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front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).
RIf you have started the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, you can turn it off again by - pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button inserting the SmartKey into the starter switch when the vehicle is at a standstill and the automatic transmission is in park position P
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unlocked if the SmartKey is within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle and - an outside door handle is splashed with
water or
- you attempt to clean an outside door
handle
RRemember that the engine can be started
by anyone with a SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle. Possibility 1 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, one SmartKey outside the vehicle): If you leave the SmartKey behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, no message appears in the multifunction display. Possibility 2 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, no SmartKey outside the vehicle): When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle, the message Key Detected in Vehicle appears in the multifunction display. The vehicle will not be locked.
Factory setting X Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door
handle.
Unless you open a door or the trunk within approximately 40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle: RThe vehicle will be locked again. RThe anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
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X Global locking: Touch outside of a door
handle :.
Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey. Grasping the driver’s outside door handle will then only unlock the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. X Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons
% and & simultaneously for approximately 6 seconds until the battery check lamp (Y page 73) flashes twice. KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows: X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap: Grasp the driver’s outside door handle.
X Global unlocking: Grasp the outside door
handle on the passenger side.
X Global locking: Touch outside of a door
handle :.
Checking SmartKey batteries
X Press button & or % on the
SmartKey. Battery check lamp : comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.
If the battery check lamp does not come on briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries are discharged. X Replace the batteries (Y page 274).
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i You can obtain the required batteries at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Duplicated or photocopied
documentation will not be accepted.
i If the batteries are checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing button & or % will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.
Loss of the SmartKey If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: X Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately.
X Have the mechanical lock replaced if
necessary.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. For information on replacing the SmartKey, see “Replacing the SmartKey” (Y page 74).
Replacing the SmartKey Only you, or someone authorized by you can order a replacement key from any Mercedes- Benz Center. In order to do so, the Mercedes- Benz Center will require proof of identity and vehicle ownership with original documents, including the following: If you are the current owner of the vehicle: Rthe vehicle’s current state registration Ra current identity card, passport, or drivers
license
If you are an authorized person: Rthe vehicle’s current state registration Ra current identity card, passport, or drivers
license for the authorized individual
Rsigned and dated authorization from the owner of the vehicle for which the key is being requested
Activating the key Once you, or an authorized person, has provided the appropriate documents, the Mercedes-Benz Center will need to synchronize the key to your vehicle before it can be used. In order to do so, the Mercedes- Benz Center need access to your vehicle.
Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.
Example illustration driver’s door If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti- theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, see (Y page 67). X Pull on inside door handle ; on the
respective door. If the door was locked, locking knob : will move up. When you open a door, the windows on that side lowers slightly. Once you close the door, the windows move up again.
! A window will not work if it is blocked with ice or if the vehicle battery is discharged. If you cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could damage the door or the window.
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Fix whatever is affecting the window before trying to shut the door.
Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk lock automatically when the vehicle is set into motion. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. The doors are designed to unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph (15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is on a test stand.
Locking and unlocking from the inside G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside using the central locking or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The central locking or unlocking switch does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
X Locking: Press central locking switch ;.
When all doors are closed, the vehicle locks.
X Unlocking: Press central unlocking
switch :.
X Switching off: Press and hold central
unlocking switch : until an acoustic signal sounds.
X Switching on: Press and hold central
locking switch ; until an acoustic signal sounds.
i If you press and hold either switch and no
acoustic signal sounds, the respective setting has already been selected.
i You can also switch on or off the
automatic central locking using the control system (Y page 125).
You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside
Rand the SmartKey is set to selective
settings, only the door opened from inside is unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch.
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Opening the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.
! When you open the trunk, the trunk lid swings open upwards. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.
You can open the trunk when the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.58 ft (1.70 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Opening the trunk from the outside
X Press and hold button F (Y page 70) on the SmartKey until the trunk unlocks and begins to open.
or X Pull on handle :.
In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked.
If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately (Y page 77).
Opening the trunk from the inside
X Pull remote trunk opening switch : until
the trunk begins to open.
If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately (Y page 77).
Closing the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. 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. G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. Do not leave the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. If the vehicle was previously locked centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed. All turn signal lamps flash three times and an acoustic signal sounds three times to confirm locking.
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Valet locking You can lock the trunk separately with the mechanical key. This denies unauthorized access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park the vehicle. X Leave only the SmartKey less its mechanical key with the vehicle.
X Valet locking: Close the trunk. X Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (Y page 271).
X Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid
lock.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2 and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the trunk. The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. You can then only open the trunk with the mechanical key. X Canceling: Insert the mechanical key in
the trunk lid lock.
X Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to neutral position 1 and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the trunk. You can now open the trunk.
X Lower the trunk lid using handle : or ;. X Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on
trunk lid.
Trunk lid emergency release The trunk lid can be opened from inside the trunk with the emergency release button.
X Briefly press emergency release
button :.
The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after
opening the trunk.
RThe button flashes for 60 minutes after
closing the trunk.
The emergency release button does not open the trunk, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.
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Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 53.
X Always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery.
Starter switch g For removing SmartKey (gear selector
lever must be in park position P) 1 Power supply for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in the instrument cluster come on. The low- beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for the fog lamps will only come on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 260). If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert. The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. X Check the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary (Y page 285).
or X Get a jump start (Y page 285). i If the SmartKey does not belong to the
vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the starter switch. However, the ignition does not switch on and the engine does not start.
KEYLESS-GO G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button must be inserted in the starter switch and the SmartKey present in the vehicle. Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button without depressing the brake pedal corresponds to the various starter switch positions (Y page 78). Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button with the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (Y page 99). The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be pulled out of the starter switch easily. You can then insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. i The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does
not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as
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Position 0
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).Position 1
X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttononce. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, e.g. wipers.
i When you now open the driver’s door, the
power supply is switched off.
Ignition (or position 2) X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in the instrument cluster come on. The low- beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for the fog lamps will only come on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 260).
i When you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once and the driver’s door is open, the power supply is switched off.
the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
: KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ; Starter switch X Insert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
into the starter switch (if not inserted already).
i Allow for 2 seconds until the system has
detected the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X Do not depress the brake pedal.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button = USA only ? Canada only
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Seats Safety notes G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control the following must be done before the vehicle is put into motion: Rseat adjustment Rhead restraint adjustment Rsteering wheel adjustment Rrear view mirror adjustment Rfastening of seat belts 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 ride 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. That 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 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.
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close to the head as possible. The center of the head restraint must support 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 power seats can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle”. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.
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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
Seat adjustment ! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats and/or the items.
Power seats i The memory function (Y page 86) lets
you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.
i Vehicles with split rear seat bench:
If you fold down one or both sections of the rear seat backrest, the respective front seat is moved forward slightly, if necessary, to prevent contact with the rear seat backrest.
X Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow ?.
X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of arrow A.
X Seat height: Press the switch up or down
in direction of arrow =.
X Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow ; until your upper legs are lightly supported.
X Head restraint height: Press the switch
up or down in direction of arrow :.
Folding front seat backrests forward
X Folding seat backrest forward: Lift
release lever : and fold the seat backrest forward. The seat will automatically slide forward and the head restraint will move down. X Folding seat backrest back: Fold and press the seat backrest rearward until it engages in driving position. The seat and head restraint return to their previous positions. 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. G Warning! The seat belts provide protection only with the seat backrest locked in place. Therefore, the seat backrest must be locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle when the seat backrest is not locked in place. If the warning message: Lock Seat Backrest Front Right or
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Lock Seat Backrest Front Left is displayed in the multifunction display, then the respective seat backrest is not engaged in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is in a safe distance from the roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind the seat backrest and fold the seat backrest all the way back until it locks in place. The warning message is no longer displayed as soon as the seat backrest is locked in place. If both seat backrests are locked in place and the warning message is still displayed, have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat’s lumbar support to help enhance support to your spine.
X Curvature position: Use button : to move the curvature up and button = to move it down.
X Degree of curvature: Use button ; to
lessen the curvature and button ? to increase it.
Multicontour seat The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into
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X Switch on the ignition. X Seat cushion depth: Adjust the seat
cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch :.
X Seat backrest contour: Adjust the
contour of the seat backrest to the desired position using switches ; and =.
X Seat backrest side bolsters: Adjust the
side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch ?.
Seat ventilation
The blue indicator lamps in seat ventilation switch : come on to show which ventilation level you have selected. i The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat can be activated using the summer opening feature (Y page 97).
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X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press seat ventilation
switch :. Three blue indicator lamps in seat ventilation switch : come on.
X Press seat ventilation switch : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X Switching off: Press seat ventilation switch : repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out.
If there is insufficient voltage the seat ventilating switches off automatically.
Seat heating
The red indicator lamps in seat heating switch : come on to show which heating level you have selected. The seat heating switches from level 3 (high) to level 2 after approximately 8 minutes. The seat heating switches from level 2 to level 1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes. After approximately 20 minutes in level 1, the seat heating switches off automatically. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press seat heating
switch :. Three red indicator lamps in seat heating switch : come on.
X Press seat heating switch : repeatedly until the desired seat heating level is set.
X Switching off: Press seat heating
switch : repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out.
If there is insufficient voltage the seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.
Multifunction steering wheel 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. Make sure Ryou can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
Ryou can move your legs freely Rall displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible
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Steering wheel adjustment
X Adjusting steering wheel up or down:
Move stalk in direction of arrows :.
X Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move
stalk in direction of arrows ;.
i The memory function (Y page 86) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors.
Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows the driver an easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system (Y page 126). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on. The steering wheel will also return to its last set position when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once with the driver’s door closed. i The last set steering wheel position is
stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 87).
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The steering wheel also tilts upwards when you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 1. i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Crash-responsive exit aid When you open the driver’s door after an accident has occurred, the steering column moves up. The position of the SmartKey in the starter switch is insignificant. This function facilitates exiting as well as rescue of vehicle occupants.
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Version: 2.11.8.1The crash-responsive exit aid can only be triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated via the control system.
Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions.
Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror
manually.
Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
i You can store the settings for the exterior rear view mirror position with the memory function (Y page 86). X Switch on the ignition. X Press button : for the driver’s side
exterior rear view mirror or button ; for
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the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp in the respective button comes on. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated.
X Press adjustment button = up, down, left
or right according to the desired setting.
! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly
hit from the front, manually snap it back into place.
i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior
rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror. The rear view mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on. G Warning! The auto dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, if the rear window sunshade is in raised position. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result,
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you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident.
Exterior rear view mirror parking position To assist during parking maneuvers, you can set the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the rear wheel and the road curb.
Setting and storing the parking position
X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the preset parking position.
X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror with adjustment button = so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. The exterior rear view mirror parking position is stored.
You can also store the parking position using the memory button M ?: X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror.
X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror with adjustment button = so
that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.
X Press memory button M ? and within 3 seconds, press one of the arrows of adjustment button =. The parking position is stored if the exterior rear view mirror does not move.
i If the exterior rear view mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the exterior rear view mirror again.
Calling up the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the stored parking position.
The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position R10 seconds after you have put the gear
selector lever out of reverse gear R
Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button : to select the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Each memory position button on the front passenger side can store the setting of the seat position.
Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, also adjust the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions.
X Press memory button M once and within 3 seconds press memory position button 1, 2 or 3. When the settings are stored to the selected position, an acknowledgement signal sounds.
Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved to the stored position completely. On the
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driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position.
i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately.
Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries with left-hand driving, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon
headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps increase usable illumination over conventional headlamps because they follow the curvature of the road ahead. The beams of the active Bi-Xenon headlamps shift to either side according to the vehicle’s steering angle and speed.
Exterior lamp switch
1 W Standing lamps, left 2 X Standing lamps, right 3 $ Off
Daytime running lamp mode 4 c Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode
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5 T Parking lamps5
6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beamheadlamps
7 R Vehicles without front fog lamps:
Rear fog lamp
7 N Vehicles with front fog lamps: Front
fog lamps
8 R Vehicles with front fog lamps: Rear
fog lamp
i The exterior lamps (except standing
lamps or parking lamps) go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open the driver’s door with the ignition switched off. When the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp are switched on and you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and open the driver’s door, an acoustic signal sounds. In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp manually.
! Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery.
i Vehicles without front fog lamps: For better detection of the vehicle, the LED daytime running lamps are dimmed to parking lamp level when the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch.
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Version: 2.11.8.1X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position L. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RParking lamps5
RGreen indicator lamp L in theinstrument cluster
X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position $.
Automatic headlamp mode G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to c, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to L when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position c to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from c to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.
X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position c.
When ambient light is low: When the SmartKey is in starter switch position 1 or when the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button has been pressed once, the parking lamps5 come on automatically. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on additionally.
5 When the parking lamps are on, the tail lamps, the license plate lamps, the side marker lamps, and the
instrument cluster illumination are also on.
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Version: 2.11.8.1When ambient light is bright: When the SmartKey is in starter switch position 1 or when the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button has been pressed once, all lamps are off. When the engine is running, the daytime running lamps6 come on automatically. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the green indicator lamp L in the instrument cluster comes on. Once the low-beam headlamps are on, the high-beam headlamps are also available.
Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. X Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Switching daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only)” (Y page 123).
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
$ or c. When the engine is running and the ambient light is bright, the daytime running lamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RLow-beam headlamps RParking lamps5
Rgreen indicator lamp L in theinstrument cluster
You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps when the low-beam headlamps are on. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. Canada only When the engine is running, and you Rshift from a driving position to park
position P with the vehicle at a standstill,
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the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3 minutes
Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position T, the daytime running lamps and the parking lamps5 come on in bright ambient lighting conditions.
Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position
L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 87).
USA only When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 87).
Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position c or $. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position c to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from c to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Front fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. The rear fog lamp can only be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position L. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle
6 USA only: The daytime running lamp mode must be activated via the control system. 5 When the parking lamps are on, the tail lamps, the license plate lamps, the side marker lamps, and the
instrument cluster illumination are also on.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T or L (Y page 87).
Combination switch
Vehicles with front fog lamps X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to first stop (Y page 87). The green indicator lamp N in the instrument cluster comes on.
X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps, the green N and the yellow indicator lamp R in the instrument cluster come on. X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop.
Vehicles without front fog lamps X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to its stop (Y page 87). The rear fog lamp and the yellow indicator lamp R in the instrument cluster come on.
X Switching off rear fog lamp: Push in the
exterior lamp switch to its stop.
Locator lighting The locator lighting is described in the “Control system” section, see “Switching locator lighting on or off” (Y page 124).
Turn signals X Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp ! or # in the instrument cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. To signal minor directional changes: X Press the combination switch only to the
point of resistance in direction of arrow ; or ? and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times.
High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L (Y page 87).
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow :. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch
in direction of arrow = to its original position.
i Also note the information on high-beam
headlamps with activated automatic headlamp mode (Y page 88) or the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 89).
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Adaptive Highbeam Assist The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only available in vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps. Depending on the driving and traffic situation, low-beam leveling and the high-beam headlamps are controlled via an optical sensor. The sensor is located on the front of the overhead control panel. Glare for other road users is reduced and the illumination of road ahead is improved. The transitions between low-beam and high-beam headlamps take place without a sudden change of light. G Warning! The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid intended to support you while driving. The driver is and remains responsible for proper vehicle lighting in accordance with the prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions. The system may be impaired or unavailable when Rvisibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
Rthe optical sensor area of the windshield is dirty, fogged up, or covered by a sticker for example
The system cannot recognize the following road users: RRoad users without a lighting system of
their own, e.g. pedestrians
RRoad users with dim lighting of their own,
e.g. cyclists
RRoad users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. road users behind a guardrail
RIn some seldom cases, even road users with
a lighting system of their own may be recognized too late or not at all.
The automatic high-beam headlamps will then not be deactivated or it will be activated in spite of preceding or oncoming road users. This could endanger you and/or others and cause an accident. Always pay close attention
to the traffic situation and switch off the high beam manually if necessary. X Activating: Enable the Adaptive Highbeam Assist via the control system (Y page 124).
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
c.
X Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow :. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist indicator _ in the multifunction display comes on when switching on the low-beam headlamps. When driving faster than approximately 34 mph (55 km/h) and no other road users are recognized, the high-beam headlamps are switched on automatically. The high- beam headlamp indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster comes on additionally. When driving slower than approximately 28 mph (45 km/h), other road users are recognized, or the road is illuminated sufficiently, the high-beam headlamps are switched off automatically. The indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster goes out. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist indicator _ in the multifunction display remains on. Adaptive control of the headlamp leveling takes place at a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
X Deactivating: Pull the combination switch
back to its initial position. The Adaptive Highbeam Assist indicator _ in the multifunction display goes out.
High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch
briefly in direction of arrow =.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when an air bag deploys.
The headlamps are cleaned every tenth time the windshield is washed with washer fluid. The counter resets when you switch off the ignition. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 191).
X Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :. All turn signal lamps are flashing.
i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.
X Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch : again.
i If the hazard warning flasher has been
activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to switch it off.
Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps will be cleaned with a high- pressure water jet automatically when the engine is running and you have Rswitched on the headlamps
and
Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the
windshield with washer fluid for the first time
Corner-illuminating lamps The corner-illuminating lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating lamps will only operate in low ambient lighting conditions. If you are driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) the corner-illuminating function is not available.
Switching on X Make sure the engine is running. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L or c (Y page 87).
or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode
(Y page 89).
X Switch on the left or right turn signal,
depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective corner-illuminating lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner- illuminating lamp comes on on the side of the turn signal.
or X Turn steering wheel in desired direction. Driving forward: The corner-illuminating lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on. Driving in reverse: The corner-illuminating lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on.
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Version: 2.11.8.1The corner-illuminating lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating lamp remains lit for a short time only. It then goes out automatically.
Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead.
The corner-illuminating lamp goes out. i There may be a brief delay before the
corner-illuminating lamps go out.
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Automatic control X Activating: Press button ~.
Button ~ disengages and sits flush with the other buttons. The interior lighting comes, when you Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter switch (Interior Lighting Delay: must be enabled (Y page 125))
Ropen a door
The interior lighting goes out after a short time. i If a door remains open, the interior lamps
go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes.
X Deactivating: Press button ~.
Button ~ engages.
Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.
X Switching front interior lighting on/
off: Press switch c.
X Switching rear interior lighting on/off:
Press switch v.
: v Rear interior lighting on/off ; ~ Automatic control on/off = p Right front reading lamp on/off ? c Front interior lighting on/off A p Left front reading lamp on/off
X Switching front reading lamps on/off:
Press respective button p.
Emergency lighting When the interior lighting is set to automatic mode, the interior lighting comes on automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
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Switching off: X Press hazard warning flasher switch
(Y page 92).
or X Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/ or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid.
Windshield wipers X Observe notes on page (Y page 94).
Switching on/off
Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping7
3 Å Fast intermittent wiping8
4 ° Slow continuous wiping7 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. 8 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.
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Version: 2.11.8.15 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with
washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain.
Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface automatically. ! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result.
! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to
