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your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
More information on driving can be found in the “Operation” section (컄 page 267).
Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.
Switching on headlamps
Turn signals and high beam
The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.
Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the switch to B. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 119).
Combination switch 1 Turn signal, right 2 Turn signal, left 왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or
down 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K flashes in the in- strument cluster.
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To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal flashes three times.
High beam 왘 Push the combination switch forward. The high beam headlights are switched on. The high beam symbol A in the tachometer comes on.
More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 123).
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Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de- sired position depending on the inten- sity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off
Intermittent wiping (interval depen- dent on wetness of windshield)
II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed
The intermittent wiping interval is de- pendent on wetness of windshield. Wiping will not occur with a door open.
Do not leave windshield wipers in inter- mittent setting when the vehicle is tak- en to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will oper- ate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result. The switch should not be left in inter- mittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the en- gine is started. Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry wind- shield.
Getting started Driving
Windshield wipers
The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.
Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lights in the instrument cluster come on.
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Single wipe 왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of
arrow 1. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Push switch in the direction of
arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.
Information on filling up the washer reser- voir can be found in the “Operation” sec- tion (컄 page 288).
If anything blocks the windshield wip- ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. 앫 For safety reasons,
앫 turn off the engine by turning
the SmartKey to position 0 and withdraw SmartKey from starter switch
or 앫 turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch)
before attempting to remove any blockage.
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앫 Remove blockage. 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I, 앫 set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed
앫 have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
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If the extent of the damage cannot be de- termined: 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the 앫 major assemblies 앫 fuel system 앫 engine mount 왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.
The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.
왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (컄 page 285).
In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: 왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
Getting started Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.
왘 Give very little gas. 왘 Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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왔 Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows.
Warning!
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re- moving the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is removed.
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- hicle.
Getting started Parking and locking
Warning!
Parking brake
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re- sult of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 앫 Move the selector lever to position P. 앫 Slowly release brake pedal. 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.
앫 Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position 0 and remove, or press start-/stop button (vehicles with KEY- LESS-GO*).
앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when leaving.
1 Parking brake 2 Release handle 왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1.
When the engine is running, the warn- ing lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.
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Getting started Parking and locking
Warning!
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selec- tor lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se- lector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehi- cle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.
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Switching off headlamps
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(컄 page 47).
More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 119).
Turning off engine
왘 Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
Always set the parking brake in addi- tion to shifting to position P. On steep slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb.
Turning off with the SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch (컄 page 31) to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated.
The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.
왘 Press the seat belt release button
(컄 page 41). Allow the retractor to completely re- wind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.
With the SmartKey removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off.
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Warning!
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be espe- cially careful when small children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.
왘 After exiting the vehicle press the lock
button ‹ on the SmartKey (컄 page 30). All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 88).
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Place the gear selector lever in P. 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton to shut off the engine. With the driver's door closed, the start- er switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch (컄 page 31).
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왘 Press the seat belt release button
(컄 page 41).
Warning!
If you hear a warning signal, you have either 앫 forgotten to switch off the vehicle’s exterior lamps before opening the driver’s door, or
앫 tried to turn off the engine while the
gear selector lever is not in P.
Turn off the lights or place the gear se- lector lever in P.
Opening a door causes the windows on the side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed.
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To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be espe- cially careful when small children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.
1 Lock button on the door handle
왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock
button 1 on the door handle or on the trunk lid. All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un- attended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 91).
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Panic alarm
Driving safety systems
Anti-theft systems
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Safety and Security Occupant safety 왔 Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are 앫 Seat belts 앫 Emergency tensioning device 앫 Airbags 앫 Child seats 앫 Child seat recognition 앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH)
As independent systems, their protective effects work in conjunction with each oth- er.
For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re- straint systems for infants and chil- dren, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 65).
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The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on 앫 for about four seconds when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once. It then goes out briefly, comes on again and re- mains lit until you start the engine.
앫 for about four seconds when you start the engine by turning the SmartKey or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.
The 1 indicator lamp comes on and remains lit if the SmartKey is turned to position 2 and left there or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is pressed twice. The indicator lamp will go out when you start the engine.
The restraint systems are fully operational if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running. A malfunction in the system has been de- tected if the 1 indicator lamp: 앫 fails to go out after approximately four
seconds
앫 does not come on at all 앫 comes on after the engine was started
or while driving
For safety reasons, we strongly recom- mend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 316).
Warning!
Airbags
In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be ac- tivated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessar- ily which could also result in injury.
Improper work on the restraint systems, in- cluding incorrect installation and removal, can lead to possible injury through an unin- tended activation of the SRS.
In addition, through improper work there is a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be per- formed by qualified technicians. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal im- pacts (front airbags), side impacts (side im- pact airbags and head protection window curtain airbags) or rollovers (head protec- tion window curtain airbags). However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.
The activation of the SRS temporarily releas- es a small amount of dust from the airbags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some tempo- rary breathing difficulty for people with asth- ma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.
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Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury when the front airbags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear your seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on your body.
Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the airbag. Oc- cupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously in- jured by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye: 앫 Sit properly belted in an upright position
with your back against the seat back- rest.
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앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper opera- tion of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breast- bone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of ad- justments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dash- board.
앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms in- side the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front airbag inflates.
앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.
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Warning!
Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the passenger front seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn off the passenger front airbag. BabySmartTM will not, however, turn off any side impact airbag.
It should be noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact airbags there is a possibility for a side airbag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not prop- erly seated or restrained when next to a side airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.
앫 Occupants, especially children, should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the airbag be triggered. Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant or child re- straint system.
앫 Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deacti- vate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fa- tal injury will result.
Failure to follow these instructions can re- sult in severe injuries to you or other occu- pants.
If you sell your vehicle you are responsible to make the buyer aware of these points. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manu- al.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated
(2) Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized in- fant or child restraint system for all chil- dren 12 years old or under.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mount- ed side airbags deactivated, then deactiva- tion can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost.
Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.
Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), side impacts (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) which exceed preset thresholds and in certain rollovers (head protection win- dow curtain airbags). Only during these events will they provide their supple- mental protection. The driver and passengers should al- ways wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for airbags to provide their supplemental protection. In case of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, airbags will not be activat- ed. The driver and passenger will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A proper- ly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover.
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We caution you not to rely on the pres- ence of the airbags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt. Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags that are designed to acti- vate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the poten- tial and severity of injury. It is important to your safety and that of your passen- gers that you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to ensure that the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protec- tion for occupants.
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Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag
Warning!
앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts in- stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Airbags and emergency tensioning de- vices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An airbag or ETD that was activated must be replaced. 앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
앫 Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the belts.
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앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or re- moving any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger airbag cov- er, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional elec- trical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).
앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may turn into projec- tiles and cause head and other injuries when curtain airbag is deployed.
앫 An airbag system component within the steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflated. Do not touch.
앫 Improper work on the system, including incorrect installation and removal, can lead to possible injury through an unin- tended activation of the SRS.
앫 In addition, through improper work
there is a risk of rendering the SRS inop- erative or causing unintended airbag de- ployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 For your protection and the protection
of others, when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be fol- lowed. These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫 Given the considerable deployment
speed and the textile structure of the airbags, there is the possibility of abra- sions or other injuries resulting from air- bag deployment.
When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.
The front passenger airbag will only be de- ployed if: 앫 the front passenger seat is occupied 앫 the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp in the center console is not lit (컄 page 67)
앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-
ment threshold
Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system's deployment threshold.
Front airbags
1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger airbag Driver and passenger airbags are de- ployed: 앫 in the event of a frontal impact 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
앫 independently of the side impact air-
bags
The airbags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment thresholds. You will then be protect- ed by the fastened seat belts.
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Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags
1 Side impact airbags 2 Window curtain airbag The side impact airbags and window cur- tain airbags are deployed: 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-
ment threshold
앫 independently of the front airbags In addition, the window curtain airbags 2 are deployed: 앫 in certain vehicle rollovers
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The front passenger side airbag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied. The side impact airbags and window cur- tain airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment threshold.
Seat belts
When the engine is started, the seat belt non-usage warning lamp < illuminates to remind you and your passengers to fas- ten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is start- ed, the seat belt non-usage warning lamp < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately six seconds when the engine is started. The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces.
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Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fas- tened whenever the vehicle is in motion. For more information, see “Fastening the seat belts” (컄 page 40).
For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re- straint systems for infants and chil- dren, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 65).
Warning!
Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. Airbags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are prop- erly wearing their seat belts.
Warning!
Warning!
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Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked.
Only use seat belts which have been ap- proved by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation or to failure.
Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best re- straint when the wearer is in an upright po- sition and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Warning!
Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt.
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this sec- tion, as that could result in serious inju- ries in case of an accident.
앫 Each occupant should wear their seat
belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, includ- ing rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver airbag, front passenger airbag, side impact air- bags, head protection window curtain airbags for side windows), ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device), and front seat knee bolsters. The system is de- signed to enhance the protection of- fered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front airbags) and side (side impact and window curtain air- bags) impacts which exceed preset de- ployment thresholds and in certain rollovers (window curtain airbags).
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앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries.
앫 Pregnant women should also use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pres- sure on the abdomen.
앫 Never place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.
Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency ten- sioning devices and belt force limiters. The ETD is designed to activate in the fol- lowing cases when the seat belts are fas- tened: 앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-
ing a preset severity level 앫 in certain vehicle rollovers 앫 if the restraint systems are operational
and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp (컄 page 56)
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앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoul- der. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could se- verely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen.
앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, SmartKeys etc., as these might cause injuries.
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdo- men. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.
앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another per- son or other objects.
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In an impact, emergency tensioning devic- es remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on oc- cupants during a crash.
Warning!
An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced.
When disposing of the emergency tension- ing device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system's deployment threshold.
Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt An automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use.
Children in the vehicle
If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: 앫 Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child and recommended for use by Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Ensure that the infant or child is prop- erly secured all times while the vehicle is in motion.
Infant and child restraint seats and infor- mation on choosing an appropriate re- straint system can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmartTM1 compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle. We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint, follow child re- straint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratch- eting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack.
1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automo-
tive Corp.
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! The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the Dis- trict of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a child restraint lower anchorage system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.
A statement by the child restraint man- ufacturer of compliance with this stan- dard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruc- tion manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or child restraint system, be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints.
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To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual man- ner.
Information on child seats with mount- ing fittings for tether anchorages (컄 page 69). For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts (컄 page 71).
Warning!
Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated.
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Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions.
Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.
When the child restraint is not in use, re- move it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an ac- cident.
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Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Unsupervised chil- dren in a child restraint system may use ve- hicle equipment and may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
BabySmartTM1 airbag deactivation system
1 Indicator lamp
1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automo-
tive Corp.
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Special BabySmartTM1 compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, are required for use with the BabySmartTM air- bag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located in the center console will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0.
The system does not deactivate the side impact airbag, the window curtain airbag and the emergency tensioning device.
Self-test BabySmartTMwithout special child seat installed After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located in the center console comes on for approximately six seconds and then goes out. If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not func- tioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 317).
Warning!
The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation sys- tem will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation sys- tem. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of protecting the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of special child seats.
1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automo-
tive Corp.
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Warning!
Warning!
Not foldable rear seat backrest
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When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains illuminated.
Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat. Should the light go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the light remains out, do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such de- vices may interfere with the BabySmartTM system. Such signal interference may cause the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp not to come on during self-test or be contin- uously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning.
Installation of infant and child restraint systems This vehicle is equipped with tether an- chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.
1 Cover 왘 Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring. 왘 Guide tether strap between head re-
straint and top of the seat back.
왘 Head restraint must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of the seat back. Make sure the tether strap is not twist- ed.
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2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring 왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an-
chorage ring 3.
For safety, make sure the hook 2 has attached to the ring 3 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated.
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Foldable rear seat backrest* 왘 Fold rear seat backrest slightly for-
왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an-
chorage ring 3.
ward.
왘 Guide tether strap between head re-
straint and top of the seat back.
왘 Head restraint must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of the seat back. Make sure the tether strap is not twist- ed.
For safety, make sure the hook 2 has attached to the ring 3 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated below.
2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring
2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring 왘 Swing rear seat backrest to the rear un-
til it engages.
왘 Check the rear seat backrest to be
locked in its upright position (컄 page 325).
Child seat anchors - LATCH type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the outer rear seats) for the installation of a “LATCH” child seat with the matching anchor fit- tings.
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The anchors are located behind an uphol- stery blend.
왘 Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors
Make sure the seat belt for the center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed.
Non-LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Warning!
Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.
Install child seat according to manufactur- er’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 2. An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to your child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be re- placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system.
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Warning!
Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure them- selves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the win- dow opening.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend- ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un- locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
For more information on power windows, see the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 197).
Blocking of rear door window operation
1 Override switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Press override switch 1.
Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The rear door windows can no longer be operat- ed using the switches located in the rear doors.
Operation of the rear door windows with the switches located on the door control panel of the driver’s door is still possible.
왔 Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes.
1 Â button
Activating
왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least
1 second.
Deactivating
왘 Press button 1 again.
or
왘 Insert SmartKey in starter switch.
Safety and Security Panic alarm
For operation in the USA only: This de- vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Safety and Security Driving safety systems 왔 Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 앫 SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) 앫 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic
Traction System)
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In winter operation, the maximum ef- fectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP, SBC and 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires), or snow chains as required.
Warning!
The following factors increase the risk of ac- cidents: 앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely The ABS, BAS, ESP, SBC and 4MATIC cannot reduce this risk.
Always adjust your driving style to the pre- vailing road and weather conditions.
ABS
Warning!
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump- ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle. The ABS is functional above a speed of ap- proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will re- spond even with light brake pressure.
The - malfunction warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice. It goes out when the engine is running.
Braking If the ABS activates during braking, the ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the instru- ment cluster dial flashes. Because of the SBC brake system, you will not feel any pulsation in the brake pedal. 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer the vehicle. The ABS/ESP warning lamp v flashes whenever the ABS is activated which can be an indication of hazardous road condi- tions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
Emergency brake maneuver 왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.
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Warning!
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca- pabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others.
More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 311).
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BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby poten- tially reducing the braking distance. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated.
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Warning!
ESP
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, fol- lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabili- ties of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spin- ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By ap- plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slip- pery road surfaces. The ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged. The ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice. It goes out when the engine is running.
Warning!
Warning!
Never switch off the ESP when you see the ABS/ESP warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: 앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca- pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others.
The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size (컄 page 394).
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Vehicles without 4MATIC: Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position 0 or 1) when: 앫 the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
앫 the vehicle is being towed with the
front axle raised
Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system. For information on vehicles with 4MATIC, see “Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP” (컄 page 82).
More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 311).
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Switching off the ESP
Warning!
DISTRONIC* cannot be activated when the ESP has been deactivated.
The switch is located on the center con- sole.
1 ESP off/on switch 왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the
ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the in- strument cluster comes on. The ESP is deactivated.
The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum- stances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers.
To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: 앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow chains
앫 in sand or gravel
Turn on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore.
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If one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the in- strument cluster flashes, regardless of the speed. Traction control brakes a spinning wheel even when the ESP is deactivated. The ESP always operates when you are braking, even when it has been deactivat- ed.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
The SBC brake system
The SBC brake system combines a hydrau- lic brake circuit with electronically con- trolled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort.
Warning!
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated in the speedometer display, for example by the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) warning lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 312). Also read and ob- serve the messages in the instrument clus- ter display (컄 page 318).
When the ABS/ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- ing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP.
Switching on the ESP 왘 Press ESP button 1.
The ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode.
Turn on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore.
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Warning!
The SBC brake system requires electrical power to operate.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its emer- gency operation mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp (컄 page 312) and warning messages in the instrument cluster (컄 page 318) come on while driving. To brake, the driver must then apply signifi- cantly greater brake pedal pressure and de- press the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stop- ping distance is increased!
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If there is a malfunction in the SBC brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. A tow bar must be used if cir- cumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the ve- hicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground. Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, refer to “Towing the vehi- cle” (컄 page 381).
The SBC brake system is automatically ac- tivated when you: 앫 unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or the KEYLESS-GO*
앫 open the driver’s or passenger door 앫 turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 1
앫 in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, press the start/stop button on gear selector lever once
앫 depress the brake pedal 앫 release the parking brake
If the SBC brake system is activated as the brake pedal is first depressed, you may feel a reduced pedal resistance and longer pedal travel than normal. When releasing the pedal, you may also feel the brake pedal pulsate and you may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the SBC brake system- pump. This is normal and not an indica- tion of a malfunction. Pedal travel returns to normal when you release the brake pedal and the sound soon ceas- es. If you experience the above while driv- ing and the red brake warning lamp (컄 page 312) illuminates and/or warn- ing messages appear in the instrument cluster (컄 page 318), the brake system is malfunctioning. Follow the instruc- tions of the warning message(s) and have the brake system checked imme- diately.
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Warning!
Have brake pad replacement and other work on the SBC brake system carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact your Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa- tion. The SBC brake system must be deacti- vated prior to working on the system. High pressure is intermittently built up in the sys- tem as part of its automatic self-test. In ad- dition, the system is automatically activated when the vehicle is unlocked by SmartKey, when the driver or passenger door is opened, when the starter switch is turned to position 1, when the brake pedal is de- pressed or when the parking brake is re- leased. Failure to deactivate the system prior to maintenance will cause brake pis- tons to extend and brake fluid to leak, which may result in injuries (contusions and acid burns). Extended brake pistons may also cause injury.
The SBC brake servo assistance switches off automatically 앫 approximately two minutes after you
turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or removed the SmartKey
앫 approximately two minutes after you pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button to turn off the engine or power supply and opened the driver’s door (with driver’s door open, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch)
앫 approximately 20 seconds after you
locked the vehicle from outside
Note on driving with the SBC 앫 Following extended periods of only mi-
nor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. This im- proves the grip of the brake pads.
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Warning!
Be very careful not to endanger other road users when you apply the brakes.
앫 After driving on wet or snow-covered roads, you should apply your brakes firmly before parking your vehicle. This produces heat which serves to dry the brake disks and help prevent corro- sion.
앫 On long and steep grades, shift to a lower gear (gear range 1, 2, or 3) to prevent the brakes from overheating and to reduce brake wear.
앫 After hard braking, it is advisable to
drive on for some time so that the air stream will cool down the brakes fast- er.
앫 Only Mercedes-Benz approved compo-
nents (e.g. brake pads) should be in- stalled on your vehicle. Brake pads not approved by Mercedes-Benz may im- pair the safety of your vehicle.
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Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP
Warning!
Models with all-wheel-drive only. The 4MATIC improves vehicle’s ability to use available traction, e.g. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all four wheels.
If you see the ESP warning lamp v flash- ing in the speedometer, proceed as follows: 앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible
앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor
앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions
Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
Do not tow with one axle raised. Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Performance testing must only be con- ducted on a two-axle dynamometer. Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer. Active braking action through ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or rear axle brake system. Operational tests with the engine running can only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.
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왔 Anti-theft systems Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating 앫 With the SmartKey: Removing the
SmartKey from the starter switch acti- vates the immobilizer.
앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Turning off the en-
gine by means of the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever activates the immobilizer.
Deactivating 앫 With the SmartKey: Inserting the
SmartKey in the starter switch deacti- vates the immobilizer.
앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Starting the en-
gine by means of the start/stop button on the gear selector lever deactivates the immobilizer.
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In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
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Safety and Security Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the trunk 앫 the hood. The alarm will stay on, even if the activat- ing element (a door, for example) is imme- diately closed. The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
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If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initi- ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys- tem* (컄 page 250) provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are avail- able.
If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times one of the following ele- ments may not be properly closed: 앫 a door 앫 the trunk lid Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.
Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed within approxi- mately ten seconds after locking the vehi- cle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The indicator lamp in the central locking switch (컄 page 25) begins to flash after arming the alarm system.
Disarming the alarm system The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is deactivated.
Canceling the alarm
Tow-away alarm
With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
or 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey. The alarm is canceled.
