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Automatic locking i The vehicle locks automatically when the

ignition is switched on and the wheels of the vehicle are moving at a speed of more than 9 mph(15 km/h). You may therefore

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X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

the driver's door as far as it will go.

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X To deactivate: press and hold button : for about five seconds until a tone sounds. X To activate: press and hold button ; for

about five seconds until a tone sounds.

i When you push either of the two buttons

and an audible warning signal does not sound, the relevant setting has already been selected.

On vehicles with a luxury multifunction steering wheel, you can also activate and deactivate the automatic locking using the on-board computer (Y page 181).

Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key) If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO: X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 73).

X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise

to position 1. The door is unlocked.

X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

Locking the vehicle (mechanical key) Emergency locking If the vehicle can no longer be locked centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO: X Open the driver's door. X Close the front-passenger door, the rear

doors and the trunk lid.

X Press the locking button (Y page 78). X Make sure that the locking knobs on the

doors are still visible. Press down the locking knobs by hand, if necessary.

X Close the driver's door. X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 73).

X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

the driver's door as far as it will go.

X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far

as it will go to position 1.

X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

X Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid

are locked.

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Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident G Warning Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! The trunk lid swings upwards when

opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.

For the trunk lid to be opened fully, there must be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling of 5.90 ft (1.80 m). The trunk lid can be: Ropened and closed manually from outside Ropened automatically from outside

Opening and closing manually Opening You can only open the trunk lid after unlocking it first. You can only unlock the trunk lid when the vehicle is stationary. X Press the % button on the SmartKey.

i If you lock the vehicle as described above,

the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti- theft alarm system is not activated.

Trunk Important safety notes Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You could otherwise lock yourself out. 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 unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could: Rinjure themselves on vehicle parts Rbe seriously or fatally injured by extreme

heat or cold

Rinjure themselves or have an accident with

vehicle equipment that may still be in operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment or memory function.

If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these parts. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place.

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X Pull handle :. X Raise the trunk lid.

Closing G Warning To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around.

X Pull the trunk lid down using recess :. X Lock the vehicle if necessary with

the & button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO (Y page 71).

Automatic opening and closing from the outside Important safety guidelines G Warning Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! The trunk lid swings upwards when

opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.

For the trunk lid to be opened fully, there must be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling of 5.90 ft (1.80 m).

Opening You can open the trunk lid automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk lid. X Press and hold the F button on the

SmartKey until the trunk lid opens.

or X When the trunk is unlocked, pull on the

trunk lid handle and let it go again immediately.

Closing i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the

trunk, the trunk lid will not lock.

Opening automatically from the inside G Warning Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

You can open the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.

X To open: press the upper section of remote operating switch : for the trunk lid until the trunk lid opens.

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Locking the trunk separately You can lock the trunk separately. If you then unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk remains locked and cannot be opened. X Close the trunk lid. X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 73).

X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid

lock as far as the stop.

X Turn the mechanical key clockwise from

position 1 to position 2. X Remove the mechanical key.

Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key) ! The trunk lid swings upwards when

opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. If the trunk can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO: X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 73).

X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid

lock as far as the stop.

X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise

as far as it will go to position 2. The trunk is unlocked.

X Turn the mechanical key back to basic

position 1 and remove it.

Emergency trunk release You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button.

The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened with the trunk lid emergency release when the vehicle is stationary or while driving. Trunk lid emergency release light: RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after the

trunk lid is opened.

RThe button flashes for 60 minutes after the

trunk lid is closed.

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

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Side windows Important safety notes G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 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 starter switch or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function

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 hot, and the child could be burned by these parts. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident

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 automatic operation and anti-entrapment features. If during automatic operation a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the anti-entrapment feature will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the section about the side windows 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. 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 anti-entrapment feature 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.

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Opening and closing the side windows

: Front left ; Front right = Rear right ? Rear left The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window. i Operation of the side windows in the rear

compartment is not possible when the override switch for the side windows is activated.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

i You can continue to operate the side

windows after you switch off the engine. This function remains active for five minutes or until one of the front doors is opened.

X To open: press the corresponding switch. X To close: pull the corresponding switch. i If you press the switch beyond the point

of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again.

Convenience opening You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, you can use the key to simultaneously: Ropen the side windows Ropen the tilt/sliding sunroof or the

panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds

i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the key. The key must be near the handle of the driver's door.

X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door

handle.

X Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position. The vehicle is unlocked.

If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the roller sunblinds are opened first. X Press and hold the % button again until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is in the desired position.

X To interrupt the convenience opening

procedure: release the % button.

Convenience closing General information When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: Rclose the side windows Rclose the tilt/sliding sunroof or the

panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the roller sunblinds.

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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.

Using the SmartKey i The key must be near the handle of the

driver's door.

X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door

handle.

X Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel are fully closed.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.

On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel: X Press and hold the & button again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel close.

X To interrupt the convenience closing

procedure: release the & button.

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Using KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle but no more than 3 ft (1 m) away from a door. X Close all the doors.

X Touch the sensor surface on door

handle : until the side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.

i Make sure you only touch sensor

surface :.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.

On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel: X Touch sensor surface : on the door

handle again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel close.

X To interrupt convenience closing:

release sensor surface : on the door handle.

Resetting the side windows You must reset all the side windows if the side window cannot be closed fully. X Close all the doors. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

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X Pull on the corresponding switch on the

door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 84).

X Hold the switch for an additional second. If the side window opens again slightly: X Pull the corresponding switch again

immediately and hold it for approximately one second.

Problems with the side windows Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects are trapped between the side window and the door frame. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects in the guide rail are preventing the window from being raised. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed, and you cannot see the cause. G Warning! Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows.

If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull on the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force.

If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull on the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the anti- entrapment feature. G Warning! Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch.

Sliding sunroof Important safety notes G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 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 starter switch or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function

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 by these parts. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident 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 automatic operation and anti-entrapment features. If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly. The tilt/sliding sunroof operates differently when the sunroof switch is pressed and held. See the section about problems with the sliding sunroof 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. G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The tilt/sliding panel is equipped with the automatic operation and anti-entrapment features. If the movement of the tilt/sliding panel is blocked during the closing procedure, the tilt/sliding panel will stop and open slightly. The tilt/sliding panel operates differently when the roof panel switch is pressed and held. See the relevant section in this chapter for details. The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/ sliding panel can be immediately halted by releasing the roof panel switch or, if the roof panel switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the roof panel switch in any direction. G Warning! The panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment.

! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.

! If the sliding sunroof cannot be opened or

closed due to a malfunction, contact a

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closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again. Automatic opening/raising is only available if the tilt/sliding sunroof is in the closed position.

You can open/close the cover for the sunblind manually when the tilt/sliding sunroof is raised/closed.

Resetting Reset the tilt/sliding sunroof if it does not open smoothly. ! Contact a qualified specialist workshop if

the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed fully or reset.

X Switch on the ignition. X Raise the tilt/sliding sunroof fully at the

rear (Y page 88).

X Keep the 3 switch pressed for another

second.

X Make sure that the tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened or closed fully again using the opening/closing process (Y page 88).

X If the tilt/sliding sunroof can be raised fully at the rear it is set correctly. If this is not the case, you must repeat the previously described steps.

qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

! Do not forget that the weather can

change abruptly. Make certain that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.

i Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.

Operating the tilt/sliding sunroof Opening and closing i You can still operate the tilt/sliding

sunroof even if you switch off the engine or remove the SmartKey. This function remains active for five minutes or until one of the front doors is opened.

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close X Switch on the ignition. X Push or pull the 3 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/

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Operating the panorama sliding sunroof Opening and closing

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can only be moved when the roller sunblinds are open. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Push or pull the 3 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again. Automatic raising is only available if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is in the closed position.

Operating the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof General notes The roller sunblinds provide protection from the sun. The two roller sunblinds can only be opened and closed together when the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.

G Warning When opening the roller sunblinds, make sure that nobody can be injured during the opening procedure. The roller sunblinds are equipped with the express operation and anti-entrapment features. If the roller sunblinds block during the opening procedure, the anti-entrapment feature stops the roller sunblinds and opens them again slightly. The opening procedure of the roller sunblinds can be stopped immediately by releasing the roof switch or by operating the roof switch in any direction if the roof switch has been pressed beyond the point of resistance and has been released.

Opening and closing

Overhead control panel : To open ; To open = To close X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Push or pull the 3 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again.

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Resetting the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sunblind do not open smoothly. ! Do not open the panorama sliding sunroof until it has been reset properly. Otherwise, the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel may lock in the open position. If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed or adjusted, contact a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Center.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Press the 3 switch to the point of

resistance in the direction of arrow ; and hold it until the roller sunblinds are fully open.

X Press the 3 switch to the point of

resistance in the direction of arrow ; and hold it until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel has opened about 10 cm. X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel is fully closed.

X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an

additional second.

X Pull the 3 switch to the point of

resistance in the direction of arrow = and hold it until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.

X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an

additional second.

Problems with the sliding sunroof Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. G Warning! You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti- entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof

blocks, pull the 3 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing again: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof

blocks, pull the 3 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment feature. G Warning! Pressing and holding the sliding sunroof switch to close the sliding sunroof immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the sliding sunroof to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch.

X Make sure that the panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel can be opened fully again (Y page 89).

X If this is not the case, the previously

described steps must be repeated or you should consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Correct driver's seat position ............ 92
Seats .................................................... 93
Steering wheel .................................... 98
Mirrors ................................................. 99
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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.

Correct driver's seat position

Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 93). X Check whether you have adjusted seat =

properly. Manual and electrical seat adjustment (Y page 94) Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 94) When adjusting the seat, make sure: Ryou are as far away from the driver's air

bag as possible.

Ryou are sitting in a normal upright

position.

Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly.

Ryou have moved the backrest to an

almost vertical position.

Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported. Ryou can depress the pedals properly.

X Check whether the head restraint is

adjusted properly (Y page 95). When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint.

Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 98). X Check whether steering wheel : is

adjusted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel manually(Y page 98) Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 98) When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure: Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent.

Ryou can move your legs freely. Ryou can see all the displays in the

instrument cluster clearly.

Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 50). X Check whether you have fastened seat

belt ; properly (Y page 52). The seat belt should: Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your

shoulder

Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the

hip joints

X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view

mirror and the exterior mirrors (Y page 100) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions. X Vehicles with memory function: save the

seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 102).

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Seats Important safety notes G Warning In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before setting the vehicle in motion. G Warning Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. G Warning Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: Radjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Radjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly.

Radjust the head restraint so that it is as

close to the head as possible and the center

of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

Rnever place hands under the seat or near

any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning The electrically adjustable seats can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see "Children in the vehicle". A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G Warning For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

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

! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Rdo not spill any liquids on the seats. If

liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.

Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not

switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not to be used to dry the seats.

Rclean the seat covers as recommended;

see the " Interior care" section.

Rdo not transport heavy loads on the

seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.

Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do

not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. covers, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats.

! When you move the seats, make sure that

there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats and the objects.

i The head restraints in the front seats are

installed with the NECK-PRO system (Y page 49). For this reason, it is not possible to remove the head restraints from the front seats. Vehicles without the through-loading feature: the head restraints cannot be removed from the rear compartment seats. Please contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for more information.

i Related topics:

RThrough-loading feature in the rear

bench seat (Y page 218)

Adjusting the seat manually and electrically

: Backrest angle ; Seat height = Seat cushion angle ? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment i AMG vehicles are equipped with a seat

with an integrated head restraint. It is, therefore, not possible to set the height and angle of the head restraint.

i Adjust the seat cushion angle so that your

thighs are lightly supported.

Seat fore-and-aft adjustment X Lift handle ? and slide the seat forwards

or backwards.

X Release lever ? again.

Make sure that you hear the seat engage in position.

Seat cushion angle X Turn handwheel = in the desired direction.

Adjusting the seat electrically i Vehicles without the memory function:

the seats can be adjusted within five minutes of opening a front door.

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The time span starts over if, within these five minutes, you: Ropen or close a front door Rinsert the key into or remove the key

from the ignition lock

Rswitch the ignition on or off. If the key is in position 2 in the ignition, you can adjust the seats at any time.

Depending on the equipment, the seat adjustment switches are located either on the side of the seat or on the door control panel.

consequently the head restraint adjustment button is disabled. It is, therefore, not possible to set the height and angle of the head restraint.

Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height6

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : in the direction of the arrow and push the head restraint down to the desired position.

Adjusting the angle of the head restraints

: Seat cushion angle ; Seat height = Seat fore-and-aft adjustment ? Backrest angle A Head restraint height5
i You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (Y page 102).

i AMG vehicles are equipped with a seat

with an integrated head restraint and

5 Only for vehicles with the memory function. 6 For vehicles without memory function only.

X Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in the direction of the arrow.

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X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : and push

the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.

Removing and installing the rear head restraints8
G Warning! Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints installed. In the event of an accident, this reduces the risk of injury for passengers seated in the rear compartment.

X Release the rear seat backrest and fold it

slightly forwards (Y page 218).

X To remove: pull the head restraint up to

the stop.

X Press release catch : and pull the head

restraint out of the guides.

X To re-install: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.

X Push the head restraint down until you hear

it engage in position.

X Fold back the rear seat backrest until it

engages.

Adjusting the head restraints electrically7
X To adjust the head restraint height: slide

the switch for head restraint adjustment (Y page 94) up or down in the direction of the arrow.

Rear seat head restraints G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height

If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is necessary to press release catch :.

7 Only for vehicles with memory function. 8 Only for vehicles with the through-loading feature.

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Adjusting the lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seats so as to provide optimum support for your back.

X Move adjustment lever : in the direction

of the arrow until the desired backrest contour is achieved.

Adaptive seat backrests (AMG vehicles) You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually so as to provide optimum support for your back.

i If, after a certain amount of time, the seat no longer has the desired contour, repeat the adjustment.

Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off G Warning! Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures. The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly.

The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

heating may switch off.

: To adjust the upper back support ; To adjust the contour of the backrest in

the lumbar region

= To adjust the lateral structure and support

of the seat

X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in

the ignition lock.

Driver's and front-passenger seat The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.

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X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in

the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Adjusting the steering wheel manually

Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched itself off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.

Steering wheel Important safety notes G Warning Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

: Release lever ; To adjust the steering wheel height = To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

X Push release lever : down completely.

The steering column is unlocked.

X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

X Push release lever : up completely.

The steering column is locked.

X Check if the steering column is locked. When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction.

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

: To adjust the steering wheel height ; To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

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i Related topics:

REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

(Y page 99)

Rstoring settings (Y page 102)

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press the memory position switch. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. The steering wheel swings upwards when you: Rremove the key from the ignition lock. Ropen the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is

in position 1

Ropen the driver's door and the key is in

position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.

i The steering wheel only moves upwards if

it has not already reached the upper end stop.

The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: Rthe driver's door is closed, and Ryou insert the key into the ignition lock.

or

Rin vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, you press the

Start/Stop button once.

When you close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, the steering wheel is

also automatically moved to the previously set position. The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 102). You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer (Y page 181). G Warning Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

i If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature

is triggered in an accident, the steering column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened. This occurs irrespective of the position of the key in the ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants. The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational after an accident if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is activated in the on-board computer.

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X Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare

switch : forwards or back.