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age.

앫 Turn the windshield wipers on

again.

If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I, 앫 Set the combination switch to the

next highest wiper speed.

앫 Have the windshield wipers

checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be op-

erating properly.

앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.

왘 Give very little gas. 왘 Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

Getting started Driving

Single wipe 왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of

arrow 1. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Push switch in the direction of arrow 1

past the resistance point. The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid.

Information on filling up the washer reser- voir can be found in the "Operation" sec- tion (컄 page 267).

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The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.

왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-

ant if necessary (컄 page 264).

In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: 왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-

cumstances.

왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-

ties.

If the extent of the damage cannot be de- termined: 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

Getting started Driving

If no damage can be determined on the 앫 major assemblies 앫 fuel system 앫 engine mount 왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.

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Getting started Parking and locking Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows.

Warning!

Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re- moving the key from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the key is removed.

Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehi- cle.

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Warning!

Parking brake

Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re- sult of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 앫 Move the selector lever to position P. 앫 Slowly release brake pedal. 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheel towards the road curb.

앫 Turn the key to starter switch position 0 and remove, or press start-/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).

앫 Take the key or the SmartKey with KEY- LESS-GO* (if so equipped) and lock ve- hicle when leaving.

1 Parking brake 2 Release handle 왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1.

When the engine is running, the indica- tor lamp ; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.

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Warning!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch, take the Smart- Key with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil- dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac- cess to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident or serious injury.

Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dan- gerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehi- cle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.

Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.

When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.

Getting started Parking and locking

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the switch to M (컄 page 46). More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section (컄 page 112).

Turning off the engine

왘 Place the gear selector lever in

position P. Always set the parking brake in addi- tion to shifting to position P. On steep slopes, turn the front wheels towards the curb.

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Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be espe- cially careful when small children are around.

Before closing doors, ensure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your ve- hicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle may cause serious personal injury.

More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section (컄 page 86).

왘 After exiting the vehicle press the lock

button ‹ on the key (컄 page 30). The locking knobs on the doors move down. The turn signal indicators light up briefly.

Getting started Parking and locking

Turning off with the key 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to

position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated.

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(컄 page 41). The SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

With the SmartKey removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off.

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Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be espe- cially careful when small children are around.

Before closing doors, ensure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.

Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Place the gear selector lever in P. 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-

ton until the engine shuts off. With the driver's door closed, the start- er switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as key re- moved from starter switch (컄 page 31).

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(컄 page 41).

If you hear a warning signal you have ei- ther 앫 forgotten to turn off the lights, or 앫 not put the gear selector lever in P

before opening the driver’s door.

Turn off the lights or place the gear se- lector lever in P.

Getting started Parking and locking

1 Lock button on the door handle 왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock

button 1 on the door handle or on the trunk lid. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The turn signal indicators light up briefly

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Warning!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch, take the Smart- Key with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave chil- dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac- cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section (컄 page 89).

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Panic alarm

Driving safety systems

Anti-theft systems

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In this section you will learn the most im- portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are 앫 Seat belts 앫 Emergency tensioning device 앫 Airbags 앫 Child seats 앫 Child seat recognition As independent systems their protective effects work in conjunction with each oth- er.

For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re- straint systems for infants and chil- dren, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 65).

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Occupant safety The 1 warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for about 4 seconds when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) start/stop button once or twice. It goes out when you start the en- gine. This shows that the restraint systems are operational. If the lamp does not come on at all or if it fails to extinguish after approximately 4 seconds or if it comes on thereafter, a malfunction in the system has been de- tected. More information can be found in the "Practical hints" section (컄 page 290).

Warning!

In the event that the SRS malfunction indica- tor lamp lights up during driving or does not come at all, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be ac- tivated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessar- ily which could also result in injury.

Improper work on the restraint systems, in- cluding incorrect installation and removal, can lead to possible injury through an unin- tended activation of the SRS.

In addition, through improper work there is a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be per- formed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Airbags

Warning!

Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury in certain frontal (front airbags) im- pacts, or side (side impact and head protec- tion window curtain airbags) impacts which may cause significant injuries. However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.

The activation of the SRS temporarily releas- es a small amount of dust from the airbags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some tempo- rary breathing difficulty for people with asth- ma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

Warning!

To reduce the risk of injury when the front airbags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear your seat belt.

For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on your body.

Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the airbag. Oc- cupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously in- jured by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye: 앫 Sit properly belted in an upright position

with your back against the backrest.

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앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper opera- tion of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breast- bone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combina- tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any prob- lems, please see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dash- board.

앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms in- side the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front airbag inflates.

앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

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앫 Occupants, especially children, should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the airbag be triggered. Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant or child re- straint system.

앫 Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deacti- vate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fa- tal injury will result.

Failure to follow these instructions can re- sult in severe injuries to you or other occu- pants.

If you sell your vehicle you are responsible to make the buyer aware of these points. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manu- al.

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Warning!

result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated.

(2) Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized in- fant or child restraint system for all chil- dren 12 years old or under.

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.

If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mount- ed side airbags deactivated, then deactiva- tion can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at your authorized Mer- cedes-Benz Center at an additional cost.

Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn off the passenger front airbag. BabyS- martTM will not, however, turn off any side impact airbag.

It should be noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact airbags there is a possibility for a side airbag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not prop- erly seated or restrained when next to a side airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.

To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:

(1) Occupants, especially children, should

never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates. This could

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We caution you not to rely on the pres- ence of the airbags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt. Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags that are designed to acti- vate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the poten- tial and severity of injury. It is important to your safety and that of your passen- gers that you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to ensure that the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protec- tion for occupants.

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag

Warning!

앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts in- stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Airbags and ETDs are designed to func- tion on a one-time-only basis. An airbag

Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), side impacts (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) which exceed preset thresholds and in rollovers (head protection window cur- tain airbags). Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passengers should al- ways wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for airbags to provide their supplemental protection. In case of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, airbags will not be activat- ed. The driver and passenger will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A proper- ly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover.

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or emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced. 앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or re- moving any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger airbag cov- er, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional elec- trical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

앫 Do not make any modification that could

change the effectiveness of the belts.

앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may turn into projec- tiles and cause head and other injuries when curtain airbag is deployed.

앫 An airbag system component within the steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflated. Do not touch.

앫 Improper work on the system, including incorrect installation and removal, can lead to possible injury through an unin- tended activation of the SRS.

앫 In addition, through improper work

there is a risk of rendering the SRS inop- erative or causing unintended airbag de- ployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 For your protection and the protection

of others, when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be fol- lowed. These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Given the considerable deployment

speed and the textile structure of the airbags, there is the possibility of abra- sions or other injuries resulting from air- bag deployment.

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When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.

Front airbags

1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger airbag Driver and passenger airbags are de- ployed: 앫 in the event of a frontal impact 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact air-

bags

Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags

The airbags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment thresholds. You will then be protect- ed by the fastened seat belts. The front passenger airbag will only be de- ployed if: 앫 the front passenger seat is occupied 앫 the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator

lamp in the center console is not lit (컄 page 67)

Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side im- pact airbag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system's deployment threshold.

1 Side impact airbags 2 Window curtain airbag The side impact airbags and window cur- tain airbags are deployed: 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 independently of the front airbags The front passenger side airbag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied.

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The side impact airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the sys- tem’s deployment threshold.

Seat belts

The seat belt nonusage warning lamp < in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning sounds for a short time when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) start/stop button twice and the drivers seat belt is not fastened. After starting the engine the seat belt non- usage warning lamp blinks for a brief peri- od to remind the driver and passengers to fasten the seat belts. The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in most states and all Canadian provinces. Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fas- tened whenever the vehicle is in motion.

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Information on fastening seat belts is found in the "Getting started" section (컄 page 40).

For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re- straint systems for infants and chil- dren, see "Children in the vehicle" (컄 page 65).

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Warning!

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. Airbags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are prop- erly wearing their seat belts.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the back- rest reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause se- rious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt.

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Warning!

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked.

Only use seat belts which have been ap- proved by Mercedes-Benz.

Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation or to failure.

Have all work carried out only by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used

properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this sec- tion, as that could result in serious inju- ries in case of an accident.

앫 Each occupant should wear their seat

belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, includ- ing rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver airbag, front passenger airbag, side impact air- bags, head protection window curtain airbags for side windows), ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device), and front seat knee bolsters. The system is de- signed to enhance the protection of- fered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front airbags) and side (side impact and window curtain air- bags) impacts which exceed preset de- ployment thresholds.

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앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoul- der. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could se- verely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen.

앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might cause injuries.

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdo- men. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.

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Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency ten- sioning devices and belt force limiters. The ETD is designed to activate in the fol- lowing cases when the seat belts are fas- tened: 앫 In frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-

ing a preset severity level

앫 If the ignition is switched on

In an impact, emergency tensioning devic- es remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on oc- cupants during a crash.

Warning!

An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced.

When scrapping the emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be fol- lowed. These are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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앫 Each seat belt should never be used for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects.

앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries.

앫 Pregnant women should also use a

lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pres- sure on the abdomen.

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.

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! Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side im- pact airbag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system's deployment threshold.

Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt An automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use.

Children in the vehicle

If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: 앫 Secure the child using an infant or child

restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child and recommended for use by Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Ensure that the infant or child is prop- erly secured by a belt at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

Infant and child restraint seats and infor- mation on choosing an appropriate re- straint system can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Center.

Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmartTM compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle. We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

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All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint, follow child re- straint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratch- eting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual man- ner.

Information on child seats with mount- ing fittings for tether anchorages (컄 page 69). For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts (컄 page 70).

BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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Warning!

Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated.

The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the Dis- trict of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a child restraint lower anchorage system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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A statement by the child restraint man- ufacturer of compliance with this stan- dard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruc- tion manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or child restraint system, be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints.

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt.

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. to the point where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without one.

When the child restraint is not in use, re- move it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an ac- cident.

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Unsupervised chil- dren in a child restraint system may use ve- hicle equipment and may cause serious personal injury.

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system

1 Indicator lamp

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Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmartTM air- bag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located in the center console will be illuminated, except with the key re- moved or in starter switch position 0.

The system does not deactivate the side impact airbag.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed After turning the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) start/stop button once or twice, PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located in the center console lights up for approx. 6 seconds and then goes out. If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not func- tioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat. More information can be found in the "Practical hints" section (컄 page 294).

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Warning!

Warning!

The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation sys- tem will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible.

Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation sys- tem. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of protecting the child.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of special child seats.

When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag will not deploy only if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains illuminated.

Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat. Should the light go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the light remains out, do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

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Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such de- vices may interfere with the BabySmartTM system. Such signal interference may cause the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp not to come on during self-test or be contin- uously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning.

Installation of infant and child restraint systems This vehicle is equipped with tether an- chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.

For safety, make sure that the hook 2 has attached to the ring 3 beyond the safety catch.

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Not foldable rear seat backrest

Foldable rear seat backrest*

Vehicles without foldable rear seat back- rests 왘 Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring. 왘 Guide tether strap between head re-

straints.

왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an-

chorage ring 3.

Vehicles with foldable rear seat backrests 왘 Fold rear seat backrest slightly for-

ward.

왘 Guide tether strap between head re-

straints.

왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an-

chorage ring 3.

왘 Swing rear seat backrest to the rear un-

til it engages.

왘 Check the rear seat backrest to be

locked in its upright position (컄 page 302).

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Child seat anchors - "LATCH" type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the outer rear seats) for the installing of a "LATCH" child seat with the matching anchor fittings. The anchors are located behind an uphol- stery blend.

1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors

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the point where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without one.

Install child seat according to manufactur- er’s instructions.

The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 2.

An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to your child.

Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be re- placed.

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system.

왘 Install child seat according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Make sure that the seat belt for the center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed.

Non-"LATCH" type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning!

Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. to

Blocking of rear door window operation

1 Override switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Press override switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 lights up. The rear door windows can no longer be operat- ed using the switches located in the rear doors.

Operation of the rear door windows with the switches located on the door control panel of the driver‘s door is still possible.

Warning!

Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure them- selves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the win- dow opening.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch, and lock the ve- hicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment can cause serious personal injury.

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For more information on power windows, see the "Controls in detail" section (컄 page 184).

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Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one

second.

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again.

or

왘 Insert key in starter switch.

For operation in the USA only: This de- vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Safety and Security Panic alarm Panic alarm An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes.

1 Â button

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Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 앫 SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control)

In winter operation, the maximum ef- fectiveness of the ABS and the ESP is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires), or snow chains as required.

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Warning!

ABS

The following factors increase the risk of ac- cidents: 앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely The ABS, BAS, ESP and SBC cannot reduce this risk.

Always adjust your driving style to the pre- vailing road and weather conditions.

Warning!

Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump- ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness.

The ABS regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle. The ABS is functional above a speed of ap- proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will re- spond even with light brake pressure. If the ABS activates during braking, the ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster dial flashes. Because of the SBC brake system, you will not feel any pulsa- tion in the brake pedal.

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Continuos steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantagesprovided by the ABS, namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle.

To alert following vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover, operate your hazard warning flashers as appro- priate.

The - warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) start/stop button twice. It goes out when the engine is running.

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Warning!

BAS

The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby poten- tially reducing the braking distance. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated.

The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca- pabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others.

More information can be found in the "Practical hints" section (컄 page 289).

Warning!

ESP

The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following an- other vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spin- ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By ap- plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially useful during take-off and on wet or slip- pery road surfaces. The ESP warning lamp v in the instru- ment cluster flashes when the ESP is en- gaged. The ESP warning lamp v in the instru- ment cluster lights up when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) start/stop button twice. It goes out when the engine is running.

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Warning!

Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the in- strument cluster. In this case proceed as fol- lows: 앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible

앫 While driving ease up on the accelerator 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.

The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

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Warning!

The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or aquaplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca- pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others.

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Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine must be shut off (key in starter switch position 0 or 1) when: 앫 the parking brake is being tested on

a brake test dynamometer

앫 the vehicle is being towed with the

front axle raised

Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the rear axle brake system. The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size.

More information can be found in the "Practical hints" section (컄 page 288).

Switching off the ESP

Warning!

The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum- stances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in stan- dard driving maneuvers.

To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have wheels cut into surfaces for better grip such as: 앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in

deep snow in conjunction with snow chains

앫 in sand or gravel

The switch is located on the center con- sole.

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Avoid spinning of one drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

The SBC brake system

The SBC brake system combines a hydrau- lic brake circuit with electronically con- trolled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort.

Warning!

Warning!

1 ESP off/on 왘 Press button 1.

The ESP warning lamp v, located in the instrument cluster comes on.

Some functions of the ESP remain active, even when the button is in the OFF posi- tion. The ESP warning lamp v in the instru- ment cluster starts to flash at any speed as soon as the tires lose traction.

When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off.

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- ing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP.

Switching on the ESP 왘 Press button 1.

The ESP warning lamp v in the in- strument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode.

Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated in the speedometer display, for example by the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) indicator lamp. Refer to the "Practical hints" section (컄 page 291). Also read and ob- serve the messages in the instrument clus- ter display (컄 page 295).

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If there is a malfunction in the SBC brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. A tow bar must be used if cir- cumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the ve- hicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground. Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, refer to "Towing the vehicle" (컄 page 348).

The SBC brake system is automatically ac- tivated when you: 앫 unlock the vehicle with the key or the

KEYLESS-GO*

앫 open the driver’s or passenger door 앫 turn the key in the starter switch to

position 1

앫 in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, press

start/stop button on selector lever once

앫 depress the brake pedal 앫 release the parking brake

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Warning!

The SBC brake system requires electrical power to operate.

A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp (컄 page 291) and warning messages in the instrument cluster (컄 page 305) light up while driving. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pres- sure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If neces- sary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes are only applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is increased!

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i If the SBC brake system is activated when the brake pedal is first de- pressed, you may feel a reduced pedal resistance and longer pedal travel than normal. When releasing the pedal, you may also feel the brake pedal pulsate and you may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the SBC pump. This is normal and not an indica- tion of a malfunction. Pedal travel re- turns to normal when you release the brake pedal and the sound soon ceas- es.

Warning!

Have brake pad replacement and other work on the SBC brake system carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. The SBC brake system must be deactivated prior to working on the system. High pressure is intermittently built up in the system as part of its automatic self-test. In addition, the system is automatically acti- vated when the vehicle is unlocked by re- mote control, when the driver or passenger door is opened, when the key in the starter switch is turned to position 1, when the brake pedal is depressed or when the park- ing brake is released. Failure to deactivate the system prior to maintenance will cause brake pistons to extend and brake fluid to leak, which may result in injuries (contu- sions and acid burns). Extended brake pis- tons may also cause injury.

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The SBC brake servo assistance switches off automatically when you: 앫 turn the key in the starter switch to

position 0 or remove the key (after ap- proximately two minutes)

앫 lock the vehicle with the SmartKey from outside (after approximately 20 seconds)

Note on driving with the SBC 앫 Following extended periods of only mi-

nor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. This im- proves the grip of the brake pads.

Warning!

Be very careful not to endanger other road users when you apply the brakes.

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앫 After driving on wet or snow-covered roads, you should apply your brakes firmly before parking your vehicle. This produces heat which serves to dry the brake disks and help prevent corro- sion.

앫 On long and steep grades, shift to a

lower gear (gear range 1, 2 or 3) to pre- vent the brakes from overheating and to reduce brake wear.

앫 After hard braking, it is advisable to

drive on for some time so that the air stream will cool down the brakes fast- er.

앫 Only Mercedes-Benz approved compo-

nents (e.g. brake pads) should be in- stalled on your vehicle. Brake pads not approved by Mercedes-Benz may im- pair the safety of your vehicle.

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Anti-theft systems Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating 앫 With the key: Removing the key from the starter switch activates the immo- bilizer.

앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Turning off the en-

gine by means of the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever activates the immobilizer.

Deactivating 앫 With the key: Inserting the key in the starter switch deactivates the immobi- lizer.

앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Starting the en- gine by means of the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever deactivates the immobilizer.

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In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

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Safety and Security Anti-theft systems

Anti-theft alarm system

Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the trunk 앫 the hood. The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle 앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan-

ical key If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initi- ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys- tem* (컄 page 234), provided that the Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated.

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Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed within approx. 10 seconds after locking the vehicle. The indicator lamp in the button for the tow-away alarm will then blink.

Disarming the alarm system The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the remote con- trol or KEYLESS-GO*.

Canceling the alarm

With the key 왘 Insert the key in the starter switch. or 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

key.

With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Grasp the outside door handle. or 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button.

Tow-away alarm

Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle.

The tow-away protection alarm is trig- gered, for example, if the vehicle is lift- ed on one side. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initi- ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys- tem* (컄 page 234), provided that the Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

Arming the tow-away alarm When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds. When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatical- ly.

Disarming the tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm be- fore towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train.

The button is located on the overhead con- trol panel.

1 Tow-away alarm off button 왘 Turn off the ignition and remove the

key. You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is turned on.

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왘 Press button 1.

The indicator lamp in the button lights up briefly.

왘 Lock your vehicle with the key or (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*) the lock but- ton at each door handle.

The tow-away alarm remains disarmed un- til you lock your vehicle again.

Canceling the alarm 왘 Insert the key in the starter switch. or 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

key.

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Seats

Memory function

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Control system

Automatic transmission

Good visibility

Climate control

Automatic climate control*

Power windows

Sliding/pop-up roof*

Panorama sliding/pop-up roof*

Driving systems

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Useful features

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

In the "Controls in detail" section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed on your vehi- cle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba- sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the "Getting started" section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are giv- en at the beginning of each segment.

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Locking and unlocking Keys

Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys with remote controls and a re- movable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two keys are a different color to help distin- guish each key unit. The SmartKey provides an extended oper- ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it. The Smartkey centrally locks and unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the trunk 앫 the fuel filler flap

You can also open and close the power windows (컄 page 184) and slid- ing/pop-up roof* (컄 page 187) or pan- orama sliding/pop-up roof* (컄 page 192) using the SmartKey.

SmartKey with remote controls 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for the trunk lid 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button (컄 page 72).

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the key to high levels of elec- tromagnetic radiation.

Factory setting

Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ.

All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if neither door nor trunk is opened, the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch, or the central locking switch is not activated.

Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.

All turn signal lamps blink three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the key so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice. The key will then function as follows: Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once. Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice. Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.

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Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch, take the Smart- Key with KEYLESS-GO (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil- dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac- cess to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a looked door from the in- side, which could result in an accident or se- rious injury.

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If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the key, then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis- charged or the key is malfunctioning. 앫 Check the batteries in the key

(컄 page 88) and replace them if necessary (컄 page 328). or

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors (컄 page 327) and the trunk lid (컄 page 98) as re- quired.

If the key is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 lights up briefly to indicate that the key batteries are in order.

If battery check lamp 5 does not light up briefly during check, then the key batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 329). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter.

Unlocking the trunk lid You can unlock the trunk separately. A minimum height clearance of 5.75 ft. (1.75 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 왘 Press and hold button Š until trunk

opens.

The trunk lid swings upwards automat- ically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

The trunk can also be opened from its in- side in an emergency, see "Trunk lid emer- gency release" (컄 page 97).

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally when closed (컄 page 96). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. If the vehicle was previously separately locked (컄 page 98), the trunk lid will re- main locked.

Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the

mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company.

왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock

replaced.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace- ment.

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is checked every time you grasp a door handle. If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is valid, your vehicle unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the fuel filler flap

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Warning!

Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO 앫 You can also use the SmartKey with

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch, take the Smart- Key with KEYLESS-GO (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil- dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac- cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high levels of electro- magnetic radiation.

KEYLESS-GO like a normal key (컄 page 86).

앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func- tions with normal key functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and lock- ing with the remote control).

앫 Always carry the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you.

앫 Never store the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO together with: 앫 Electronic items such as a cellular

phone or another SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

앫 Metallic objects such as coins or

metal foil

Doing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system.

앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the key

must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of a door or the trunk.

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앫 In order to start the engine with the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

must be located in the vehicle. 앫 All the doors must be closed.

앫 If you have started the engine with the

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, you can only turn it off again with this but- ton, even if you have put the key in the