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X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. i There may be a brief delay before the

corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out.

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and

Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the

windshield with washer fluid for the first time

The headlamps are cleaned every tenth time the windshield is washed with washer fluid. The counter resets when you switch off the ignition. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 228).

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps The corner-illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will only operate Rin low ambient lighting conditions Rat vehicle speeds below 25 mph

(40 km/h)

Rwith the front fog lamps switched off Rwhen the engine is running

Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

L or c.

or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode

(Y page 91).

X Switch on the left or right turn signal,

depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective front fog lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner-illuminating

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Interior lighting in the front

Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

X Switching front interior lighting on/

off: Press switch c.

X Switching rear interior lighting on/off:

Press switch v.

X Switching front reading lamps on/off:

Press respective button p.

: v Rear interior lighting on/off ; ~ Automatic control on/off = p Right front reading lamp on/off ? c Front interior lighting on/off A p Left front reading lamp on/off B Front reading lamps C Front interior lighting

Automatic control X Activating: Press button ~.

Button ~ disengages and sits flush with the other buttons. The interior lighting comes on, when you Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter switch (Interior Lighting Delay: must be switched on (Y page 135))

Ropen a door

i If a door remains open, the interior lamps

go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes.

X Deactivating: Press button ~.

Button ~ engages.

Emergency lighting When the interior lighting is set to automatic mode, the interior lighting comes on automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. Switching off: X Press hazard warning flasher switch

(Y page 93).

or X Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.

Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

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Windshield wipers X Observe notes on page (Y page 96).

Switching on/off

: p Right rear reading lamp on/off ; p Left rear reading lamp on/off = Left reading lamp ? Rear interior lamp A Right reading lamp X Switching rear reading lamps on/off:

Press respective reading lamp switch p.

Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the

windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/ or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid.

! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the car has been driven through an automatic car wash, then wax or other residue is on the windshield. Shortly after washing the car in an automatic car wash, clean the windshield with washer fluid.

5 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. 6 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping5
3 Å Fast intermittent wiping6
4 ° Slow continuous wiping 5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with

washer fluid

X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain.

i When the windshield wipers are switched

on and you stop the vehicle, the wipers operate more slowly.

Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. ! Vehicles with rain sensor: Do not leave

windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in

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the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result.

! Vehicles with rain sensor: If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry.

Vehicles with rain sensor: Intermittent wiping interval is dependent on the wetness of the windshield. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically. X Turn the combination switch to position

Ä or Å. Intermittent wiping starts with selected wiping interval.

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and Rthe clutch pedal is depressed (vehicles with

manual transmission) or

Rthe automatic transmission is in drive

position D or reverse gear R (vehicles with automatic transmission) or

Rthe wiper setting is changed using the

combination switch

Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow B to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

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Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow B past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.

i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 228). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 93).

Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers

(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, do the following before attempting to remove any blockage: RStop the vehicle in a safe location. RRemove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. or

RTurn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch).

REngage the parking brake. RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again.

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If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the door windows by pressing and holding button & on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the sensor surface (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window opening. G Warning! Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window.

i You can also open or close the door

windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 99) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 100).

i After switching off the ignition or

removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the door windows until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the door windows for up to 5 minutes.

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Power windows

If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position Ä or Å, Rset the combination switch to the next

higher wiper speed

Rhave the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows are located on the driver’s door control panel. The switches for the respective door windows are located on the front passenger door and on the rear doors. i Operating the rear door windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 59). G Observe Safety notes, see page 54. G Warning! When opening or closing the door windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the “Closing when a door window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch.

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X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding door window moves downward or upward until you release the switch.

X Express operation: Press or pull

switch : to ? past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely.

X Stopping during express operation:

Press or pull the respective switch again.

Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing a door window with greater force or without automatic reversal function.

If the upward movement of a door window is blocked during the closing procedure, the door window will stop and open slightly. X Immediately after the door window has

stopped because it was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes with greater force. If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the door window was

blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes without automatic reversal function. 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 any reversal function for as long as you hold the switch.

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Synchronizing door windows The door windows must be synchronized if they cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each door window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch :, ;, = or ? (Y page 98) until the respective door window is closed. The door window opens again slightly.

X Pull and hold the respective switch once

more immediately until the door window is closed completely.

X Hold the respective switch for

approximately 1 second. The door window is synchronized.

Summer opening feature When the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously Ropening the door windows Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof Ropening the panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel and roller sunblinds

The summer opening feature can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at

the driver’s outside door handle.

Vehicles with tilt/sliding sunroof X Press and hold button % on the

SmartKey until the door windows and the

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tilt/sliding sunroof have reached the desired position. The vehicle unlocks.

X Release button % on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure.

Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel When roller sunblinds are extended: X Press and hold button % on the

SmartKey. The vehicle unlocks. The door windows open and the roller sunblinds begin to retract after approximately 1 second.

X With the door windows opened and the

roller sunblinds fully retracted, press and hold button % on the SmartKey again. The tilt/sliding panel opens.

X Release button % on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure. When roller sunblinds are retracted: X Press and hold button % on the

SmartKey. The door windows and the tilt/sliding panel opens after approximately 1 second.

X Release button % on the SmartKey to

interrupt the opening procedure.

Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close Rthe door windows Rthe tilt/sliding sunroof Rthe panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel

Afterward, you can extend the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.

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G Warning! When closing the door windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof or 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 door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened.

With SmartKey The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the

driver’s outside door handle.

X Press and hold button & on the

SmartKey until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely.

X Release button & on the SmartKey to

interrupt the closing procedure.

X Vehicles with panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel: Press and hold button & on the SmartKey once more. The roller sunblinds extend.

X Release button & on the SmartKey to

interrupt the extending procedure.

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With KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Touch and hold the sensor surface on an outside door handle (Y page 71) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely.

i Make sure you are only touching the

sensor surface.

X Release the sensor surface to interrupt the

closing procedure.

X Vehicles with panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel: Touch and hold the sensor surface once more. The roller sunblinds extend.

X Release the sensor surface to interrupt the

extending procedure.

Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of

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effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times.

Manual transmission

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Reverse gear 1 to 6 Forward gears For more information, see “Manual transmission” (Y page 107). X Depress the brake pedal. X Make sure the manual transmission is in the neutral position (no gear selected).

X Fully depress the clutch pedal.

Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock.

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Automatic transmission

You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 108). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P.

With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 3 (Y page 77) and release it. The engine starts automatically.

With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch (Y page 78).

i To start the engine with the SmartKey

instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. Proceed as described in “With SmartKey” (Y page 102).

X Depress the brake pedal during the starting

procedure.

X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once. The engine starts automatically.

Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting

attempts can drain the battery.

The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system.

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Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the

SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure.

X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS- GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey.

or X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

X Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio

signals from another source may be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function.

X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be charged sufficiently. X Get a jump start (Y page 323). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The starter has been exposed to excessive temperatures. X Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

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Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

! Do not run a cold engine at high engine

speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. C 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine’s maximum speed is restricted in order to protect it from damage. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort.

! If an acoustic warning sounds and the message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.

! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may

cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Simultaneously depressing the

accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i Once the vehicle is in motion, the

automatic central locking function engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down.

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The automatic central locking function can be switched off (Y page 135).

X Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

Manual transmission X Depress the brake pedal. X Fully depress the clutch pedal. ! Only shift the manual transmission into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the manual transmission could be damaged.

X Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear

or reverse gear R.

X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Simultaneously slowly release the clutch

pedal and carefully depress the accelerator pedal.

! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds. This may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shift gear in a timely manner.

For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 254).

Automatic transmission G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

X Shift the automatic transmission into drive

position D or reverse gear R.

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock.

X Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 254).

Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires RAn ignition cable may be damaged. RThe engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

RUnburned gasoline may have entered the

catalytic converter and damaged it.

X Give very little gas. X Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon

as possible.

X Turn off the engine immediately.

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X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if

necessary (Y page 227).

In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any

circumstances.

X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the

roadway.

X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance. If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner.

Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the parking brake. RManual transmission: Shift the manual

transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R.

RAutomatic transmission: Shift the

automatic transmission into park position P.

RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the

front wheels towards the road curb.

RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS- GO start/stop button.

RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the

vehicle when leaving. G Warning! Manual transmission: Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. G 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. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P (manual transmission: shift into the neutral position), either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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transmission: shifting into 1st gear or reverse gear R).

With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 0.

X Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

Automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the automatic transmission in park position P.

With KEYLESS-GO X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 77).

If an acoustic warning sounds, you have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button while the automatic transmission was not in park position P. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 276). i In an emergency you can turn off the

engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds.

If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above: X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 (Y page 77).

X Releasing: Pull on release handle :. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake

pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

X Manual transmission: Shift the manual

transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R.

X Automatic transmission: Shift the

automatic transmission into park position P.

X Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in

addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P (manual

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Manual transmission Introduction For information on driving with a manual transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 101). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

! Allow the engine to warm up under low

load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Gearshift lever

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Reverse gear 1 to 6 Forward gears G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

! When you are shifting the manual

transmission into the 5th or 6th gear, make sure you move the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, you could accidentally shift into the 3rd or 4th gear and damage the manual transmission. Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds. This may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shift gear in a timely manner.

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Shifting into reverse gear R ! Only shift the manual transmission into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the manual transmission could be damaged.

X Stop the vehicle completely. X Fully depress the clutch pedal. X Shift the manual transmission into the

neutral position (no gear selected).

X Move the gearshift lever to the left until you

feel a certain resistance.

X Push the gearshift lever past this resistance

and hold.

X Move the gearshift lever forward to select

reverse gear R.

Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 101). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

! Allow the engine to warm up under low

load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces.

This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i During the brief warm-up, transmission

upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.

Gear selector lever

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

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i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock.

i The current gear selector lever position corresponds with the current transmission position. The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display (Y page 109).

There are additional indicators on the cover of the shifting gate showing the current gear selector lever position. The indicators come on when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch, and go out when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on Rthe selected gear range (Y page 111) Rthe selected program mode:

C/S (Y page 111) or M (vehicles with dynamic handling package and C 63 AMG only) (Y page 113)

Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe vehicle speed With drive position D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by Rlimiting the gear range Rextending the gear range Rchanging the gears manually (vehicles with dynamic handling package and C 63 AMG only)

C 63 AMG: Double-clutching is active when downshifting in all program modes. Double-clutching reduces load-alteration effects and supports

sporty driving. The degree to which you perceive double-clutching acoustically varies depending on the selected program mode.

Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display.

: Transmission position indicator

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B Park position

Effect

A Neutral position

Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the gear selector lever is locked in park position P. If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could remain locked in park position P. To unlock the gear selector lever manually, see “Manually unlocking the gear selector lever” (Y page 311).

C Reverse gear

Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.

No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). To avoid damage to the transmission, never shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving. Exception: If the ESP® is switched off or malfunctioning, shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding. ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving

for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

7 Drive position

The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available.

Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. X U.S. vehicles except AMG vehicles:

Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.

X Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles: Depress the accelerator pedal past the point of resistance. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.

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Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range, see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 112). The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.

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Automatic shift program

Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport

For comfort driving For sporty driving

: Gear range indicator

Effect

= With this selection you can use the

braking effect of the engine.

Program mode selector switch on C 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting

5 Allows the use of the engine’s

braking effect when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin mountainous regions Runder extreme operating

conditions

4 For maximum use of the engine’s

braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.

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The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.

: Program mode indicator You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P. Automatic program mode S will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with the automatic program mode S selected, the automatic transmission will go to the automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted. X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifunction display.

For selecting automatic program mode (C or S) on vehicles with dynamic handling package, see “Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode” (Y page 184). Selecting program mode C means: RThe vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle.

RTraction and driving stability are improved

on icy roads.

RUpshifts occur earlier even when you give

more gas. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are less likely to spin.

Selecting program mode S means that upshifts occur later.

One-touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. Steering wheel gearshift control is available on vehicles with dynamic handling package and on C 63 AMG only. Vehicles with dynamic handling package and C 63 AMG: For information on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 113).

Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration)

i You cannot shift with the steering wheel

gearshift control when the automatic transmission is in park position P, neutral position N, or reverse gear R.

Limiting gear range G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

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X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the D- direction.

or X Briefly pull left gearshift control :.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i To avoid overrevving the engine when

downshifting, the automatic transmission will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s maximum speed would be exceeded.

Extending gear range X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

right in the D+ direction.

or X Briefly pull right gearshift control ;.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i If you press on the accelerator pedal

when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear range, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.

Canceling gear range limit X Press and hold the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction until the gear range indicator disappears from the multifunction display.

or X Pull and hold right gearshift control ; until the gear range indicator disappears from the multifunction display. The automatic transmission will shift from the current gear range directly into drive position D.

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Shifting into optimal gear range X Press and hold the gear selector lever to

the left in the D- direction.

or X Pull and hold left gearshift control :.

The automatic transmission will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration automatically. This will involve shifting down one or more gears.

Manual shift program The manual shift program is available on vehicles with dynamic handling package and on C 63 AMG only. Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program mode S. In manual program mode M, system- controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off. You need to change the gears by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control.

Program mode selector switch on vehicles with dynamic handling package M Manual

For manual gearshifting

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i Vehicles with dynamic handling package: Manual program mode M will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted.

i C 63 AMG: Manual program mode M will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode (C or S) when the engine is restarted.

Upshifting i Vehicles with dynamic handling package: If you press on the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond manual program mode M selected.

! C 63 AMG:

In manual program mode M, the automatic transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. Shift up into the next gear before the engine has reached its overrevving range. Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer. Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

right in the D+ direction.

or X Briefly pull right gearshift control ;

(Y page 112). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear.

Program mode selector switch on C 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display (Y page 112). For information on automatic program mode (C or S), see “Automatic shift program” (Y page 111) and “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 112).

Activating manual shift program X Vehicles with dynamic handling package: Press the program mode selector switch once. M appears in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission switches to manual program mode M. Automatic shifting is switched off. The gear range is not limited. X C 63 AMG: Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until M appears in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission switches to manual program mode M. Automatic shifting is switched off. The gear range is not limited.

You can change the gears manually with drive position D selected. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession.

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Upshift indicator (C 63 AMG only)

i For maximum acceleration, press and

hold the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction or pull and hold the left gearshift control. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission selects the optimal gear for maximum acceleration.

i When you brake or stop, the automatic transmission shifts down into a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off.

In manual program mode M, upshift indicator ; in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the engine reaches the overspeed range. Thus you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission from

current gear : into the next higher gear. The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving.

Downshifting G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the D- direction.

or X Briefly pull left gearshift control :

(Y page 112). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear.

i Vehicles with dynamic handling package:

To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting, the automatic transmission will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s maximum speed would be exceeded.

Kickdown AMG vehicles: Using the kickdown while driving in manual program mode M is not possible. All vehicles except AMG vehicles: You can also use the kickdown while driving in manual program mode M when you want maximum acceleration. X U.S. vehicles: Fully depress the

accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.

X Canada vehicles: Depress the accelerator

pedal past the point of resistance. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.

i You cannot shift with the gear selector

lever or the steering wheel gearshift control when using the kickdown.

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Deactivating manual shift program X Vehicles with dynamic handling package: Press the program mode selector switch once more. The last selected automatic program mode C or S appears in the multifunction display.