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Tires G Warning Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. G Warning Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.

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Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc.

Display messages Check Tire Pressure Soon G Risk of accident

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X Check the tires and, if necessary, change the wheel

X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, set to the correct

(Y page 286).

tire pressure.

Check Tire Pressure Then Restart Run Flat Indicator

Run Flat Indicator Inoperative Tire pressures will be displayed after driving a few minutes Tire Press. Monitor Inoperative Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors

X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire

pressure is correct (Y page 275).

A display message from the tire pressure loss warning system was shown and the system has not been restarted since. X Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires. X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 275). The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure. X Drive on.

The tire pressures appear in the multifunction display after you have been driving for a few minutes.

The TPMS is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. The tire pressure monitor is deactivated. X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.

The TPMS is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes.

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Display messages Check Tires

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X Correct the tire pressure (Y page 277). X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 286).

Caution Tire Malfunction G Risk of accident

Correct Tire Pressure

Tire Press. Sensor(s)Missing

Tire Press. Monitor Currently Unavailable

Tire Press. Warning Caution Tire Malfunction

The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 286). The tire pressure is insufficient in at least one of the tires or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary,

correct the tire pressure (Y page 277).

X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 279). There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the multifunction display. X Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified

specialist workshop.

No signals are being received from the tire pressure sensors due to radio interference. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning. X Drive on.

The TPMS restarts automatically as soon as the problem has been solved. G Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 286).

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Display messages Check Tire Pressure

Correct Tire Pressure

Vehicle Display messages Shift to 'P' or 'N' to Start Engine

Shift to 'P'

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 286). X Check the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure

(Y page 277).

The tire pressure is insufficient in at least one of the tires or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary,

correct the tire pressure (Y page 277).

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position R or D. X Shift the transmission to position P or N. You turned off the engine with the Start/Stop button and opened the driver's door while the transmission was in position N. or You have attempted to turn off the engine with the Start/Stop button while the transmission was in position R or D. X Shift the transmission to position P.

A Wagon: the tailgate is open.

X Close the tailgate. N The trunk lid is open. X Close the trunk lid. G Risk of accident The hood is open. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X Engage the parking brake. X Close the hood.

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Display messages C At least one door is open.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Rear Lt. Backrest Not Latched orRear Rt. Backrest Not Latched Power Steering Malfunction See Operator's Manual

No Service

X Close all doors. G Risk of injury The backrest in the rear is not engaged on the left-hand and/or right-hand side. X Push the backrest back until it engages.

G Risk of accident The power steering assistance is faulty. You will need to use more force to steer. A warning tone also sounds. X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required. X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified

specialist workshop.

X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the

nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Your vehicle is outside the network provider transmitter/receiver range. X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol

appears in the multifunction display.

¥ Check Washer Fluid

The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. X Add washer fluid (Y page 241).

SmartKey Display messages Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle Take Your Key from Ignition

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. X Use the correct SmartKey.

The SmartKey is in the ignition lock. X Remove the SmartKey.

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Display messages Obtain a new key Replace Key Battery Don't Forget Your Key

Key Not Detected (red display message)

Key Not Detected (white display message)

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The SmartKey needs to be replaced. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged. X Change the batteries (Y page 74).

The display message is displayed for a maximum of 60 seconds and is just a reminder. You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off. The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock. X Take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when leaving the vehicle. The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X Engage the parking brake. X Locate the KEYLESS-GO key. The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves. A warning tone also sounds. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X Engage the parking brake. X Operate the vehicle with the KEYLESS-GO key in the ignition

lock if necessary.

The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present. X Change the location of the key with the KEYLESS-GO functions

in the vehicle.

If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected: X Change the location of the key with the KEYLESS-GO functions

in the vehicle.

X Operate the vehicle with the KEYLESS-GO key in the ignition

lock if necessary.

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Display messages Key Detected in Vehicle Remove 'Start' Button and Insert Key

Close Doors to Lock Vehicle

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The KEYLESS-GO key has been detected inside the vehicle during locking. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO key from the vehicle.

KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A warning tone also sounds. X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the

desired position.

X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds. X Close all doors and lock the vehicle again.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Brakes Problem $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving. A warning tone also sounds.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You are driving with the parking brake engaged. X Release the parking brake.

The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.

$ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.

G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X Engage the parking brake. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

Do not add brake fluid. This will not rectify the problem.

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G Warning Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be seriously burned.

Seat belts Problem

After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds.

After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up. In addition, a warning tone sounds for up to 6 seconds.

The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 50).

G Risk of injury The driver's seat belt is not fastened. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 50).

The warning tone ceases.

G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 50).

The warning lamp goes out. G Risk of injury There are objects on the front-passenger seat. X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow

them in a secure place. The warning lamp goes out.

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Problem

The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. In addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h). X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 50).

The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning ceases. G Risk of injury There are objects on the front-passenger seat. In addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h). X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow

them in a secure place. The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning ceases.

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Safety systems Problem

The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) and hill start assist are also deactivated. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be available. G Risk of accident ABS is temporarily unavailable. ESP®, BAS and EBD, for example, are therefore not available either. Self diagnosis is not yet complete. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering

movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h). The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out.

If the warning lamp is still on: X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Problem

äå! The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS and hill start assist are not available either, due to a malfunction. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

äå! The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running.

ä The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.

X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G Risk of accident ABS and ESP® are faulty. Therefore, BAS and hill start assist are not available either, due to a malfunction. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G Risk of accident ESP® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. Cruise control is deactivated. X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when

pulling away.

X Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion. X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. X Do not deactivate ESP®. Exceptions: (Y page 63).

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Problem

ä The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.

å The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

M (C 63 AMG only) The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions At least one wheel is spinning and ETS (Electronic Traction System) is deactivated to prevent the brakes on the drive wheels from overheating. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

ETS switches back on again as soon as the brakes have cooled down. The display message disappears and the ä warning lamp goes out. G Risk of accident ESP® is deactivated. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin. X Reactivate ESP®.

Exceptions: (Y page 63).

X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. If ESP® cannot be activated: X Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop. G Risk of accident SPORT handling mode is activated. ESP® only stabilizes the vehicle in extreme situations. ESP® intervention may not be able to provide sufficient assistance in such situations, and the vehicle may start to skid. X Reactivate ESP®.

Exceptions: (Y page 63). If ESP® cannot be activated: X Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

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Problem

äå The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.

The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident ESP®, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable, due to a malfunction. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G Risk of injury The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The air bags or ETDs may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, not be triggered at all. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

G Warning In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.

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Engine Problem

The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.

The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the engine is running.

The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.

The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the scale.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a malfunction, for example: Rin the engine management Rin the fuel injection system Rin the exhaust system Rin the ignition system Rthe fuel system The emission limit values may have been exceeded and the engine may be breaking in emergency mode. X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified

specialist workshop.

i In some states, you are required by law to visit a qualified

specialist workshop as soon as the Check Engine warning lamp lights up. If necessary, check whether this is the case in the state you are in.

The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed. X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler

X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist

cap.

workshop.

The amount of fuel in the tank has dropped into the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest gas station.

The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty. The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.

X Engage the parking brake. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Problem

The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the radiator may be blocked or the electric radiator fan may be malfunctioning. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

X Allow the engine and coolant to cool. X Check the coolant level and add the coolant (Y page 240).

Observe the warning notes.

X If the coolant needs adding more often than usual, have the

engine coolant system checked.

X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.

by snow, slush or ice.

X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), continue driving

to the next qualified specialist workshop.

X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in

mountainous terrain, and stop-start driving.

The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.

The coolant has exceeded a temperature of 248 ‡ (120 †). The airflow to the radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low. The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

X Allow the engine and coolant to cool.

G Warning Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.

! If the coolant temperature exceeds 248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The engine will

otherwise be damaged.

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Tires Problem

USA only: The yellow combination low tire pressure warning lamp/TPMS malfunction warning lamp is lit.

USA only: The yellow combination low tire pressure warning lamp/TPMS malfunction warning lamp flashes for sixty seconds and then remains lit.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X Check the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure

(Y page 277).

X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 286). The tire pressure monitor is faulty. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

G Warning Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked every other week when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar or, if available, the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard or, if available, the tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning lamp when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure warning lamp illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure warning lamp. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure warning lamp. When the system detects a malfunction, the warning lamp will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue

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upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is lit, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction warning lamp after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

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Vehicle equipment ............................ 216
Loading guidelines ............................ 216
Stowage compartments ................... 216
Stowage areas .................................. 217
Features ............................................. 220

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Vehicle equipment

i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions.

Loading guidelines

G Warning! Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible using fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests. The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. Do not place anything on the rear- window shelf. Never drive a vehicle with the trunk open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. For this reason, you should observe the following notes when transporting a load: RWhen transporting a load, never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle (including occupants). The values are

stated on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side.

RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as

possible and as low down in the trunk as possible.

RThe load must not protrude above the

upper edge of the seat backrests.

Ralways place the load against the rear or front seat backrests. Make sure that the seat backrests are securely locked into place.

RAlways place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

RSecure the load with sufficiently strong and wear-resistant tie down. Pad sharp edges for protection.

Stowage compartments Important safety notes G Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests. Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during Rbraking Rvehicle maneuvers Ran accident

Stowage compartments in the front Glove box i Depending on the vehicle equipment,

there is an AUX-IN connection or a Media Interface installed in the glove box. Media Interface is a universal interface for mobile audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod® or USB

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devices; see separate COMAND operating instructions.

i The glove box can be ventilated

(Y page 127).

X To open: pull handle : and open glove box

flap ;.

X To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards

until it engages.

The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key.

X To lock: insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position 2.

X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise to position 1.

Stowage compartment under the armrest i A small and a large stowage compartment

are located under the armrest. The small stowage compartment can be removed for emptying.

X To open: press left-hand button ; or right-

hand button :. The stowage compartment opens.

Stowage compartments in the rear Stowage pockets G Warning! Storage bags are intended for storing light- weight items only. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Storage bags cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident.

Storage bags are located in the rear compartment on the driver's and front- passenger seat backrests.

Stowage areas Parcel nets G Warning Parcel nets are intended for storing light- weight items only, such as road maps, mail, etc. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel nets. In an accident, during hard

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X Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat

backrest release handle :. The corresponding rear seat backrest is released.

X Fully insert the rear seat backrest head

restraints.

X Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards. X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

Folding the rear seat backrest back

braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident.

Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger footwell and on the left-hand side of the trunk.

Rear bench seat through-loading feature Important safety notes G Warning! When expanding the cargo volume, always fold the seat backrests fully forward. Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat backrests must remain properly locked in the upright position. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. Always use the cargo tie-down rings.

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests can be folded down separately to increase the trunk capacity.

Folding the rear seat backrest forward

X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

! Make sure that the seat belt does not

become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could be damaged.

X Fold rear seat backrest : back until it

engages. G Warning! Always lock the seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seat bench is

X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

X Open the trunk.

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occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo.

i You should always engage the rear seat backrests if you do not need the through- loading feature. This will prevent unauthorized access to the trunk from the vehicle interior.

X Adjust the head restraints if necessary

(Y page 96).

X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

Vehicles with through-loading feature on the rear bench seat : cargo tie down rings

Bag hooks ! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use it to secure a load.

Securing cargos Lashing eyelets Observe the following notes on securing loads: Rsecure the load using the cargo tie down

rings.

Rdo not use elastic straps or nets to secure

a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.

Rdo not route tie downs across sharp edges

or corners.

Rpad sharp edges for protection. There are four cargo tie down rings in the trunk.

: Bag hook

Stowage well under the trunk floor The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are located in the stowage compartment.

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X To open: pull handle : upwards.

X Hook handle : into rain trough ;. ! Unhook the handle before again before closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely to prevent the handle flap from protruding. Otherwise, you could damage the handle.

Roof carrier Important safety notes G Warning! Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes- Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb (100 kg). Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicle without the roof rack loaded.

! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you

only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle. Position the cargo on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure that when the roof carrier is installed you can: Rraise the tilt/sliding sunroof fully Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel fully

Ropen the trunk lid fully

! To avoid damaging or scratching the

covers, do not use metallic or hard objects to open them.

Fastening the roof carrier

X Open covers : carefully in the direction of

the arrow.

X Fold covers : upwards. X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage points under covers :.

X Observe the manufacturer's installation

instructions.

Features Cup holder Points to observe before use G Warning In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an

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accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Cup holder in the center console

Cup holder in the rear seat armrest ! Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the armrests when they are folded out as you could damage them.

! Only fold the armrests up when the cup

holder is closed. The cup holder may otherwise be damaged.

X To open: raise the armrest cover. X Press release catch :.

Cup holder ; folds out forwards.

X Swing the armrest cover back down, if

necessary.

X To close: raise the armrest cover. X Swing cup holder ; back until it engages. X Swing the armrest cover back down, if

necessary.

Sun visors Overview of the sun visor G Warning Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while the vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others.

: Mirror light ; Bracket = Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket

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? Vanity mirror A Mirror cover

Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover A has been folded up.

Glare from the side X Fold down the sun visor. X Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;. X Swing the sun visor to the side.

X Pull or push the sun visor in the direction of

the arrow.

Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows

! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.

Do not let it snap back suddenly as this would damage the automatic roller mechanism.

! Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sunblind hooked in and the side windows opened simultaneously. The roller sunblind can jump out of the retainers and spring back suddenly when driving at high speeds, e.g. when driving on the freeway. This could damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either close the side window or retract the roller sunblind before driving at high speeds.

Rear window roller sunblind (Sedan) To extend/retract the roller sunblind G Warning When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, 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. The children could: Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through

excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with

vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function

X To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by tab : and hook it onto retainers ; at the top of the window.

If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very

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hot, and the child could be burned on these parts. G Warning! When operating the rear window sunshade make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the extending or retracting procedure. The extending or retracting procedure can be immediately halted by briefly pressing rear window sunshade switch. To reverse direction of movement, press rear window sunshade switch again.

! Make sure that the roller sunblind can

move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind or other objects could be damaged.