2007 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

pension characteristics automatically and controls the vehicle level

앫 Parktronic system*, which assists the

driver during parking maneuvers

For information on the BAS, ABS, and ESP®, see “Driving safety systems” (컄 page 97).

Cruise control

The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle. Use of cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time. You can set or resume cruise control at any speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). The cruise control function is operated by means of the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left-hand side of the steering column (컄 page 24).

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Warning!

The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always re- main responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed. 앫 The use of cruise control can be danger- ous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed.

앫 The use of cruise control can be danger- ous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

앫 Deactivate the cruise control when driv-

ing in fog.

The “Resume” function should only be oper- ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ- ously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

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1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume at last set speed

Warning!

The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded.

Keep in mind that the cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

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Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control: 왘 Step on the brake pedal.

The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use.

or 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 3 (컄 page 250). The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use.

i The last stored speed is canceled when you turn off the engine.

Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise

control lever. The current speed is set.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal. Cruise control is activated.

The selected speed appears in the multi- function display for approximately 5 seconds, and the corresponding speed- ometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illumi- nated.

i On uphill or downhill grades, the cruise con- trol may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be re- sumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed with active braking action. In addition, on longer downhill grades the auto- matic transmission will automatically downshift.

i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After brief acceler- ation (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will re- sume the last speed set.

i The cruise control switches off automatical- ly if 앫 you step on the brake pedal 앫 you depress the parking brake pedal

In this case the segments in the multifunc- tion display (컄 page 255) go out and no warning sounds

앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph

(30 km/h)

앫 the ESP® is in operation or switched off with

the ESP® switch (컄 page 102)

앫 you move the gear selector lever to

position N while driving

The segments in the multifunction display (컄 page 255) go out, and an acoustic warning sounds.

! Moving gear selector lever to position N while driving also cancels the cruise control. However, the gear selector lever should not be moved to position N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads).

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Setting a higher speed 왘 Lift cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 250) and hold it up until the desired speed is reached.

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The new speed is set.

Setting a lower speed 왘 Depress the cruise control lever in di- rection of arrow 2 (컄 page 250) and hold it down until the desired speed is reached.

왘 Release cruise control lever.

The new speed is set.

i When you use the cruise control lever to de- celerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

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Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function)

Faster 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-

rection of arrow 1 (컄 page 250).

Slower 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-

rection of arrow 2 (컄 page 250).

Warning!

The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions per- mit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the pre- set speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di-

rection of arrow 4 (컄 page 250). The cruise control resumes the last set speed.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

The selected speed appears in the multi- function display for approximately 5 seconds, and the corresponding speed- ometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illumi- nated.

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Distronic*

When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases driving convenience afforded by the cruise control during travel on expressways and other major roads. 앫 If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed will be reduced so that you follow that vehicle at a preset distance.

앫 If there is no vehicle directly ahead of you, Distronic will function in the same way as cruise control (컄 page 249).

Warning!

Distronic adaptive cruise control is no sub- stitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to stationary objects, nor recog- nize or predict the curvature and lane layout or the movement of vehicles ahead. Distronic can only apply a maximum of 20% of the vehicle’s braking power.

It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, traffic and weather con- ditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle.

Warning!

Distronic is a convenience system, its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does it, replace the need for extreme care. The responsibili- ty for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead, including most impor- tantly brake operation to assure safe stop- ping distance, always rests with the driver.

Distronic cannot take street and traffic con- ditions into account.

Warning!

Distronic requires familiarity with its opera- tional characteristics. We strongly recom- mend that you review the following information carefully before operating the system.

i USA only: This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the de- vice will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Warning!

Distronic cannot take street and traffic con- ditions into account. Only use Distronic if the road, weather and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed.

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Warning!

Warning!

Warning!

Use of Distronic can be dangerous on slip- pery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

Distronic does not act upon adverse sight distance conditions. Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog and heavy rain, snow or sleet.

Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off Distronic or do not turn it on if: 앫 roads are slippery or covered with snow

or ice. The wheels could lose traction while braking or accelerating, and the vehicle could skid

앫 the sensor is dirty or visibility is

diminished due to snow, rain or fog. The distance control could be impaired

Always pay attention to traffic conditions even while Distronic is switched on. Other- wise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late and could cause an accident resulting in person- al or fatal injury to you or others.

Close attention to road and traffic condi- tions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated.

Use of Distronic can be dangerous on wind- ing roads or in heavy traffic because condi- tions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed.

Distronic will not react to stationary objects in the roadway (e.g. a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). Distronic will also not respond to oncoming vehicles.

Switch off Distronic: 앫 when changing from the left to the right lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane

앫 when entering a turn lane or highway off

ramp

앫 in complex driving situations, such as in

highway construction zones

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In these situations, Distronic will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated.

Distronic is designed and intended only to maintain a set speed and keep a set dis- tance from moving objects in front of it.

Warning!

The “Resume” function should only be oper- ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ- ously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

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Distronic displays in the speedometer dial

1 Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two seg- ments come on around the set speed.

i The vehicle speed displayed on the speed- ometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system.

1 Segments If Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the segments (representing the difference) from the speed of the vehicle ahead to the set speed come on. If Distronic calculates that there is a dan- ger of collision: 앫 The distance warning lamp l in the

instrument cluster comes on red. 앫 An intermittent warning sounds.

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왘 Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid

a collision. Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking. See the follow- ing warning note. The intermittent warning sound ceases and the red distance warning lamp l goes out when the neces- sary distance to the vehicle ahead is again established.

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Warning!

Warning!

Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maxi- mum deceleration of 6.5 ft/s2 (2 m/s2). This corresponds to about 20% of the maxi- mum deceleration ability of your vehicle.

Distronic brakes the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset distance or to maintain the speed.

An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp l in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that Distronic will not be ca- pable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision.

Immediately brake the vehicle to increase the distance to the vehicle in front of you. The warning sound is intended as a final cau- tion that you have not interceded with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Do not wait for the op- eration of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking, as that will result in potentially dangerous emergency braking which will not always result in an impact be- ing avoided.

Tailgating increases the risk of an accident.

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Distronic menu in the control system In the Distronic menu you can read the cur- rent settings for Distronic. What appears in the multifunction display depends on whether Distronic and the distance warn- ing function are turned on or off. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see one of the following dis- plays.

Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard display of Distronic in the multifunction display.

Distronic activated If you turn Distronic on, you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about 5 seconds. When Distronic is activated, you will see the following display in the multifunction display.

1 Vehicle ahead, if detected 2 Actual distance to vehicle ahead 3 Preset distance threshold to vehicle

ahead

4 Your vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning

function

1 Distronic activated

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Cruise control lever The Distronic system is operated by means of the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left-hand side of the steering column.

1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Deactivate Distronic 4 Resume at last set speed

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Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic if 앫 you are driving between 20 mph

(30 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h)

앫 the ESP® is activated (컄 page 100) If Distronic has not been activated after pressing the cruise control lever you will see the message --- in the multifunction display. In the following cases you cannot activate Distronic 앫 up to 2 minutes after starting the en-

gine

앫 when you brake 앫 if you have set the parking brake 앫 if the gear selector lever is in

position P, R or N

앫 if the ESP® is switched off

Setting the current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

왘 Briefly lift or depress the cruise control

lever. The current speed is set.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

i If you do not take your foot off the accelerator completely, the following message will appear in the multifunction display: DISTRONIC override The distance to a slower moving vehicles in front of you will not be set. Your vehicle speed will then be determined only by the accelerator ped- al position.

Setting a higher speed 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di- rection of arrow 1 (컄 page 258) to in- crease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). The new speed is set. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds (컄 page 257), and one or two segments around the stored speed come on in the speedometer (컄 page 255).

i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate Distronic. After brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last speed set.

Setting a lower speed 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di- rection of arrow 2 (컄 page 258) to de- crease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). The new speed is set. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds (컄 page 257), and one or two segments around the stored speed come on in the speedometer (컄 page 255).

i When you use the cruise control lever to de- celerate, the brakes will be applied to support deceleration. In addition, the transmission will automatically downshift on long downhill grades.

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Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

Faster 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-

rection of arrow 4 (컄 page 258).

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Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function)

Warning!

The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions per- mit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the pre- set speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-

rection of arrow 4 (컄 page 258). Distronic is activated and set to the last stored speed.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

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Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-

rection of arrow 3 (컄 page 258).

or 왘 Step on the brake pedal.

Distronic will be deactivated. The last speed set will be stored into memory.

i The following message will appear in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds: DISTRONIC off The last stored speed is deleted when you turn off the engine.

Distronic deactivates automatically when: 앫 you set the parking brake 앫 you drive slower than 20 mph

(30 km/h)

앫 the ESP® is active (컄 page 100) or you

deactivate the ESP®

앫 you move the gear selector lever into

position N A signal will sound. The DISTRONIC off message appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds.

Warning!

Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system. At that time the driver must apply the brakes in order to re- duce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop.

Setting the following distance in Distronic You can set the specified following dis- tance for Distronic by varying the time set- ting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the vehi- cle ahead. The set distance will be shown in the multifunction display. The thumbwheel for making the time set- ting is located on the lower section of the center console.

Warning!

It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver’s preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recom- mendations for safe following distance.

1 Distance warning function on/off

switch

2 Indicator lamp 3 Thumbwheel for setting distance

Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the vehicle ahead. 왘 Turn thumbwheel 3 towards ¯.

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Decreasing distance Decreasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a smaller following distance to the vehicle ahead. 왘 Turn thumbwheel 3 towards ®.

Distance warning function When Distronic is deactivated, this func- tion will continue to warn you when recog- nizing a stationary obstacle or a slower vehicle moving in the vehicle’s path and the danger of a collision exists: 앫 The distance warning lamp l in the

instrument cluster comes on.

앫 An intermittent warning will sound if

necessary.

If these warnings are issued, you must brake manually to maintain a safe distance and avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead.

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When pressing the brake pedal, the warn- ing sound ceases. The warning sound will also cease when the distance to the vehi- cle ahead is sufficient again without apply- ing the brakes. In this case, the distance warning lamp will also go out.

Activating 왘 Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 on the switch comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 257).

Driving with Distronic This section describes a number of driving situations where special precaution is re- quired on the part of the driver. Be pre- pared to brake in such situations. This will deactivate the Distronic system.

Warning!

Deactivating 왘 Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 on the switch goes out. No loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display.

If the distance warning lamp l in the in- strument cluster comes on while driving and/or an intermittent warning sounds, im- mediate attention on the part of the driver is required. As required by the traffic situation, apply the brakes and navigate around a pos- sible obstacle. However, do not drive by re- lying on the distance warning function, as this will result in an emergency braking ap- plication. Especially depending on road sur- face conditions and driver reaction, this will not always enable you to avoid a collision.

i Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by Distronic. This could result in wrong or missing distance warnings.

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Warning!

Distronic works to maintain the speed se- lected by the driver unless a moving obsta- cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected (e.g. fol- lowing another vehicle ahead of you at a dis- tance set by Distronic). This means that: 앫 Your vehicle can pass another vehicle

after you change lanes.

앫 While in a sharp turn or if the vehicle in front is in a sharp turn, Distronic could lose sight of a vehicle traveling in front of it, then your vehicle could accelerate to the previously selected speed.

Distronic regulates only the distance be- tween your vehicle and those directly ahead of it, but does not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: 앫 a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam 앫 a disabled vehicle 앫 an oncoming vehicle The driver must always be on the alert, ob- serve all traffic and intercede as required by steering or braking the vehicle.

Warning!

Distronic should not be used in snowy or icy road conditions.

The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Distronic will switch off, and the message DISTRONIC currently unavailable See Operator’s Manual appears in the multifunction display. For cleaning and care of the Distronic sen- sor, see “Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover” (컄 page 373).

i If the message DISTRONIC currently unavailable See Operator’s Manual disappears during driving and the last speed stored flashes for approximately 5 seconds, the dirt (e.g. slush) has dissolved; Distronic works again.

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Turns and bends

In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect one too soon. This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly.

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Offset driving

Lane changing

Narrow vehicles

A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.

Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle.

Because of their narrow profile, the vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Distronic. There will be insufficient distance to the vehicles ahead.

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Airmatic DC (Dual Control) (only available on E 550, E 550 4MATIC, E 63 AMG)

Airmatic automatically selects the opti- mum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. The Airmatic consists of two components: 앫 Adaptive Damping System (ADS) 앫 Vehicle level control The ADS automatically selects the opti- mum damping for the respective driving conditions. At the same time the suspen- sion is set to either Sport 1, Sport 2 or Comfort.

Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to: 앫 Your driving style 앫 Road surface conditions 앫 Your choice of suspension style,

Sport 1, Sport 2 or Comfort, which you select using the damping button 1

The following suspension styles are available: 앫 Comfort

Both indicator lamps 2 are off.

앫 Sport 1

One indicator lamp 2 is on.

앫 Sport 2

Both indicator lamps 2 are on.

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왘 Start the engine. 왘 Press the damping button 1 until the

desired suspension style is set.

! If you have selected the Comfort suspen- sion tuning, the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approximately 60 seconds after switching off the engine. When parking, make sure that your vehicle cannot come into contact with other objects, such as a curb, while lower- ing. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged.

i The selected suspension style is stored in memory, even after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

1 Damping button 2 Indicator lamps

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i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change.

Select the raised level only when required by current driving conditions. Otherwise 앫 handling may be impaired 앫 fuel consumption may increase

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and stay away from under the vehicle when low- ering the vehicle chassis.

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Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to 앫 increase vehicle safety 앫 reduce fuel consumption The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected: 앫 Normal 앫 Raised The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: 앫 At a speed exceeding approximately

68 mph (110 km/h) with normal level set or exceeding 75 mph (120 km/h) with raised level set, the ride height is reduced automatically. The table on the next page provides an overview of the vehicle levels.

앫 With decreasing speed, the ride height

is again raised to the normal level.

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The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running:

Indicator lamp Suspension

Use for

Vehicle level when stationary Normal

Lamp off

tuning Comfort

Normal

Raised

Lamp off

Sport 1 or 2

Lamp on

Comfort

Raised

Lamp on

Sport 1 or 2

For driving on normal roads For driving on normal roads For driving on rough roads or with snow chains For driving on rough roads or with snow chains

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Ride height increase over normal None

Automatic lowering

Max. approx. 0.4 in (10 mm)

None

Max. approx. 0.6 in (15 mm)

Approx. 0.8 in (20 mm) Max. approx. 1.2 in (30 mm)

Approx. 0.8 in (20 mm) Max. approx. 1.4 in (35 mm)

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i At a speed of approximately above 75 mph (120 km/h) or if the speed amounts to between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes, the setting raised is canceled. The indicator lamp 2 on the button goes out. If you do not drive in this speed range, the raised level remains stored even if the SmartKey is re- moved from the starter switch.

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The button is located in the lower section of the center console.

1 Vehicle level control button 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 52). 왘 Briefly press button 1 to change from normal level to raised level. When vehi- cle is at raised level, pressing the but- ton will return the vehicle to normal level. When raised level is set, indicator lamp 2 on the button comes on. When normal level is set, indicator lamp 2 on the button goes out.

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Parktronic system (Parking assist)*

Warning!

Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver.

Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle.

The operational function of the Parktronic system can be affected by dirty sensors, es- pecially at times of snow and ice, see “Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors” (컄 page 373). Interference caused by other ultrasonic sig- nals (e.g. working jackhammers, car wash or the air brakes of trucks) can cause the sys- tem to send erratic indications, and should be taken into consideration.

Warning!

Make sure no persons or animals are in the area in which you are maneuvering. You could otherwise injure them.

The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during park- ing maneuvers. It visually and audibly indi- cates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The Parktronic system is automatically ac- tivated when you switch on the ignition, re- lease the parking brake, and placed the gear selector lever in position D, R, or N. The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds over approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on again. The Parktronic system also deactivates when you place the gear selector lever in position P or depress the parking brake pedal.

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The Parktronic system monitors the sur- roundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.

1 Sensors in the front bumper

Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors, see “Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors” (컄 page 373).

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Front sensors

Minimum distance

Center Corners

approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 24 in (60 cm)

Center Corners

approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm)

If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance might no longer be indicated by the system.

Rear sensors

Center Corners

approx. 48 in (120 cm) approx. 32 in (80 cm)

! During parking maneuvers, pay special at- tention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. planters or trailer hitches). The Parktronic system will not detect such objects at close range and damage to your vehicle or the object may result. Ultrasonic signals from outside sources (e.g. truck air brakes, car wash or jackhammers) may impair the operation of the Parktronic system.

Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicator for the front area is located above the center air vents in the dashboard. The warning indi- cator for the rear area is integrated in the rear trim.

Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is operational when the yellow readiness indicators 3 are illuminated. The position of the gear selector lever de- termines which warning indicators will be activated.

Gear selector lever position R or N

Warning indicator

Front area activated Front and rear area activated Neither activated

As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more segments will come on, depending on the distance. When the seventh seg- ment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance.

Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators

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앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic

warning will sound as the first red dis- tance segment illuminates and a con- stant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the gear selec- tor lever is placed in position P or the parking brake is activated.

앫 Rear area: An intermittent acoustic

warning will sound as the first red dis- tance segment illuminates and a con- stant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the gear selec- tor lever is placed in position D, P or the parking brake is activated.

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Switching the Parktronic system on/off The Parktronic system can be switched off manually. The Parktronic switch is located in the low- er part of the center console (컄 page 30).

1 Parktronic switch 2 Indicator lamp

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If only the red distance segments illumi- nates and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty or there is an interference from other radio or ultrasonic signals. The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 sec- onds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on. 왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 37). 왘 Clean the Parktronic system sensors

(컄 page 373).

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37).

or

왘 Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interfer- ence from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.

Switching off the Parktronic system 왘 Press Parktronic switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 comes on.

Switching on the Parktronic system 왘 Press Parktronic switch 1 again.

Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

i The Parktronic system is automatically switched on when the ignition is switched on (컄 page 37).

Parktronic system malfunction If only the red distance segments illumi- nates and an acoustic warning sounds, there is a malfunction in the Parktronic system. The Parktronic system will auto- matically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on. 왘 Have the Parktronic system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.

! Load the roof rack in such a way that the ve- hicle cannot be damaged while driving. Make sure 앫 you can fully raise the tilt/sliding sunroof or

tilt/sliding panel*

앫 you can fully open the trunk

왔 Loading Roof rack*

Warning!

Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle.

Follow the manufacturer’s installation in- structions. Otherwise, an improperly at- tached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle.

Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb (100 kg).

Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack loaded.

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1 Trim 왘 Open trim 1 at the trim strips in the

roof.

왘 Secure the roof rack according to man- ufacturer’s instructions for installation.

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Ski bag* (Canada only)

Unfolding and loading

1 Cover 2 Catch 왘 Fold rear armrest down. 왘 Pull catches 2 in direction of arrows. 왘 Open the cover 1 downwards in direc-

tion of the arrow.

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1 Ski bag 왘 Pull ski bag 1 into passenger com-

partment and unfold.

1 Button 왘 Open the trunk lid. 왘 Press button 1.

The flap opens in direction of arrow.

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왘 From trunk, slide skis into ski bag.

Warning!

The ski bag is designed for up to four pairs of skis. Do not load the ski bag with other objects.

Always fasten the ski bag securely. In an ac- cident, an unfastened ski bag can cause in- jury to vehicle occupants.

1 Strap 왘 Tighten strap 1 by pulling at the loose end (arrow) until the skis in the ski bag are tightly secured.

1 Hook 2 Eye 왘 Connect hook 1 of front strap to eye 2 located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench.

왘 Tighten strap by pulling at the loose

end (arrow).

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Unloading and folding 왘 Loosen both straps. 왘 Disconnect hook 1 from eye 2. 왘 Unload skis. 왘 Close flap in trunk. 왘 Fold and flatten ski bag lengthwise and

place folded ski bag inside recess of backrest.

왘 Close ski bag compartment cover.

Removal of ski bag For removal of the ski bag, we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

Never drive vehicle with trunk open while the ski bag is removed. Deadly carbon mon- oxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior, resulting in unconsciousness and death.

i To prevent unauthorized persons from ac- cess to the trunk, always close the cover.

Split rear bench seat*

To expand the trunk, you can fold down the left and right rear seat backrests. The two sections can be folded down sep- arately to enlarge the trunk.

Warning!

When expanding the luggage compartment, always fold the seat cushions fully forward.

Unless you are transporting cargo, the back- rests must remain properly locked in the up- right position.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

Always use the cargo tie down rings (컄 page 280).

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Folding the backrest forward

! You must always release the seat cushion and fold it up before folding the seat backrests forward. The upholstery on the seat backrest may otherwise be damaged.

1 Release handle

i If tall persons have occupied the driver’s and front passenger seats, it may be necessary to move these seats forward slightly in order to fold the rear seat backrests forward. 왘 Pull release handle 1.

The seat cushion automatically springs upward slightly.

1 Seat cushion 2 Seat backrest 왘 Grip the back of seat cushion 1 and

fold forward.

왘 Push the rear seat head restraints all

the way in.

i If the rear center seat is to be occupied while driving, it may be necessary to fold the seat belt buckle up again.

왘 Pull the handle in the trunk.

The seat backrest is released and the head restraints fold back.

왘 Fold the seat backrest forward.

! Make sure the head restraints fit all the way into the seat cushion pockets. This will prevent the backrests from being damaged during load- ing.

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왘 Swing the head restraint forward by

hand until it engages.

Warning!

Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied, or the ex- tended trunk compartment is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo.

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Returning seat backrest to original po- sition

1 Seat cushion 2 Seat backrest 왘 Swing seat backrest 2 to the rear until

it engages.

왘 Swing seat cushion 1 to the rear and press the center front of the cushion until it audibly engages.

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Expanding the cargo area*

Removing the rear seat cushions will pro- vide you with a larger, flat cargo area. 왘 Fold the seat cushions and the back-

rests forward (컄 page 277). 왘 Remove the head restraints

(컄 page 130).

왘 Fold the backrest into the vertical posi-

tion.

1 Release lever 왘 Pull seat cushion release lever 1 and remove the seat cushion by pulling it upward.

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! Leave the seat cushion hinge in this posi- tion. The upholstery could be damaged if you fold the hinge back.

Loading instructions

왘 Fold the seat backrest forward.

The total load weight including vehicle oc- cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex- ceed the load limit indicated on the corresponding placard located on the driv- er’s door B-pillar.

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The handling characteristics of a fully load- ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis- tribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra- tions shown, with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. The heaviest portion of the cargo should al- ways be kept as low as possible since it in- fluences the handling characteristics of the vehicle.

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Warning!

Cargo tie-down rings*

Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible using cargo tie-down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in- jury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car- go in the trunk if possible. Do not pile lug- gage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the rear-window shelf.

Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve- hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

Four rings 1 are located in the trunk. 왘 Carefully secure cargo by applying

even load on all rings with rope of suffi- cient strength to hold down the cargo. Always follow loading instructions (컄 page 279).

Rear seat There is a cargo tie-down ring 1 located on each side of the footwell under the rear seat.

Retaining hooks

Depending on vehicle production date one or two hooks are located on the upper edge of the trunk and can be used to attach cargo items such as bags.

왘 Pull tab 1 of retaining hook 2 down.

! Do not use the retaining hooks to tie down cargo.

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Storage compartments

Glove box

Storage compartment in the rear cen- ter console

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window.

Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.

Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown around and injuring vehicle occupants dur- ing an accident.

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왘 Briefly press the top of the compart-

ment. It extends automatically.

1 Compartment for mobile phone/glass-

es

2 Glove box lid release

Opening the glove box 왘 Push glove box lid release 2.

The glove box lid opens downward.

Closing the glove box 왘 Push glove box lid up to close.

i Close the compartment for mobile phone/glasses 1 first before closing the glove box.

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Ruffled storage bags

왘 Press the handle upwards and fold the

rear armrest lid up.

Ruffled storage bags are located on the back of the front seats.

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Warning!

USA only: Do not place objects with a com- bined weight of more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into the ruffled storage bag. Otherwise, the Occupant Classification System OCS (컄 page 75) may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category.

The ruffled storage bag is intended for stor- ing light-weight items only.

Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the ruffled storage bag. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants.

The ruffled storage bag cannot protect transported goods in the event of an acci- dent.

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Parcel net in front passenger footwell

Warning!

Cup holders

The parcel net is intended for storing light-weight items only.

Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak- ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants.

The parcel net cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident.

A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc.

Warning!

In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip- ment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu- pants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci- dent.

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Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking, vehi- cle maneuvers, or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Ob- jects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious per- sonal injury.

Storage compartment with cup holder in the center armrest/telephone* com- partment The storage compartment in the center armrest contains a removable dual cup holder.

Opening storage compartment

1 Cover 왘 Slide cover 1 in direction of arrow.

i The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below the cover 1.

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2 Dual cup holder 3 Telephone* compartment

Closing storage compartment 왘 Slide cover 1 back.

i The dual cup holder can be removed to in- crease storage space and for cleaning. Clean the dual cup holder only with clear, lukewarm water. Make sure to insert the dual cup holder in the guides when reinstalling it (컄 page 286).

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Removing cup holder

Reinstalling cup holder

Rear cup holder

1 Dual cup holder 2 Locking pins 왘 Move both locking pins 2 in direction

of arrows.

왘 Take dual cup holder 1 out upward.

3 Locking pins 왘 Insert cup holder. 왘 Move both locking pins 3 in direction

of arrows.

! Make sure that the dual cup holder 1 is correctly positioned in the guides while you are reinstalling it. Otherwise the cup holder can be damaged.

왘 Briefly press the front of the rear arm-

rest. The cup holder extends automatically.

! Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it.

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Removing ashtray insert

Center console ashtray

Warning!

Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Install insert by pushing it back into

frame until it engages again.

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1 Cover 2 Sliding button

Opening ashtray 왘 Briefly press the marking on the bot-

tom of cover 1. The cover opens automatically.

Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to se- cure vehicle from movement. Move gear se- lector lever to position N. With gear selector lever in position N, turn off the engine.

왘 Secure vehicle from movement by set- ting the parking brake. Move the gear selector lever to position N. Now you have more room to take out the insert.

왘 Push sliding button 2 to the right and

hold.

왘 Grip and remove insert from ashtray

frame.

Rear door ashtray

1 Sliding button 2 Insert slides out 3 Ashtray

Opening rear door ashtray 왘 Briefly press the top of the ashtray 3.

The ashtray opens.

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Removing ashtray insert 왘 Push sliding button 1 (컄 page 287)

and remove insert 2 (컄 page 287) up- wards from ashtray frame.

Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Install insert 2 (컄 page 287) by push- ing it back into ashtray frame until it en- gages again.

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Cigarette lighter

Warning!

Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only.

Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 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. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could re- sult in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

The cigarette lighter is located in the cen- ter console compartment in front of the center armrest (컄 page 30).

1 Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37). 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1.

The lighter will pop out automatically when hot.

! The lighter socket can be used to accommo- date 12 V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum of 85 W) designed for use with the standard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, however, that connecting accessories to the lighter socket (for example extensive con- necting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket. With the socket damaged, the lighter may no longer be able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in) position, or the lighter may pop out too early with the lighter not hot enough. To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter socket, we recommend connecting 12 V DC electrical accessories designed for use with a standard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12 V power outlets in your vehicle whenever possible.

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Power outlet

Heated steering wheel (Canada only)

The power outlet is located in the rear pas- senger compartment.

The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. The stalk is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel.

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37). 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug

(cigarette lighter type).

i The power outlet can be used to accommodate 12 V DC electrical accessories (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W. An additional power outlet is located on the left side in the trunk.

1 Switching on 2 Switching off 3 Indicator lamp

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Switching on 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 37). 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc-

tion of arrow 1 (컄 page 289). The steering wheel is heated. Indicator lamp 3 (컄 page 289) comes on.

i The steering wheel heating is temporarily suspended while indicator lamp 3 (컄 page 289) remains on when 앫 the temperature of the vehicle interior is

above 86°F (30°C)

앫 the temperature of the steering wheel is

above 95°F (35°C)

When these conditions do not apply anymore, steering wheel heating continues.

Switching off 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc-

tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 289). The heated steering wheel is switched off. Indicator lamp 3 (컄 page 289) goes out.

i Indicator lamp 3 (컄 page 289) flashes or goes out 앫 in case of power surge or undervoltage 앫 in case of a steering wheel heating malfunc-

tion

i The steering wheel heating switches off au- tomatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, when you switch off the ignition (컄 page 64) and open the driver’s door. For information on steering wheel, see “Multifunction steering wheel” (컄 page 152).

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Floormats

1 Retainer pin 2 Eyelet

i To install or remove the floormat more easi- ly, move the driver’s seat or front passenger seat as far to the rear as possible (컄 page 43).

Warning!

Whenever you are using floormats, make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened.

Floormats should always be securely fas- tened using eyelets 2 and retainer pins 1.

Before driving off, check that the floormats are securely in place and adjust them if nec- essary. A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper functioning of the pedals.

Do not place several floormats on top of each other as this may impair pedal move- ment.

Removing 왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pins 1. 왘 Remove the floormat.

Installing 왘 Lay down the floormat. 왘 Press the floormat eyelets 2 onto re-

tainer pins 1.

Telephone*

Warning!

Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- out being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc- tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos- sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele- phone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside the vehicle if they are con- nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle. The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio trans- mitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna.

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Warning!

Please do not forget that your primary re- sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we rec- ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele- phone call. If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when road, weather and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Only operate the COMAND1 (Cockpit Man- agement and Data System) if road, weather and traffic conditions permit.

1 Observe all legal requirements.

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컄컄

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- ly 14 m) every second.

i Various mobile phone cradles can be in- stalled in the front center armrest, see separate installation instructions for the mobile phone cradle. These mobile phone cradles can be ob- tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. The functions and services available to you while using the mobile phone depend on your service provider and the type of mobile phone you are using. See also separate operating manual for in- structions on how to use your mobile phone.

When the mobile phone is inserted in the cradle, you can operate the telephone us- ing the following devices: 앫 mobile phone keypad 앫 buttons s and t on the multi- function steering wheel (컄 page 152) 앫 Voice Control System* (see separate

operating instructions)

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Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phones. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on features available for your mobile phone of choice. The cradle is located in the front center armrest. 왘 Open telephone compartment

(컄 page 285).

Inserting mobile phone in mobile phone cradle Once the mobile phone has been inserted in the mobile phone cradle, you have to use the hands-free device to respond dur- ing phone calls.

! Do not try to remove the mobile phone along with the cradle. You could otherwise damage the mobile phone cradle.

왘 If applicable, remove the cover for the external antenna connection from the back of the mobile phone and store it in a safe place. Be sure to comply with the mobile phone’s operating instructions as well.

Example illustration 1 Insert the mobile phone 2 Connector contact 3 Mobile phone cradle 왘 Slide the lower end of the mobile phone

into connector contact 2 on cradle 3.

왘 Push the top of the mobile phone in di- rection of arrow 1, until the lug on the mobile phone release button engages. The mobile phone is connected to the network via the external antenna. The mobile phone is linked to the hands-free device and the multifunc- tion steering wheel. The battery is charged depending on its charge status and the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch. The charge procedure will be indicated in the mobile phone’s display.

You can place or receive phone calls. You can control other functions of the mobile phone via the control system (컄 page 181), COMAND* or Voice Control System* (see separate operating instruc- tions).

i When you take the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of the starter switch, the mobile phone remains switched on for approxi- mately 10 minutes. If you place or receive a call during this time, the mobile phone switches off 10 minutes after the call has been completed.

Removing mobile phone from mobile phone cradle

Example illustration 1 Release catch for mobile phone 2 Mobile phone cradle

i When using a flip-style mobile phone, open flip top before removing from the cradle while a call is connected. Otherwise, the call will be dis- connected. 왘 Press release catch in direction of

arrow 1 and take mobile phone out of mobile phone cradle 2.

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Changing mobile phone cradle If you require a different cradle for your mobile phone, remove the present cradle before installing a new one.

Removing an existing mobile phone cradle

Example illustration