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A popup screen with the details of the selected entry appears.

X Closing popup screen: Slide ZVÆ, XVY,

rotate cVd, press W, or press button 2 or k.

Deleting entry X Select entry. X Slide VY to select Options. X Press W to confirm. X Select Delete. You will be prompted to confirm that you really want to delete the entry. X Select Yes or No. If you select Yes the actual entry is deleted from the phone book.

Call lists The audio system displays the calls received (including missed calls) or made during phone mode in their own lists. i The particular menu item can only be

selected if calls have already been received or made from audio system. Displaying missed calls in the audio system display is not possible with all mobile phones. The control system displays the list of dialed numbers in the multifunction display.

i The audio system’s call lists are not

synchronized with the call lists on your mobile phone. If you make a call from your

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mobile phone and only use the audio system’s hands-free device, these calls will not be listed.

Calling up the list X % Q Call Lists. X Select Calls Received or Calls Dialed. The appropriate list appears.

i If there is a symbol with a telephone

receiver in front of the phone number or the name, then you have missed this call (e.g. in the highlighted line of the following figure).

X Slide ZVÆ or rotate cVd the audio controller until the desired entry is highlighted.

X Initiating call: Press button W or 6. X To close the lists: Press button k.

Deleting call lists i The saved call lists are retained in the audio system, even if you use the audio system with another mobile phone. For this reason you should delete any call lists before handing over or selling the vehicle.

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X In the phone main menu select Call Lists. X Select Delete Call Lists. You will be prompted to confirm that you really want to delete the entry. The question Do you want to delete the call lists appears in the display. X Select Yes or No. X Press W to confirm. If you select Yes both lists are deleted.

Making calls X Press button % on the audio control unit

to call up the telephone mode.

When the mobile phone is ready for operation, the display will look similar like this:

Initiating an outgoing call Entering phone number via the audio control unit You can enter numbers and special characters via the telephone keypad. X Entering: Use x to s, m and

l to enter characters. You can enter the * character by pressing button l once. You can enter the + character by pressing button l once and then again within approx. 1.5 seconds.

X Initiating a call: Press button 6. X Deleting individual digits: Briefly press

button 2 in the audio control unit.

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X Deleting an entire entry: Press and hold button 2 until the entire entry has been deleted.

or X Press button ~.

Entering phone number via the audio controller In addition to the actual menu bar, the telephone main menu features a second bar containing numbers, the number menu. When the bar is active (highlighted), you can select elements.

X Entering digits: Slide XVY or rotate cVd the audio controller to select the required digit.

X Press W to confirm. X Repeat the procedure, until you have select all digits for the necessary phone number. X Deleting individual digits: Slide XVY or rotate cVd to select 2 and briefly press W.

or X Press button 2 next to the audio

controller.

X Deleting entire phone number: Slide

XVY or rotate cVd to select 2, press and hold W until the phone number has been deleted.

or X Press and hold button 2 until the entire

entry has been deleted.

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or X Press button ~. X Initiating a call: Slide XVY or rotate

cVd the audio controller to select ö.

X Press W to confirm. or X Press button 6.

Initiating a call to a phone book entry X % Q Name. X Select entry (Y page 175). X Press button 6 or W.

Initiating a call to a call list entry X % Q Call Lists. X Select Calls Received or Calls Dialed. The appropriate list appears.

X Select entry (Y page 176). X Press button 6 or W.

Redialing

i In order to use the redial function, no

numbers may have been entered.

X Press button 6. or X Select ö and press W.

The dialed calls list appears. The call dialed last will be at the top of the list.

X Selecting a call: Slide ZVÆ or rotate

cVd the audio controller until the desired entry is highlighted.

X Initiating call: Press button 6 or W.

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Aborting dial or ending a call X % Q ¢ and press W. or X Press button ~ on the audio control unit

or on the multifunction steering wheel.

Rejecting or accepting calls You will be notified of an incoming call by the ringing tone and a message on the display. i Depending on the mobile phone you are using, the audio system’s ringing tone may differ from the one you have set on your mobile phone. You may hear Rthe ringing tone set on the mobile phone Rthe audio system’s preset ringing tone Rthe audio system’s preset ringing tone and the ringing tone set on the mobile phone

If the caller’s name and number are among the entries in the audio system’s phone book and the caller has not withheld this information, it will appear on the display. If the caller withholds this information, you will see:

X Accepting: Press button 6 on audio

control unit or on the multifunction steering wheel.

or X Press W.

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X Rejecting: Press button ~ on audio

control unit.

or X Slide XV or rotate cVd the audio controller to select Reject, and press W to confirm. The call is rejected.

If you have accepted the call using the audio control unit, audio controller, or the multifunction steering wheel, the call will be conducted via the hands-free system. The volume of the call can be adjusted (Y page 144). Further operating functions can be found in the “Functions during a single-call” section (Y page 179). You can also accept a call if the audio display is showing a screen other than the telephone mode screen. After accepting the call, the display switches to the phone display. Once the call is over, the display for the previous mode will appear again.

Functions during a single call Switching hands-free microphone on or off The menu bar changes when you make or receive a call. Instead of the Call Lists menu item, Mic Off or Mic On will appear. X Switching off: Select Mic Off. The following message will flash up on the display: The microphone is off. When the microphone is switched off the symbol Q appears in the main area. X Switching on: Select Mic On. The following message will flash up on the display: The microphone is on. The microphone is switched on and the symbol Q disappears in the main area.

i You can also switch the microphone on or

off by pressing button 8.

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Sending DTMF tones i This function is not possible with all

mobile phones.

Answering machines or other devices can be controlled via DTMF tones, e.g. for remote query functions. X Transmitting individual characters:

During a call select the required characters.

Cruise control The cruise control maintains the speed you set for your vehicle automatically. The use of the cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time.

or X Press the corresponding button on the

audio control unit. Every selected character is transmitted immediately.

X Transmitting a phone number of a phone book entry as a sequence of characters: Select Name. X Select the desired phone book entry.

The entry is transmitted immediately as a sequence of characters. X Switching back to call display: Select Back.

Driving systems Introduction This section describes the following driving systems of your vehicle: RCruise control RHill-start assist system RAll-wheel drive (4MATIC) RDynamic handling package with sport

driving mode

RParktronic system, Canada only RRear view camera The driving safety systems ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, EBP and ESP® are described in the “Safety and security” section (Y page 60).

The currently set speed or last set speed (“Resume” function) appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. The corresponding cruise control speed segments : from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed in the multifunction display are illuminated. G Warning! The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation. Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic, and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. RThe use of the cruise control can be

dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.

RThe use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

RDeactivate the cruise control when driving

in fog.

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The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded.

: Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Canceling the cruise control ? Activating the cruise control or resuming

to last set speed

Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control at a vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). You cannot activate the cruise control Rwhen you brake Rwhen you have engaged the parking brake Rwhen the automatic transmission is in park

position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N

Rthe ESP® is switched off or has switched off

due to a malfunction

The vehicle speed displayed in the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.

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Setting current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow : or press in direction of arrow ;.

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s brake system. Vehicles with automatic transmission: In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will downshift automatically.

i Vehicles with manual transmission: If you depress the clutch pedal when shifting into another gear, the engine speed may increase. RAlways drive with sufficient, but not

excessive, engine speed.

RShift the gear in a timely manner. RAvoid shifting down more than one gear

if at all possible.

Canceling cruise control X Depress the brake pedal. or X Briefly push the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow =. The last set speed is stored for later use. The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off. The cruise control switches off automatically when you depress the brake pedal or you engage the parking brake. In this case, the cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display will go out.

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The cruise control also switches off automatically when Rthe vehicle speed falls below 20 mph

(30 km/h)

Rthe ESP® is in operation Rthe ESP® is switched off with the ESP®

switch

Rthe ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

RVehicles with manual transmission: you

engage neutral or depress the clutch pedal for more than 6 seconds during shifting into another gear

RVehicles with manual transmission: you engage a gear too high for the current speed and thus the engine speed is too low RVehicles with automatic transmission: you

shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving

The cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display goes out and an acoustic warning will sound. Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed.

Changing the set speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/ or serious injury to you and others.

You can increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments. When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will brake the vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or

decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down to the resistance point.

X Increasing: Briefly lift the cruise control

lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow :.

X Decreasing: Briefly press the cruise

control lever down to the resistance point in direction of arrow ;.

X Release the cruise control lever.

The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate.

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or

decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down past the resistance point.

X Increasing: Briefly lift the cruise control

lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow :.

X Decreasing: Briefly press the cruise

control lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow ;.

X Release the cruise control lever.

The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

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Setting stored speed (Resume function) G Warning! The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

X Briefly pull the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow ?. If no speed is stored, the current speed is set and stored.

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off.

Hill-start assist system On uphill grades, the hill-start assist system maintains the pressure in the brake system for approximately 1 second after you have released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can start off smoothly without the vehicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal. G Warning! The hill-start assist system is not designed to function as a parking brake. It does not prevent the vehicle from moving when parked on an incline. Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P (manual transmission: shift into 1st gear or reverse gear R).

X Depress the brake pedal. X Manual transmission: Shift into 1st gear

or reverse gear R.

X Slowly release the clutch pedal, removing your foot from the brake pedal at the same

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time, and carefully depress the accelerator pedal.

X Automatic transmission: Shift into drive

position D or reverse position R.

X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. The hill-start assist system is inactive Rwhen starting off on a level road or downhill

grades

Rwith the automatic transmission in neutral

position N

Rwith the parking brake engaged Rif the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

All-wheel drive (4MATIC) In vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MATIC), both axles are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. The 4MATIC improves traction in conjunction with the ESP® (Y page 62) and the Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) (Y page 63). G Warning! If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient traction: RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as

possible.

RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator

pedal.

RAdapt your speed and driving style to the

prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the

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ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.

! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system and/or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (Y page 252) or snow chains as required.

Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode The most important part of the dynamic handling package with sport driving mode is the variable damping system. It adjusts the damping to the respective driving condition automatically. The damping adjustment depends on Ryour driving style Rthe road condition Ryour individual selection, see the following

description

Vehicles with automatic transmission: The sport driving mode button selects the automatic shift programs C/S. For information on the automatic shift programs, see “Automatic shift programs” (Y page 111). The automatic transmission with dynamic handling package with sport driving mode contains additional steering wheel gearshift controls, see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 112).

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X Start the engine.

Sport driving mode The firmer suspension tuning in sport driving mode provides enhanced road contact. Select this mode for example, on winding highways. The setting remains stored until you turn off the engine. X Press button ;.

Indicator lamp : comes on. The sport driving mode is selected. Depending on engine version, the accelerator pedal may respond more immediate. In vehicles with automatic transmission, automatic program mode S is selected and will be displayed in the multifunction display (Y page 112).

Comfort driving mode Vehicle handling in comfort driving mode is softer. Select this mode when you prefer a more comfortable driving style on straight freeways. X Press button ;.

Indicator lamp : goes out. The comfort driving mode is selected. In vehicles with automatic transmission, automatic program mode C is selected and will be displayed in the multifunction display (Y page 112).

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Parktronic system (Parking assist) This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. The Parktronic system is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. The Parktronic system indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle visually and audibly. The Parktronic system is activated automatically when Ryou switch on the ignition

and

Ryou release the parking brake

and

Rvehicles with automatic transmission: the automatic transmission is in drive position D, reverse gear R, or neutral position N

The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower speeds, the Parktronic system activates again. The Parktronic system also deactivates when you shift the automatic transmission into park position P or engage the parking brake. The Parktronic system monitors the surroundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.

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scratch or damage sensors :, see “Cleaning the driving systems sensors” (Y page 263). G Warning! The Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always remains with the driver. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.

! Special attention must be paid to objects

with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, elevated crossbars or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle. During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. street curbs, painted posts, or trailer hitches etc.). The Parktronic system will not detect such objects at close range and damage to your vehicle or the object may result.

! Ultrasonic signals from outside sources

(e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers) may impair the operation of the Parktronic system.

Range of the sensors

Example illustration, sensors in the front bumper To function properly, sensors : must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean sensors : regularly. Be careful not to

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Front sensors Center Corners

Rear sensors Center Corners

approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 24 in (60 cm)

approx. 48 in (120 cm) approx. 32 in (80 cm)

Minimum distance Center Corners

approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm)

If the Parktronic system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the Parktronic system.

Warning indicators Visual signals indicate the relative distance between the sensors and an obstacle.

Front area warning indicators

Rear area warning indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for left side : and right side ; of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready to measure when the yellow readiness indicators = are illuminated. The current transmission position determines which warning indicator will be activated. Manual transmission: Current transmission position Forward gear or neutral position Reverse gear

Warning indicator

Front area activated

Front and rear area activated

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Automatic transmission: Current transmission position R or N

Warning indicator

Front area activated Front and rear area activated

As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the seventh distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance. RFront area: An intermittent acoustic

warning will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. Vehicles with automatic transmission: The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is shifted into park position P or the parking brake is engaged. Vehicles with manual transmission: The signal is canceled when the parking brake is engaged.

RRear area: An intermittent acoustic

warning will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. Vehicles with automatic transmission: The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is shifted into drive position D, or park position P, or the parking brake is engaged. Vehicles with manual transmission: The signal is canceled when the manual transmission is shifted into neutral position, or in a forward gear, or the parking brake is engaged.

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Switching the Parktronic system on/ off The Parktronic system switches on automatically when the ignition is switched on.

X Switching off: Press Parktronic

switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on.

X Switching on: Press Parktronic switch :

again.

Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronic system, if only the red distance segments illuminate and an acoustic warning sounds. The Parktronic system will switch off automatically after 20 seconds and indicator lamp ; in Parktronic switch : comes on. X Have the Parktronic system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

If only the red distance segments illuminate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. dirt, ice, snow and slush). Another cause could be interference from other radio or ultrasonic signals (e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers). The Parktronic system will switch off automatically after 20 seconds and indicator lamp ; in Parktronic switch : comes on.

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X Switch off the ignition. X Clean the Parktronic system sensors

(Y page 263).

X Switch on the ignition.

or

X Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interference from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.

Rear view camera The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display as a mirror image, like in the rear view mirror. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured. G Warning! The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles Rfrom a distorted perspective Rinaccurately Rmay not display obstacles at all The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cautious. Take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are Rvery close to the rear bumper Runder the rear bumper Rabove the trunk handle You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. This includes the area behind, in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise you could endanger yourself and/or others.

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G Warning! The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if Rthe trunk lid is open Rit is raining very hard, snowing or foggy Rit is night or you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in an area where it is very dark Rthe camera is exposed to a very bright white

light

Rthe immediate surroundings are

illuminated with fluorescent light (the COMAND system display can flicker)

Rthere is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from the cold (lens condensation)

Rthe camera lens is dirty or covered Rthe rear of your vehicle is damaged

In this case, have the position and setting of the camera checked by a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you contact a Mercedes- Benz Center for this purpose.

Do not use the rear view camera in these situations. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/ maneuvering.

Camera lens : must be free of dirt, ice, snow, and slush to function properly. Clean the camera lens regularly. Being careful not to scratch or damage the camera lens, see

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“Cleaning the rear view camera lens” (Y page 263).

Switching on or off X Switching on: Switch on the ignition. X Make sure the rear view camera is switched

on in the COMAND system. For more information refer to separate COMAND operating instructions.

X Switch on the COMAND system. X Shift the automatic transmission to reverse

gear R. The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display.

Climate control system Control panel Dual-zone automatic climate control

i The image from the rear view camera will no longer be displayed if you select another function on the COMAND system while reverse gear R is engaged. To display the image again, disengage and reengage reverse gear R.

X Switching off: Shift the automatic

transmission into park position P, neutral position N, or drive position D.

Function

: Temperature

control, driver’s side ; Climate control on/

off

Recommendation/Notes i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).

i Switch on/off the climate control

system.

(Y page 192)

(Y page 191)

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Function

Recommendation/Notes

= Ù on/off (USA

only) º Adopting driver’s side settings for all zones (Canada only)

(Y page 195)

(Y page 196)

? AC cooling on/off i Switch on/off the air conditioning. A Front defroster

i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again.

(Y page 191) (Y page 194)

B Temperature

control, passenger side

C Air recirculation

D Rear window

defroster

E Increasing air

volume

F Decreasing air

volume G Display H Air distribution I Air distribution and

air volume (automatic mode)

i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).

(Y page 192)

i Only use this function for a short time, e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can fog up due to lack of fresh air.

i Switch on the automatic mode. The

indicator lamp in button à comes on.

(Y page 195)

(Y page 196)

(Y page 194)

(Y page 194)

(Y page 194) (Y page 192)

Notes on climate control system The climate control system is operational whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depending on the selected interior temperature.

It can only function optimally when you are driving with the windows, the tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel closed. Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system.

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G Warning! Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior and the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The air conditioning will not engage (no cooling) if the A/C mode (Y page 191) is deactivated. G Warning! Follow the recommended settings for heating and cooling given on the following pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others.

X Keep the air intake grille in front of the

windshield free of snow and debris.

Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on the air flow-through exhaust slots below the rear window. i If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the

interior before driving off, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 99). The climate control will then adjust the interior temperature to the set value much faster.

Deactivating the climate control system G Warning! When the climate control system is deactivated, the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others.

X Deactivating: Press button ^.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on.

X Reactivating: Press button ^.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The previous settings are once again in effect.

or X Press button Ã.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on. Air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically.

Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator. In addition, the air conditioning dehumidifies the interior air and helps prevent window fogging. G Warning! If you deactivate the air conditioning, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others.

i Condensated water may drip out from

underneath the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction.

The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer.

Deactivating It is possible to deactivate the air conditioning. The interior air will then no longer be cooled or dehumidified. X Press button ¿.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The cooling function switches off after a short delay.

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Activating Moist air can fog up the windows. You can dehumidify the interior air with the air conditioning. X Press button ¿.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on. i The evaporator will be vented when the

air conditioning has been in use. Approximately 1 hour after locking the vehicle, the blower switches on automatically. The blower will run for 30 minutes at its lowest level. The blower noise is normal and not an indication of a malfunction. When you unlock the vehicle in the meantime, venting will be interrupted. If the vehicle battery is low, automatic evaporator venting will not occur in order to preserve the battery.

Automatic mode When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, the interior air temperature, air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically. In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidification is switched on. This function can be switched off if necessary. G Warning! If you deactivate the air conditioning, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others.

X Set the desired temperature

(Y page 192).

X Activating: Press button Ã.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically.

X Deactivating: Press button I, K or

_. The indicator lamp in button à goes out. The automatic operation of air volume and air distribution switches off. The symbols of air distribution or air volume appear in display G (Y page 189).

X Adjust air distribution (Y page 194). X Adjust air volume (Y page 194).

Setting temperature You can adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72‡ (22†).

You can adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72‡ (22†). X Increasing/decreasing: Turn

temperature controls : and B (Y page 189) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise.

Adjusting air vents G Warning! When operating the climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set temperature). This may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents. Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents. If necessary, use the air distribution adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin.

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For best possible performance of the climate control: X Keep the air intake grille in front of the

windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and any other debris.

X Always keep all air vents and grilles in the

passenger compartment free from obstruction.

i For draft-free ventilation, move the

adjustable center and side air vents to the middle position.

Center air vents

: Left center air vent, adjustable ; Right center air vent, adjustable = Thumbwheel for air volume control for

adjustable right center air vent

? Thumbwheel for air volume control for

adjustable left center air vent

X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheels =

and ? upward or downward.

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Side air vents

Example illustration driver’s side : Left side defroster air vent, fixed ; Left side air vent, adjustable = Thumbwheel for air volume control for

adjustable left side air vent

X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel =

upward or downward.

Ventilated glove box The glove box can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents, when the climate control system is activated. The level of airflow to the glove box depends on the airflow and air distribution settings. The temperature of the air is approximately the same as that of the air flowing from the center air vents. ! Close the glove box air vent when heating

the vehicle interior. Activate the air conditioning (cooling function) when the outside temperature is high. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged.

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: Thumbwheel ; Air vent X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :

clockwise or counterclockwise.

Rear center console air vents

Function

Symbol ¯ Directs air through the

defroster air vents to the windshield and front door windows

P Directs air through the center

and side air vents

O Directs air to the footwells N Directs air through the center and side air vents and to the footwells

_ Directs air into the entire

vehicle interior (Canada only) b Directs air through the center, side and defroster air vents to the windshield and front door windows (Canada only) a Directs air through the

defroster air vents to the windshield and front door windows and to the footwells

: Thumbwheel for air volume control for

rear center air vents

; Right rear center air vent, adjustable = Left rear center air vent, adjustable X Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :

upward or downward.

Adjusting air distribution The symbols shown in display G (Y page 189) on the climate control panel represent the following functions:

X Press button _ repeatedly until you have select the desired setting and the corresponding symbol is shown in display G.

Adjusting air volume X Decreasing/increasing: Press button

I or K.

Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if it is iced up. You can also defog the windshield and the front door windows.

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i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the front door windows are clear again.

X Activating: Press button ¬.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The climate control switches to the following functions automatically: Rcooling on to dehumidify Rmost efficient blower speed and heating

power, depending on outside temperature Rair flows onto the windshield and the front

door windows

Rthe air recirculation mode is switched off i You can adjust the air volume when the

front defroster is switched on.

X Deactivating: Press button ¬ again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The previous settings are once again in effect. The cooling remains switched on. The air recirculation remains switched off.

or X Press button Ã.

The indicator lamp in button ¬ goes out. Air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically.

i To deactivate defrosting, you can also press button ^ or turn temperature controls.

Windshield fogged on the outside X Switch the windshield wipers on

(Y page 96).

If the automatic mode of the climate control is switched off: X Press button _ repeatedly until one of the following symbols appears in display G (Y page 189) P or O.

Maximum cooling MAX COOL MAX COOL is only available in U.S. vehicles.

MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running. You can use this setting to provide the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/ sliding panel are closed). X Activating: Press button Ù.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The climate control switches automatically to the following functions: Rmaximum cooling Rmaximum blowing power Rthe air recirculation mode is switched on X Deactivating: Press button Ù again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The previous settings are once again in effect.

i To switch the maximum cooling function off, you can also press button ^, Ã or ¬.

Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside (e. g. before driving through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment. G Warning! Fogged windows impair visibility, endangering you and others. If the windows begin to fog on the inside, switching off the air recirculation mode immediately should clear interior window fogging. If interior window fogging persists, make sure the air conditioning is activated, or press button ¬.

X Activating: Press button g.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on.

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i The air recirculation mode is activated

automatically at high outside temperatures. The indicator lamp in button g is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switched on automatically. A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes.

X Deactivating: Press button g again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out.

i The manually selected air recirculation

mode is deactivated automatically: Rafter 5 minutes if the outside

temperature is below approximately 41‡ (5†)

Rafter 5 minutes if the air conditioning is

turned off

Rafter 30 minutes if the outside

temperature is above approximately 41‡ (5†)

Using driver-side settings for passenger side This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. You can use the settings of the driver’s side, such as temperature, air volume and air distribution, for the passenger side. X Activating: Adjust the air temperature, air

volume and air distribution.

X Press button ¸.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The driver-side settings are used for the passenger side.

X Deactivating: Press button ¸ again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out.

Rear window defroster

G Warning! Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is switched off automatically after some time of operation depending on the outside temperature. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press button ¤ on the

respective climate control panel. The indicator lamp in the button comes on. X Switching off: Press button ¤ again. The rear window defroster switches off when the battery voltage is too low. Too many electrical consumers may be operating simultaneously. X Switch off consumers that are currently not

needed if required.

Power tilt/sliding sunroof Opening and closing G Observe Safety notes, see page 54. G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The tilt/sliding sunroof is equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly.

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The tilt/sliding sunroof operates differently when the sunroof switch is pressed and held. See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked” section for details. The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/ sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the sunroof switch in any direction. G Warning! The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment.

! To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt/sliding sunroof. Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there is snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in malfunctions. If you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof due to a malfunction contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

! Please keep in mind that weather

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

i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding

sunroof using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO function, 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 tilt/sliding sunroof until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the tilt/sliding sunroof for up to 5 minutes.

Sunroof switch : Raising ; Opening = Closing

Sunroof screen X Switch on the ignition.

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Opening X Opening manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow ;.

Closing X Closing manually: Pull and hold the

sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow =.

X Release the sunroof switch when the

desired position is reached.

X Express operation: To open the tilt/ sliding sunroof completely, press the sunroof switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow ; and release.

X Stopping during express operation:

Move the sunroof switch in any direction. i Express opening is not available when the

tilt/sliding sunroof is raised. The tilt/ sliding sunroof must be closed first.

i When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open,

resonance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises. They are caused by minimal pressure changes in the passenger compartment. To reduce or eliminate these noises, change the position of the tilt/ sliding sunroof or open a window slightly.

Raising X Raising manually: Press and hold the

sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow :.

X Release the sunroof switch when the

desired position is reached.

X Express operation: To raise the tilt/ sliding sunroof completely, press the sunroof switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow : and release.

X Stopping during express operation:

Move the sunroof switch in any direction. i Express raising is not available when the tilt/sliding sunroof is open. The tilt/sliding sunroof must be closed first.

X Release the sunroof switch when the

desired position is reached.