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inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle 왘 Pull on door handle 2.

If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside 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.

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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.

The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

If the trunk lid does not open, it is still locked separately (if applicable) (컄 page 89). The vehicle must be unlocked.

The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey, see “Unlocking and opening the trunk lid” (컄 page 84) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (컄 page 88).

1 Handle 왘 Pull on handle 1. The trunk opens.

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 switch is located on the driver’s door.

1 Remote trunk lid switch with indicator

lamp

왘 Press remote trunk lid switch 1.

The trunk lid opens. 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 lid does not open, it is still locked separately (if applicable) (컄 page 89). If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally when closed (컄 page 87). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey, see “Unlocking and opening the trunk lid” (컄 page 84) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (컄 page 88).

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

Closing the trunk

1 Handle 왘 Lower trunk lid using handle 1. 왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat

on it.

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.

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

Warning!

Trunk lid emergency release

The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid.

Only drive with the trunk closed. Among other dangers, such as your view being blocked, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out.

The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing or driving.

Illumination of the emergency release button: 앫 The button will flash for 30 minutes

after opening the trunk.

앫 The button will flash for 60 minutes

after closing the trunk.

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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i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.

If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens. 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

Separately locking the trunk

The lock is located next to the recessed handle.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a function permitting the separate lock- ing of the trunk using the mechanical key. If present, this feature can permit you to deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk by locking the trunk separately and leaving the SmartKey less the mechanical key with the vehicle. To verify the presence of this feature, use the mechanical key to lock the trunk and then attempt to open the trunk by pulling on the trunk lid handle after the vehicle has been centrally unlocked with the SmartKey.

1 Neutral position 2 Locked 왘 Close the trunk lid (컄 page 87). 왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (컄 page 305).

왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk

lid lock.

왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to

position 2.

The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked.

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

You can only cancel the separate trunk locking mode by means of the mechan- ical key.

Separately unlocking the trunk

왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (컄 page 305).

왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk

lid lock.

왘 Turn the mechanical key

counterclockwise to neutral position 1 (컄 page 89).

You can now open the trunk (컄 page 86). A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft (1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

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Warning!

Only drive with the trunk closed. Among other dangers, such as your view being blocked, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

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 ap- proximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You can open a locked door from the in- side. 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. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle 앫 is pushed or towed 앫 is on a test stand

For more information on towing the vehi- cle, see see “Towing the vehicle” (컄 page 328). You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system, see “Set- ting automatic locking” (컄 page 133).

Locking and unlocking from the inside

The switch is located in the center console.

You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The fuel filler flap will not be locked or unlocked with the central locking 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.

Central locking switch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking

Locking 왘 Press upper switch position 1 of

central locking switch. If all doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

Unlocking 왘 Press lower switch position 2 of

central locking switch. The vehicle unlocks.

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 locking switch. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 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.

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Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats For information on seat adjustment, see “Seats” (컄 page 32).

Easy-entry/exit feature*

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves to the rear. This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle when the driver’s door is opened. However, the engine must be turned off. When the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch and the driver’s door is closed, the steering wheel and the driver’s seat return to their last set positions.

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Warning!

You can activate the following functions: 앫 Steering column:

You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and the driver’s seat when the easy-entry/exit feature* is activated, the driver’s door is being opened and the engine is turned off or the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

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

Only the steering column is adjusted.

앫 Steering column and seat:

The steering column and the seat are adjusted.

The easy-entry/exit feature can be switched on or off in the convenience submenu of the control system (컄 page 133).

To cancel seat/steering wheel movement, do one of the following: 앫 Press the seat adjustment switch*

(컄 page 28)

앫 Move the steering column stalk*

(컄 page 37)

앫 Press the memory button*

(컄 page 28)

Removing and installing front seat head restraints

For information on head restraint adjustment, see “Seats” (컄 page 32).

Tilt the backrest to the rear for easier removal and installation of the head restraints.

Warning!

Front seat head restraints, manual seat

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

1 Release button

Controls in detail Seats

Removing front seat head restraints 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest

position.

왘 Push release button 1 and pull out

head restraint.

Installing front seat head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down

until it engages.

왘 Push release button 1 and adjust head restraint to desired position.

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Controls in detail Seats

Front seat head restraints, power seat*

Rear seat head restraints

Head restraint height (rear outer seats)

Removing front seat head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until

head restraint is fully extended.

왘 Pull out head restraint.

Installing front seat head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for

about five seconds.

왘 Push head restraint down until it

engages.

왘 Adjust head restraint to desired

position (컄 page 35).

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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.

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

The center rear seat head restraint cannot be adjusted.

Controls in detail Seats

Folding head restraints back with switch in the center console

Warning!

Folding head restraints back with release button The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility.

1 Head restraint release switch 왘 Start the engine. 왘 Press the symbol-side on the rocker

switch 1 to release the head restraints. The head restraints will fold backward.

1 Release button 왘 Push release button 1.

The head restraints will fold backward.

You can also fold the head restraints back using the switch in the center console (컄 page 95).

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.

Placing head restraints upright

왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it

locks into position.

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Controls in detail Seats

Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright. Otherwise their protective function cannot be as- sured.

Head restraint tilt Two different head restraint angle positions are available. 왘 Press the release button (컄 page 95)

and tilt the head restraint to the desired position.

Removing and installing rear seat head restraints (outer 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 intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

1 Release button

Removing rear seat head restraints 왘 Fold back head restraint (컄 page 95). 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest

position.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

왘 Push release button 1 and pull out

head restraint.

The center rear seat head restraint cannot be removed.

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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.

Multicontour seat*

This multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat cushion movement, backrest cushion height and curvature can be con- tinuously varied with switches on the right side of the seat after starting the engine.

Controls in detail Seats

Seat cushion depth 왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the

length of your upper leg using switch 1.

Backrest contour 왘 Adjust the contour of the backrest to the desired position using switches 2 and 3.

Backrest side bolsters 왘 Adjust the backrest side bolsters so

that they provide good lateral support using switch 4.

1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest side bolster adjustment 왘 Start the engine.

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Controls in detail Seats

Heated seats*

Both switches for the front seats are located in the center console.

Switching on seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1.

A red indicator lamp on the switch comes on.

Switching off seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 again.

The seat heater will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes.

Switching off rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2 again.

If one or both of the indicator lamps on the seat heater switch are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heater switches off automatically. The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi- cient voltage is available.

1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on.

Switching on rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2.

Both red indicator lamps on switch come on.

The system switches over to normal heating mode after approximately five minutes. Only one indicator lamp remains lit.

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왔 Memory function*

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv- er should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on airbags (컄 page 55) for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, opera- tion and comfort. Both the interior and exterior rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

The memory button and stored position switch are located on the door. You can store up to three different settings per SmartKey. The following settings are saved for each stored position: 앫 Driver’s seat and backrest position 앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

position

앫 Passenger side exterior rear view mir-

ror position

앫 Front passenger seat position These key-dependent memory settings can be deactivated if desired (컄 page 135).

Controls in detail Memory function*

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.

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Controls in detail Memory function*

The memory button and stored position button are located on the door.

1 Memory button 2 Stored position button 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on or the relevant door is open and the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch.

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Storing positions into memory

Recalling positions from memory

왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and rear view mirrors to the desired posi- tion (컄 page 32).

왘 Turn button 2 to selected memory

position.

왘 Press memory button 1. 왘 Release memory button and push

button 2 within three seconds. All the settings are stored at the selected position.

왘 Turn button 2 to selected memory

position.

왘 Press and hold button 2 until the seat,

steering wheel and rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored posi- tions.

Releasing the button immediately stops movement to the stored posi- tions.

Warning!

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.

First move backrest to an upright position.

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 “Setting parking posi- tion* for exterior rear view mirror” (컄 page 136).

You can store a parking position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror for each SmartKey.

1 Memory button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror button

왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch on ignition (if not already on). 왘 Press button 3.

The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

Controls in detail Memory function*

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 three seconds, press bottom of

adjustment 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 왔 Lighting For notes on how to switch on the head- lamps and use the turn signals, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 46).

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.

Exterior lamp switch

The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

M Off U Automatic headlamp mode C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When engine is running, the low beam is also switched on.

B Low beam plus parking lamps or

high beam headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).

ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one

stop)

‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two

stops)

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i If you remove the SmartKey and open the driver’s door while the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on, then 앫 a warning sounds 앫 $ appears in the multifunction

display

앫 the message TURN OFF LIGHTS!

appears in the multifunction display

With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually.

Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see (컄 page 102).

Automatic headlamp mode The parking lamps, low beam headlamps and license plate lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to U.

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.

Controls in detail Lighting

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. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the head- lamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an acci- dent.

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.

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Controls in detail Lighting

With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low beam headlamps will not switch off automatically.

The front fog lamps and rear fog lamp cannot be switched on manually with exterior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch to position B and pull the exterior lamp switch to first or second stop (컄 page 102).

Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position M or U.

When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on.

Canada only When you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam switches off (with a three-minute delay). For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head- lamps.

USA only The high beam headlamps can also be activated when driving with the daytime running lamp mode activated and exterior lamp switch in position M. To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (컄 page 129).

See notes on the exterior lamp switch (컄 page 102).

Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumi- nation are described in the control system section under “Setting locator lighting” (컄 page 130) and “Setting night security illumination” (컄 page 131).

Switching on fog lamps

Warning!

In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. 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.

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i 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 allow- able lamp operation.

Switching on front fog lamps 왘 Make sure the low beam headlamps

are switched on.

왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to first

stop. The green indicator lamp ‡ beside the lamp switch comes on.

The front fog lamps and rear fog lamp cannot be switched on manually with exterior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch to position B and pull the exterior lamp switch to first or second stop (컄 page 102).

Switching on rear fog lamp 왘 Make sure the low beam headlamps

are switched on.

왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to second

stop. The yellow indicator lamp † beside the lamp switch comes on.

Controls in detail Lighting

Combination switch

The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column.

1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

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Controls in detail Lighting

Switching on high beams 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position B or to U (컄 page 102).

왘 Push combination switch in direction of

arrow 1. The high beam indicator A on the instrument cluster comes on.

High beam flasher 왘 Pull combination switch briefly in

direction of arrow 2.

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Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher can be activat- ed with the ignition switched on or off. It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed. The switch is located on the center con- sole.

1 Hazard warning flasher switch

Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch.

All turn signals will flash.

With the hazard warning flasher acti- vated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the re- spective left or right turn signals will operate when the SmartKey in the starter switch is in position 1 or 2.

Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch

again.

If the hazard warning flasher was activated automatically, also press switch 1 to switch off the hazard warning flasher.

Interior lighting

The controls are located in the overhead control panel.

1 Rear interior lights 2 Right front reading lamp 3 Rocker switch for automatic control

system

4 Left front reading lamp

Controls in detail Lighting

Activating automatic control 왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center

position. Interior lamps are switched on in darkness, even when you: 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the = symbol on rocker

switch 3. The interior lighting remains switched off, even when you: 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

The interior lamps are switched off after a preset time (컄 page 132).

Manual control

If the door remains open, the interior lamps switch off automatically after approximately five minutes, when the SmartKey is removed or in starter switch position 0. An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically.

Switching all front interior lights on and off 왘 Press the W symbol on rocker

switch 3. The front interior lights come on. 왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center position to activate the automatic control.

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Door entry lamps

Trunk lamp

The appropriate door entry lamp switches on if a door is opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to auto- matic function. The entry lamp switches off automatically when the door is closed.

The trunk lamp switches on if the trunk lid is opened. If you leave the trunk open for an extended period of time, the trunk lamp will switch off automatically after approximately ten minutes.

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 five minutes.

Controls in detail Lighting

Switching rear interior lights on and off 왘 Press button V.

The lights in the rear passenger compartment come on.

왘 Press button V again.

The lights in the rear passenger compartment go out.

Switching right front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press right button X.

The right reading lamp comes on.

왘 Press right button X again.

The right reading lamp goes out.

Switching left front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press left button X.

The left reading lamp comes on.

왘 Press left button X again.

The left reading lamp goes out.

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왔 Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “At a glance” (컄 page 22). The instrument cluster is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 turn on the ignition 앫 press the reset button (컄 page 22) 앫 switch on the exterior lamps You can change the instrument cluster settings in the Instrument cluster submenu of the control system (컄 page 126).

Controls in detail Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster illumination

Use the reset button (컄 page 22) to adjust the illumination brightness for the instru- ment 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 the reset button in the instrument

cluster clockwise (컄 page 22). The instrument cluster illumination will brighten.

To dim illumination 왘 Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster counterclockwise (컄 page 22). The instrument cluster illumination will dim.

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i Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display.

During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tempera- ture may rise close to 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. 왘 Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel (컄 page 114).

왘 Press button j or k until the coolant temperature display appears.

Controls in detail Instrument cluster

Coolant temperature display

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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Controls in detail Instrument cluster

Trip odometer

Tachometer

Outside temperature indicator

왘 Make sure you are viewing the trip

odometer and main odometer in the multifunction display (컄 page 113).

왘 If it is not displayed, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the trip odometer appears (컄 page 114).

왘 Press and hold the reset button on the

instrument cluster (컄 page 22) until the trip odometer is reset.

The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed.

Warning!

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.

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 23). For information on how to select the unit of the indicated temperature, i.e. degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F), see “Selecting temperature display mode” (컄 page 127).

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Controls in detail Instrument cluster

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. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com- parison 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, cassette player) will appear in English, regardless of the language selected.

Controls in detail Control system

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 13.5 m) every second.

The control system relays information to the multifunction display.

1 Outside temperature 2 Main odometer 3 Trip odometer 4 Automatic transmission program mode 5 Current gear selector lever position 6 Digital clock

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Controls in detail Control system

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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Pressing any of the buttons on the multi- function 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 in the

speedometer Operating the control system

2 Selecting the submenu or setting

the volume ç down/to decrease æ up/to increase

3 Telephone*

í to take a call ì to end a call

4 Menu systems

è for next menu ÿ for previous menu

5 Moving within a menu j for next display k for previous display

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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 124).

The number of menus available in the sys- tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle. The menus are described on the following pages.

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.

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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 1
Standard display

Menu 2
AUDIO

Menu 3
NAVI*

Coolant temperature display

Select radio station Activate route

guidance

Menu 4
Malfunction memory Call up malfunc- tion messages

Digital speedometer Operate CD

player*

Call up FSS

Check engine oil level

Operate casette player

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Menu 5
Settings

Menu 6
Trip computer

Menu 7
Telephone*

Fuel consumption statistics after start Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Call up range

Load phone book

Search for name in phone book

Reset to factory settings

Instrument clus- ter submenu

Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Convenience submenu

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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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Standard display menu

AUDIO menu

You can select the functions in the standard display menu with button k or j. The following functions are available:

Function Call up coolant temperature display Call up digital speedometer Call up FSS Check engine oil level

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Display digital speedometer 왘 Press button j twice.

The current vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display.

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 is shown in the display. The following functions are available:

Function Select radio station Select satellite radio station* Operate CD player* Operate cassette player

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Select radio station 왘 Turn on the radio (컄 page 176).

Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.

왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly

until you see the currently tuned station in the display.

왘 Press button k or j repeatedly

until the desired station is found. The type of search depends on the setting for the station tuning (컄 page 132): 앫 The next stored station is selected

(SP)

앫 Station search

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Select satellite radio station* The Sirius-Satellite-Radio is treated as a radio application. 왘 Select SAT radio with the correspond-

ing softkey in the radio menu.

1 Station frequency 2 Waveband setting 3 Setting for station selection using

memory

You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the radio (컄 page 181). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions. You can also operate the radio in the usual manner.

1 Channel name or number 2 SAT mode and preset number 3 Setting for station selection using

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왘 Press button k or j repeatedly

until the desired channel is found.

Feature description is based on preliminary information available at time of printing. For more information on satellite radio operation, see “Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only)” (컄 page 182). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.

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Operate the CD player* 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD

player (컄 page 189). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.

왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played are shown in the display.

To select a CD from the magazine, press a number on the audio system or the COMAND* system key pad located in the center dashboard.

1 Current track 2 Current CD (for CD changer*) 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly

until the desired track is selected.

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Operate the cassette player 왘 Turn on the radio and select the

casette player (컄 page 186). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.

왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly

until the settings for the cassette currently being played are shown in the display.

1 Current side

왘 Press button j to fast forward to

NAVI* menu

the next track.

왘 Press button k to rewind the

cassette to the beginning of the current track.

To select the reverse side of the tape, press button below track number on the audio system display, or enter request on the COMAND* system located in the center dashboard.

The NAVI menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the message NAVI in the display.

앫 If the navigation system is switched off, the message NAVI OFF is shown in the display.

앫 If the navigation system is on, the

message NAVI ACTIVE is shown in the display.

Please refer to the COMAND* manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system*.

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Malfunction memory menu

Use the malfunction memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system. What information is shown in the display depends on whether malfunctions have actually occurred.

Warning!

Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten- tionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a remind- er with respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages (컄 page 280).

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왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the malfunction message memory in the display.

No malfunction messages If no malfunctions have occurred, the message in the display is: NO MALFUNCTION

Malfunctions have occurred If malfunctions have occurred, you will see the number of malfunctions in the display:

1 Number of malfunctions

왘 Press button k or j.

The stored messages will now be dis- played in order. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Messages in the display” (컄 page 280).

Should any malfunctions occur while driving, the number of malfunctions will reappear in the display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch.

The message memory will be cleared when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. You will then only see high-priority messages in the multifunction display (컄 page 280).

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In the SETTINGS menu there are two functions: 앫 The function RESET TO FACTORY

SETTINGS, with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings.

앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle.

왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the SETTINGS menu is seen in the display.

Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings. 왘 Press the reset button in the

instrument cluster (컄 page 22) for approximately three seconds. In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to confirm.

왘 Press the reset button again.

The functions of all the submenus will reset to factory settings.

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The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. Approximately five seconds after pressing the reset button for the second time, the SETTINGS... menu reappears in the display. For safety reasons, the following functions are not reset while driving: 앫 the LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLIGHT MODE function in the LIGHTING submenu

앫 the SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT

function in the CONVENIENCE submenu

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i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. Approximately five seconds after pressing the reset button for the second time, the SETTINGS... menu reappears in the display.

Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings. 왘 Move to a function in the submenu. 왘 Press the reset button (컄 page 22) in

the instrument cluster for approxi- mately three seconds. In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to confirm.

왘 Press the reset button again.

All functions of the submenu will reset to factory settings.

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Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button k or j.

In the display you see the collection of the submenus.

왘 Press button ç.

The selection marker moves to the next submenu.

The submenus are arranged by hierarchy. Scroll down with the ç button, scroll up with the æ button. Move within the submenus with the k or j button to the individual functions. The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç.

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The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Set time (hours)

Set time (minutes) Select time display mode

LIGHTING Set daytime running lamp mode (USA only) Set locator lighting Exterior lamps delayed shut-off

VEHICLE Set station selection mode (radio) Set automatic locking

CONVENIENCE Activate easy-entry/exit feature

Set key-dependency Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror

Interior lighting delayed shut-off

Select temperature display mode Select speedometer display mode Select language Select display (speed display or outside temperature)

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Instrument cluster submenu Access the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu via the SETTINGS menu. Use the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available:

Function Set time (hours) Set time (minutes) Select time display mode Select temperature display mode Select speedometer display mode Select language Select display (speed display or outside temperature)

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Set time (hours) This function can only be seen with audio system.

Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the time, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.

왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the display: TIME SETTINGS – HOURS.

The selection marker is on the hour setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to set the hour.

Set time (minutes) This function can only be seen with audio system.

Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the time, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.

왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

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왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the display: TIME SETTINGS – MINUTES. The selection marker is on the minute setting.

Selecting time display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

Selecting temperature display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the display: 12/24 HOUR. The selection marker is on the current setting.

until you see this message in the display: TEMP. INDICATOR. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to set the minutes.

왘 Press æ or ç to set the 12h or

24h time display mode.

왘 Press æ or ç to set temperature unit to degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

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Selecting speedometer display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the display: DISPLAY VALUES IN. The selection marker is on the current setting.

until you see this message in the display: TEXT. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Available languages: 앫 German 앫 English 앫 French 앫 Italian 앫 Spanish

왘 Press æ or ç to set

speedometer unit to Km or Miles.

왘 Press æ or ç to select the

language to be used for the multifunction display messages.

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Selecting display (speed display or outside temperature) 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the display: SELECT DISPLAY. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Lighting submenu Access the LIGHTING submenu via the SETTINGS menu. Use the LIGHTING submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available:

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Set locator lighting Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 131
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 132

왘 Press æ or ç to select the display permanently shown in the multifunction display.

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Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHTING submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the display: LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLIGHT MODE. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to select manual

or daytime running lamp (constant) mode. This function is not available in countries where daytime running lamps are mandatory.

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With daytime running lamp mode selected and the exterior lamp switch at position 0, the following lamps will come on automatically when the engine is turned on: 앫 Parking lamps and low beam