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H Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of compre- hensive environmental protection. Our objectives are to use the natural resour- ces which form the basis of our existence on this planet sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into consideration. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmen- tally-responsible manner. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on the following factors: Roperating conditions of your vehicle Ryour personal driving style You can influence both factors. Therefore, please bear the following in mind: Operating conditions: Ravoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
Robserve the correct tyre pressure. Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
Rremove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Rall maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style: Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed. Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic. Rmonitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Returning an end-of-life vehicle EU countries only: Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon- sible manner in accordance with the Euro- pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc- tive. There is a network of return points and dis- assembly plants available. You can return your vehicle to these plants free of charge. This makes a valuable contribution to the recycling process and the conservation of resources. For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy, visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H Environmental note Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. For these, the same war- ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle: Rdoors Rdoor pillars Rdoor sills Rseats Rdashboard Rinstrument cluster Rcentre console
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Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint sys- tems. Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardise the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel- evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con- version parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been officially approved or independently approved by a testing centre. In Germany, certain parts are only officially approved for installation or modification if they comply with legal requirements. This also applies to some other countries. All gen- uine Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval requirements. The use of non-approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's general operating permit. This is the case: Rif they cause a change of the vehicle type from that for which the vehicle's general operating permit was granted
Rif other road users could be endangered Rif the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) (Y page 468) when ordering genu- ine Mercedes-Benz parts.
Owner's Manual Vehicle equipment This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe- cific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations. The original purchase contract documenta- tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should kept in the vehicle.
Operating safety Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or necessary repairs car- ried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident. Always have the prescribed service/mainte- nance work as well as necessary repairs car- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
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G WARNING Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could effect their function and/or the operation of other net- worked components. This could in particular also be the case for systems relevant to safety. They might not function properly any more and/or jeopardise the operational safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. Always have work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified special- ist workshop.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g.
a kerb or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under- body, chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be damaged without the damage being visi- ble. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an acci- dent, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to. If the underbody panelling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody panelling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system for an exten- ded period, they can catch fire. In such cases, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com- ponents of the vehicle and the information systems and communication devices integra- ted into the vehicle which receive and/or transmit radio waves: The components of this vehicle that receive and/or transmit radio waves are compliant with the basic requirements and all other rel- evant conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi- cle components has been checked and certi- fied according to the currently valid version of Regulation ECE-R 10.
Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it can affect the operation of the vehicle systems. This may affect the operating safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos- tics connection in the vehicle. G WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict the clearance around the pedals or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper- ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that they do not get into the driver's footwell. Always fit the floormats securely and as pre- scribed in order to ensure that there is always
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sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor- mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge. Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test dur- ing the main inspection.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been registered in your name in the following cases: Rif your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
Rif your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle own- ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example.
Qualified specialist workshop A qualified specialist workshop has the nec- essary special skills, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out any necessary work on your vehicle. This particularly applies to work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the Service Booklet. Always have the following work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop: Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work Rmodifications, installations and conver-
sions
Rwork on electronic components Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Vehicle registration Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to carry out technical inspections on certain vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is improved as a result of the inspection. Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
Correct use If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognise certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position. Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle: Rthe safety notes in this manual Rthe technical data in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Implied warranty ! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma- nently store technical information about: Rthe vehicle's operating state Revents Rfaults In general, this technical information docu- ments the state of a component, a module, a system or the surroundings. These include, for example: Roperating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its individual components, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in movement, lateral acceleration, accelera- tor pedal position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. airbag deployment, intervention of stability con- trol systems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture
This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to: Rassist in recognising and rectifying faults
and defects
Ranalyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimise vehicle functions The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements. When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor- mation can be read from the event data mem- ory and fault data memory. Services include, for example: Rrepair services Rservice processes Rwarranties Rquality assurance It is read by employees of the service network (including manufacturers) using special diag-
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nostic testers. More detailed information is obtained from it, if required. After a fault has been rectified, the informa- tion is deleted from the fault memory or is continually overwritten. When operating the vehicle, situations are conceivable in which this technical data, in connection with other information (if neces- sary, under consultation with an authorised expert), could be traced to a person. Examples include: Raccident reports Rdamage to the vehicle Rwitness statements Further additional functions that have been contractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehicle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emergency.
Copyright information General notes Information on licences for free and open- source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol- lowing website: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource
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Cockpit ................................................. 30
Instrument cluster .............................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 35
Centre console .................................... 36
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Door control panel .............................. 4029
30
Cockpit
Cockpit
Function
Page
Function
Page
: Automatic transmission: steering wheel gearshift paddles
; Combination switch = Instrument cluster ? Horn A DIRECT SELECT lever B PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
C Overhead control panel D Climate control systems E Ignition lock
Start/Stop button
191
139
32187
228
39
156
177
177F Adjusting the steering
wheel manually
G Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically Steering wheel heating
H Cruise control lever I Parking brake J Diagnostics connection K Opening the bonnet L Releases the parking brake M Light switch
126
126
127
205
200
25
366
200
136Cockpit
31
Function
: Overhead control panel ; PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
= Combination switch ? Instrument cluster A Horn B DIRECT SELECT lever C Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
D Light switch E Opening the bonnet F Diagnostics connection
Page 39
228
139
32187
191
136
366
25Function
G Releases the parking brake H Ignition lock
Start/Stop button
I Adjusting the steering
wheel manually
J Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically Steering wheel heating
K Cruise control lever L Parking brake M Climate control systems
Page 200
177
177126
127
205
200
15632
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster Displays
Function
? Multifunction display A Rev counter
Page 270
268i Instrument cluster: kilometres
Function : Fuel gauge ; Coolant temperature = Speedometer with seg-
ments
Page
268
269
i Set the instrument cluster lighting via the
on-board computer (Y page 281).
Instrument cluster
33
Function
? Multifunction display A Rev counter
Page 270
268i Instrument cluster: miles
Function : Fuel gauge ; Coolant temperature = Speedometer with seg-
ments
Page
268
269
i Set the instrument cluster lighting via the
on-board computer; see the Digital Own- er's Manual.
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Instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps
Function : ÷ ESP®
M SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles ; · Distance warning = å ESP® OFF ? J Brakes (red) A #! Turn signals B J Only for certain vehi-
cles: brakes (yellow)
C ! ABS D 6 SRS E ; Engine diagnostics F h Tyre pressure monitor
Page 322
323
327322
320
139320
321
324
325
328Function
G ü Seat belts H % Diesel engine: pre-
glow ÷ ESP® in AMG vehicles
I ? Coolant J K Main-beam head-
lamps
K L Dipped-beam head-
lamps
L T Side lamps M R Rear foglamp N 8 Reserve fuel
Page 319
179
323
325140
137
138
138
325Multifunction steering wheel
35
Multifunction steering wheel
Page 270
Function
A =;
Selects a menu 9: Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists Confirms the selection Hides display messages
276
B % Back Switches off LINGUA- TRONIC; see the separate operating instructions
Page
269
269
269
290269
Function
: Multifunction display ; Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating instructions
= ?
Switches on LINGUA- TRONIC; see the separate operating instructions
? ~
Rejects or ends a call Exits telephone book/ redial memory Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem- ory WX Adjusts the volume Mute
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Centre console
Centre console Centre console, upper section
Function
Page
Function
: Audio system/COMAND Online; see the separate operating instructions
; c Seat heating = s Seat ventilation ? c PARKTRONIC A ¤ start/stop function B £ Hazard warning
lamps
123
125
228
181140
C 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp D ATA indicator lamp E Ü Retracts the rear seat
head restraints
F & Auxiliary heating
u Saloon: rear window roller sunblind
Page
57
83118
168351
Centre console, lower section
Centre console
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i Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever
Function
Function
H Stowage compartment
Ashtray Cigarette lighter Cup holders
I e Adjusts the suspen-
sion setting
J É Sets the vehicle level
Page 330
351
352
348225
224K Stowage compartment L Ú Selects the drive pro-
gram
M COMAND controller; see
the separate operating instructions
Page 330
190
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Centre console
Centre console, lower section (AMG vehicles)
Function
G Ashtray
Cigarette lighter
H Engages parking position P I Selector lever J Cup holders K Stowage compartment L Audio/COMAND control- ler; see the separate oper- ating instructions
Page 351
352
199
186
348
330Function
M ß Calls up/saves the
suspension tuning
N à Adjusts the suspen-
sion setting O å ESP® P Drive program selector
Page
226
226
79
190Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
39
Page
110
355
85
146
147
Function 3 Opens/closes the panorama sliding sunroof with roller sunblinds
C Buttons for the garage door
opener
D ê Deactivates the inte-
rior motion sensor
E p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off F c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
Page
147
147
146
84
131108
Function
: u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off
; | Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con- trol on/off
= p Switches the right- hand reading lamp on/off ? ë Deactivates the tow-
away protection A Rear-view mirror B 3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof
40 Door control panel
Door control panel
Function
Page
: r45=
Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer- ing wheel
; Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
= %& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
? Opens the door
A 7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exte- rior mirrors in/out electri- cally
B W Opens/closes the
side windows
C n Activates/deacti-
vates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment
D p Opens/closes the
boot lid/tailgate
132
116
95
95129
104
71
101
Useful information .............................. 42
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Occupant safety .................................. 42
Children in the vehicle ........................ 55
Driving safety systems ....................... 71
Anti-theft systems .............................. 8341
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 26).
Panic alarm
X To activate: press ! button : for
approximately one second. An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
X To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock. or X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the vehi- cle.
i The panic alarm function is only available
in certain countries.
Occupant safety Important safety notes G WARNING Modifications to the restraint systems could result in them not functioning properly any more. The restraint systems could then no longer protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do and could fail in the event of an accident or activate unexpectedly, for example. There is an increased risk of injury. Never modify parts of the restraint systems. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as electronic components or their software.
The airbag system can be adapted for a per- son with disabilities. For further information, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The seat belts, together with SRS (Supple- mental Restraint System), are complemen- tary, co-ordinated restraint systems (Y page 43). They reduce the risk of injury in specific, pre-defined types of accident sit- uations and thereby increase occupant safety. However, seat belts and airbags gen- erally do not protect against objects pene- trating the vehicle from the outside. To ensure that the restraint systems can deliver their full potential protection, make sure that: Rthe seat and head restraint are adjusted
properly (Y page 114)
Rthe seat belt has been fastened properly
(Y page 51)
Rthe airbags can inflate without restriction if
deployed (Y page 44)
Rthe steering wheel is adjusted properly
(Y page 126)
fied
Rthe restraint systems have not been modi-
An airbag increases the protection of vehicle occupants wearing a seat belt. However, air- bags are only an additional restraint system that complements, but does not replace, the seat belt. All vehicle occupants must wear
their seat belt correctly at all times, even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags. The air- bags are not deployed in all types of acci- dents. For example, if the protective capacity of correctly fastened seat belts is not increased by deploying the airbags, the air- bags will not deploy. Airbag deployment only provides increased protection if the seat belt is worn correctly. The seat belt helps, firstly, to keep the vehicle occupant in the best position in relation to the airbag. Secondly, in a head-on collision, for example, the seat belt restricts movement of the vehicle occupant towards the point of impact.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Introduction SRS consists of: Rthe 6 SRS warning lamp Rairbags Rthe airbag control unit with crash sensors Rbelt tensioners for the front seat belts and
the outer seat belts in the rear
Rseat belt force limiters for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. It can also reduce the forces to which occupants are subjected dur- ing an accident.
SRS warning lamp G WARNING If SRS is malfunctioning, child restraint sys- tem components may be triggered uninten- tionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Have SRS checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
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SRS functions are checked regularly when you switch on the ignition and when the engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in good time. The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine is started. The SRS components are in operational read- iness when the 6 SRS warning lamp goes out while the engine is running. A malfunction has occurred if: Rthe 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on
Rthe engine is running and the 6 SRS warning lamp does not go out after a few seconds
Rthe engine is running and the 6 SRS
warning lamp lights up again
Triggering of belt tensioners and air- bags During the first stage of a collision, the airbag control unit evaluates important physical data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel- eration, such as: Rduration Rdirection Rmagnitude Based on the evaluation of this data, the air- bag control unit pre-emptively triggers the belt tensioners in the first stage. If there is an even higher rate of vehicle decel- eration or acceleration in a longitudinal direc- tion, the front airbags are also deployed. Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air- bags. The airbag control unit evaluates vehi- cle deceleration or acceleration in the event of a collision. In the first deployment stage, the front airbag is filled with enough propel- lant gas to reduce the risk of injuries. The front airbag is fully deployed if a second deployment threshold is reached within a few milliseconds.
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The belt tensioner and airbag triggering thresholds are variable and are adapted to the rate of deceleration or acceleration of the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. The triggering process must take place in good time at the start of the collision. The rate of vehicle deceleration or accelera- tion and the direction of the force are essen- tially determined by: Rthe distribution of forces during the colli-
sion
Rthe collision angle Rthe deformation characteristics of the vehi-
cle
Rthe characteristics of the object with which
the vehicle has collided
Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred do not play a decisive role in the deployment of an airbag, nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment. The vehicle may be deformed significantly, e.g. the bonnet or the wing, without an airbag being deployed. This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affec- ted and the rate of deceleration is not high. Conversely, airbags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor defor- mation. This is the case if, for example, very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body members are hit, and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result. i The front belt tensioners can only be trig- gered if the seat belt tongues on the front seats are correctly engaged in the seat belt buckles.
i Not all airbags are deployed in an acci- dent. The different airbag systems work independently of each other.
How the airbag system works is deter- mined by the severity of the accident detec- ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or acceleration, and the apparent type of acci- dent: Rfrontal collision Rside impact Roverturn
Airbags Important safety notes G WARNING Airbags provide additional protection; they are not, however, a substitute for seat belts. Observe the following notes to reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury caused by airbag deployment: Rall vehicle occupants – in particular, preg-
nant women – must wear their seat belt correctly at all times and lean back against the backrest, which should be positioned as close to the vertical as possible. The head restraint must support the back of the head at about eye level.
Ralways secure children less than
1.50 m tall or under 12 years of age in suit- able child restraint systems.
Rall vehicle occupants must select a seat
position that is as far away from the airbag as possible. The driver's seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely. The driver's chest should be as far away from the centre of the driver's airbag cover as possible.
Rmove the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. This is especially important if you have secured a child in a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
Rvehicle occupants – in particular, children – must not lean their head into the area of the window in which the sidebag/window- bag is deployed.
Rrearward-facing child restraint systems
must not be fitted to the front-passenger seat unless the front-passenger airbag has been disabled. On the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger airbag is disabled if a child restraint system with a trans- ponder for automatic child seat recognition is fitted to the front-passenger seat in a vehicle equipped with automatic child seat recognition. The 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be continuously lit. If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle does not have automatic child seat recog- nition, or your rearward-facing child restraint system does not have a trans- ponder for automatic child seat recogni- tion, children must be secured in a child restraint system on a suitable seat in the rear. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint system to the front-passenger seat, you must move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible.
Rmake sure there are no heavy or sharp- edged objects in the pockets of clothing.
Rdo not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of the driver's/front-passenger front airbag, particularly when the vehicle is in motion.
Rdo not put your feet on the dashboard. Ronly hold the steering wheel on the outside. This allows the airbag to be fully deployed. You could be injured if the airbag is deployed and you are holding the inside of the steering wheel.
Rdo not lean on the doors from inside the
vehicle.
Rmake sure that there are no people, ani-
mals or objects between the vehicle occu- pants and the area where the airbags are deployed.
Rdo not place any objects between the seat
backrest and the door.
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Rdo not hang any hard objects, e.g. coat
hangers, on the grab handles or coat hooks. Rdo not attach accessories, e.g. cup holders,
to the doors.
It is not possible to rule out a risk of injury being caused by an airbag, due to the high speed at which the airbag must be deployed. G WARNING If you modify the airbag covers or affix objects, e.g. stickers to them, the airbags may no longer function as intended. There is an increased risk of injury. Never modify the airbag covers and do not affix any objects to them. G WARNING Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even prevent deployment of the airbags integrated into the seats. The airbags may then fail to protect the vehicle occupants as intended. Operation of the automatic child seat recog- nition may also be impaired. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Use only seat covers which have been specif- ically approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. G WARNING After the driver's airbag has been deployed, the airbag parts are hot. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch the airbag parts. Have deployed airbags replaced immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Airbag deployment slows down and restricts the movement of the vehicle occupant. If the airbags are deployed, you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may also be released. Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing. The powder that is released generally does not constitute a health hazard and does not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle. The powder may cause short-term breathing difficulties to persons
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suffering from asthma or other pulmonary conditions. In order to prevent potential breathing difficulties, you should leave the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. You can also open the window to allow fresh air to enter the vehicle interior. The 6 SRS warn- ing lamp lights up. The airbag installation locations are identified by the AIRBAG symbol. i After an airbag has been deployed, have the vehicle towed to the nearest qualified specialist workshop, even if your vehicle can still be driven.
Front airbags ! Do not place heavy objects on the front- passenger seat. This could cause the sys- tem to identify the seat as being occupied. In the event of an accident, the restraint systems on the front-passenger side may be triggered and have to be replaced.
Driver's airbag : deploys in front of the steering wheel; front-passenger front air- bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove compartment. The front airbags increase protection for the driver's and front-passenger's head and chest.
They are deployed: Rat the start of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a longitudinal direction.
Rif the system determines that airbag
deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt.
Rindependently of other airbags in the vehi-
cle.
The time within which the front airbag is deployed is dependent on whether or not a seal belt is worn. If the vehicle overturns, the front airbags are generally not deployed. Vehicles with automatic child seat recog- nition in the front-passenger seat: front- passenger front airbag ; is only activated if the system determines that the front- passenger seat is occupied. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp on the centre console does not light up (Y page 57). If a child restraint system is fitted to the front- passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp on the centre console is not on: Ra child restraint system without a trans-
ponder for automatic child seat recognition has been fitted or
Ra child restraint system with a transponder
has been fitted incorrectly
Driver's kneebag
Driver's kneebag : deploys under the steer- ing column. It deploys together with the front
airbags. The driver's kneebag is designed to operate together with the front airbags in frontal impacts if certain thresholds are exceeded. The driver's kneebag operates best in conjunction with correctly positioned and fastened seat belts. The driver's kneebag increases protection of the driver against: Rknee injuries Rthigh injuries Rlower leg injuries i The driver's kneebag is only available in
certain countries.
Sidebags G WARNING Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even prevent deployment of the airbags integrated into the seats. The airbags may then fail to protect the vehicle occupants as intended. Operation of the automatic child seat recog- nition may also be impaired. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Use only seat covers which have been specif- ically approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. G WARNING Sensors to control the airbags are located in the doors. Modifications or work not per- formed correctly to the doors or door panel- ling, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the function of the sensors being impaired. The airbags might therefore not function properly any more. Consequently, the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. This poses an increased risk of injury. Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. Always have work on the doors or door pan- elling carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
You should only use seat covers that have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-
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Benz. The seat covers must have a special tear seam for sidebags. Otherwise, the side- bags cannot deploy correctly and therefore cannot provide the intended protection in the event of an accident.
Sidebags (example: Saloon) Front sidebags : and rear sidebags ; deploy next to the outer seat cushions. When deployed, the sidebags offer additional thorax protection for vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. However, they do not protect the: Rhead Rneck Rarms The sidebags are deployed: Ron the side on which an impact occurs Rat the start of an accident with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or accelera- tion, e.g. in a side impact
Rindependently of the use of the seat belt Rindependently of the front airbags Rindependently of the belt tensioners If the vehicle overturns, the sidebags are gen- erally not deployed. Sidebags are deployed if the system detects high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a lateral direction and determines that sidebag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belts.
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Pelvisbags G WARNING If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for safety reasons, you only use seat covers that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The seat covers must have a special tear seam for sidebags/pelvisbags. Otherwise, the side- bag/pelvisbag cannot deploy correctly and would fail to provide the intended protection in the event of an accident. Appropriate seat covers can be obtained, for example, from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Pelvisbags : enhance the level of protection of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. Pelvisbags deploy next to and below the outer seat cushions. They are deployed: Ron the side on which an impact occurs Rat the start of an accident with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or accelera- tion, e.g. in a side impact
Rindependently of the use of the seat belt Rindependently of the front airbags Rindependently of the belt tensioners If the vehicle overturns, the pelvisbags are generally not deployed. Sidebags are deployed if the system detects high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a lateral direc- tion and determines that sidebag deployment can offer additional protection to that provi- ded by the seat belt.
i Pelvisbags are only available in certain
countries.
Windowbags
Windowbags on the front-passenger side (exam- ple: Saloon) Windowbags : enhance the level of protec- tion for the head (but not chest or arms), of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehi- cle on which the impact occurs. The windowbags are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar. Windowbags are deployed: Rat the start of an accident with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or accelera- tion, e.g. in a side impact
Ron the side on which an impact occurs Ron the driver's and the front-passenger's side if the vehicle overturns and the system determines that deployment can offer addi- tional protection to that provided by the seat belt
Rindependently of the use of the seat belt Rregardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
Rindependently of the front airbags
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK- PRO luxury head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING The function of the head restraint may be impaired if you: Rattach objects such as coat hangers to the
head restraints, for example
Ruse head restraint covers If you do so, the head restraints cannot fulfil their intended protective function in the event of an accident. In addition, objects attached to the head restraints could endanger other vehicle occupants. This poses an increased risk of injury. Do not attach any objects to the head restraints and do not use head restraint cov- ers.
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints increase protection of the driver's and front-passenger's head and neck. In the event of a rear collision of a cer- tain severity, the NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the driv- er's and front-passenger seats are moved for- wards and upwards. This provides better head support. If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints have been triggered in an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the driver's and front-passenger seats (Y page 49). Otherwise, the additional pro- tection will not be available in the event of another rear-end collision. NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints that have been triggered are moved forwards and can no longer be adjusted. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints checked at a qualified specialist workshop after a rear-end collision.
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Resetting a triggered NECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head restraint NECK-PRO head restraints
NECK-PRO head restraint (example: Saloon) X Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction of arrow :.
X Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion down in the direction of arrow ; as far as it will go.
X With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK- PRO head restraint cushion backwards in the direction of arrow = until it engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO head restraint.
NECK-PRO luxury head restraint
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X Remove resetting tool : from the vehicle
document wallet.
X Slide resetting tool : into guide ; between the NECK-PRO luxury head restraint and the rear cover of the head restraint.
X Push resetting tool : downwards until you hear the head restraint deployment mech- anism engage.
X Pull out resetting tool :. X With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraint cushion back- wards in the direction of arrow = until it engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO luxury head restraint.
X Put resetting tool : back into the vehicle
document wallet.
i If you have difficulty resetting the NECK- PRO luxury head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist work- shop.
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection) ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when moving the seat back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
PRE-SAFE® takes pre-emptive measures to protect occupants in certain hazardous sit- uations. Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRE-SAFE® system, the possibility of injury in the event of an accident cannot be ruled out. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
PRE-SAFE® intervenes: Rwhen BAS activates, e.g. in emergency
braking situations
Rwhen BAS PLUS – on vehicles with DIS-
TRONIC PLUS – intervenes heavily
Rif, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, the radar sensor system detects an imminent danger of collision in certain situations
Rin critical driving situations, e.g. when phys-
ical limits are exceeded and the vehicle understeers or oversteers severely
PRE-SAFE® takes the following measures depending on the hazardous situation detec- ted: Rthe front seat belts are pre-tensioned. Rvehicles with the memory function: the
front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavourable position.
Rvehicles with a multicontour seat or active multicontour seat: the air pressure in the side bolsters of the seat cushion and back- rest is increased.
Rif the vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof and the side windows are closed so that only a small gap remains. On vehicles with a pan- orama sliding sunroof, this is closed com- pletely.
If the hazardous situation passes without resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE® slackens the belt pretensioning. The air pressure in the side bolsters on the multicontour seats/ active multicontour seats is reduced again. All settings made by PRE-SAFE® can then be reversed. If the seat belts are not released: X Move the backrest or seat back slightly, but
only when the vehicle is stationary. Seat belt pretensioning is reduced and the locking mechanism is released.
More information about seat belt adjustment, a convenience function integrated into PRE- SAFE®, can be found under "Seat belt adjust- ment" (Y page 52).
Seat belts Important safety notes G WARNING A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended level of protection. Under certain circumstan- ces, this could cause severe or even fatal inju- ries in the event of an accident. Therefore, make sure that all occupants — in particular, pregnant women — wear their seat belts correctly at all times. RThe seat belt must fit snugly on your body and must not be twisted.Therefore, avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat. The shoulder section of the belt must be routed across the centre of your shoulder — on no account across your neck or under your arm — and pulled tight against your upper body. The lap belt must always pass across your lap as low down as possible, i.e. over your hip joints — not across your abdo- men. If necessary, push the seat belt slightly downwards and adjust it by pulling it in the direction the seat belt retracts.
RDo not route the seat belt strap over sharp
or fragile objects. Please make sure that such objects are not on or in your clothing, e.g. spectacles, pens or keys etc. The seat belt strap could become damaged and tear during an accident and you or other vehicle occupants could be injured.
ROnly one person should use each seat belt at any one time. Children must never travel sitting on the lap of another occupant. The child will not be secured in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden change of direction. This may result in the child or other occupants being seriously or fatally injured.
RPersons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the seat belts correctly. For this reason secure persons less than 1.50 m tall in specially designed, suitable restraint systems.
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RChildren under 1.50 m tall and younger
than twelve years of age cannot wear the seat belts correctly. For this reason secure them in special suitable child restraint sys- tems installed on a suitable seat. Additional information can be found in the Operating Instructions in the chapter "Safety", "Chil- dren in the Vehicle". Observe the installa- tion instructions of the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer.
RDo not secure an object with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants. G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if the backrest is not in the upright position. When braking or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck inju- ries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in the upright position. G WARNING Seat belts cannot perform their intended pro- tective function if: Rthey are damaged, modified, bleached or
coloured, or are very dirty
Rthe seat belt buckle is damaged or very
dirty
Rmodifications have been made to the seat
belt tensioners or belt anchorages
In the event of an accident, seat belts can sustain damage that is not visible to the naked eye, e. g. due to glass splinters. Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or fail in the event of an accident, for example. Modified belt tensioners could deploy unexpectedly or fail. There is an increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never make modifications to seat belts, belt tensioners, belt anchorages or seat belt
X If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the
appropriate height (Y page 52).
X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.
Information on releasing the seat belt with release button ?(Y page 53).
Seat belt adjustment The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants. The belt strap is tightened slightly when: Ryou engage the belt tongue in the belt
buckle and you then turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Rthe key is in position 2 in the ignition lock and you then engage the belt tongue in the buckle.
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain tightening force if any slack is detected between the occupant and the seat belt. Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting. You can switch the belt adjustment on and off in the on-board computer (Y page 286). The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of the PRE-SAFE® convenience function. More information about PRE-SAFE® can be found under "PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupant protection)" (Y page 50).
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retractors. Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, are not worn and are clean.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat belts which have been approved specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes- Benz. Seat belts are the most effective means of restraining the movement of vehicle occu- pants in the event of an accident. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior.
Fastening seat belts
Seat belt (example: Saloon) X Adjust the seat and move the backrest to an almost vertical position (Y page 114). X Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt
sash guide :.
X Without twisting it, guide the shoulder sec-
tion of the seat belt across the middle of your shoulder and the lap section across your pelvis.
X Engage belt tongue ; in buckle =.
Seat belt adjustment: if necessary, the driv- er's and front-passenger seat belts auto- matically adjust to the upper body (Y page 52).
You can adjust the belt height for the front seats. Estate: you can also adjust the belt height on the outer rear seats. Adjust the belt to a height that allows the upper part of the seat belt to be routed across the centre of your shoulder. X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards. The belt sash guide engages in various posi- tions.
X To lower: press and hold belt sash guide
release :.
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X Slide the belt sash guide downwards. X Let go of belt sash guide release : and make sure that the belt sash guide has engaged.
Wearing the rear centre seat belt If the left-hand rear seat backrest is folded down and back up again, the rear centre seat belt may lock. The seat belt can then not be pulled out. X To release the rear centre seat belt: pull the seat belt out approximately 20 mm at the belt outlet on the backrest and then release it again. The seat belt is retracted and released.
Releasing the seat belts ! Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam- aged seat belts can no longer fulfil their protective function and must be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Seat belt (example: Saloon) X Press release button ? on belt buckle =. X Guide belt tongue ; back to belt sash
guide :.
Belt warning for the driver and front passenger The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru- ment cluster is a reminder for all occupants to fasten their seat belts. It may light up con- tinuously or flash. In addition, a warning tone may sound. The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases when the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belt. For certain countries only: regardless of whether the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belts, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine is started. It then goes out if the driver and the front passenger have fas- tened their seat belts. i For more information on the 7 seat belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi- cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat belt" (Y page 319).
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Rear seat belt status indicator
Display for passengers on the left and right rear seats who are wearing their seat belts (example: vehicles with rear bench seat) The rear-compartment seat belt status indi- cator indicates the rear seat on which the belt is fastened. The ü symbol in the display indicates a fastened seat belt. If a seat belt is not fastened or if a seat is not occupied, the ý symbol is displayed. The rear-compartment seat belt status indi- cator appears in the multifunction display for around 30 seconds if: Ryou drive off and reach a speed of approx-
imately 10 km/h.
Rthe rear passengers fasten or unfasten
their seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.
Rsomeone gets in or out of the vehicle and
