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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and is temporarily inoperative if: Rthe DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. Rits function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Rthe sensors in the bumpers are dirty. Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to

electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation. Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range. Rthe on-board voltage is too low. A warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again and the display message disappears if: Rthe dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while the vehicle is in motion. Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again. Rthe system is within the operating temperature range. If the display message continues to be displayed: X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill

(Y page 418).

X Clean the bumpers (Y page 418). X Restart the engine. DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) and PRE-SAFE® Brake may be inoperative as well. A warning tone also sounds. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle. X Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled. X Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS

(Y page 292).

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Display messages Cruise Control Inoperative

Cruise Control --- mph

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise control is defective. A warning tone also sounds. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled. You attempted to save a speed of less than 20 mph (30 km/h). X If the situation allows, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and

save the speed.

X Check the activation conditions for cruise control

(Y page 290).

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. 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 Tire pressures Displayed After Driving A Few Minutes Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 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 tire pressure monitor is defective. 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 tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes.

Display messages Check Tires

Caution Tire Defect

Tire Pressure Please Rectify

Wheel sensor(s) Missing

Tire Pressure Monitor Currently Unavailable

Tire Press. Warning Caution Tire Malfunction

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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. 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 Correct the tire pressure (Y page 449). X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 465). G Risk of accident 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 465). The tire pressure is too low 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 449).

X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 451). 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 defective tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified

specialist workshop.

Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning. X Drive on.

The tire pressure monitor 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. 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 If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 465).

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Display messages Check Tire Pressure

Correct Tire Pressure

Vehicle Display messages Shift to P or N to Start Engine

Auxiliary Battery Malfunction (White display message) Auxiliary Battery Malfunction (Red display message)

Apply Brake to Shift from '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 465). X Check the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure

(Y page 449).

The tire pressure is too low 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 449).

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.

The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is discharged. If there is a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical system, you may not be able to change the transmission position. 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 Consult a qualified specialist workshop. You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal. X Depress the brake pedal.

Door Open Vehicle Not in Park The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N

or D. X Shift the transmission to position P. X Apply the electric parking brake.

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Display messages Service Required Do Not Shift Gears

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. A warning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the

transmission from position D.

attention to road and traffic conditions.

If transmission position R, N or P is selected: X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. The vehicle is moving. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

Only Shift to Position P When Vehicle Is Stationary 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

X Shift the transmission to position P.

attention to road and traffic conditions.

X Apply the electric parking brake. X Close the hood.

C At least one door is open.

X Close all the doors.

Lock Seat Backrest Front LeftorLock Seat Backrest Front Right

The driver's or front passenger's seat backrest is not engaged. The seat belt will have no effect. X Push the backrest back until it engages.

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Display messages Power Steering Malfunction See Oper. Manual

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident The power steering is malfunctioning. You will need to use more force to steer. 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.

Â¥ Check Washer Fluid

The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. X Add washer fluid (Y page 412).

SmartKey Display messages  Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle  Take Your Key From Ignition  Obtain a New Key  Replace Key Battery  Don't Forget Your Key

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.

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 76).

The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and is only 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 Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you

leave the vehicle.

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Display messages  Key Not Detected (Red display message)

 Key Not Detected (White display message)

 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 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 electric 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 electric parking brake. X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. 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 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. 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. 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.

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belt Problem

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 51).

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

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

G Risk of injury The driver's seat belt is not fastened. X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 51).

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 51).

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 51).

The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone 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 warning tone ceases.

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

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident There is not enough brake fluid in the brake 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 electric 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 malfunction.

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.

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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. BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G Risk of accident ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP®, EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example. Self diagnosis is not yet complete or the on-board voltage may be insufficient, for example. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. 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

The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.

$ (USA only) J (Canada only) ÷å! The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running.

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

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP®, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are also unavailable, for example. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G Risk of accident ABS and ESP® are faulty. Other systems, e.g. BAS, BAS PLUS, EBD, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist, are also not available 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. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. 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 or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when

pulling away.

X Ease off 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 64).

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Problem

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

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 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®.

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

Exceptions: (Y page 64).

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 ESP®, BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available 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. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. 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

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

F (USA only) ! (Canada only) The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake lights up.

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

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin. 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. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated. 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. The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or defective. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

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.

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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.

Engine Problem

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

The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. In addition, the ; yellow Check Engine warning lamp may light up.

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

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 Rin the fuel system The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running 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 immediately visit a

qualified specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations apply in the state/province in which you are currently driving.

The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

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 fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest gas station.

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Driving systems Problem

· The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone also sounds.

Tires Problem

USA only: The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/ malfunction) is lit. Canada only: The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss) is lit.

USA only: The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/ malfunction) flashes for 60 seconds and then remains lit.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed. X Be prepared to brake immediately. X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to

brake or take evasive action.

More information about DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 292) and PRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 66).

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 449).

X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 465). 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 at least every two weeks when cold and inflated to the 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 pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated

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on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure label, you should determine the proper tire 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 telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale 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 telltale. USA only: 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 telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will be repeated every time the vehicle is started as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, 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 telltale 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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Useful information ............................ 388
Loading guidelines ............................ 388
Stowage areas .................................. 388
Features ............................................. 391

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Useful information

i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Please read the information on qualified

specialist workshops (Y page 29).

Loading guidelines

G WARNING Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible. Use cargo tie-down rings and 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. 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 gross axle weight rating of the

vehicle (including occupants). The values are specified on the vehicle identification plate on the driver's door frame.

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 seat

backrests.

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 areas 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's equipment, you will find the following installed in the glove box: an audio and video AUX jack, a USB socket or Media Interface, a universal interface for portable audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod or USB device, and a bracket for

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a remote control (see the COMAND section in this Operator's Manual).

i The glove box can be ventilated

(Y page 263).

X To open: press marking :.

Stowage compartment under the armrest i The º Roadside Assistance call button

and (Y page 397) and the E MB Info call button are located (Y page 398) in the stowage compartment under the armrest.

X To open: press button :. X To close: fold the glove box flap upwards

until it engages.

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

X To open the stowage compartment:

press button : and fold the armrest in the direction of arrow : to the left or right. X To open the stowage compartment:

press button ; and fold up the armrest in the direction of arrow ;.

Stowage compartments in the rear Stowage compartment 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.

! Close the cover of the stowage

compartment before folding the rear seat armrest back into the seat backrest.

1 Glove box unlocked 2 Glove box locked Eyeglasses compartment

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X To open: fold down the seat armrest. X Pull handle : and fold the armrests

upwards.

Stowage box between the rear seats

X To open: pull handle : backwards in the

direction of the arrow.

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

X To open: fold down the rear seat armrest. X Pull handle : and fold down cover ;.

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.

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 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 right-hand side of the trunk.

Securing cargo Cargo tie-down rings 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.

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X Attach trunk floor cover = to the upper

edge of the trunk with hooks ;.

Features Cup holders Important safety notes 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 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 front-compartment center console You can remove the cup holder to clean it. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.

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

X Pull bag hook ; down by tab :.

Stowage well under the trunk floor

: Stowage well ; Hook = Trunk floor cover

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Sun visors Overview of sun visors 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 ? 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 To open: press marking :. X To remove: pull the cup holder upwards in

the direction of the arrow by silver handle ;.

X To insert: press down until it engages.

Observe the installation position indicated by "Front".

Cup holder in the rear seat armrest ! Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it. ! Close the cup holder before folding the rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder could be damaged.

X Fold down the rear seat armrest. X To open: press the front of cup holder :.

Cup holder : extends automatically.

X To close: slide the cup holder back until it

engages.

Rear window roller sunblind Important safety notes 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

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 on these parts. G WARNING When adjusting a roller sunblind, the roller blind moves up or down. You might become trapped in the process. In the event of danger, briefly press the button for the roller sunblind to change the roller blind's direction of movement.

Extending/retracting the roller sunblind ! Make sure that the roller sunblind can

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

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At temperatures below Ò20 †, the window blind cannot be operated.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X To extend or retract: briefly press

button :. The roller sunblind fully extends or fully retracts.

X To stop: briefly press button : again.

The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves back into the out-of-use position.

Ashtray Ashtray in the front-compartment center console

X To open: slide cover : forwards until it

engages.

X To remove the insert: push sliding

knob ? in the housing of the ashtray to the left. Ashtray insert = slides out slightly.

X Lift insert = up ; and out.

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X To re-install the insert: press insert =

into the holder until it engages.

X To close: press cover : briefly at the

front. The cover moves back.

Cigarette lighter 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

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 on these parts. G WARNING Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. Make sure any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter.

X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the

X To open: slide cover : forwards until it

ignition lock.

engages.

X Press in cigarette lighter ;.

Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically when the heating element is red-hot.

X To close: press cover : briefly at the

front. The cover moves back.

12 V sockets Points to observe before use The sockets can be used for accessories, e.g. lamps or mobile phone chargers with a maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A). If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off, the battery may discharge. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the

ignition lock.

i An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is too low, the power to the sockets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine.

Socket in the glove box

X Open the glove box (Y page 388). X Lift up the cover of socket :.

Socket in the trunk

X Lift up the cover of socket :.

mbrace Important safety notes ! A license agreement must exist in order to activate the mbrace service. Ensure that your system is activated and ready for use, and press the E MB Info call button to register. If any of the steps mentioned is not carried out, the system may not be activated.

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If you have questions about the activation, contact one of the following telephone assistance services: RUSA: Mercedes-Benz Customer

Assistance Center under 1-888-990-9007

RCanada: Customer Service at

1-888-923-8367

Shortly after successfully registering with the mbrace service, a user ID and password will be sent to you by post. You can use this password to log in to the mbrace section under "Owners Online" at http:// www.mbusa.com17. The mbrace system is available if: Rit has been activated and is operational. Rthe corresponding mobile phone network

is available for transmitting data to the Customer Center.

Ra service subscription is available. Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged. i Determining the location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if there is sufficient GPS reception and the vehicle position can be forwarded to the Customer Center.

The mbrace system The mbrace system provides different services, e.g.: Rautomatic and manual emergency call RRoadside Assistance call RMB Info call To adjust the volume during an mbrace call, proceed as follows: X Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.

or X Use the H volume controller of

COMAND (Y page 109).

17 USA only.

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You can find further information and a description of all available features under "Owners Online" at http:// www.mbusa.com18.

System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis. G WARNING A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions occurs: Rthe indicator lamp in the SOS button does

not light up during the system self- diagnosis.

Rthe indicator lamp in the º Roadside

Assistance button does not light up during the system self-diagnosis.

RThe indicator lamp in the E information

button does not light up during self- diagnosis of the system.

Rthe indicator lamp in the SOS button,

º Roadside Assistance button or E information button continues to be lit red after the system self-diagnosis. RThe Tele Aid Inoperative or Tele Aid Not Activated message appears in the multifunction display after the system self- test.

If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as expected. In the event of an emergency, assistance must be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the following service hotlines: RUSA: Response Center under

888-990-9007

RCanada: Customer Service at

1-888-923-8367

18 USA only.

Emergency call Important safety notes ! A license agreement must exist in order to activate the mbrace service. Ensure that your system is activated and ready for use, and press the E MB Info call button to register. If any of the steps mentioned is not carried out, the system may not be activated. If you have questions about the activation, contact one of the following telephone assistance services: RUSA: Mercedes-Benz Customer

Assistance Center under 1-888-990-9007

RCanada: Customer Service at

1-888-923-8367

An emergency call is dialed automatically if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is triggered. i An mbrace emergency call that has been

initiated automatically cannot be terminated by the customer.

An emergency call can also be initiated manually. As soon as the emergency call has been initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes. The Connecting Call message appears on the multifunction display. The COMAND display shows the Emergency Call Activated message. The audio output is muted. Once a connection has been established, the Call Connected message appears in the multifunction display. The COMAND display shows the Emergency Call Activated message.

All important information on the emergency is transmitted, for example: Rcurrent location of the vehicle (as

determined by the GPS system)

Rvehicle identification number Rinformation on the type of emergency i If the Emergency Call Activated message appears in the COMAND display, you cannot use other COMAND functions.

Shortly after the emergency call has been initiated, a voice connection is automatically established between the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants. If the vehicle occupants respond, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center attempts to get more information on the emergency. i If no vehicle occupant answers, an ambulance is immediately sent to the vehicle. G WARNING If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center was established, then the mbrace system could not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not available). The message Call Failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 10 seconds. Should this occur, assistance must be summoned by other means.

i During an emergency call, the

Bluetooth® connection on the phone is canceled automatically. After making the emergency call, the connection is automatically re-established.

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Making an emergency call

X To initiate an emergency call

manually: press cover : briefly to open it.

X Press SOS button ; briefly.

The indicator lamp in SOS button ; flashes until the emergency call is concluded.

X Wait for a voice connection to the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.

X After the emergency call is ended, close

cover :. G WARNING If you feel in any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in a dangerous road location), please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the SOS button. Carefully leave the