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the load compartment.
X Fold out the tonneau cover and lay it over
the opened soft top.
X Pull Tenax® safety catches = apart to
release them.
X Press Tenax® safety catches = onto the
corresponding pegs on the vehicle.
X Press safety buttons ? onto the corre-
sponding pegs on the vehicle.
X Push quick-release fasteners A into the corresponding holes on the tailgate until they engage.
Removing the tonneau cover
X Attach securing hooks ; to rear seat back-
rest : on both sides.
X Turn quick-release fasteners A anti-clock-
wise and pull out.
X Detach safety buttons ?. X Release Tenax® safety catches = by pull-
ing.
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Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)
X Detach securing hooks ;. X Fold up the tonneau cover and stow it in the
bag in the luggage compartment.
Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)
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Problems with the soft top Problem The soft top cannot be opened or closed.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The soft top closing procedure has been interrupted. X Wait approximately five seconds, then repeat the procedure. The fuse is faulty. X Check the fuse and replace it if necessary (Y page 314). The hydraulic pump is overheated. X Wait several minutes, then repeat the procedure. The control unit is malfunctioning because the closing procedure was interrupted. X Turn the key to position 0 and then back to 2(Y page 143) in
the ignition lock.
X Close the soft top again. If it still cannot be closed electrically: X Close the soft top manually (Y page 82). X Have the system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Useful information .............................. 90
Correct driver's seat position ............ 90
Seats .................................................... 91
Steering wheel .................................... 97
Mirrors ................................................. 99
Memory functions ............................. 10289
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Correct driver's seat position
Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differen- ces are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 22).
Correct driver's seat position
: Steering wheel ; Seat belts = Backrest X Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 91).
X Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop-
erly. Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 92) When adjusting the seat, make sure that: Ryou are as far away from the driver's airbag
as possible.
Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position. Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly.
Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
Ryou have set the seat angle so that your
thighs are gently supported.
Ryou can depress the pedals properly. X Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted properly (Y page 92). When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 91).
X Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
ted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 97)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that: Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
Ryou can move your legs freely. Ryou can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 43).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (Y page 44).
The seat belt should: Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your shoul-
der
Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir- ror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you have a good view of road and traf- fic conditions (Y page 99).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings with the memory function (Y page 102).
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Seats Important safety notes G WARNING The seats can still be adjusted when there is no key in the ignition lock. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. They could adjust the seats and become trapped. G WARNING Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary. You will otherwise be distracted from the road and traffic conditions and you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the seat moving. This could cause an acci- dent. G WARNING If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or others could be trapped and thereby injured. Children in particular could unintentionally press the buttons to electrically adjust the seats and become trapped. Take care that: Rwhile moving the seats, your hands do not
get under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system.
Rchildren in the vehicle do not slide their
hands under the levers. G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when adjusting the seats. Observe the notes on airbags. Secure children as recommended; see the "Children in the vehicle" section. G WARNING Make sure that the back of your head is sup- ported at eye level by the central area of the head restraint. If your head is not supported correctly by the head restraint, you could suf- fer a severe neck injury in the event of an
accident. Never drive if the head restraints are not engaged and set correctly. G WARNING Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints fitted. On a seat which is occupied, move the head restraint into the upright position. This reduces the risk of injury to the passenger in the event of an accident. G WARNING A seat belt can only offer its intended degree of protection when the backrest is almost ver- tical and the occupant is sitting upright. Avoid seat positions that do not allow the seat belt to be routed correctly. Adjust the backrest so that it is as upright as possible. Never travel with the backrest reclined too far backwards. You could otherwise be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Rdo not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating mate- rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov- ers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when moving
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Seats
the seat back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
! When the rear bench seat is folded for-
wards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost position. You could other- wise damage the seats and the rear bench seat.
! Make sure that the sun visor is folded up
before adjusting the backrest and head restraint height. The head restraint and sun visor could otherwise collide when the head restraint is fully extended.
i If the front door is open, the seats can be adjusted for up 30 minutes after the igni- tion has been switched off.
i The rear-compartment head restraints
can be removed (Y page 93). For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
i You can find further information about enlarging the luggage compartment (fold- ing the rear bench seat forwards) on (Y page 270).
Adjusting the seats electrically ! Make sure that the cupholder on the
centre console is folded down before you move the front-passenger seat forwards.
: Head restraint height ; Seat cushion angle = Seat height
? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment A Backrest angle i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 102).
Adjusting the head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING Occupants should only travel sitting on seats that have the head restraints fitted. This reduces the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the front seat head restraint height
: Head restraint height ; Seat cushion angle = Seat height ? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment A Backrest angle X Slide head restraint adjustment button : up or down in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints G WARNING When folding back the head restraint side bol- sters, do not put your hands between the side bolster and the cushion holder. There is a danger of becoming trapped.
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your head or neck in the event of an accident or a similar situation.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height
X Once the head restraint is fully lowered,
press release catch :.
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch : and push
the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.
Fitting/removing the rear seat head restraints G WARNING Occupants should only travel sitting on seats that have the head restraints fitted. This reduces the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of an accident.
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To refit: place the head restraint in the
guides of the backrest.
i The notches on the guide rod must be on the left-hand side when viewed in the direc- tion of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
X To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left- hand side bolster : into the desired posi- tion.
X To adjust the angle of the head
restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.
Resetting the front seat head restraints It is necessary to reset the front seat head restraints after the voltage supply has been interrupted, e.g. if the battery has been com- pletely discharged or disconnected. X Make sure that the cup holder on the centre
console is folded down (Y page 275).
X Move the seat as far forward as possible
and the head restraint in as far as possible.
Rear seat head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING Drive only with the head restraints fitted. This reduces the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Occupants must only travel on seats with head restraints fitted. Pull the head restraints up into the upright position. This reduces the risk of injury to occupants in the event of an accident. Ensure that the back of your head is suppor- ted at eye level by the centre of the head restraint. This reduces the risk of injury to
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Adjusting the multicontour seat
: To adjust the thigh cushion ; To adjust the backrest contour in the lum-
bar region
= To adjust the backrest contour in the
upper back region
? To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest
You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides. X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 (Y page 143) in the ignition lock.
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.
: To raise the backrest contour ; To soften the backrest contour = To lower the backrest contour ? To harden the backrest contour
Folding the front seats forward (EASY- ENTRY, G-Class Cabriolet) General notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when moving the seat. If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped, press the seat adjustment switch on the door.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when moving the seat back. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
: Backrest ; Seat release lever The EASY-ENTRY feature makes it easier for passengers to get in and out of the rear com- partment.
Folding the seat forward ! Make sure that you only fold back-
rest : forwards when the EASY-ENTRY procedure is complete. Otherwise, you may damage the multicontour seat switch and the centre console.
X Pull seat release lever ; upwards in the
direction of the arrow. The EASY-ENTRY feature is activated.
The following adjustments are made: Rthe seat cushion and head restraint move
down.
Rthe seat moves forwards or backwards,
depending on the starting position.
Rbackrest : tilts forwards. Ron the driver's side, the steering wheel moves upwards and towards the dash- board.
X Fold backrest : forwards in the direction
of the arrow.
Folding the seat back X Push backrest : back until the seat
engages. The seat cushion, head restraint, backrest and steering wheel (driver's side) move back to their original positions. For safety reasons, the seat only moves to its original position if this is in front of the EASY-ENTRY position.
i Store the seat position using the memory
function (Y page 102).
i If your seat position is behind the EASY- ENTRY position, you can return to this posi- tion by pressing one of the memory but- tons.
Foot anti-entrapment feature
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Interrupting the EASY-ENTRY feature To interrupt the EASY-ENTRY feature you can do the following: X Press one of the seat adjustment buttons
X Press the memory function adjustment but-
X Move the steering wheel adjustment lever
(Y page 92).
ton (Y page 102).
(Y page 97).
Switching the seat heating on/off General notes G WARNING Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures. The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly.
The red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 in the ignition lock.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Switching the front-seat heating on/off
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X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i The system automatically switches down from level 3to level2 after approximately 8
minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2to level1 after approximately 10 minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.Switching the rear-seat heating on/off
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i The system automatically switches down from level 3to level2 after approximately 8
minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2to level1 after approximately 10 minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.Problems with the seat heating If the on-board voltage is too low, the seat heating is switched off automatically. X Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window heat- ing or interior lighting. If the on-board voltage is only interrupted briefly, the seat heating will switch back on automatically. If the seat heating is not switched on automatically:
X switch the seat heating on manually
(Y page 95)
Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off
Seat ventilation is only available for the front seats. The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selec- ted. X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 (Y page 143) in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
i If you open the side windows and the slid- ing sunroof using the key (Y page 78), the driver's seat ventilation automatically switches to the highest level.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Steering wheel
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Problems with the seat ventilation If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing, the seat ven- tilation has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window heating or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will switch back on auto- matically.
Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children having unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
: To adjust the steering wheel height ; To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
i If the driver's door is open, the steering
wheel can be adjusted for up to 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.
i Further related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 98)
RStoring settings (Y page 102)
Steering wheel heating Switching on/off
: To switch on the steering-wheel heating ; To switch off the steering-wheel heating = Indicator lamp The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel.
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X To activate: make sure that the key is in
position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Turn the catch in the direction of
arrow :. Indicator lamp = lights up.
X To deactivate: make sure that the key is
in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Turn the catch in the direction of
arrow ;. Indicator lamp = goes out.
i The steering wheel heating does not
switch off automatically.
Problems with the steering wheel heat- ing
: To switch on the steering-wheel heating ; To switch off the steering-wheel heating = Indicator lamp If steering wheel heating indicator lamp = is flashing, the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window heating or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel heating will switch back on automatically.
Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea- ture Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea- ture. If there is a risk of someone becoming trap- ped, stop the adjustment procedure. To halt the procedure: Rpress the steering column adjustment but-
ton.
Rbriefly press one of the memory function
position buttons.
The steering column stops moving immedi- ately. Do not keep the memory function position button pressed down, otherwise the memory function will start and the steering wheel and seat will begin to move. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle. They could open the driver's door and thereby unintentionally activate the EASY- ENTRY feature and become trapped.
! Do not activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, if the seat backrest is reclined too far backwards. This can damage the front or rear seats. You must first move the back- rest to a vertical position.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com- puter (Y page 224).
Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel moves upwards and towards the dashboard if: Ryou remove the key from the ignition lock
or
Ryou open the driver's door with the key in
position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.
i The steering wheel only moves upwards
and towards the dashboard if it has not already reached the upper end stop.
Position of the steering wheel for driv- ing The steering wheel is moved to the previously set position if: Rthe driver's door is closed and Ryou insert the key into the ignition lock The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 102).
Mirrors Rear-view mirror X Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you have a good overview of the traffic condi- tions behind you.
Exterior mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors G WARNING The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image. Objects are actually closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from vehicles driving behind and cause an acci- dent, e.g. when changing lane. For this rea- son, make sure of the actual distance from the vehicle driving behind by glancing over your shoulder.
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X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 (Y page 143) in the ignition lock.
X Press button : to select the left-hand
exterior mirror
or X Press button ; to select the right-hand
exterior mirror.
X Press button = up, down, or to the left or right until you have adjusted the exterior mirror to the correct position. You should have a good overview of traffic conditions.
i The convex exterior mirrors provide a
larger field of vision.
i The exterior mirrors are automatically
heated if the rear window heating is switched on and the outside temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- trically
Exterior mirror pushed out of position X Press button : repeatedly until you hear
the mirror engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 99).
Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors G WARNING If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear-view mir- ror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-dazzle function will not operate. Incident light could then blind you. This may distract you from the traffic conditions and, as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti- dazzle mode if: Rthe ignition is switched on and Rincident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
i The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on.
100 Mirrors
X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 (Y page 143) in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while driving. They could otherwise vibrate.
Setting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or com- pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mir- rors when locking" function in the on-board computer (Y page 225). X Make sure that the key is in position
1(Y page 143)in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 225): Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the out- side.
Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again automat- ically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front-passenger door.
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Using the memory button
Parking position for the exterior mir- ror on the front-passenger side Setting/storing the parking position Using reverse gear
: Left-hand exterior mirror ; Right-hand exterior mirror = Adjustment button ? Memory button You can set the front-passenger side exterior mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position. X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the key is in position 2(Y page 143) in the ignition lock.
X Press button ; for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button = to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the kerb. The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another position, the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side returns to the driving posi- tion.
: Left-hand exterior mirror ; Right-hand exterior mirror = Adjustment button ? Memory button You can set the front-passenger side exterior mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. This setting can be stored using memory but- ton M ?. X Make sure that the key is in position
2(Y page 143) in the ignition lock.
X With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment button = to adjust the exterior mirror. In the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the kerb should be visible.
X Press memory button M ? and one of the
arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
102 Memory functions
Calling up a stored parking position set- ting
G WARNING The memory function can still be used when the key has been removed. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. They could otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat or the steer- ing wheel.
: Left-hand exterior mirror ; Right-hand exterior mirror = Adjustment button ? Memory button X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 143) in
the ignition lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: Ras soon as you exceed a speed of
15 km/h
Rif you press button : for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side
Memory functions Storing settings G WARNING Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic con- ditions by the steering wheel and seat moving of their own accord, and as a result, cause an accident.
X Make sure that the key is in position
2(Y page 143) or that the respective door is open.
X Adjust the seat (Y page 92) and head
restraint (Y page 92).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 97) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 99).
X Press the M memory button. X Press one of memory buttons 1, 2 or 3
within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected stor- age position.
Calling up a stored setting ! If you want to move the seat from the fully reclined position to a stored seat position, first raise the backrest using the seat switch. The seat could otherwise be dam- aged.
X Press and hold the relevant memory button
1, 2 or 3, until the seat, head restraints, steering wheel and mirrors are in the stored position.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the memory button.
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Useful information ............................ 104
Exterior lighting ................................ 104
Interior lighting ................................. 110
Replacing bulbs ................................. 114
Windscreen wipers ........................... 119104 Exterior lighting
Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differen- ces are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 22).
Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obli- gations.
Driving abroad Converting to symmetrical dipped beam If your journey takes you to countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which the vehicle is registered, your headlamps must be switched to symmetrical dipped beam. This prevents oncoming traffic from being dazzled. Sym- metrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway. Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries.
Converting to asymmetrical dipped beam after returning Have the headlamps converted back to asym- metrical dipped-beam headlamps at a quali-
fied specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossing the border again.
Light switch Operation ! Switch off the side lamps and dipped-
beam headlamps when you leave the vehi- cle. This prevents the battery from dis- charging.
! If the battery has been excessively dis- charged, the side lamps or parking lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start. Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according to legal standards. Avoid the continuous use of the T side lamps for several hours. If possible, switch on the X right or the W left parking lamp.
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on. X Turn the light switch to Ã. The turn signals, main-beam headlamps and the headlamp flasher are operated using the combination switch (Y page 108).
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/ parking lamps) switches off automatically if you: Rremove the key from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0
Dipped-beam headlamps
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
X To switch on the dipped-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Exterior lighting 105
Daytime driving lights
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
You can set the "daytime driving lights" func- tion via the on-board computer (Y page 222). X Daytime driving lights: activate the day- time driving lights function using the on- board computer.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
When the engine is on: depending on the ambient light conditions, the daytime driv- ing lights or the parking and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on. When the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Automatic headlamp mode G WARNING If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy, snowing or there is poor visibility, the dipped- beam headlamps will not come on automati- cally. This could endanger you and others. In such situations turn the light switch to L.
106 Exterior lighting
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times.
wise not be visible and you could endanger yourself and others.
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
X To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to Ã. Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the side lamps are switched on or off automat- ically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. With the engine running: if you have acti- vated the daytime driving lights function in the on-board computer, the daytime driving lights or the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Foglamps (except AMG vehicles) G WARNING If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to L before you start your journey. Your vehicle may other-
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BN Foglamps (except AMG vehicles) CR Rear foglamp X To switch on the foglamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to T, L or
Ã.
X Press the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front foglamps: press
the N button. The green N indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front foglamps have the "Foglamps" function.
Rear foglamp
Exterior lighting 107
X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã. X Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Side lamps
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BN Foglamps (except AMG vehicles) CR Rear foglamp
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
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BN Foglamps (except AMG vehicles) CR Rear foglamp X To switch on: turn the light switch to
T.
Parking lamps
X To switch on the parking lamps: the key is not inserted in the ignition lock or it is in position 0(Y page 143).
X Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the vehicle).
Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper- ated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running (Y page 119). When you switch off the ignition, the automatic head- lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.
Combination switch Turn signals
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BN Foglamps (except AMG vehicles) CR Rear foglamp Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu- minated.
: Main-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = Headlamp flasher ? Turn signal, left X To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?.
Main-beam headlamps
Headlamp flasher
Exterior lighting 109
: Main-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = Headlamp flasher ? Turn signal, left X To switch on the main-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã. X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :. In the à position, the main-beam head- lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running. The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up when the main-beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the main-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out.
: Main-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = Headlamp flasher ? Turn signal, left X To switch on: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2, or start the engine. X Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corre- sponding side of the vehicle will flash. X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.
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Interior lighting
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if: Ran airbag is deployed Rthe seat belt tensioners are triggered, or Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 70 km/h and comes to a standstill.
The hazard warning lamp switches on auto- matically if an airbag or the belt tensioners are triggered and the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock. The hazard warning lamps switch off auto- matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 10 km/h again after a full brake appli- cation. i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Cornering light function
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time, but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes.
Headlamps and turn signals misted up on the inside The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors may mist up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity. X Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes, depend- ing on the length of the journey and the weather conditions (humidity and temper- ature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish: X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting
The cornering light function improves the illu- mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis- ibility in tight bends, for example. The corner- ing light function can only be activated if the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on and the foglamps are switched off. Active: if you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h and switch on the turn signal or turn the steering wheel Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
