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gency operation mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp (컄 page 314) and warning messages in the instrument cluster (컄 page 321) come on while driving. To brake, the driver must then apply signifi- cantly greater brake pedal pressure and de- press the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stop- ping distance is increased!

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컄컄

If there is a malfunction in the SBC brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. A tow bar must be used if cir- cumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the ve- hicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground. Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, refer to “Towing the vehi- cle” (컄 page 385).

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

or the KEYLESS-GO*

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

to position 1

앫 in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, press the start/stop button on gear selector lever once

앫 depress the brake pedal 앫 release the parking brake

If the SBC brake system is activated as the brake pedal is first depressed, you may feel a reduced pedal resistance and longer pedal travel than normal. When releasing the pedal, you may also feel the brake pedal pulsate and you may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the SBC brake system- pump. This is normal and not an indica- tion of a malfunction. Pedal travel returns to normal when you release the brake pedal and the sound soon ceas- es. If you experience the above while driv- ing and the red brake warning lamp (컄 page 314) illuminates and/or warn- ing messages appear in the instrument cluster (컄 page 321), the brake system is malfunctioning. Follow the instruc- tions of the warning message(s) and have the brake system checked imme- diately.

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Warning!

Have brake pad replacement and other work on the SBC brake system carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact an Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa- tion. The SBC brake system must be deacti- vated prior to working on the system. High pressure is intermittently built up in the sys- tem as part of its automatic self-test. In ad- dition, the system is automatically activated when the vehicle is unlocked by SmartKey, when the driver or passenger door is opened, when the starter switch is turned to position 1, when the brake pedal is de- pressed or when the parking brake is re- leased. Failure to deactivate the system prior to maintenance will cause brake pis- tons to extend and brake fluid to leak, which may result in injuries (contusions and acid burns). Extended brake pistons may also cause injury.

The SBC brake servo assistance switches off automatically 앫 approximately two minutes after you

turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or removed the SmartKey

앫 approximately two minutes after you pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button to turn off the engine or power supply and opened the driver’s door (with driver’s door open, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch)

앫 approximately 20 seconds after you

locked the vehicle from outside

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

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

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Warning!

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

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

앫 On long and steep grades, shift to a lower gear (gear range 1, 2, or 3) to prevent the brakes from overheating and to reduce brake wear.

앫 After hard braking, it is advisable to

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

앫 Only Mercedes-Benz approved compo-

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

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! Do not tow with one axle raised. Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Performance testing must only be con- ducted on a two-axle dynamometer. Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer. Active braking action through ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or rear axle brake system. Operational tests with the engine running can only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.

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Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP

Models with all-wheel-drive only. The 4MATIC improves vehicle’s ability to use available traction, e.g. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all four wheels.

Warning!

If you see the ESP warning lamp v flash- ing in the speedometer, proceed as follows: 앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible

앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-

tor

앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions

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

The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

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왔 Anti-theft systems Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating 앫 With the SmartKey: Removing the

SmartKey from the starter switch acti- vates the immobilizer.

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

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

Deactivating 앫 With the SmartKey: Inserting the

SmartKey in the starter switch deacti- vates the immobilizer.

앫 With KEYLESS-GO*: Starting the en-

gine by means of the start/stop button on the gear selector lever deactivates the immobilizer.

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).

Anti-theft alarm system

Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the trunk 앫 the hood. The alarm will stay on, even if the activat- ing element (a door, for example) is imme- diately closed. The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle.

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If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initi- ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys- tem* (컄 page 253) provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are avail- able.

Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed within approxi- mately ten seconds after locking the vehi- cle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The indicator lamp in the central locking switch (컄 page 25) begins to flash after arming the alarm system.

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If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, one of the following ele- ments may not be properly closed: 앫 a door 앫 the trunk lid Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.

Disarming the alarm system The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is deactivated.

Canceling the alarm

With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

or

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왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey. The alarm is canceled.

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

button. The alarm is canceled.

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 253), 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.

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왘 Switch off the ignition and remove the

SmartKey.

Canceling tow-away alarm To cancel the alarm:

You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm when the ignition is switched on.

왘 Press button 1.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on briefly.

왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the

SmartKey or (vehicles with KEY- LESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle.

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

With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

or 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

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

ton.

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

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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.

Locking and unlocking

왔 SmartKey

Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish 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

SmartKey with remote control 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 79)

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Warning!

Factory setting

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a looked door from the inside, which could result in an accident or serious injury.

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.

You can also open and close the power windows (컄 page 201) and sliding/pop-up roof* (컄 page 205) or panorama sliding/pop-up roof* (컄 page 212) using the SmartKey.

Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if: 앫 neither door nor trunk is opened 앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the

starter switch

앫 the central locking switch is not acti-

vated

Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.

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

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Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey 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 flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as fol- lows: 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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i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally when closed (컄 page 105). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

The trunk can also be opened from its in- side in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emer- gency release” (컄 page 110).

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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 flashes twice.

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the

doors (컄 page 359).

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then the batteries in the SmartKey are dis- charged, the SmartKey is malfunction- ing or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey (컄 page 97) and replace them if necessary (컄 page 361).

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the doors (컄 page 359).

앫 Have the vehicle batteries and their

connections checked.

Unlocking and opening the trunk lid You can unlock and open the trunk sepa- rately. A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 왘 Press button Š until trunk unlocks

and begins to open.

The trunk lid swings open upwards au- tomatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing system*: to stop the opening proce- dure, press button Š. The trunk lid stops moving.

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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.

Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 comes on brief- ly to indicate that the SmartKey batter- ies are in order.

If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 361). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the batteries are checked within sig- nal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

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SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Specially equipped vehicles come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechani- cal key. The locking tabs for the mechani- cal key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit. 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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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

SmartKey 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 79) For more information on using the SmartKey buttons, see “SmartKey” (컄 page 94).

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Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

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

You can also open and close the power windows (컄 page 201) and sliding/pop-up roof* (컄 page 205) or panorama sliding/pop-up roof* (컄 page 212) using the SmartKey.

Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO 앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (컄 page 94).

앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-

tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking 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

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

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 The brake pedal must be firmly de- pressed. Do not depress the accel- erator.

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 SmartKey in the starter switch in the meantime.

앫 This does not apply if, after starting, the selector lever is still in position P and then the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch. The SmartKey will then have priority over the KEYLESS-GO function and the vehicle’s electrical system will operate according to the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch, even stopping the engine.

앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is positioned farther away from the vehi- cle and can no longer be recognized by the system, the vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system.

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앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re- moved from the vehicle while the igni- tion is switched on (e.g. if passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey), the message Key not recognized! will appear in the multifunction display. Find the SmartKey or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

앫 Remember that the engine can be started by anyone with a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the vehicle. If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, the message Key recognized in vehicle! will appear in the multifunction display.

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

Factory setting

Global unlocking 왘 Grasp the door handle. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds if neither door nor trunk is opened.

Global locking 왘 Press lock button at door handle

(컄 page 54) or trunk lid (컄 page 102).

If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then the batteries in the SmartKey are dis- charged, the SmartKey is malfunction- ing or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey (컄 page 97) and replace them if necessary (컄 page 361).

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앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the doors (컄 page 359).

앫 Have the vehicle batteries and their

connections checked.

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the

doors (컄 page 359).

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEY- LESS-GO so when you grasp the driver’s door handle only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks.

왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO 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 ‹.

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

! If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEY- LESS-GO, then the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is mal- functioning or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO (컄 page 97) and replace them if necessary (컄 page 361).

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the doors (컄 page 359).

앫 Have the vehicle battery checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the

doors (컄 page 359).

If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Unlocking and opening the trunk lid A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The handle is located in the rear license plate recess.

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The trunk lid swings open upwards au- tomatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing system*: to stop the opening proce- dure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The trunk lid stops moving.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally when closed. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

You can unlock and open the trunk lid sep- arately. 왘 Pull on the handle

The trunk can also be opened from the in- side in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emer- gency release” (컄 page 110).

or

왘 Press and hold button Š until the

trunk lid unlocks and opens.

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Locking the vehicle

1 Lock button at trunk 왘 Press the lock button 1. or 왘 Press the lock button at the outside

door handle (컄 page 54).

or 왘 Vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing

system*, press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch in the trunk (컄 page 109). The vehicle locks. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking.

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Loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO If you lose your SmartKey with KEY- LESS-GO, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Report the loss immediately to your car

insurance company.

왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if

necessary.

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

Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 comes on brief- ly to indicate that the SmartKey batter- ies are in order.

If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 361). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the batteries are checked within sig- nal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle 왘 Pull on door handle 2.

If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey, opening a door from the in- side will trigger the anti-theft alarm sys- tem. To cancel the alarm, do one of the fol- lowing: With the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

앫 Press the Œ or ‹ button on

the SmartKey.

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

button.

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Opening the trunk

Opening the trunk from the outside A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The handle is located above the rear li- cense plate recess.

왘 Pull on the handle.

The trunk opens.

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The trunk lid swings open upwards au- tomatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

The vehicle is locked centrally (컄 page 94). If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally when closed (컄 page 97). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

Opening the trunk from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The switch is located on the driver’s door.

The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey (컄 page 96) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (컄 page 110).

1 Remote trunk lid release switch with in-

dicator lamp

왘 Pull remote trunk lid release switch 1

until the trunk begins to open. The trunk lid opens. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed.

The trunk lid swings open upwards au- tomatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally when closed (컄 page 105). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey (컄 page 96) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (컄 page 110).

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Closing the trunk

Warning!

Trunk lid opening/closing system*

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You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary.

Opening from the inside A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The switch for opening and closing the trunk is located on the driver’s door.

Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the trunk lid will open automatical- ly if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk.

1 Remote trunk lid switch with indicator

lamp

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1 Handle 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on

handle 1.

왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat

on it.

Warning!

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

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왘 Pull remote trunk lid switch 1 until the

trunk begins to open. The trunk lid opens automatically. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed.

The trunk lid swings open upwards au- tomatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. To stop the opening procedure, press or pull the remote trunk lid switch.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally when closed (컄 page 105). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

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The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey (컄 page 96) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (컄 page 110).

Limiting opening height of trunk lid* The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g. presence of an optional MB sport lug- gage container). When activated, the trunk lid opens to approximately the height of the roof edge. You can activate the limiting opening height of trunk lid using the control system (컄 page 155).

Closing from the inside 왘 Press the remote trunk lid switch

(컄 page 105) until the indicator lamp in the switch goes out and the trunk lid is closed.

To interrupt the closing procedure: 왘 Release the remote trunk lid switch.

Warning!

Maintain sight of trunk area while operating the door mounted switch. Monitor the clos- ing procedure carefully to make sure that no one is in danger of being injured.

To interrupt the closing procedure, release the door mounted remote trunk lid switch.

If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-opens slightly.

Closing the trunk from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*)

1 Trunk lid closing switch 왘 Press trunk lid closing switch 1 brief-

ly. The trunk lid closes.

If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk lid re-opens slightly.

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The closing procedure can be stopped at any time by: 앫 pressing the trunk lid closing switch

again

앫 pulling the remote control switch on

the driver’s door

앫 pressing the Š button on the

SmartKey when the SmartKey is not in the starter switch

Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out.

Warning!

Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure that no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, press the remote trunk lid switch (on the driver’s door), the trunk lid closing switch 1 or the Š button on the SmartKey.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Closing the trunk from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)

1 Trunk lid closing switch 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you.

왘 Press trunk lid closing switch 1 brief-

ly. The trunk lid closes.

To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the trunk lid will open automatical- ly if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk.

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If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-opens slightly. The closing procedure can be stopped at any time by: 앫 pressing the trunk lid closing switch

again

앫 pulling the remote control switch on

the driver’s door

앫 pressing the Š button on the

SmartKey when the SmartKey is not in the starter switch

Warning!

Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure that no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, press the remote trunk lid switch (on the driver’s door), the trunk lid closing switch 1 or the Š button on the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un- attended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Closing the trunk and locking the vehi- cle from the outside (vehicles with KEY- LESS-GO*)

1 KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch You can close the trunk lid and lock the ve- hicle simultaneously. 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you. 왘 Press switch 1 briefly.

The vehicle is locked and the trunk lid closes automatically. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking.

If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-opens slightly. The closing procedure can be stopped at any time by: 앫 pressing the trunk lid closing switch

again

앫 pulling the remote control switch on

the driver’s door

앫 pressing the Š button on the

SmartKey when the SmartKey is not in the starter switch

To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the trunk lid will open automatical- ly if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk.

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Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure that no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, press the remote trunk lid switch (on the driver’s door), the trunk lid closing switch 1, the Š button on the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or the remote trunk lid opening switch (located on the driver’s door).

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un- attended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Warning!

Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Trunk lid emergency release

The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid.

1 Emergency release button

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왘 Briefly press emergency release

button 1. The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens.

The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing or driving. The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.

Illumination of the emergency release but- ton: 앫 The button will flash for 30 minutes af-

ter opening the trunk.

앫 The button will flash for 60 minutes af-

ter closing the trunk.

If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked from the outside using the SmartKey, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens. To cancel the alarm, do one of the fol- lowing: With the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

앫 Press the Œ or ‹ button on

the SmartKey.

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

button.

Information on towing the vehicle can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 385). You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system (컄 page 154).

Locking and unlocking from the inside

You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un- locked with the central locking switch.

Automatic central locking

The doors and the trunk automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of ap- proximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact ex- ceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle 앫 is pushed or towed 앫 is on a test stand

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Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

The switch is located in the center console.

Central locking switch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

Locking 왘 Press upper half 1 of the central lock-

ing switch. If both front doors are closed, the vehi- cle locks.

Unlocking 왘 Press lower half 2 of the central lock-

ing switch. The vehicle unlocks.

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central locking switch. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 앫 while in the selective remote con-

trol mode, only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked. 앫 while in the global remote control mode, the vehicle is unlocked com- pletely when a front door is opened from the inside.

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왔 Seats Information on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 35).

Easy-entry/exit feature*

With the easy-entry/exit feature activat- ed, the steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves to the rear. This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle when the driver’s door is opened. However, the engine must be turned off. When the SmartKey is inserted in the start- er switch or you have pressed the KEYLESS-Go* start/stop button and the driver’s door is closed, the steering wheel and the driver’s seat return to their last set positions.

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Warning!

You can activate the following functions: 앫 Steering column:

Make sure that no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry / exit fea- ture is activated, the driver’s door is being opened and the engine is turned off or the SmartKey removed from the starter switch.

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature*, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Only the steering column is adjusted.

앫 Steering column and seat:

The steering column and the seat are adjusted.

The easy-entry/exit feature can be switched on or off in the convenience sub- menu of the control system (컄 page 155).

To cancel seat/steering wheel move- ment, do one of the following: 앫 Press seat adjustment switch

(컄 page 28).

앫 Move steering column stalk

(컄 page 37).

앫 Press the memory switch

(컄 page 28).

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Installing front head restraints: 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for

about five seconds.

왘 Push the head restraint down until it

engages.

왘 Adjust head restraint to desired posi-

tion (컄 page 36).

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Removing and installing front seat head restraints

Information on head restraint adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” sec- tion (컄 page 36).

Tilt the backrest to the rear for easier removal and installation of the head re- straints.

Front seat head restraints

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

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Removing front head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until

the head restraint is fully extended.

왘 Pull out head restraint.

Rear seat head restraints

The rear seat head restraints cannot be adjusted.

Folding head restraints back with switch in the center console The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility.

왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lights in the instrument cluster come on.

왘 Press the symbol-side on rocker switch 1 to release the head re- straints. The head restraints will fold backward.

Warning!

For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied.

Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.

1 Head restraint release switch

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Placing head restraints upright

왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it

locks into position.

Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright. Otherwise their protective function cannot be as- sured.

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Controls in detail Seats

Removing and installing rear seat head restraints

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

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Installing rear seat head restraints

When installing the head restraints, make sure that: 앫 you place the correct head restraint

on the middle seat. It is marked with the letter “M” on the outside of the metal bars.

앫 the head restraints engage fully.

Multicontour seat*

The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lum- bar and side support. The seat cushion movement, backrest cushion height and curvature can be con- tinuously varied with switches on the right side of the seat after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or press- ing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice.

1 Release catch

Removing rear seat head restraints 왘 Fold the backrest forward

(컄 page 240).

왘 Fold back head restraint (컄 page 115). 왘 Press head restraint release catch 1 and pull the head restraints out of the guides.

왘 Fold the backrest back to its original

position.

Seat cushion depth 왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the

length of your upper leg using switch 1.

Backrest contour 왘 Adjust the contour of the backrest to

the desired position using æ or ç.

왘 Move the backrest support to the bot- tom by using button 2 or to the center by using button 3.

Backrest side bolsters 왘 Adjust the side bolsters so that they

provide good lateral support using switch 4.

1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest side bolster adjustment 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.

All lights in the instrument cluster come on.

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Drive-Dynamic seat*

The Drive-Dynamic seat automatically ad- justs the lateral support provided by the backrest to your driving style.

1 Backrest center 2 Backrest bottom 3 Seat cushion depth 4 Activate drive dynamic function 5 Backrest side bolsters 6 Massage function The drive-Dynamic seat electronically con- trols the air pressure in the air chambers of the backrest side bolsters. This function improves driving comfort and pleasure.

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Activating 왘 Press button 4.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on for five seconds and the following display appears in the multi-function display for about five seconds.

You can adjust the characteristics of the Drive-Dynamic seat using the con- trol system (컄 page 157).

Deactivating 왘 Press button 4 again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out.

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When the engine is turned off, the last cushion setting is retained in memory. The cushion is automatically adjusted to this setting when the engine is re- started.

Seat heating*

Both switches for the front seats are locat- ed in the center console. The red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected.

Massage function (PULSE) The massage function can help prevent muscle tension during long drives. 왘 Press button 6.

The indicator lamp in button 2 comes on. The air cushions in the lumbar area pulsate.

The massage function turns off auto- matically after approximately five min- utes.

Level off

No indicator lamps on One indicator lamp on Two indicator lamps on The seat heater automatically switches to level 1 after approxi- mately ten minutes. Three indicator lamps on The seat heater automatically switches to level 2 after approxi- mately five minutes.

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Switching seat heating off 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until all in-

dicator lamps go out.

The seat heating will be automatically switched off after approximately 20 minutes.

Seat ventilation*

The switch is located on the center con- sole. Seat ventilation can be activated manually with the ignition on, or by the summer opening feature (컄 page 203). The blue indicator lamps on the switch show the ventilation level selected:

1 Seat heating switch 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.

All lights in the instrument cluster come on.

Switching seat heating on 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until the

desired heating level is set. One or more red indicator lamps on the switch show the selected heater level.

If one or more of the lamps on the seat heater switch are flashing, there is in- sufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heater switches off auto- matically. The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi- cient voltage is available.

Level off

Three indicator lamps lit Two indicator lamps lit One indicator lamp lit No indicator lamp lit

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1 Seat ventilation switch 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.

All lights in the instrument cluster come on.

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Switching seat ventilation on 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until the

desired ventilation level is set.

Switching seat ventilation off 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until all in-

dicator lamps go out.

The seat ventilation is automatically set to the highest level if activated via sum- mer opening feature (컄 page 203).

If one or all of the lamps flash on the seat ventilation switch, there is insuffi- cient voltage due to too many electrical consumers being switched on. The seat ventilation switches off automatically. The seat ventilation will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi- cient voltage is available.

You can store up to three different settings per SmartKey. The following settings are saved for each stored position: 앫 Driver’s seat and backrest position 앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

position

앫 Passenger side exterior rear view mir-

ror position

앫 Front passenger seat position These SmartKey-dependent memory set- tings can be deactivated if desired (컄 page 156).

왔 Memory function

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv- er should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags (컄 page 57) for more information on proper seat posi- tioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, opera- tion and comfort. Both the interior and outside rear view mirrors should be ad- justed for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

Controls in detail Memory function

Warning!

Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Controls in detail Memory function

The memory switch is located on the door.

Storing positions in memory

Recalling positions from memory

왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the de- sired position (컄 page 34).

왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Release memory button and press

stored position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. All the settings are stored at the select- ed position.

왘 On memory button, press and hold

stored position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored positions.

Releasing the button immediately stops movement to the stored posi- tions.

Warning!

Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats.

First move backrest to an upright position.

Memory button Stored positions

1, 2, 3
왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on or the respective door is open and the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch.

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Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position

For easier parking you can adjust the pas- senger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 173).

You can store a parking position for the passenger side exterior rear view mir- ror for each SmartKey using the memo- ry button.

1 Passenger side, exterior rear view mir-

ror

2 Adjustment button 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch on ignition (if not already on). 왘 Press button 1.

The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

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왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror

with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. 왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Within three seconds, press bottom of

adjustment button 2. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.

If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the mirror again.

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Controls in detail Lighting 왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 46).

If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis- tered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Exterior lamp switch

ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one

The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

stop)

‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two

stops)

If you remove the SmartKey and open the driver’s door while the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on, then 앫 a warning sounds 앫 $ appears in the multifunction

display

앫 the message Switch off lights! appears in the multifunction display

M Off U Automatic headlamp mode C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When engine is running, the low beam is also switched on.

B Parking lamps plus low beam or

high beam headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).

i With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually. To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (컄 page 151).

Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch (컄 page 124).

Automatic headlamp mode The parking lamps, low beam headlamps and license plate lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to U.

Warning!

If the exterior lamp switch is set to U, 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect- edly when the system senses bright am- bient light, for example light from oncoming traffic.

앫 the headlamps will not be automatically

switched on under foggy conditions.

Controls in detail Lighting

To minimize risk to you and to others, acti- vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so.

In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the head- lamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an acci- dent.

The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle's lights at all times.

With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low beam headlamps will not be switched off automatically.

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Controls in detail Lighting

The front fog lamps and rear fog lamp cannot be switched on manually with exterior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch to position B and pull the exterior lamp switch to first or sec- ond stop (컄 page 126).

Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position M or U.

When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on.

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Canada only When you shift from a driving gear to position N or P, the low beam switches off (with a three-minute delay). For nighttime driving you should turn the