2013 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

Problems with the SmartKey Problem You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from a

distance of approximately 1.5 ft (50 cm) and try to unlock or lock the vehicle again.

You can no longer lock/unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS- GO.

If this does not work: X Check the key battery and replace it if necessary (Y page 78). X Unlock (Y page 83) or lock (Y page 83) the vehicle with the

mechanical key.

The SmartKey is faulty. X Unlock (Y page 83) or lock (Y page 83) the vehicle with the

mechanical key.

X Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop. KEYLESS-GO is in standby mode because the vehicle has not been unlocked for an extended period. X Pull the door handle twice and then insert the SmartKey into the

ignition lock.

There is a malfunction with KEYLESS-GO. X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or & button. X Have KEYLESS-GO checked at a qualified specialist workshop. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves. X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or & button.

You have lost a SmartKey.

X Have the SmartKey canceled at an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

You have lost the mechanical key.

X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

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Problem The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey.

The engine cannot be started using KEYLESS- GO. The SmartKey is in the vehicle.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The on-board voltage is too low. X Remove the SmartKey and re-insert it into the ignition lock. X Start the engine within 30 seconds of inserting the SmartKey in

the ignition lock.

X Repeat if necessary. If the engine does not start after several attempts: X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary . or X Jump-start the vehicle . or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as easily. X Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves. X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.

Doors 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 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 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

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The locking or unlocking buttons of the central locking do not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.

Unlocking and opening doors from the inside You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. Open the door only when the traffic conditions permit. If the vehicle has been opened with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO key, opening from inside triggers the anti-theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm (Y page 70).

X To lock: press button ;.

The vehicle locks when all front-passenger doors are closed.

X To unlock: press button :. You can open a locked door from inside the vehicle. Open the door only when the traffic conditions permit. If the vehicle has been locked with the central locking button: Rand the SmartKey is restored to the factory settings, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a door is opened from inside the vehicle.

Rand the SmartKey is set to individual

settings, only the door that is opened from inside the vehicle is unlocked.

If the vehicle has been locked centrally with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it does not unlock if you use the unlocking button of the central locking.

Automatic locking feature 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 lock yourself out if the vehicle is being pushed, towed, or located on a test rig. You can switch off the automatic locking function via COMAND .

X Pull door handle ;.

If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.

i When a door is opened, the side window on that side opens slightly. When the door is closed, the side window closes again. ! The side windows will not open/close if

the battery is discharged or if the side windows have iced up. It will then not be possible to close the door. Do not attempt to force the door closed. You could otherwise damage the door or the side window.

Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. This feature may be useful if, for example, you wish to unlock the front- passenger door from the inside or lock the vehicle before you pull away.

Power closing feature The power closing feature pulls the doors and trunk lid into their locks automatically even if they are only partly closed. G WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door or trunk opening when closing a door or the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. If danger threatens, pull the inside or outside door handle, or pull the trunk lid handle. To prevent personal injury, never activate the closing assist mechanism by tampering with the door or trunk lid latch. G WARNING Only drive with the doors closed. Otherwise, one or more of the doors could open while the vehicle is in motion, putting you and/or others at risk. 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.

X Power closing feature (doors): push the

door past the first detent position of the lock. The power closing feature will pull the door fully closed.

X Power closing feature (trunk lid): lightly

push the trunk lid closed. The power closing feature will pull the trunk lid fully closed.

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

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X Take the mechanical key out of the key

(Y page 77).

X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

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

X Firmly turn the mechanical key counter- clockwise as far as it will go to position 1 and hold it in this position.

X Pull the door handle quickly.

The locking knob pops up. The door is unlocked.

X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

X Pull the door handle again. X Replace the mechanical key in the

SmartKey.

Locking the vehicle If the vehicle can no longer be locked centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO: If the SmartKey is faulty, you can lock the doors and the trunk by taking the following steps. If the central locking in the vehicle is malfunctioning, you cannot lock the trunk. X Open the front-passenger door. X Close the driver's door and the trunk lid. X Press down the locking knob of the driver's

door inside the vehicle.

X Press down the locking knob of the open

front-passenger door.

i Make sure that you have the SmartKey on your person and that it has not been left in the vehicle.

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X Close the front-passenger door. X Make sure that the doors and the trunk are

locked.

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. 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.

You can limit the opening angle of the trunk lid. This could be useful, for example, if there is insufficient space above the trunk lid. You can switch the Trunk Opening-height Restriction function on or off via COMAND (Y page 239). To open the trunk lid completely, a minimum clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) above the ground is necessary. The trunk lid can be: Ropened and closed manually from outside Ropened and closed automatically from

outside

Ropened and closed automatically from

inside

Rlocked separately Runlocked using the mechanical key Ropened using the emergency release

button inside the trunk

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Opening and closing manually Opening the trunk lid You can only open the trunk lid after unlocking it first. X Press the % button on the key.

X Pull handle :.

Closing the trunk lid 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 key or with KEYLESS-GO (Y page 75).

Opening/closing automatically from outside Important safety notes 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.

To open the trunk lid completely, a minimum clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) above the ground is necessary.

Opening You can open the trunk lid with the SmartKey. X Press and hold the F button on the

SmartKey until the trunk lid opens.

Closing G WARNING Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. 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. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: RPress button F on the SmartKey. RPress the remote trunk opening/closing

switch (on the driver's door).

RPress the trunk closing switch. RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch.

RPull the trunk lid handle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS- GO removed from the vehicle, the remote

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trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. 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.

You can close the trunk lid automatically by using either the closing button or the locking button3.

trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. 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 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 and close the trunk lid from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.

X To close: press closing button : in the

trunk lid.

X To close and lock simultaneously:

Press locking button ; in the trunk lid.

i The trunk lid can only be locked if there is

a KEYLESS-GO key outside the vehicle.

Opening/closing automatically from inside G WARNING Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with the door mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To interrupt the closing procedure, release the door mounted remote trunk opening/ closing switch again. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS- GO removed from the vehicle, the remote

3 For vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only.

X To open: pull remote operating switch for

trunk lid : until the trunk lid opens.

X To close: press remote operating switch for trunk lid : until the trunk lid is closed.

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 77).

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X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

X Replace the mechanical key in the

SmartKey.

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

X Briefly press emergency release

button :. The trunk lid unlocks and opens.

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.

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. X Replace the mechanical key in the

SmartKey.

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 77).

X Insert the mechanical key into trunk lid

lock : as far as the stop.

X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise

as far as possible. The trunk is unlocked.

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Side windows

G WARNING When opening or closing the door windows, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The front door windows are equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If in automatic mode a front 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. See the "Problems with door windows" section for details. The closing of the front 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. The closing of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch. 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.

Side windows 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 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 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

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 the front-passenger door as well as on the doors in the rear compartment on the left and right-hand sides for the respective side window. i It is not possible to operate the door

windows from the rear compartment when the override feature is activated for the door windows.

X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the

ignition lock.

X To open: press the corresponding switch. X To close: pull the corresponding switch. i You can start automatic operation when opening and closing the front door windows and when opening the rear door windows. To do so, briefly press or pull the switch to just beyond the point of resistance in the relevant direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing or pulling again. 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 doors is opened.

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Convenience opening You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, you can use the SmartKey to simultaneously: Ropen the side windows Ropen the sliding sunroof Rswitch on the seat ventilation of the driver's

seat

i The convenience opening feature can

only be operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.

X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's

door handle.

X Unlock the vehicle by pressing the %

button.

X Press and hold the % button until the

side windows and the sliding sunroof are in the desired position.

X To interrupt the convenience opening:

release the % button.

Convenience closing feature General notes When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: Rclose the side windows Rclose the sliding sunroof G WARNING When closing the door windows and the sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease the & button to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold the % button. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the

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closing procedure, press and hold the & 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 sliding sunroof will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door is not opened.

Using the SmartKey i The SmartKey must be close to the

driver's door handle.

X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's

door handle.

X Lock the vehicle by pressing the &

button.

X Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

sliding sunroof are closed.

X To interrupt the convenience closing:

release the & button.

Using KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the vehicle but must not be further than 3 ft (1 m) from a door. X Close all the doors.

X Touch sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed.

i Make sure you only touch sensor

surface :.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

sliding sunroof are closed.

X To interrupt convenience closing: release sensor surface : on the door handle.

Resetting the side windows You must reset each side window if: Rthe front side window does not close

automatically.

Rthe side window reopens slightly after

having been closed manually.

X Close all the doors. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the

ignition lock.

X Pull the corresponding switch on the door

control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 89).

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

on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 89). X Hold the switch for an additional second. X If the respective side window remains

closed after the button is released, then it has been set correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the previously described steps.

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Problems with the side windows Problem: a side window cannot be closed because an object is obstructing the side window. X Remove the object(s). 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 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 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 window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the 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 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 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

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Sliding sunroof

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 sliding sunroof Opening and closing i You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the SmartKey from the ignition. This function remains active for five minutes or until one of the front doors is opened.

G WARNING When opening or closing the sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The sliding sunroof is equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly. The sliding sunroof operates differently when the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held. See the "Problems with the sliding sunroof" section for more details. The opening/closing procedure of the sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sliding sunroof switch or, if the sliding sunroof switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the sliding sunroof switch in any direction. G WARNING The 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.

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

! Do not forget that the weather can

change abruptly. Make certain that the

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close X Turn the SmartKey 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 when the sliding sunroof is closed. Automatic opening is only available when the sliding sunroof is not raised.

You can open or close the sun protection cover by hand when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.

Resetting Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not open smoothly. ! If the sliding sunroof cannot be closed

fully or reset, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear

X Keep the 3 switch pressed for another

(Y page 92).

second.

X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be opened or closed fully again when operated automatically (Y page 92).

X If the sliding sunroof can be raised fully at the rear, it has been reset correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again.

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.

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If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: 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 again during closing and then reopens slightly: 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.

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Useful information .............................. 96
Correct driver's seat position ............ 96
Seats .................................................... 97
Steering wheel .................................. 102
Mirrors ............................................... 104
Memory function .............................. 106

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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).

Correct driver's seat position

Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment (Y page 97). X Make sure that seat = is adjusted

properly. Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 98) When adjusting the seat, make sure that: 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 99). 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 safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment (Y page 102). X Make sure that steering wheel : is

adjusted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 103) When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that: 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 safety guidelines for seat belts (Y page 55). X Check whether you have fastened seat

belt ; properly (Y page 57). 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 104) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions. X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 106).

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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 on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle" section. 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: Rkeep liquids from spilling 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 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. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats. ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when resetting the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.

i The head restraints cannot be removed. For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Adjusting the seats

: Head restraint height ; Seat height = Seat cushion angle ? Seat cushion length A Seat fore-and-aft adjustment B Backrest angle i If PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the

front-passenger seat and the electrically adjustable rear seats are moved into a more favorable position.

i You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (Y page 106).

i To ensure the largest possible range of

seat settings, certain seat adjustment functions will automatically activate other seat adjustment functions.

i Depending on the seat fore-and-aft setting, the head restraint height is adjusted automatically.

Adjusting the front-passenger seat from the driver’s seat G WARNING When adjusting the front passenger seat, make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from the front passenger front air bag as possible. Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or braking maneuver.

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Make sure no one is caught or injured while the seat is being adjusted. Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated. 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.

! Do not move the front-passenger seat fully forwards if there are objects in the parcel net in the front-passenger footwell. The objects could otherwise be damaged. You can use the seat switches on the driver's side to adjust the front-passenger seat.

X To activate/deactivate: press button :. If the indicator lamp in button : is lit, you can access the following functions for the front-passenger seat: Rseat adjustment Rseat heating/ventilation Rmemory function

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

the switch for head restraint adjustment

(Y page 98) up or down in the direction of the arrow.

Rear seat head restraints G WARNING For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the 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. G WARNING Make sure the rear seat head restraints engage when placing them upright manually. Otherwise their protective function cannot be ensured. The back of the head will not be supported in the event of a collision. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat occupants can be seriously injured or killed.

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Folding back the rear seat head restraints from the front

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Press button :.

Folding the rear seat head restraints into position pneumatically X Press and hold button : until the head

restraints are folded up.

i If a rear-seat passenger inserts the seat belt into the buckle, the head restraint on the corresponding seat folds up automatically.

Folding the rear seat head restraints into position manually

X Pull the head restraint up until it engages.

Folding the front seat backrests forward/back Important safety notes G WARNING The seat belts can only provide protection if the seat backrest is locked in the upright position. The seat backrest must therefore be locked in the upright position during the journey. Do not drive the vehicle if the seat backrest is not locked in the upright position. If the Lock Seat Backrest Front Right orLock Seat Backrest Front Left

warning message is displayed in the multifunction display, then the corresponding seat backrest is not locked. Carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the seat backrest and fold the seat backrest back fully until it engages in the locking mechanism. The warning message is no longer displayed once the seat backrest engages in the locking mechanism. If both seat backrests are locked and the warning message continues to be displayed, have the system checked by a Mercedes-Benz Center without delay. G WARNING Always ensure that no one can become trapped or injured when the seat is moving. In case potential danger exists, the procedure can be interrupted by moving the seat adjustment switch in the door control panel or by moving the release lever again.

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multicontour seat or active multicontour seat is increased. These air chambers are located in the side bolsters of the seat cushion and backrest.

Adjusting the lumbar support You can adjust the lumbar support using COMAND (Y page 243).

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.

Folding the backrest forwards In order to make it convenient for passengers to get in and out of the rear compartment, the driver's or front-passenger seat: Ris automatically moved forwards when the

backrest is folded forwards

Ris automatically moved backwards when

the backrest is folded back

X Pull seat release handle : in the direction

of the arrow and fold the backrest forwards. The head restraint is lowered and the seat moves forwards.

Folding back the backrest X Fold the seat backrest back until it

engages. The seat moves to its original position. The head restraint is raised. The seat backrest is engaged again.

Adjusting the multicontour seat You can adjust the multicontour seat using COMAND (Y page 243).

Adjusting the active multicontour seat You can adjust the active multicontour seat using COMAND (Y page 245). i If PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the air

pressure in the air chambers of the

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.

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The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 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.

Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched itself off prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do

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

Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

ventilation may switch off.

i You can open the side windows and the

sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature (Y page 89). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level. X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched off prematurely. 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 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.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 in the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired ventilation level is set.

Adjusting the steering wheel

: To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

; To adjust the steering wheel height i Other topics:

REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

(Y page 103)

Rstoring settings (Y page 106) Roperating the on-board computer

(Y page 337)

Steering wheel heating Switching on/off The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 in the ignition lock.

X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the

direction of arrow : or ;. Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out.

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Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock, the steering wheel heating is deactivated. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch off the ignition and open the driver's door, the steering wheel heating is deactivated. i The steering wheel heating is deactivated

when the temperature in the vehicle interior is higher than 86 ‡ (30 †).

i The steering wheel heating is switched off

automatically after about 24 minutes.

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature using COMAND (Y page 236). G WARNING You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver's seat when the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature is activated. To stop steering wheel and seat movement, do one of the following: Rmove the seat adjustment switch. Rmove the steering column adjustment

switch.

Rpress one of the memory function position

buttons or memory button M.

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. This could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must

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