. X To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out. Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. : Release lever ; To adjust the steering wheel height = To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment) X Push release lever : down completely. The steering column is unlocked. X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. X Push release lever : up completely. The steering column is locked. X Check if the steering column is locked. When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction. 94 Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel electrically : To adjust the steering wheel height ; To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment) i Other topics: REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 94) Rstoring settings (Y page 97) EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system Important safety notes The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer (Y page 197). G WARNING Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when you: Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is in position 1 Ropen the driver's door and the SmartKey is in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock i The steering wheel only moves upwards if it has not already reached the upper end stop. Position of the steering wheel for driving The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: Rthe driver's door is closed. Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. or Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO. When you close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, the steering wheel is also automatically moved to the previously set position. The last position of the steering wheel is stored after each manual setting or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 97). Mirrors 95 Mirrors Rear-view mirror Rear-view mirror (manual anti-glare) X anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare switch : forwards or back. Exterior mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors G WARNING Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The exterior mirrors are automatically heated if the rear window defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exterior mirror. The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red. The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button = as long as the indicator lamp is lit. X Press adjustment button = up, down, to the right or to the left until the exterior mirror is set to a position that provides you with a good overview of traffic conditions. Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Briefly press button :. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while the vehicle is in motion, as they may otherwise vibrate. i If you are driving faster than 9 mph (15 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors. 96 Mirrors (Y page 95) repeatedly until you hear the mirror engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 95). Automatic anti-glare mirrors G WARNING If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti- glare function will not operate. Incident light could then blind you. This may distract you from the traffic conditions and, as a result, you may cause an accident. The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti- glare mode if the ignition is switched on and incident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear-view mirror. The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged. Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position. Setting the exterior mirrors This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the on-board computer (Y page 197). X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition lock. X Briefly press button :. Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 197): Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside. Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again automatically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front- passenger door. i The mirrors do not fold out if they have been folded in manually. Exterior mirror out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: X Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually. X Vehicles with electronically folding mirrors3: press the mirror-folding button 3 Canada only Memory function 97 Calling up a stored parking position setting X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side with the corresponding button (Y page 95). X Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). Rabout ten seconds after you have disengaged reverse gear Rif you press button : for the exterior mirror on the driver's side Memory function Storing settings With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people. The following settings are stored as a single memory preset: Rposition of the seat, backrest and head restraint Rdriver's side: steering wheel position Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides G WARNING Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press button ; for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side. X Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the preset parking position. X Use adjustment button = to adjust the exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb. The parking position is stored. i If you shift the transmission to another position, the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side returns to the driving position. i You can also store the parking position using memory button M ?. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X With the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side activated, use adjustment button = to adjust the exterior mirror to a position which allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb. X Press memory button M ? and one of the arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move. If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the steps. 98 Memory function X Adjust the seat (Y page 90). X On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel (Y page 94) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 95). X Press memory button M and one of the storage position buttons 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected preset position. A tone sounds when the settings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position. i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button. 99 Useful information ............................ 100 Exterior lighting ................................ 100 Interior lighting ................................. 106 Replacing bulbs ................................. 106 Windshield wipers ............................ 110 Light switch Operation Depending on the date of manufacture of your vehicle, the c or Ã symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps is located on the light switch. Illustration: light switch with the Ã symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps 1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting 4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps 5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps BR Rear fog lamp CN Front fog lamps4 100 Exterior lighting Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 23). Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations. Information about driving abroad Converting to symmetrical low beam when driving abroad: switch the headlamps to symmetrical low beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to the country where the vehicle is registered. This prevents glare to oncoming traffic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the road. Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries. Converting to asymmetrical low beam after returning: have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as possible after crossing the border again. 4 Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function. Exterior lighting 101 Low-beam headlamps X To switch on the low-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L. The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. Illustration: light switch with the c symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps 1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting 4c Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps 5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps BR Rear fog lamp CN Front fog lamps4 The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch (Y page 103). ! Switch off the parking lamps and standing lamps when you leave the vehicle. This prevents the battery from discharging. The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you: Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey in position 0 If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on. X Turn the light switch to c or Ã. Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated. X Turn the light switch to c or Ã. With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P (vehicles with automatic transmission) or if the parking brake is applied, the low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes. When the engine is running, the vehicle is stationary and in high ambient light brightness: if you turn the light switch to T, the daytime running lamps and the parking lamps are switched on. If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps. Daytime running lamps in the USA In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory. X To activate the daytime running lamps (vehicles with a luxury multifunction steering wheel): you can activate the 4 Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function. 102 Exterior lighting daytime running lamps function using the on-board computer (Y page 195). X Turn the light switch to c or Ã. With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. It is only possible to activate the high-beam headlamps if the brightness of the ambient light is at a low level. However, the high-beam flasher can always be used. If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to T or L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps. Automatic headlamp mode X To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to c or Ã. SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. With the engine running: depending on the brightness of the ambient light, the daytime running lamps5 or the low-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. G WARNING If the light switch is set to c or Ã, the low-beam headlamps will not come on automatically if it is foggy. This could endanger you and others. Therefore, turn the light switch to L in fog. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times. Front fog lamps Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function. G WARNING If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to L before you start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle may not be visible and you could endanger yourself and others. X To switch on the front fog lamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L or c or Ã. X Press the N button. The green N indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. X To switch off the front fog lamps: press the N button. The green N indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Rear fog lamp X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L or c or Ã. If the light switch is set to c or Ã, the rear fog lamp only lights up if the low- beam headlamps are on. 5 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer. X Press the R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is operated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running (Y page 110). Combination switch Turn signals : High-beam headlamps ; Right turn signal = High-beam flasher ? Left turn signal X To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times. X To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. Exterior lighting 103 High-beam headlamps X To switch on the high-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L or c or Ã. X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :. In the c or Ã position, the high- beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high-beam headlamps are switched on. X To switch off the high-beam headlamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. High-beam flasher X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine. X Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow =. Hazard warning lamps 104 Exterior lighting The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if: Ran air bag is deployed. Rthe vehicle is slowed down severely from a speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a halt. X To switch on the hazard warning lamps: press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash. X To switch off the hazard warning lamps: press button :.

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