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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 97).
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
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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. The crash-responsive exit aid can only be triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated via the control system.
Heated steering wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel.
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Version: 2.11.8.1X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the
stalk in direction of arrow :. Indicator lamp = comes on.
i The steering wheel heating may be
suspended temporarily. However, indicator lamp = remains on. The steering wheel heating is suspended when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†). It is also suspended when the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95‡ (35†).
X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of
stalk in direction of arrow ;. Indicator lamp = goes out.
i Indicator lamp = flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or if the steering wheel heating malfunctions.
i The steering wheel heating switches off
automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you switch off the ignition and open the driver’s door.
For more information on the steering wheel, see “Multifunction steering wheel” (Y page 126).
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.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Exterior 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 96). X Switch on the ignition. X Press button : for the driver’s side
exterior rear view mirror or button ; for 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.
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! 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, 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
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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. Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RDrive-dynamic multicontour seat: Drive-
dynamic function level 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.
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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 T Parking lamps5
Daytime running lamp mode 4 c Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode
5 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beam
headlamps
B R Vehicles with front fog lamps: Rear
fog lamp
C N Vehicles with front fog lamps: Front
fog lamps
i The exterior lamps (except standing
lamps or parking lamps) go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open
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 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
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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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. X 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
Automatic headlamp mode G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to c, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions.
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Version: 2.11.8.1To 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. When 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.
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.
6 USA only: The daytime running lamp mode must be activated via the control system.
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L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 97).
Fog lamps 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 Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T, or L, or c (Y page 97).
Vehicles with front fog lamps X Switching on front fog lamps: Press
switch N (Y page 97). The green indicator lamp N in the instrument cluster comes on.
X Switching off front fog lamps: Press
switch N (Y page 97). The green indicator lamp N in the instrument cluster goes out.
X Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Switching daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only)” (Y page 141).
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
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, 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 97).
USA only When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or
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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X Switching on rear fog lamp: Press switch
N (Y page 97). 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 rear fog lamp: Press switch
N (Y page 97). The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps, the green N and the yellow indicator lamp R in the instrument cluster goes out.
Vehicles without front fog lamps X Switching on rear fog lamp: Press switch
R (Y page 97). The rear fog lamp and the yellow indicator lamp R in the instrument cluster come on.
X Switching off rear fog lamp: Press switch
R (Y page 97). The rear fog lamp and the yellow indicator lamp R in the instrument cluster goes out.
Locator lighting The locator lighting is described in the “Control system” section, see “Switching locator lighting on or off” (Y page 142).
Combination switch
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Version: 2.11.8.1Turn 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 97).
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 98) or the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 98).
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.
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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 142).
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
c.
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 =.
Hazard 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.
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.
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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
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 227).
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Version: 2.11.8.1Corner-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 97).
or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode
(Y page 98).
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.
The 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
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then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating lamp remains lit for a short time only. It then goes out automatically.
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.
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.
Interior lighting in the front
: 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
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 143))
Ropen a door
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.
X Switching front reading lamps on/off:
Press respective button p.
Ambient lighting The brightness of the ambient lighting is adjusted via the “Control system” (Y page 143).
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. Switching off: X Press hazard warning flasher switch
(Y page 101).
or X Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
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Interior lighting in the rear ! 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.
Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping7
3 Å Fast intermittent wiping8
4 ° Slow continuous wiping 5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping withwasher 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.
: p Right rear reading lamp on/off ; p Left rear reading lamp on/off
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 104).
7 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. 8 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.
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Version: 2.11.8.1! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry.
X Turn the combination switch to position
Ä or Å. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and Rthe automatic transmission is in drive
position D or reverse gear R or
Rthe wiper setting is changed using the
combination switch
Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow B to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.
Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow B past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.
i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.
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For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 227). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 102).
Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, do the following before attempting to remove any blockage: RStop the vehicle in a safe location. RRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch. or
RTurn 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).
REngage the parking brake. RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again. If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position Ä or Å, Rset the combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
Rhave the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows are located on the driver’s door control panel.
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The switches for the respective door windows are located on the front passenger door and on the rear doors. i Operating the rear door windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 60). G Observe Safety notes, see page 56. G Warning! When opening or closing the door windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the “Closing when a door window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the door windows by pressing and holding button & on the SmartKey or by touching and holding the sensor surface (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window opening. G Warning! Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The
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Version: 2.11.8.1downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window.
i You can also open or close the door
windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 107) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 108).
i After switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the door windows until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the door windows for up to 5 minutes.
X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding door window moves downward or upward until you release the switch.
X Express operation: Press or pull
switch : to ? past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely.
X Stopping during express operation:
Press or pull the respective switch again.
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Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing a door window with greater force or without automatic reversal function.
X Pull and hold the respective switch once
more immediately until the door window is closed completely.
X Hold the respective switch for
approximately 1 second. The door window is synchronized.
If the upward movement of a door window is blocked during the closing procedure, the door window will stop and open slightly. X Immediately after the door window has
stopped because it was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes with greater force. If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the door window was
blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes without automatic reversal function. G Warning! Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the switch.
Synchronizing door windows The door windows must be synchronized if they cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each door window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch :, ;, = or ? (Y page 106) until the respective door window is closed. The door window opens again slightly.
Summer opening feature When the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously Ropening the door windows Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof Ropening the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and roller sunblinds
Rswitching on the seat ventilation for the
driver’s seat
The summer opening feature can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.
X Press button % on the SmartKey to
unlock the vehicle. Keep button % pressed until the door windows and the tilt/sliding panel of the panorama roof or the tilt/sliding sunroof have reached the desired position. Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel: When the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the roller sunblinds will open first.
X Press button % once more until the tilt/
sliding panel of the panorama roof has reached the desired position.
X Release button % on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
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Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close Rthe door windows Rthe tilt/sliding sunroof Rthe panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
Afterward, you can extend the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. G Warning! When closing the door windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button & to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button %. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold button &.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the sensor surface on the outside door handle to stop the closing procedure. RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened.
With SmartKey The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the
driver’s outside door handle.
X Press and hold button & on the
SmartKey until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
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X Release button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the closing procedure.
X Vehicles with panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel: Press and hold button & on the SmartKey once more. The roller sunblinds extend.
X Release button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the extending procedure.
With KEYLESS-GO
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Touch and hold sensor surface : on an outside door handle (Y page 79) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely.
i Make sure you are only touching sensor
surface :.
X Release sensor surface : on the outside
door handle to interrupt the closing procedure.
X Vehicles with panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel: Touch and hold
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sensor surface : on an outside door handle once more. The roller sunblinds extend.
X Release sensor surface : on the outside
door handle to interrupt the extending procedure.
immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times.
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G 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 vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission (E 63 AMG) : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 114).
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X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P (Y page 118).
With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Gasoline engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 85) and release it. The engine starts automatically.
X Diesel engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 (Y page 85). Preglow indicator lamp % in the instrument cluster comes on.
X As soon as preglow indicator lamp % goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and release it. The engine starts automatically.
i If the engine is at operating temperature, preglow indicator lamp % may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing.
With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch (Y page 86).
i To start the engine with the SmartKey
instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. Proceed as described in “With SmartKey” (Y page 110).
X Depress the brake pedal during the starting
procedure.
X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Gasoline engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once. The engine starts automatically.
X Diesel engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once. The engine preglows and starts automatically.
i If the engine is at operating temperature,
the time the engine needs to preglow is reduced.
Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
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The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure.
X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS- GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey.
or X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch.
X Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio
signals from another source may be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function.
X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be charged sufficiently. X Get a jump start (Y page 338). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The starter has been exposed to excessive temperatures. X Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
! Do not run a cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. E 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine’s maximum speed is restricted in order to protect it from damage. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort.
! If an acoustic warning sounds and the message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may
cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i Once the vehicle is in motion, the
automatic central locking function engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down.
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The automatic central locking function can be switched off (Y page 144).
For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 254).
Automatic transmission G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.
X Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever can now be used. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D or reverse gear R.
i Shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved up or down. However, the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur.
X Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.
X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to reach its operating temperature earlier.
Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires RGasoline engine: An ignition cable may be
damaged.
RThe engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
RGasoline engine: Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.
X Give very little gas. X Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.
X Turn off the engine immediately. X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary (Y page 226).
In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
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If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner.
Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle movement may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS- GO start/stop button.
RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.
G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
X Releasing: Pull on release handle :. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake
pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.
Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. 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 vehicle.
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X Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P (Y page 116). X Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P.
i Observe instructions if you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, see “Remaining in neutral position N” (Y page 115).
With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0.
X Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
When you turn off the engine using the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
With KEYLESS-GO X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 85). When you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically.
G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
i In an emergency you can turn off the
engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds.
If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above: X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch.
X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 (Y page 85).
Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 109).
